Rachael Carrick

Registered Psychologist

Rachael is an experienced Registered Psychologist who works with adolescents and adults across a broad range of emotional, psychological, and mental health concerns. Since gaining general registration in 2021, she has worked across private practice, disability (NDIS), hospital, community, custodial, and group therapy settings, supporting clients experiencing both acute and longstanding psychological difficulties.

She has extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, eating disorders, body image concerns, neurodivergence, intellectual disability, severe mental illness, and personality vulnerabilities. Rachael tailors therapy to each person's unique experiences, strengths, values, and goals, recognising that every therapeutic journey is different.

A particular area of professional interest for Rachael is trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapy. Through her work, she has developed a strong understanding of how trauma, attachment experiences, adverse life events, and relationship patterns can shape emotional wellbeing, identity, and the way people relate to themselves and others. She is passionate about helping clients build insight, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. 

Whether you're navigating a recent challenge or working through longstanding difficulties, Rachael aims to provide a safe and supportive space where you can better understand yourself, strengthen emotional wellbeing, and work collaboratively towards a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your values.

Clinical Approach

Rachael brings a warm, ethical, and client-centred approach to therapy, creating a safe, non-judgemental, and inclusive space where clients can better understand themselves and move toward meaningful change. She values thoughtful, medium- to longer-term therapeutic work and works collaboratively with clients to support greater self-understanding, emotional wellbeing, and sustainable progress.

Her areas of clinical focus include:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Complex trauma and trauma-related difficulties

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Eating disorders and body image concerns

  • Self-esteem and self-compassion

  • Neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism)

  • Intellectual disability

  • Severe mental illness

  • Personality vulnerabilities

  • Attachment and relationship difficulties

  • Identity, resilience, and long-term change

Evidence-based therapeutic approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Schema Therapy

Initial Session - $250

Subsequent Session - $240

Medicare rebate - $101.55 per session