Dr Rosemary Patton
Director - Clinical Psychology
Dr. Rosemary Patton, BA Hons (Psych), DPsych (Clin), MAPS, FCCLP
Dr. Rosemary Patton is a Clinical Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor, and a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She is a Full Member of the APS Clinical College and the Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Association of Australia (EMDRAA), as well as an EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Practitioner.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Patton has worked across a wide range of organisations and levels of management, supporting diverse populations in settings including the Australian Defence Force (ADF), private practice, hospitals, and not-for-profit organisations.
She is an approved provider for Bupa ADF, NDIS, WorkCover, Medicare, and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and also delivers services under various Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Dr. Patton conducts Permanent Impairment (PI) assessments for veterans pursuing compensation for psychological conditions related to their ADF service. These assessments adhere to DVA guidelines and evaluate the impact of psychological injuries on daily functioning. Her goal is to deliver clear, evidence-based reports that support veterans throughout the claims process.
Dr. Patton is committed to delivering best-practice, evidence-based clinical interventions aimed at enhancing the wellbeing and life satisfaction of individuals and couples. Her strengths lie in her ability to build strong therapeutic rapport, and in being fully present and authentic in helping clients work toward their goals.
Her clinical and organisational experience spans a wide range of presenting concerns, including mood, stress, trauma and anxiety disorders, substance misuse, anger management, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, communication issues, chronic pain, grief, personality disorders, and sleep disturbances.
Dr. Patton tailors her therapeutic approach to the unique needs and goals of each client, utilising evidence-based modalities such as:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
- Brainspotting (BSP) Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Schema Therapy (ST)
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Patton is a wife and mother of three children. She enjoys practicing Bikram yoga and spending time with family and friends whenever possible.