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Justine Adler
Clinical Psychologist
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Justine is a highly experienced, warm and insightful Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of practice, with a special interest in perinatal mental health.  In addition to a long-standing private practice in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, she has worked at Karitane Parenting Centre and St John of God Private Hospital. She has also been a Clinical Supervisor at Gidget Foundation Australia. She is also a Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator and group facilitator.

Justine is also a board-approved supervisor with a wealth of experience supporting clinicians across various disciplines. Justine has been instrumental in developing and supervising a perinatal mental health focused workplace development program. She has also regularly run relevant seminars and trainings. As well she offers clinical supervision individually and groups. She also provides seminars and training to clinicians and other disciplines.

Justine is passionate about perinatal mental health, being aware of the importance of addressing concerns during this critical period. She offers an individualised and integrative approach, drawing on a wide range of psychological approaches. These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapies, and EMDR.

Justine also has a particular interest in somatic therapy, currently undertaking training in Hakomi Therapy. She always works within an attachment framework and is trauma informed. It is important for Justine that the therapeutic relationship is collaborative, safe and respectful.  Justine is interested in supporting clients with a range of concerns, as below. She can be contacted to discuss if she might be the right fit for you.

Justine currently works in private practice in Randwick and online.

Areas of Special Interest

• Preconception, including fertility issues
• Perinatal loss
• Termination for medical reasons
• Antenatal depression and anxiety
• Birth trauma
• Premature Birth
• Postnatal depression and anxiety
• Maternal ambivalence
• Gender disappointment
• Parent-infant attachment and therapy
• Adjustment issues
• Intergenerational trauma
• Supporting non-birthing parents
• Couple relationship in context of adjustment
• Women’s hormones and mental health- PMDD, Perimenopause, Menopause

Professional Memberships

• Member of ACPA Australia Clinical Psychology Association
• Member of APS Australian Psychological Society
• Member World Association of Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
• Member Australian Association of Infant Mental Health (AAIMHI) – Secretary NSW Committee
• Member MARCE Society
• Member Circle of Security International Parenting Facilitator
• Member Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)

Fees & Rebates

Telehealth appointments via video or telephone are available

Cost: $270 per 55-minute session *Medicare Rebate: $131.65
Out-of-pocket: $138.35 per session

*Medicare rebates are available to those who have a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician.  This must be in place prior to the first claimable session.

Contact: use the online contact button below to make a direct enquiry to Justine