Kristy Stack

Kristy Stack is an experienced psychologist, teacher and a mother to three boys. She has the theoretical knowledge AND lived experience to help families with all areas of psychological issues. Her journey began as a primary school teacher. She has taught all grades from preschool through to Year 8 both in Australia and in England. She considered her time in the classroom to have been invaluable in helping her provide practical and realistic recommendations that patients, parents and classroom teachers can actually implement.

Kristy Says;

“I loved my time as teacher, but soon decided to do some more study, and transitioned to working as a school psychologist and continue to do so. Working in schools is so rewarding and has given me a thorough knowledge of school systems, which I can help you navigate. This becomes very important if your child has a learning difficulty or disability.

I work with a variety of presentations including:

• Perinatal counselling
• Parenting challenges
• Separation Anxiety
• Selective Mutism
• Grief and loss
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self harm
• ADHD
• Autism
• Learning difficulties
• Intellectual disability
• School disengagement

I use a variety of evidence-based styles of therapy based on the needs of my clients and include:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Psychoeducation

I am combination package of:

• Registered Psychologist with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Accredited teacher with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
• Medicare Provider of Non-directive Perinatal Counselling

You can read more about her professional approach on her website: kristystackpsychology.com.au

Call the clinic on 02 9553 9823 for enquiries and bookings.