Perfect Match!
Read each psychologist's profile below, and then use this table to help determine which Psychologist meets your needs.
Dr Sally Richmond
Sally is a registered Clinical Psychologist who works with children and young people (and their families) experiencing anxiety and mood issues, behavioural and social difficulties, and difficulties related to
stressful or traumatic life experiences. She has a particular interest in supporting children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Sally tailors her therapeutic approach to each client using evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She uses the horse within therapy to provide engaging sessions based on these approaches. She practices with warmth and empathy and works to develop respectful and collaborative therapeutic
relationships.
Sally grew up around horses and is very aware of the physical and mental health benefits of building a connection with a horse and is passionate about combining horses and psychological therapy to support children and their families.
You can contact Sally through our contacts page to discuss how she can assist you.
Imogen Tutton
Imogen is a registered Psychologist and certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist. Imogen is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children, teens and adults and brings together her professional skills with a connection to horses in her practice.
Imogen adopts a flexible, creative and client-centred approach to supporting awareness, emotion regulation, acceptance, connection and growth. She utilises the evidence-based modalities of CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema therapy and Internal family systems through a trauma informed lens. Imogen can assist with a range of presentations including anxiety and depression and challenges flowing from Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and trauma. Imogen values the unique offering each horse brings to session with her clients, but can also offer telehealth services as needed.
Imogen is a passionate showjumper with her horses Bella, Larry and Edward (and their companion Copper the mini), has lots of dogs and is the proud mum of two lovely young adults.
You can contact Imogen on her website Lake Farm Therapy or via our contacts page to discuss how she can assist you.
Joanna Paterson
Joanna is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a Board Approved Supervisor. Joanna works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and can help with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationships, stress management, grief, sleep, disordered eating, personality disorders, substances, and self-esteem.
Joanna uses a range of evidence-based therapies to assist clients and has a special interest in the areas of relationships and trauma. Joanna enjoys working in nature and with the horses, using the environment to assist clients with grounding and regulation, exploring relational dynamics, or simply enjoying a walk and talk session in nature or amongst the herd.
Joanna provides a warm and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, and believes growth and change is possible at any stage of life.
Joanna has an off-the-track thoroughbred and enjoys taking her horse on various riding adventures around the peninsula.
You can contact Jo at Reach Out Psychology or our our contacts page to discuss how she can assist you.
Erin Farmer
Erin is a registered Psychologist who works
with children, adolescents and their families to achieve their mental health goals. With experience working with neurodiverse (such as Autism and ADHD) and neurotypical populations, Erin offers support for young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, social and behavioral difficulties, stress and low self-esteem.
Erin enjoys applying the principles of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solutions-focussed therapy in creative and playful ways. She adopts a client-centered, interest-based approach to support her clients to engage with and explore their thoughts and feelings.
Erin also has an interest in how broader health approaches such as physical activity and food interrelate with mental health and she has work published in scientific journals in this area.
You can contact Erin through our contacts page to discuss how she can assist you.
