Kathryn Watson

Starting 2nd February 2026

Ages: 6+

Kathryn is a registered psychologist undertaking the clinical registrar program. Approachable, warm, and empathetic, she creates a safe, collaborative, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where people feel accepted and supported. She is passionate about working with clients of all ages to engage in self-discovery, develop strategies, and access supports to help them achieve their goals.

Kathryn has experience across community clinic, speciality clinic, and private practice settings, supporting a variety of presentations including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, identity exploration, and complex mental health diagnoses. Kathryn also conducts cognitive and academic assessments, helping clients and their families understand their specific developmental profile and providing practical, tailored, and strengths-based supports and recommendations. Her practice is built on evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Kathryn brings a wealth of lived experience to her practice, having worked in the resource sector, marketing sector, and community services sector before pursuing psychology. She completed her undergraduate psychology degree in Canada, then relocated to Australia for her post-graduate training. Kathryn enjoys exploring Melbourne’s laneways, browsing open-air markets, and is always searching for the perfect flat white.