Andrea Schwede is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience across public and private mental health services in Australia and the United Kingdom. Andrea works with adults experiencing a broad range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma-related conditions, adjustment difficulties and complex mental health presentations.

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Andrea has a particular interest in women's mental health and has undertaken additional postgraduate training in perinatal mental health. Andrea supports individuals experiencing psychological challenges associated with fertility and conception, pregnancy, birth, the transition to parenthood and adjustment to changing family roles and relationships.

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Andrea's therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative and individualised, with an emphasis on creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected and comfortable exploring their experiences. Andrea recognises the importance of understanding each individual's circumstances, strengths and therapeutic goals, and works collaboratively to develop practical and meaningful pathways towards psychological wellbeing.

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Andrea draws on a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

 

Andrea's areas of clinical interest include:

• Women's Mental Health

• Perinatal Mental Health

• Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth-Related Psychological Difficulties

• Adjustment to Parenthood

• Anxiety Disorders

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Depression and Mood Difficulties

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma-Related Difficulties

• Adjustment and Life Transitions

• Complex Mental Health Presentations

 

Andrea believes that while our experiences shape us, they do not have to define our future. Therapy can provide an opportunity to better understand ourselves, develop practical skills, and make meaningful changes that support a richer and more fulfilling life.

 

Andrea provides psychological consultations exclusively via Telehealth through Lightner Centre's National Telehealth Service.
 

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Education & Certifications

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QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Master of Clinical Psychology – University of Queensland

• Graduate Diploma of Health (Perinatal Mental Health) – Federation University

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Psychology) – University of Queensland

• Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Psychology) – University of Queensland

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATION

• Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP)

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

• Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor (STAP)