KERRY SHORT – Fitzroy North & Wantirna South

Kerry is a registered psychologist with a Masters degree in Psychology.  She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Chairs the Outer Eastern Melbourne Branch for the APS.  Registered with Medicare and private health insurers, Kerry works primarily with adults.

Visiting a psychologist is a major step and Kerry respects the courage and resolve that this decision requires.  So, her main aim when working with clients is to create a safe and supportive environment where issues and difficulties can be explored. By working with each person’s unique story and experiences, Kerry aims to foster personal growth and meaning through greater insights, new perspectives and strategies for change. Her approach is humanistic, solution focused when required and at all times tailored to the needs of each individual.

With a strong background in community mental health and organisational psychology, Kerry has experience in a range of psychological disorders as well as workplace issues, including stress, bullying and job/role dissatisfaction.

Kerry also has experience in working with clients with eating disorders and has worked with a range of presentations.  Part of this work is helping clients re-set their relationship with food, eating and their bodies, so they can move forward in their lives with more self-acceptance, less struggle and a greater sense of agency.

Neurodivergence is also a keen interest for Kerry, in particular those adults experiencing ADHD.  Other key areas of therapeutic expertise include depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol issues, gambling addiction, self-esteem and shame issues, assertiveness and boundary setting, anger management, relationship difficulties, parenting and family issues and grief and loss.

Another key interest is working with women as they navigate the changes experienced as part of menopause.  This can be a time of major transition and adjustment and, with help, it is possible for women to create a new positive way of being in the world as part of this often challenging process.

Kerry works in a range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, ACT and Interpersonal Therapy, and is particularly interested in the potential for change through the use of Schema Therapy and emotion-focused techniques.  As a member of the APS, she is a part of the ADHD Interest Group, the Performing Arts and Entertainment Industry and Psychology Interest Group and the Psychology and Substance Use Interest Group.

Clients would describe Kerry as warm, insightful and engaging with an open, friendly and accepting manner.

Kerry works at our North Fitzroy and Wantirna South practices.