About Janet

About Janet Cartwright (She/her)

My name is Janet Cartwright, I am a cis, white, able-bodied, queer woman and my pronouns are she/her. I have lived experience of managing chronic physical health and mental health conditions and understand what is involved in seeking ongoing physical and mental health treatment and investing time, money and energy into looking after your mental and physical health.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 18 years experience working with individuals in therapy. I currently work with adults (18 years and older) in individual therapy to help improve the way they feel and to support people to make desired behaviour changes in order to enhance their lives. I do not work with couples or families.

As a therapist I aim to be warm, engaging, understanding, compassionate, patient, reliable and responsive. I strive to create a safe environment for my clients to talk about any topic that is on their mind and I am infinitely curious about people's experiences. I am genuine, caring and respectful. My style is conversational.

I like to provide medium to long-term therapy to clients and have a particular interest in working with people who want to explore their authentic identity, whether that be gender, sexuality or any other aspect of identity. I am trans affirming and provide WPATH letters. I am committed to an anti-oppressive and sex positive approach.

Formal Qualifications

I completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) in 2004 and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (with Distinction) in 2006.

I am a member of The Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health (AusPATH). I am registered to provide Clinical Psychology services under the Better Access Scheme through Medicare.

I also work with clients under DVA and provide services under Workers Compensation.

I see individuals for face to face appointments and also have the ability to see clients via video conference when more convenient.

I enjoy helping people learn more about their feelings and needs, express their feelings and advocate for their needs. I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to help them create a life of meaning, purpose and contentment.

I believe that the therapy relationship is the strongest predictor of therapy outcome and the biggest agent of change. My research interests have focused on the importance of the therapy relationship and how this relates to the outcome of therapy.

I love learning and am passionate about keeping up to date with the latest research on effective treatment. I regularly attend professional development workshops and training and have regular clinical supervision.

I currently have capacity to see new clients who require letters for gender affirming surgery and have capacity to see new therapy clients.

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