Ian

Mr Ian Hartley

Clinical Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

“My main aim is to help individuals uncover and understand the patterns shaping their emotions, behaviours, and relationships. By exploring past and current experiences and their impact, I empower people to achieve lasting growth, self-awareness, and healthier connections in life.”

About Me

I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist in West Perth, WA, Australia. I offer psychology and therapy for anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, mood disorders and life transitions.

Approach

I work with adults and adolescents who feel stuck in recurring emotional or relational patterns, often experiencing anxiety, low mood, or disconnection from themselves and others. Many seek a deeper understanding of why these difficulties persist. My approach is relational, attachment-focused, and developmentally informed. Together, we explore how past and present relationships shape your sense of self and emotional world. Therapy focuses on building insight, strengthening self-understanding, and improving your capacity to manage difficult emotions, supporting meaningful and lasting change.
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Basic Information

Services

I offer in-person and online therapy and psychology services to adults and adolescents. Areas of interest and expertise with adults and adolescents include: Mood disorders (Depression and Bipolar), Anxiety Disorders (GAD, OCD, Panic, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Phobias), Complex Trauma, Personality Disorders, Grief and loss, Relationship issues, Anger Issues, Challenges with identity and sense of self, Workplace bullying and related issues, Couples Therapy, Group Therapy. Trained in the provision of Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) modalities.

Services Offered:

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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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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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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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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Families
  • •Groups

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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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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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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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

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    Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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Professional Title:

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    Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Hartley Psychology

In-person & Online

West Perth

Perth, WA

Australia