I am dedicated to helping you feel better about your life, your relationships and yourself.

BACKGROUND

I completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies in psychology at the University of Sydney. I was awarded the School of Psychology prize in the final year of my studies, for excellence in clinical and academic work. I trained at the Child and Family Service at Queenscliff Community Health Centre, the Brain and Mind Research Institute (BMRI) at The University of Sydney and Jarrah House, a residential treatment facility for women with substance use problems.

I then worked at Wesley Private Hospital in the Eating Disorders Unit where I facilitated group treatment for individuals suffering from eating disorders and associated mental health problems, such as substance abuse, self-harm, mood disturbance and anxiety. During this time I also began working at The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders at The University of Sydney, researching psychological treatments for obesity. I have co-authored publications in scientific journals in the area of obesity, cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness. I have been an honorary fellow at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Camperdown where I provided assessment and consultation for individuals preparing for bariatric surgery.

I have enjoyed working privately with individuals throughout my career. I am a thoughtful therapist and I will provide a safe and supportive environment for you to work through your problems. I will assist you to understand the problems you are facing and support you to make the changes that you desire in your life, your relationships or yourself.

I have more recently completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and I will use these skills when working with couples.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Psychology, The University of Sydney

• Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and Master of Science, The University of Sydney

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement as a clinical psychologist (PSY0001381480)

• Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)

Publications

Rieger E, Treasure J, Swinbourne J, Adam B, Manns C, & Caterson, I. The effectiveness of including support people in a cognitive-behavioural weight loss maintenance programme for obese adults: study rationale and design. Clinical Obesity 2014: 4: 77-90. 

Zwickert K, Reiger E, Swinbourne J, Manns C, McAulay C, Gibson A, Sainsbury A, & Caterson, I. Technological support to enhance weight loss and weight loss maintenance among obese adults: A pilot randomised controlled trial. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice 2014: 8: 122.

Zwickert K, Reiger E, Swinbourne J, Manns C, McAulay C, Gibson A, Sainsbury A, & Caterson, I. High or low intensity text-messaging combined with group treatment equally promote weight loss maintenance in obese adults. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice published online 15 March 2016 (in publication stage).

Fuller N, Sainsbury A, Caterson I, Enarsson M, Denyer G, Manns C, Swinbourne J, da Luz F.Q, Fong M, Markovic T.P. Examining mindfulness as a predictor of weight loss - Findings from the DIABEGG study. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice published online 1 April 2016 (in publication stage).