Dr Katie Bunch
BPsych(Hons), PhDClinPsych, MAPS
Katie is a registered Clinical Psychologist with a passion for working with children three to twelve years of age. Katie holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has over 20 years of clinical experience across a range of settings including not-for-profit agencies, hospital in-patient setting, community health clinics and private practice.
Katie employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment theory and Mindfulness based interventions for a range of developmental concerns including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, grief and loss, social difficulties, self esteem and confidence, childhood trauma, adjustment issues, school-based difficulties and issues with feeding, sleeping and toileting.
Katie’s therapeutic approach is child centered and focused on providing a nurturing space to help children cope with challenges and thrive in their development. She meets the unique needs of working with young children by placing evidence-based assessments and interventions within a creative and engaging framework that incorporates play, art, movement and engagement with nature. Katie works closely with parents, carers and teachers to provide effective strategies to provide comfort, foster nurturing parent-child attachments and promote educational achievement.