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About Kelly

Hi, I'm Kelly Harris, a Clinical Psychologist working in rural Victoria.  I have a varied working history, that has led me to my ultimate career in Psychology.  I started my professional working life as a Clerk of Courts at Ringwood Magistrates' Court before embarking upon a 13 year career as a Secondary School Teacher at Yea High School.  With a strong interest in student welfare and also a passion for working with people, a career in Psychology seemed like a natural progression.

I completed my Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at Monash University in 2018 and since then I have worked in both private practice and public mental health.  I also have previous experience delivering mental health services in both Primary and Secondary School settings as well as Inpatient Care and Neurorehabilitation.

I have a special interest in Aged Mental Health (clients aged 65+ years), having previously worked as part of the Aged Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment Team (APATT) at Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service.  I also particularly enjoy working with students at the end of their secondary school career (Year 12) or commencement of university.  I find this is where my experience as a previous Year 12 Coordinator is invaluable! Therefore, I currently work with clients aged 17 years or above.

EXPERIENCE

I have experience and interest in providing support and treatment in the following areas:

• Anxiety
• Depression (including Bipolar Disorders)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Life transition and adjustment
• Relationships and interpersonal difficulties
• Work and life stress
• Grief and loss
• Personality Disorders
• Communication skill development

EDUCATION

Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) - Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)(Honours) - Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies - Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) - RMIT University
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) - RMIT University

MEMBERSHIPS

Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Fellow of the Clinical College of the APS (FCCLP)

About Location and Parking

Consulting Room 2
The Grace Bennett's Centre
45 Station St, Yea Victoria
(Opposite Clinical Labs in the main corridor)

Car park available on Station Street, Yea
(see top three photos)
Walk through the carpark towards the Centre.
Street parking available on Miller Street, Yea
(see bottom two photos)