Stephanie Wakefield Psychology

She / Her

Clinical Psychologist

BAppSc(Psych) | GDipPsych | MPsych(Clin) | MAPS

Meet Stephanie

Hi there! I’m Stephanie, or you can call me Steph. I am a telehealth and outreach Clinical Psychologist based in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne (Wurundjeri country). I am also a board-approved supervisor (AHPRA), and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience across a range of public and private services; including specialised inpatient and outpatient work with Eating Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), as well as acute concerns such as suicidal thinking, emotion dysregulation and psychotic illness. I currently work as a senior Clinical Psychologist and clinical supervisor in a public acute psychiatric ward, as well as being the principal practitioner at Stephanie Wakefield Psychology.

My approach to therapy starts with developing a strong therapeutic alliance to allow a supportive and safe space for developing insight, self-reflection and growth. I bring my own values of warmth, compassion, authenticity, flexibility and acceptance to treatment as well as the therapeutic relationship. No two people are exactly alike, so no one treatment plan is going to work for everyone. I endeavour to deeply attune to my clients, to really hear what you are experiencing and to provide flexible and responsive care. I utilise a trauma informed and neuroaffirming therapeutic approach, drawing upon evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based therapies, Schema Therapy, self-compassion and more. The approaches utilised in treatment are tailored to each clients' needs.

I practice primarily via telehealth, seeing clients (18+) across Australia via video or phone. Outreach or walk-and-talk sessions may be available on request for suitable clients depending on location, frequency and if clinically indicated.

Outside of my clinical work, I enjoy nature, spending time with my dogs, reading, painting, collecting plants and the occasional video game.

If you feel like we could be a good fit, reach out and we can have a yarn to figure it out.

Clients

Adult clients (aged 18+)

I aim to provide trauma informed, neuroaffirming care and I am LGBTQIA+ inclusive.

What really gets me excited is working with clients who are ready to let go of OCD and / or Eating Disorder behaviours and re-learn what a full life can be about. Click 'What I can help with' below for full list of presenting concerns I can help with.

What I can help with

ADHD / Autism

Adjustment difficulties

Anxiety / Panic

Body Image / Body Dysmorphia

Dissociation

Eating Disorders / Disordered eating

Excoriation Disorder (compulsive skin picking)

Hoarding Disorder

Health anxiety

Intrusive thoughts

Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar II)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD, all types including "taboo" presentations)

Perfectionism

Personality Disorders (Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma

Relationship difficulties (individual)

Sleep disorders / sleep difficulties

Substance use / addictive behaviour

Trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling)

Women's health issues

Work / study stress

Please note, I do not provide diagnosis or assessment for the purpose of legal proceedings / court reports.

Therapeutic Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Attachment and developmental theories

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)

Compassion-based therapies

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Health at Every Size (HAES)

Mindfulness-based therapies

Trauma focused therapies

Schema Therapy

Qualifications and Memberships

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Registered psychologist with approved area of practice in clinical psychology

Psychology Board of Australia - Board-approved supervisor

Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

APS Practice Certificate: Sleep Psychology

Getting Started

Head over to the Contact page or click the below Enquire button to send an email with a little about yourself, what you are hoping for out of therapy and your preferred days/times for sessions. From there I will get back to you to arrange an intake call (short 15 min) to assess suitability, see whether we will be a good fit, and arrange our first session.

Enquire

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