“I wanted to pursue a career where I could help people understand and work through their difficulties thus reducing their distress and improving their quality of life.”

About Leanne

Inspired by my high school psychology lessons more than 25 years ago I became fascinated with why people behave the way they do and what drives us and decided to pursue a career where I could help people understand and work through their difficulties.

After completion of my studies, I worked within a community mental health team in rural Victoria, providing integrated mental health treatment, care, and support to my clients with moderate to severe mental health issues.

I then moved to the United Kingdom and worked in London as a forensic mental health practitioner, supporting people on probation in need of mental health care.  Following my time in London I moved to the southwest of the UK and worked at a private psychiatric hospital providing group and individual therapy to individuals with a wide range of mental health problems, including eating disorders, addictions, and health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

While overseas I started my family and had two children before being drawn back home to settle and raise my family in Victor Harbor.  For 15 years now I have been involved with my local community, working with a diverse range of people to provide a supportive and practical approach to help them understand their difficulties and improve their mental health and well-being.

Clinical Interests and Therapeutic Approach

I have completed further specialized training in the following approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Schema Focused Therapy

I provide support for a variety of issues, particularly:

  • Anxiety – including social, generalized, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic attacks.

  • Depression and mood disorders.

  • Personality disorders and difficulty with emotion regulation.

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma.

  • Eating disorders.

  • Chronic pain and chronic illness.

  • Grief and Loss

Let’s get started.

Email: leanne@lmckpsych.com.au

Fax: (08) 7560 5000

Mobile: 0439 038 572

Please note: My phone is not consistently monitored during business hours.  Please leave a voicemail and I will return your call as soon as possible.  Email will generally obtain a faster response.

Location

Victor Harbor Allied Hub, at the Victor Harbor Health Hub

11 Torrens Street, Victor Harbor   SA   5211