About
Nambucca Psychology - Claire Latham
Nambucca Psychology is owned by Claire Latham, an experienced female Registered Psychologist providing individual therapy for young people and adults. She has a special interest in working with young people, LGBTQ+ people and women.
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Her therapeutic approach is eclectic (using various approaches and techniques from different therapy styles) because she works with the whole person, focused on each individual's needs. Not all therapeutic approaches are right for everyone, so Claire will work with you to discover how you make sense of the world, what impact your values and history have on your treatment needs, and the time, urgency and severity of the situation.
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The underpinning approaches that Claire bases her treatment on are Psychoeducation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and some elements of Gestalt, Narrative and Internal Family Systems therapies. You can read more about the different types of therapy here
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You can read more about the types of Psychologists at the Australian Psychological Society's website - link here. It is important that you are informed and feel confident that you are making the right choice for your needs.
Experience
Professional Experience
Claire has been working as a Registered Psychologist since 2005. During this time, she has worked with a diverse range of clients and mental health issues, including young people, trans and gender-dysphoric/questioning people, injured workers, people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, and people who have experienced complex trauma. Her approach is client-centred and tailored to the individual, with a deep commitment to ethical and professional standards. Claire undertakes regular professional development and attends conferences and workshops to stay up to date with the latest research and techniques. She also undertakes regular peer supervision.
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Claire also has experience in delivering group programs for chronic illness and coping skills for adolescents and workplace training and education for organisations (stress management, wellbeing, communication skills). She is also a trained facilitator in the LoveBites program run by NAPCAN (positive relationship education for young people in schools).
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In addition to working as a Psychologist, Claire also teaches Community Services and Counselling-related units at TAFE NSW. She is a passionate believer in education as the foundation of empowerment for people.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - 4 year accredited program
University of Newcastle 2002
CHC40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
International Teacher Training Academy 2020
2003 - present
2003-2005 Provisionally Registered Intern Psychologist - ACT
2005 to present - Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - ACT and NSW