Catherine Killmier is a Registered Psychologist based in Melbourne, known for her warm, accepting, and empathetic approach. Currently completing her Clinical Psychology Registrar Program, she aims to become endorsed as a clinical psychologist. Additionally, Catherine has pursued studies in art therapy, expressive therapies, and play therapy, enriching her therapeutic practice. Catherine is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australia Association of Psychologists.

Since joining Guidestar in 2018, Catherine has worked as both a psychologist and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. Her diverse experience spans private practice, community health, disability settings, local government, and libraries.

Catherine has a special interest in the mind-body connection and employs a holistic, person-centred approach, working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults. She provides support for individuals facing challenges related to trauma, disability, and social or systemic adversity, including those with dual diagnoses.

Catherine offers counselling and psychotherapy for a wide range of mental health challenges, including:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Panic
• Agoraphobia
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Depression and suicidal ideation
• Trauma
• Personality disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Grief and relationship issues
• Educational difficulties and school refusal
• Emotional regulation
• Work-related stress

With a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, Catherine is experienced in helping individuals and families recognise their strengths while addressing challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses. She also conducts cognitive, ASD, and general mental health assessments.

Catherine is committed to creating a safe, empowering environment for her clients. She utilises a strengths-based, compassion-focused approach, incorporating various therapeutic modalities such as:

• Mindfulness
• Narrative therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Motivational interviewing
• Art therapy
• Play therapy

Her therapeutic strategies are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Outside of her professional work, Catherine is a lifelong learner who enjoys reading, movies, TV shows, video games, and exploring popular culture. She has a keen interest in art history, myths and legends, and the ancient world. Catherine values quality time with family and friends and enjoys being owned by a cat.