Petra Van Den Berg

I am a dedicated Psychologist with over 25 + years of experience working across diverse psychological fields, with a particular focus on child and adolescent mental health. My journey began at the age of 13 when I developed a passion for psychology, leading me to pursue a degree in the Netherlands and subsequently move to Australia to further my career. My early professional experience includes significant roles at Latrobe University and the Royal Children’s Hospital, where I contributed to vital research on child psychology.

Expanding my expertise, I have worked extensively in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and with NGOs supporting at-risk families and children. My conscious decision to transition into adult psychiatry has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological needs across all age groups. Since 2010, I have also cultivated a successful private practice, where my warm, approachable, and compassionate demeanor fosters a non-judgmental environment that encourages healing and growth. My practice is enriched by a deep understanding of diverse backgrounds, allowing me to connect effectively with clients from all walks of life.

• Registered with AHPRA
• Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor
• Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
• Member of Association for Contextual Behavioural Science
• Associate Member of the EMDR Association of Australia

• Level 1 and 2 EMDR; Caroline Burrows, Melbourne; plus multiple Webinars and ongoing Supervision
• Supervisor Training, Deakin University, Melbourne
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Grief, Russ Harris
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Trauma, Russ Harris
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Advanced Course, Russ Harris
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – ACT with Adolescents and Youth, Louise Hay
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Introduction Course, Russ Harris
• Responding to Disasters | APS Disaster Response Network
• Positive Psychology Conference, The Netherlands
• The Body Keeps Score, Trauma, Attachment and Neuroscience Conference | Bessel van der Kolk, 2 day Conference Sydney
• Dr Daniel Siegel: “Interpersonal Neurobiology”, 2 day conference Melbourne
• Dr Janina Fisher: “Traumatic Attachment and Affect Disregulation” , 1 day conference Melbourne
• Dr John Arden, Dr Loyd Linford: “Brain Based Therapy”, 1 day conference Melbourne
• Australian Childhood Foundation: 2 day in-house workshop: “Understanding the neurobiology of complex trauma.”
• Court training : “In the witness box” (in-house Ozchild)
• Cultural Sensitivity Training : Indigenous population (in-house Ozchild)
• Australian Childhood Foundation: “Vicarious Trauma” (in-house Ozchild)
• APS workshop: Assessment, Diagnosis, DSM IV and Psychopharmacology
• DHS Training: “Youth and Family Services act 2005”; “Best Interest Framework” (in-house Ozchild)
• State-wide Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST: Applied suicide Intervention Skills Training)
• 1997, Developmental Psychiatry ; Melbourne University

Web:

www.authenticyoupschology.com