Dr. Tamara Coupe (Clinical Psychologist)

Tamara focuses on working collaboratively with clients, to help them develop new insights, overcome any difficulties they are experiencing, and ensure they reach their goals. Tamara takes a holistic and flexible approach to her practice, and believes that a strong relationship with her clients is the foundation of successful therapy.

Tamara is a registered psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Australian National University). She is also a Full Member of the Australian Psychological Society and a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Tamara has experience working across the lifespan, both in the private and public sectors. Tamara has worked as a school psychologist, on a traumatic incident response team, in private practice, and in hospitals. This varied experience has given Tamara extensive knowledge and skills in treating a range of problems, such as:

• Anxiety (generalised anxiety and specific disorders such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Social Anxiety)
• Depression
• Work place stress
• Adjustment issues
• Grief and Loss
• Anger
• Bullying

In her work with clients, Tamara uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. She has also conducted post-graduate research into father’s engagement in parenting, and in another study examined close relationships in older age and their importance to wellbeing.

Dr. Simon Nudds (Psychologist)