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Rae Barker

General Psychologist | Brisbane

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

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.

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.

Approach & Philosophy

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 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.

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.

Services Offered

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

Read more about these therapy types here.

Psychology in Practice

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

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Rae is highly experienced in providing assessments and ongoing therapy for young children, adolescents and adults. She has a particular interest in supporting younger children through taking a play-based approach to working with children in a safe and supportive therapy environment.

Read more about our Hively Bumblebees paediatric support.

Rae supports clients at our East Brisbane Clinic and via telehealth. Rae also supports clients in-community at Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, Morningside, Norman Park, Coorparoo and more.

Visit our clinic at 15 Didsbury St, East Brisbane.

No referral is required to book with Rae, although you may be eligible for rebates under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP), WorkCover support, or NDIS funding.

Get In Touch or Make a Referral

Rae supports our team to provide personalised, evidence-based therapy in clinic or via telehealth, wherever it works best for you. If you’re ready to get started, book directly or make a referral below.

Explore our full Psychology Service.

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