Rae Barker

Rae is an experienced Child Psychologist with General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Rae provides a safe, welcoming and neuroaffirming space for those she supports, including taking a play based approach therapy sessions. Rae accepts both private and NDIS clients at our East Brisbane Clinic and community visits.

Rae is community-driven, highly empathetic and passionate about working with children, adults and families living with a disability or mental health illness, and working with them to understand their strengths, support needs, and how to interpret and process the world around them.

Rae has experience and a passion in working with presentations such as Behavioural & Emotional Regulation, Neurodiversity, Symptoms of Trauma, Attention and Concentration Difficulties, Sleep and Sleep Hygiene, Social and Play Skills and Parenting Support. Rae is committed to working with each individual child and family, taking a play-based approach to working with younger children in a safe and supportive therapy environment.

In addition to 1:1 therapy, Rae runs regular group therapy programs for children throughout the school year. These programs are designed to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can practice social-emotional skills, gain confidence and foster friendships.

Rae’s passion lies in supporting individuals through various issues, including:

• Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
• Behavioural concerns
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Depression
• Emotional Regulation/Sensory Approaches
• Identity
• Life transitions
• Stress and Burnout

Therapeutic Toolkit

• Play Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy