Willow Tree Felixstow: 481 Payneham Road, Felixstow, SA, 5070

 

Phone: 08 8233 0828 Mobile: 0434 536 236

Fax: 08 8180 1725 Email: info@willowtreepsychology.com.au

 

Gaye Kittel

Registered Psychologist

Interest Areas 

As a psychologist, I’ll walk side by side with you to make sense of it all.  Together we’ll explore how the pieces in your puzzle fit together.  My approach is down-to-earth, warm and collaborative. I'll take time to really understand you and your experiences.  I’ll see you as your own person with a rich background, strengths, struggles, and hopes.   

 

Therapy for me is exploring with curiosity, deep listening and empathy.  Sessions are grounded in evidence-based (well-researched) interventions, and you may have heard of some such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  However, you as a person and what you find most helpful will be central. We start with where you’re at.

 

I’ve a passion for the outdoors and nature psychology.  I’m particularly interested in trauma and victims of crime, twin sibling relationships, health behaviour change, work-place difficulties and experiences of first responders. 

 

I’ve previously had a long career in government emergency service as a first responder and investigator, working mostly with victims of crime in child protection and domestic abuse.  As a psychologist, I've worked in a General Practitioner setting, including helping people with problematic health behaviours, pain, anxiety and workplace difficulties.
 
Currently I’m returning to practice after a period away. You’ll find me permanently seated and wheeling around after a sports accident.  My work and personal background have helped carve an authentic, non-judgmental and calm approach. I consider it a privilege to hear your stories and experiences.

 

(Please note that I don’t provide formal reports such as Work Cover reports).