Dr Kate O’Brien is a Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist and Psychologist based in Hawthorn, VIC. Her practice is at 6 Roche Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122.
She provides individual counselling sessions and group therapy sessions. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people make sense of what’s going on, and then take small, steady steps forward. At times, therapy can also focus on stress management techniques that suit day to day life, not just the therapy room.
Kate also brings a forensic psychology lens to her work. This can be helpful when a person’s mental health is showing up alongside legal, court, or correction-related matters. For many people, it’s not just “feeling anxious” or “feeling low”. It can be about patterns, pressure, and the impact of events on how someone thinks, reacts, and copes under stress.
Her approach includes cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is often used when thoughts, feelings and behaviours start to loop in a way that keeps things stuck. In many cases, CBT helps people notice those loops and work out what to try instead. It’s usually structured, but it’s still about you and your real life.
Over time, people come to therapy for different reasons. Some want help dealing with stress before it takes over. Others want support to manage difficult feelings and find ways to respond more calmly. Group therapy can also be a good fit for people who find it helpful to hear from others who are going through similar challenges.
In terms of experience, Kate’s work draws on her clinical and forensic psychology background. This mix helps her understand both personal wellbeing and the added pressure that can come with stressful, high-stakes situations.
Education details aren’t listed here, but her professional focus covers clinical and forensic psychology.
There aren’t any public details listed about research or clinical trials in this profile. What is clear is that the therapy offered is based on proven, practical methods, including CBT and stress management, with sessions designed to be clear, grounded and achievable.