Forgive yourself for not knowing
what you didn’t know before you
learned it.

Maya Angelou

About Libby

Libby’s approach is warm, collaborative and strengths based. Libby aims to empower clients by providing a safe space where clients can be curious about their experiences, understand their impact on the present moment, and develop skills to improve wellbeing.

Libby’s therapeutic style is responsive to the specific needs of each client and is strongly influenced by attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology. Libby draws on a range of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Expertise

Libby has worked with clients across the lifespan in private practice, not for profit and hospital settings. Libby has a special interest in supporting adult and adolescent clients experiencing difficulties associated with:

  • Complex trauma, PTSD

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Autism spectrum disorders

  • Relationship and family issues

  • Life stage transitions

  • Grief

Qualifications

Master of Psychology (Clinical), ACAP

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours)(First Class), CSU

Graduate Diploma of Psychology, CSU

BA/LLB, UNSW

Professional Memberships

Member of Australian Psychological Society

Circle of Security International Parenting Facilitator

Publications

Elizabeth Menadue, Paola Castillo & Allan Bernardo (2021) Does polyculturalism explain the relationship between personality, thinking style, and prejudice in Australia?, Australian Psychologist, DOI: 10.1080/00050067.2021.1952841