Stacey Freebody

Senior Clinical Psychologist & Lecturer

  • BPsychSci MClinPsych(Post-Reg)
Stacey Freebody

Clinical Expertise

Stacey has strong skills in assessment, differential diagnosis and therapeutic support of neuro-developmental concerns, particularly within the paediatric period. Her primary clinical interest area is the assessment of autism (and comorbidities) in early childhood, and this remains the focus of her client work, clinical supervision and postgraduate teaching.

Treatment Approaches

Stacey is a neuro-affirming psychologist and believes this to be a non-negotiable approach to practice. She is client-centred with her formulation and treatment planning and uses this as foundation for her collaborative work with clients, caregivers and third-party support (such as teachers and paediatricians.) Stacey is largely influenced by MI and ACT but believes the beauty of working with young clients is staying flexible and open to what individual approach might work for them (often this is supported by glitter, dinosaurs, and Thomas the Tank Engine discussions!)

Location & Availability

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- Hawthorn East - - -
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About

Stacey is a senior clinical psychologist and lecturer with professional passions across developmental research, supervision and teaching. Stacey has been privileged to support a high number of child clients and families across a rewarding work history spanning community, not for profit and private practice settings. She believes being a practicing clinician makes her a better academic, and values the opportunity to meaningfully integrate research and applied clinical practice.

Stacey lectures at the Cairnmillar Institute within the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program, supervises clinical and research students, and provides private clinical supervision of registered psychologists and other allied health professionals.

She has previously held positions within developmental research at the University of Queensland and La Trobe University, and has a research focus of the support, training and ongoing development of early career psychologists and the protective role compassion plays. Stacey is currently undertaking her PhD within this same area.

Qualifications

Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration)
Bachelor of Psychological Science