Clinical Psychologist

Belen is an integrative, empathic, person-centered Counsellor and Provisional Psychologist. She has more than 10 year’s experience in both the UK and Argentina. In the UK she was a member of the British Psychology Society. Has worked as a Psychotherapist with women and taught Psychology at the Oxford Royale Academy. In Argentina she is a qualified Clinical Psychologist. As such she has worked with children, adolescents and adults leading treatments in inpatient units, general hospitals and private practice. She has also worked as a School Counselor and has been a Speaker at the Argentine Annual Psychiatry Congress. Has experience working with a wide variety of clinical presentations:stress, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, mood disorders, among others. Recently moved to Australia where she is doing her internship as a provisional psychologist. Belen is also the President of the International Attachment Network of Australia. An energetic, caring, and sensitive professional, Belen provides trauma-informed practice, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based psychotherapy, and integrates psychodynamic perspectives with neuroscience from a developmental perspective.

B.Psych (Hons), Assoc. MAPS 5+ years experience working with people with different mental health presentations as well as physical disability and different socio-economic background. I am Polish by background; however, I have completed all of my professional training & registration in psychology here in Sydney, Australia. My recent full-time roles have been here in Sydney as well as Darwin in the Northern Territory. I believe in a strength based approach to treatment where I work collaboratively with clients to tailor treatments to suit their needs and goals. My training in private and public health has developed my skills in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of mental health issues including stress, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, grief, PTSD and complex trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, OCD, self-esteem, perfectionism. Another area of interest for me is to provide support for couples and help them to resolve any relationships issues. My training includes the use of Gottman Therapy. I am also SIRA accredited provider (19138). I am experienced in evidence based approach such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Education Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) HDipBus The focus is on client empowerment and learning to maximise their well-being. I have experience working with people overcoming a range of challenges such as, though not limited to, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, anger, behavioural issues, pain management, eating disorders, self-esteem, and interpersonal issues. Modalities Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Psychoeducation Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) SFBT