About Lorraine
Trained as a psychologist at UNSW, Lorraine specializes in relationships and individual counselling. She has helped individuals, couples, families and adolescents across the Eastern Suburbs and North Shore of Sydney since 1994.
No two people are the same, and Lorraine draws on her breadth of experience to tailor her approach to each client. She employs a wide range of therapeutic methods, using them to maximise the quality of the relationship and effectiveness of therapy. These methods include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- EMDR Therapy for trauma
With 20 years experience counselling children, adolescents, parents and couples, Lorraine can assist you whether you are experiencing an acute life crisis, or you want to address a longer term issue.
Lorraine was National Chair of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists (2002-2006), and Chair of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists (NSW section) (1998-2002).
Lorraine was also a founding member and former co-chair of the APS Child, Adolescent and Family Interest Group (NSW), and is an international member of the American Psychological Association.
Lorraine solely practices on Zoom or equivalent since Covid.
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Professional History
Lorraine’s career spans 30 years in three main areas:
- In psychological consultancy work with community health, crisis centres and private practice
- In the state and private educational system, teaching, counselling children and adolescents, teachers and parents; also lecturing adults at evening college and founding an industry training college
- In commerce working in personnel management, lecturing and training; co-founder of three professional associations
Lorraine has trained in:
- EMDR Levels 1 & 2
- Structured Stress Management Training
- Domestic Violence Counselling
- Rational Emotive Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Voice Dialogue
- Relationship Counselling
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
Awards and Associations
- Consultant Psychologist, Private Practice
- National Chair, APS College of Counselling Psychologists (2002 -2006 )
- International Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
- Past Chair, APS Child, Adolescent and Family Interest Group
- Full Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Registered Psychologist, NSW Registration Board