Psychologist – Therapy & Assessment | Children, Adolescents & AdultsChild, Adolescent, Family and Neurodiversity ServicesCathartic Consulting | Essendon, MelbourneFull-time, Part-time or Contractor Opportunities AvailableAre you passionate about supporting children, adolescents, adults and families?
Do you want to develop expertise in therapy, assessment, neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice while working within a highly supportive and collaborative team?
Cathartic Consulting is a boutique psychology practice located in Essendon, Victoria.
Our team provides high-quality clinical, educational, organisational and forensic psychology services to children, adolescents, adults, families, schools, government agencies and organisations.We are seeking a Psychologist who enjoys working with children and adolescents and is interested in maintaining a varied caseload across assessment and intervention to join our growing team.About Cathartic ConsultingAt Cathartic Consulting, we believe psychologists do their best work when they are supported to develop broad clinical skills, pursue their professional interests and maintain a sustainable workload.Our clinicians work across assessment and intervention and have opportunities to support children, adolescents, adults and families.
While child and adolescent work forms an important part of this role, we work collaboratively with each psychologist to develop a caseload that reflects their interests, strengths and career goals.We have a strong focus on neurodiversity assessment and trauma-informed practice, including EMDR, and support clinicians to develop expertise through supervision, consultation and professional development.
Our clinicians regularly support clients presenting with trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation challenges and complex mental health concerns.
We welcome applications from psychologists who are trained in EMDR or interested in developing expertise in this area.In addition to individual therapy and assessment services, our team facilitates parent coaching programs,



delivers psychoeducational workshops and provides training and consultation to schools, organisations and community groups.
Clinicians interested in group facilitation, public speaking, workshop development or educational training are encouraged to explore these opportunities.About the RoleThis position offers the opportunity to provide evidence-based intervention and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults and families within a supportive and well-established private practice.Depending on your experience and interests, your role may include:Individual therapy for children and adolescentsIndividual therapy for adultsParent consultation and coachingAutism and ADHD assessmentsCognitive, educational and behavioural assessmentsDiagnostic formulation and report writingSchool consultation and stakeholder liaisonFacilitating parent coaching workshops and psychoeducational groupsDelivering training and presentations to schools and community organisationsCollaborative work with paediatricians, schools and allied health professionalsTrauma-informed intervention, including opportunities to develop EMDR skillsWe welcome applicants with an interest in developing assessment skills and will provide training and support for the right candidate.What We OfferFlexible work arrangementsFull-time or part time opportunitiesAdministrative support from a dedicated administration teamConsistent referrals and established referral pathwaysIndividual supervisionPeer consultation and case review opportunitiesProfessional development supportOpportunities to develop expertise in autism,



ADHD and broader neurodevelopmental assessmentsOpportunities to develop expertise in EMDR and trauma-informed practiceSupport and consultation from EMDR-trained cliniciansExposure to a diverse range of presentations across children, adolescents and adultsA balanced caseload incorporating both assessment and therapeutic workOpportunities to facilitate workshops, parent programs and educational trainingOpportunities to pursue areas of clinical interest and specialisationBeautiful consulting rooms in EssendonA warm, collaborative and values-driven team cultureOpportunities for career progression, leadership and supervisionAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will:Hold General Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRAHave experience working with children and adolescents or a strong desire to develop expertise in this area while maintaining a diverse clinical caseloadDemonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skillsBe committed to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional developmentEnjoy working collaboratively with families, schools and other professionalsValue clinical excellence, integrity and client-centred careHave an interest in working with a diverse range of presentations and client groupsDesirableExperience conducting autism, ADHD, cognitive or educational assessmentsExperience working with neurodivergent children and young peopleExperience working with trauma, attachment difficulties and complex presentationsEMDR training (or a strong interest in undertaking EMDR training in the future)Experience facilitating groups, workshops or training programsTraining in CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR or other evidence-based interventionsWhy Join Cathartic Consulting?
At Cathartic Consulting, we believe that great clinicians thrive when they feel supported, valued and connected.
We invest in supervision, professional development and fostering a collaborative team environment where psychologists can continue to grow their skills and build meaningful careers.Whether you are an experienced clinician or an early-career psychologist looking to develop expertise in child and adolescent mental health, neurodiversity assessment and trauma-informed practice, we would love to hear from you.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Psychologist – Therapy & Assessment | Children, Adolescents & Adults (Melbourne)
🏢 Cathartic Consulting
📍 Melbourne