Psychologist profile

Morag Paterson

Psychologist · Lilyfield · Telehealth available

Morag has immediate availability · updated more than a month ago

$260

per session

$96.65

Medicare rebate with a care plan

~$163

typical out-of-pocket

About Morag

Morag is a warm and empathic Counselling Psychologist who is passionate about helping clients improve their quality of life. She is very experienced in working with people with trauma, anxiety, depression, losses, relationship issues, disordered eating, alcohol addiction, adjustment issues, work stress and many other issues related to mental health. Morag uses schema therapy which is particularly helpful for people who have trauma backgrounds and people who are stuck in repeated patterns of unhelpful behaviours or relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is particularly helpful for anxiety disorders.

Morag obtained a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton (London) in 2005 and has over 19 years of experience of offering therapy.

Morag provides a caring environment where clients can feel safe to explore their issues. She works with clients to deepen their insights into their challenges, then she uses and teaches strategies to help overcome or manage them. This process helps clients feel empowered and enables greater fulfilment in life.

Specialises in

  • Complex trauma
  • PTSD
  • Eating disorders
  • Personality disorders

Also works with

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Adjustment to major life events
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Relational conflict
  • Social skills and friendships
  • Self-esteem and confidence building
  • Resilience building
  • Assertiveness training
  • Identity and sense of self
  • Work related stress

Approaches

  • Cognitive and behavioural therapy (eg. CBT, DBT, ACT)
  • Relational therapy
  • Integrative approaches
  • Trauma-focused therapy
  • Schema therapy

Ages

  • Young adults (18-25)
  • Adults (18-65)
  • Older adults (65+)

Sessions

  • Individual

Communities

  • Queer Friendly
  • Cross Cultural