Dr Kirsten Abbott

Clinical Psychologist | University Educator | Board Approved Supervisor

B.Sci (Biochemistry), B.Psych (Hons I), PhD, M.Psychol (Clinical), MAPS

Languages: English

Kirsten is a warm, thoughtful, and practical Clinical Psychologist who works collaboratively with clients to better understand the factors contributing to emotional distress, relationship difficulties, and patterns of behaviour that may be impacting their wellbeing. She is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgemental environment where clients can develop insight, build practical skills, and make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.

Kirsten works with adults experiencing a broad range of emotional, behavioural, and interpersonal difficulties. She has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, perfectionism, emotional dysregulation, ADHD and neurodivergence-related challenges, workplace stress, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She also works with clients experiencing longstanding patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that may be affecting their wellbeing, confidence, functioning, or connection with others.

As both a practising Clinical Psychologist and university educator, Kirsten brings together current psychological research, clinical expertise, and practical experience. Her approach is tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client and draws on evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion-Focused Therapy principles.

Alongside her clinical practice, Kirsten teaches in undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs at the University of New South Wales and provides supervision to provisional and registered psychologists. Her academic background in behavioural neuroscience and ongoing involvement in teaching, research, and supervision help ensure her clinical work remains informed by current developments in psychological science and evidence-based practice.