Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy
Medicare rebates available.
Working with Kate
Individual Support
Kate McKillop BCA AMHSW is a private practice Mental Health Clinician and Psychotherapist with a background in clinical social work and certified to practice in the work of Dr Brené Brown (USA) and EMDR Therapy. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW), Kate is a medicare provider for individual counselling and psychotherapy in Brunswick. She supports adults in the areas of trauma recovery, grief and loss, eating disorders, adjustment and relationship issues. Kate also helps people manage stress and overcome depression and anxiety.
Professional Experience
Kate is qualified to practice eight types of psychotherapy and is certified in the resilience work of Brené Brown. Kate has trained in developmental psychiatry, worked in acute mental health settings and has extensive experience in teaching the benefits of mindfulness and mind-body connection. Her professional experience has included clinical roles at The Royal Children's Hospital, Eastern Health, Headspace and CanTeen Australia. Kate is also a Yoga Teacher and regularly facilitates Brené Brown's workshops in Melbourne.
Positive Outcomes
Kate's compassionate care, adaptive and insightful approach has supported many clients facing difficult challenges. She has helped people overcome distressing events, build resilience and reach positive mental health outcomes. Kate's therapeutic strengths include advanced assessment skills, empathy and attunement to client need, which translate into high levels of engagement and attendance. She is committed to a client centred approach in counselling at her Melbourne clinics.