Kevin Sickelmore

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Mental Health (Psychotherapy), Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Kevin is a Clinical Psychologist who works with children aged 8 and over, teenagers and adults. He takes the time to understand each person’s experiences, strengths and goals, and works with them to find practical ways forward.

Kevin has worked in schools, workplaces, correctional settings and private practice. His experience includes individual therapy, group programs and facilitated discussions.

Kevin’s approach is respectful, understanding and compassionate. He aims to provide a welcoming space where people feel comfortable talking about what is happening in their lives, without fear of judgement.

Kevin has a particular interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, alcohol and other drug use, stress, conflict and parenting support.

He draws on a range of therapy approaches to suit each person’s needs, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Metacognitive Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Kevin sees private clients and people accessing services through Medicare, the NDIS and third-party insurers.

Kevin draws from several evidence-based models of treatment to help clients address their presenting problems.

These include:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Mindfulness-Based interventions
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma-Focussed Therapy
• Metacognitive Therapy

Kevin’s areas of interest are anxiety, depression, trauma, drug and alcohol use, stress reduction, conflict management and parental support. He has a strong interest in working with trauma presentations and mental health conditions in fathers, especially during the perinatal period.

Kevin is currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology degree and spends time with his family or at the gym when not working.

Past clients have described Kevin’s practice as respectful, understanding, and compassionate. He strives to create a safe and judgement free space where clients can explore the problems they face and find ways to overcome them in meaningful ways.

Kevin is a Medicare and NDIS provider.