ANGELA BARRY

CLINICAL and HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST

 

Angela has been a psychologist for more than 20 years.

 

Prior to being a psychologist she had been a Special Education Teacher and taught in primary schools and at TAFE.

 

Angela has been in private practice on the Central Coast since 2010. 

 

There are many distressing things that can happen to us in the course of our lives.  The impact of these things won't be the same for all of us, but frequently we can lose our emotional and psychological equilibrium when trying to cope with, and effectively accommodate, negative life events.

 

Psychologists are educated and trained to empower and assist people to get through hard times.

 

Angela provides assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for adults with a broad range of psychological and physical health conditions, including:   

               

Depression & Anxiety

Adjustment difficulties

Grief for a broad range of losses

Relationship difficulties

Divorce & Separation

Coping with chronic illness

Issues associated with ageing

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

 

She primarily uses the following evidence-based therapeutic interventions:   

 

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Mindfulness-based CBT

Brief Solution Focussed Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

 

Special Interests:                       

Health Psychology & Positive Ageing

 

Angela has approval for:

Medicare; Private Health Funds; Workers Compensation; & DVA Services

 

Please phone reception on 4304 1307  if you would like more information about booking an appointment with Angela

 

Angela Barry

Clinical & Health Psychologist

BA Hons(Psych); MPsych (Clin); Grad Dip Hlth Sc.

Member of Australian Clinical Psychologist Association (ACPA)

Member Australian Psychology Association (APS)

College of Clinical Psychologists (CCP)

College of Health Psychologists  (CHP)