Penny McDonald Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
605 Nicholson Street, Carlton North, VIC 3054
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2022
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years' experience providing therapy to individuals who have experienced a range of issues including sexual assault, family violence, grief and loss, other significant traumas, depression and anxiety, and relational issues. I have a keen interest in trauma recovery and with a focus on complex, attachment and developmental trauma. I work with a client centred approach with flexibility as the client is the expert in their own lives. My work assists those to work with the parts of self that might get in the way of life and relationships, build self-compassion and safety.
I have a keen interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and working with the different parts of self that helped us survive through traumatic experiences. This combined with somatic/body-based work and drawing from other modalities such as ACT and CBT to support each individual's recovery. Therapy is tailored to the individual and not 'one size fits all'
My hope is to create a safe and welcoming space for those wanting to explore their inner world. Therapy can be hard, and the goal is to be able help each person build some safety internally and externally to be able to process the deeper wounds without fear. Being collaborative, open, and flexible to tailor support to your needs is vital for change.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Medicare Bulk Billing
- Medicare Rebates
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Penny McDonald Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Penelope Beth McDonald
- In Practice for 20 Years
- Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency General Registration
- Membership with Australian Psychological Society Member
- Australian Catholic University, Post Grad Diploma in Psychology, Graduated 2003
Psychologist: Penelope Beth McDonald
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Penny McDonald Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Domestic Violence
Practice Areas
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
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Penny McDonald Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centred
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
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Penny McDonald Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Location
Primary Location
Reclaim Allied Health
605 Nicholson Street
Carlton North, VIC 3054
(03) 7003 2022Email us
Additional Location
Holden Street Clinic
6 Holden Street
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
(03) 7003 2022Nearby Areas
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Penny McDonald Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General