- Richard Schwartz
Mrs Erin Galt
Clinical Psychologist, Developmental Psychologist
Springtide Psychology
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I am passionate about working with children, young people and their carers to support youth mental health and learning needs. With over 19 years experience I provide a warm, compassionate client-centred approach to therapy. I also offer psychometric assessment services to assess cognitive and learning needs including ADHD, ASD and SLD assessments. Using evidence-based methods I work collaboratively with the client and their carers to work towards positive client outcomes.
Background
My early experience started as a Lifeline telephone counsellor during my undergraduate degree, using Rogerian reflective approaches to support individuals.
During my Masters degree I worked in the UNSW psychological assessment clinic, school placements and I was employed as a Job Capacity Assessor.
Upon completion of my tertiary training I commenced work as a High School Psychologist in a Pre-K to 12 independent school for 13 years. In this role I collaborated with diverse learning teachers, private psychologists, hospital staff (psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians and other allied health professionals).
In 2022 I set up my solo practice Springtide Psychology.
Services
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Clinical Bridging Plan for Clinical Endorsement - 2014 - APS
- Master of Psychology - Ed & Dev - 2008 - WSU
- PG Dip Psychology - 2004 - Macquarie University
- Bachelor of Arts Psychology - 2003 - Macquarie University
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - CBT - DBT - Developmental - Emotional Freedom Techniques - Internal Family Systems - Interpersonal - MBSR - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - Person Centred - Solution Oriented - Strengths-Based - Trauma-Informed
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society
Practice Locations
3 Waverley Street
Suite 801a
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Close to Bondi Junction train station and bus depot.
Westfield Bondi Junction parking.
Appointments
Current appointment availability
Fees & Insurance
Medicare rebates with Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders Plan from your Paediatrician or Psychiatrist.
Private Health Fund rebate may be available if not claiming Medicare.
NDIS Provider
Payment Options
Bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard, Apple and Google Pay
Contact Erin
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Erin Galt
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I have always had a keen interest in understanding people and how their minds work. I find practicing psychology and conducting assessments very rewarding, particularly observing client's reaching their goals. I wanted to work with children and young people in particular as I value early intervention and teaching young people the skills to effectively cope with life's challenges.
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Effective and supportive parenting is so important for promoting child and youth wellbeing, and I enjoy working with parents to identify how to meet individual child needs. I really enjoy working with young people on the Autism spectrum and supporting those suffering with anxiety.
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I practice from a cognitive-behavioural base, drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction and solution oriented approaches to tailor my service to the individual client.
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The 'when' for client progress is dependent upon a range of individual factors including but not limited to client readiness for change, the client's level of insight into their difficulty, and management of extraneous variables that are negatively impacting the client, as well as client self-care strategies and the most important aspect, the therapeutic relationship that develops from a good fit between client and therapist; a therapeutic relationship founded on trust and openness.
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Self-reflection is an important part of practicing as a psychologist both in my work and in my personal life, and has helped me to always ensure I am being an effective practitioner whilst being self-caring. There is also a lot to learn both professionally and personally from the people I work with.
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Sharing in the personal journeys of my clients is fascinating and such a privilege.
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Haha, don't we all!
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There is just too much of everything, to the extent that we can easily become overwhelmed, overstimulated and under satisfied, and I think people struggle to slow down, take a moment to breathe and be in the present.
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That's a hard one to answer as there are so many, though I'm currently reading 'Surrender' by Bono from U2 which has me hooked. Bono writes about his own personal journeys through his relationships and experiences and how the historical context has impacted his personal growth at each life stage. His capacity to reflect upon his experiences and himself to work towards personal growth is inspiring.