Siobhan Cooper

Siobhán is registered clinical psychologist (registrar) who grew up in Perth and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours)  from the University of Western Australia and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Curtin University.

 

Siobhán uses a collaborative client-centred approach, working to create a safe, non-judgemental space and developing treatment and support plans together with her clients. Siobhán uses evidence-based practice, drawing from her ongoing training in a number of models and treatment modalities including attachment theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), mindfulness and various somatic (body-based) therapies.

 

Soibhan has worked with individuals and families in a variety of clinical inpatient and outpatient settings, including Perth Children’s Hospital with Pediatric Consultation Liaison and Gender Diversity Services. 

 

While Siobhán works with a wide range of presentations (including low mood/depression, anxiety, & stress), Siobhán has a strong interest in helping children and adults manage psychological distress related to chronic pain, stress and disorder in the body system. She has experience working with rheumatology patients suffering chronic pain and functional disorder.

 

In her previous work, Siobhán worked as a Paramedic with St John Ambulance in Western Australia. This was a role she found both challenging and rewarding and which sparked her passion for working with people treating mental health.

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Siobhán’s hobbies and interests include Buddhism, yoga, gardening and keeping herself busy with a menagerie including small children, fur-kids and chooks.