Consulting Psychologists

Madeleine Patience attained her Master of Professional Psychology as well as her Bachelor of Social Science (Honours Psychology) from the University of Newcastle. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Madeleine works as a Psychologist in the Newcastle CBD.

Madeleine employs an open and collaborative approach to therapy and is sensitive to the individual needs of the people she works with. She enjoys working with young people, caregivers, and adults.   Madeleine has training and experience in a range of therapeutic approaches such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Madeleine has delivered group programs aimed at both professionals and carers to increase their skills in emotional attunement as well as trauma informed care.

Madeleine has particular experience working with complex presentations in the Out of Home Care (OoHC) setting including anxiety, mood disorders, and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She is experienced in administering a range of assessments to help identify needs and evaluate therapeutic outcomes.

Madeleine is especially passionate about working holistically with people. This allows her to most effectively support people to navigate their unique challenges and contexts, utilising both her skills and experience to assist them towards their goals.