VICTORIA THORNTON

B.Sc., GradDip Prof. Psych, MPsych (Ed & Dev).

Victoria is a developmentally trained psychologist who is passionate about equipping clients and families with the skills to navigate life's challenges. She takes a personalised approach to therapy, incorporating principles of CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and play-based therapy to meet each individual's unique needs.

With experience across schools, hospitals, community health settings, and private practice, Victoria is well-versed in supporting a wide range of clients. She also leads parent and teacher workshops, focusing on trauma-informed practices, secure attachment, and mental health.

Her areas of particular interest include:

• Anxiety and school readiness

• Parent capacity-building programs

• Trauma and attachment

• Cognitive and educational assessments

Victoria adopts a systemic approach, believing that therapy is most effective when it involves collaboration with the family, school, and other significant people in the client's life.

Victoria works in accordance with the Child Safe Standards - updated 1 July 2022.