Dr Mary Asic-Kobe
Clinical Psychologist
PhD., MPsych(Clin), PGradDipPsych., BSc(Psych), MAPS

Personal Profile

Dr Mary Asic-Kobe is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of dedicated experience in mental health care. Her professional journey began during her academic years, where she spent more than a decade with a non-profit community organization managing critical government-funded programs, including a specialized Torture and Trauma Counselling Service for resettled refugees.

Throughout her distinguished career, Dr Mary has successfully worked with individuals and families across the entire spectrum of society—from those experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and incarceration to students, veterans, healthcare professionals, and business executives. Her comprehensive expertise encompasses individual and group therapy, professional staff training, and clinical supervision.

Dr Mary supports clients through a wide range of challenges including anxiety, acute stress & PTSD, depression & bipolar disorder, grief & loss, anger management, sleep difficulties, substance use, OCD, and workplace stress. She also has experience with cross cultural concerns, LGBTQIA+ support (including gender dysphoria), domestic and family violence, health and lifestyle management, peri & post natal mental health, and major life transitions. At the the core of her practice is an unwavering commitment to enhancing Quality of Life, approaching each client with authentic interest, compassion, and transparent communication about treatment goals and progress.

Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based methodologies, including:

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Schema Informed Therapy (SIT)

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

Drawing from extensive experience with diverse populations, Dr Mary has developed exceptional skill in tailoring these treatment approaches to align with each client's individual needs, cultural perspectives, and desired outcomes.

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Mary supports clients through a wide range of challenges, including: 

•  Anxiety Disorders (GAD, Panic, Social, Health)

• Acute Stress and Post Trauma Responses (PTSD) 

• Anger & Conflict

• Bereavement, Grief & Loss 

• Cross-cultural Concerns 

• Depression (including Bipolar Disorder)

• Domestic and Family Violence 

• Health and Lifestyle Management 

• LGBTIQ+ (including gender dysphoria) 

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

• Peri & Post-natal Depression 

• Significant Life Stage Transitions 

• Sleep Difficulties (including Insomnia) 

• Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, other drugs)

• Workplace Stress (including WorkCover)

• Pre Cosmetic Surgery Assessments

• Pre Gender Affirming Surgery Assessments

Beyond traditional psychological therapy, she offers specialized psychological evaluations and reports for clients considering gender-affirming surgery or cosmetic procedures.

Dr Mary maintains the highest standards of care through ongoing client feedback, outcome monitoring, and rigorous self-evaluation. She firmly believes that lasting positive change emerges through active collaboration with GPs, psychiatrists, allied health professionals, community resources, and family support networks.. 

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