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Steph Scott – Books Closed

Psychologist
MPsych (Clin), MAPS

Meet Steph

Steph is a Psychologist that works across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents, and adults to navigate mental health challenges. She has worked in university outpatient and public health settings with a range of presentations including mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, adjustment and life transitions, and parenting and relationship difficulties. Her Clinical Masters research area involved parent training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) for children with OCD. Steph is also a qualified yoga teacher and has delivered community yoga and mindfulness programs with marginalised communities within Sydney. This background in yoga influences the holistic approach she takes when working with clients.

How Steph can help you:

Steph has a warm, motivating, and down-to-earth style. She works collaboratively with clients to help them navigate difficult experiences and achieve their goals in a way that is tailored and unique to them. 

Areas of Interest:

  • Perinatal mental health
  • Life transitions and adjustment
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Emotional and coping difficulties
  • Child-parent relationships and parenting skills
  • Attachment
  • Relationship difficulties

Types of therapy used:

Steph applies an integrative approach that is informed by:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing and collaborative problem solving

Professional Associations:

Member of the Australian Psychological Society