Registered Psychologist, BSc (Hons)
Caraiosa is an empathetic, person-centred, and caring psychologist who provides a safe and non-judgemental environment.
She completed her Bachelor and Honours (Bsc, Hons) Degree at Queen’s University Belfast in the UK and after many years in private practice, is now studying her Masters of Clinical Psychology to further pursue endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
Caraiosa works with clients across the lifespan is skilled in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health issues. She supports clients with a variety of presentations including anxiety disorders (such as Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, mood disorders (such as Depression and Bipolar Disorder) trauma, adjustment disorders, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional dysregulation, perfectionism and burnout.
Caraiosa utilises evidence-based intervention through a range of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy.
Caraiosa is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Caraiosa is a kind and compassionate Psychologist, and aims to ensure clients feel validated and heard. If you would like to learn more about Caraiosa or book an appointment, please call the Birtinya practice on (07) 5357 9108.