Katie Leavey

• Adjustment to life changes and transitions 

• Anger management 

• Anxiety and anxiety disorders 

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) 

• Depression and other mood-related disorders 

• Emotional dysregulation 

• Grief/bereavement 

• Panic attacks and Panic Disorder 

• Personality disorders 

• Phobias 

• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 

• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties 

• Self-harm 

• Self-esteem issues 

• Social anxiety 

• Stress, burnout and compassion fatigue 

• Trauma 

• Women's health and emotional wellbeing 

• Work-related issues 

Consulting days: Monday (telehealth only), Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Taking new clients: Yes - limited capacity

Approximate wait time: 1-2 months weekdays, no new client availability on Saturdays

Sees clients from age: 13 

Fee - initial / subsequent: $215 / $195 

Medicare rebate: $88.25 

Out of pocket: $126.75 / $106.75 

Saturday surcharge: + $20 

• Master of Clinical Psychology 

• Bachelor of Science Psychology (Honours) 

• Registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar 

• Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS) 

• Member, Australian Association for CBT (AACBT) 

• Individual Therapy in DBT - Melissa Kent Psychology, Brisbane 

• Intensive DBT training - Melissa Kent Psychology, Brisbane 

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Fundamentals: Processes and Techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 

About Katie

As a psychologist I like to work collaboratively with you on the things that are important to you. Through creating a safe but curious environment, we can gain deeper understanding of yourself and use your own inherent skills, alongside evidenced based interventions, to make the changes that will improve your wellbeing. I tailor my treatment approach based on what you as an individual needs and what the research evidence says works for particular a problem.

I have experience in working with people from adolescence to adulthood with a broad range of difficulties. Before coming into private practice, I worked for many years in community services in the UK and Australia assisting people with a variety of complex needs, including adults and young people experiencing homelessness, mental health, addiction, and trauma.  

Why I love working at The Glow Centre

I love working at The Glow Centre because I feel privileged to go on a journey with each new client I meet where I’m entrusted with their life story and given the opportunity to support them through life’s challenges.  

Outside the practice

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and young daughters, walking my dogs, reading, socialising with friends, and travelling.

Publications

Leavey, K., & Hawkins, R. (2017). Is cognitive behavioural therapy effective in reducing suicidal ideation and behaviour when delivered face-to-face or via e-health? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cognitive behaviour therapy, 46(5), 353-374.