Chelsea Northcott
Licensed Clinical Psychologists
“Chelsea is a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist who truly enjoys her work and feels the deepest respect for all clients she works with.”
About Me
Approach
Chelsea establishes a sense of safety and security in the therapeutic relationship. This is a unique space in which she welcomes you to say exactly what is on your mind, without filter. Chelsea works with her clients in a compassionate and very “human” way – and is above all interested in fully understanding her clients and their story. This means that when you talk, she will listen. Chelsea is skilled in working with brief short-term issues as well as providing longer-term therapy. She will work collaboratively with you to develop an approach that best suits your needs, guided by your personal preferences.
Chelsea’s practice is trauma-informed and integrates a range of evidence-based therapy models including interpersonal psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). She also draws upon acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) as appropriate.
Services
Experience
Chelsea has experience in the treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties, having worked in private and public psychiatric hospitals, community youth centres, and women’s health clinics.
Areas of Interest
Chelsea has a passion for working with eating disorders and associated long-term patterns - such as depression, anxiety, perfectionism, shame, low self-esteem, and social difficulties. She is experienced in working with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, ARFID, and OSFED. Chelsea is also interested in working with issues that may seem “subtle”, but that cause a lot of difficulty in day-to-day life (e.g., teenager “moodiness”, people-pleasing, shyness, difficulties trusting others, etc.).
Chelsea has particular interest and experience in working with teenagers and young adults, but enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan. A paediatric specialist is recommended for very young children.
Services Offered:
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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Professional Title:
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Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.
Qualifications
Edith Cowan University
University of Western Australia
Registrations
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Clinical Psychologist