Vicki Steel

G.Dip Psych, B.PsychSc (Hons), PGDipProfPsych

Psychologist - Contractor

Vicki is a registered psychologist and has experience working with children and their families, primarily in educational settings. Vicki provides cognitive/psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents and adults. She has a particular interest in helping school aged children and adults with strategies to manage a variety of learning difficulties and developmental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders, and is experienced in supporting and developing strategies for optimal psychological functioning in children and adults. Vicki is also committed to working with children and families with complex issues resulting from domestic violence and trauma, and has a keen interest in working with young people who may be developing Internet addiction. Vicki draws on evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy to help with a broad spectrum of issues including, but not limited to: anxiety, anger, learning difficulties, parenting, grief/loss, social skills difficulties, and trauma. Vicki is particularly interested in working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attachment issues and perinatal depression.  Vicki works as a contractor at our carina office on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Friday.