Kristy Zimmer
Psychologist
BA(Psych), Post Grad Dip (Psych), Grad Dip (Coaching Psych), MProfPsych, MAAAPI
Psych Reg No. PSY0002177970
Clinic Days: Tues / Wed
Kristy provides:
- Individual psychological treatments
- Assessments for ADHD, developmental delays and learning disorders
Psychological Treatments
- Kristy is experienced in treating anxiety, adjustment disorders, workplace-related issues, relationship difficulties, stress and burnout.
- Kristy helps parents with parenting concerns and challenged relating to step-parenting
- Kristy enjoys working with individuals who need support with caring for a loved one diagnosed with a personality disorder.
- Kristy is particularly passionate about supporting women with self-esteem and confidence issues, people pleasing tendencies, and difficulties relating to perimenopause and menopause.
Assessments
- Kristy works with families in the assessment and diagnosis of child developmental delays, learning disorders and ADHD, conducting and reporting on cognitive, learning, behaviour and adaptive assessments. She collaborates with families and teachers to implement recommendations and navigate challenges.
Read more about Kristys ADHD and Educational Assessments.
Therapy style
In providing psychological services Kristy strives to provide a safe place for people to be vulnerable, process, heal and grow. She takes a collaborative, warm, open and relaxed approach to therapy. She even brings humour into her sessions where appropriate.
Kristy work is influenced by an understanding of attachment-based trauma. She takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. She is dedicated to keeping up to date with her professional learning and training.