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Dr Kate Holt

Clinical and Health Psychologist

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About Me

"I am passionate about prevention and early support - helping young people build the skills and confidence they need to thrive."​

Compassionate. Collaborative. Experienced

I am a Clinical and Health Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting children, teenagers, young adults and their families, from diverse backgrounds, with a wide range of mental health challenges.

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My career has taken me across Melbourne, rural Victoria and internationally, working in private practice, public mental health and health services, tertiary education, and school settings.

 

As a former Senior Clinical and Health Psychologist at Monash Children’s Hospital, I developed a strong interest in supporting young people who are navigating health and mental health challenges.

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I believe that fostering a strong sense of connection and resilience can make a real difference in a child's mental health and wellbeing, both now and into the future.

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Dr Kate Holt in therapy session with teenage boy

I specialise in working with children, young people and their families experiencing mental health challenges including:​​​

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  • Anxiety and worries (social anxiety, separation anxiety, phobias)

  • Low mood and depression

  • Emotional outbursts or difficulty regulating emotions

  • Challenges related to neurodiversity including ADHD, ASD, OCD

  • Adjustment Issues including to illness or a health condition​

  • Attachment Disorders

  • Behavioural challenges at home or school

  • Friendship or social skill difficulties

  • Eating pathology or disturbances

  • Grief and loss concerns

  • Family changes, grief, or adjustment to new situations

Support for children, teens, young adults and their families

My work is grounded in current evidence-based interventions including:​​

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  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Family and Systems Theory

  • Mindfulness-based Approaches

  • Schema Therapy

  • Behavioural Interventions​​

Small child in therapy session with Dr Kate Holt

Additional Services

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Professional Supervision

I am an endorsed clinical and health psychologist offering supervision grounded in evidence-based approaches, ethical practice, and professional growth encompassing reflexive practice.

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Professional supervision is available to early-career psychologists, registrars completing clinical or health endorsement, or experienced clinicians seeking reflexive consultation and ongoing professional development.

Seminars & Workshops

I am available for guest lecturing, seminars, and professional training in areas related to child, adolescent, and family mental health.

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​Drawing on extensive clinical experience and current research, I deliver engaging, evidence-based presentations that bridge theory and practice. â€‹

 

Each session is tailored to the school or organisation's needs.

Consultations

My consultations offer parents

and caregivers the opportunity

to discuss concerns about their child’s emotional, social,

or behavioural wellbeing with me.

 

These sessions can help clarify what might be contributing to the difficulties.

 

The aim to provide guidance on next steps, and offer practical strategies for support at home or school.

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