Dr Christine Brown
Psychologist
B.A. (HONS.), PhD
Christine works with adolescents and adults on a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, work issues, relationships, and parenting. Christine has a particular interest in helping individuals develop strategies to manage ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Christine uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Christine completed a PhD at Deakin University. Christine has experience working as a psychologist in diverse settings, including private practice, crisis support, employee assistance programs, change management and organisational psychology. Christine has worked as a people leader and is an experienced coach and facilitator. Christine’s clinic interests are:
Across the lifespan
- Anxiety and depression
- Emotional regulation
- Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Adolescents
- Anxiety and Depression – Assessing and treating social and emotional difficulties in adolescents, such as depression, generalised anxiety, and panic attacks
- Adjustment difficulties – Assistance with coping during life transitions and changes
- Challenging friendships – Support during difficult times with peers
- Communication with parents – Assistance to manage challenging parent-child relationships
- Workplace stress and pressure – Support for dealing with high-stress, high-demand workplaces or issues with managers or peers
Adults
- Parenting Skills – Assisting parents to understand and reduce problematic behaviours and foster harmony
- Workplace stress and pressure – Support for dealing with high-stress, high-demand workplaces or issues with managers or peers
- Changing jobs – Support during work transitions
- Managing chronic illness or injury
Christine is approved for Medicare, WorkCover and TAC. Whilst not registered for the NDIS, Christine can see individuals with self-managed funds.
Christine is also available for:
- Professional Development Workshops regarding anxiety and ADHD
- Information sessions for parent groups regarding child and adolescent mental health concerns and ADHD
- Christine is in private practice and works part-time as a content creator for The Cairnmillar Institute and a Teaching Associate at Monash University.
