My name is Harriet Persse; I’m a Registered Psychologist and I work with people of all ages.

My clients include kids as young as 8, their families, adolescents and adults. 

My work is fuelled by a lifelong curiosity for psychology and asking questions. 

This is partly thanks to my upbringing, growing up in regional Australia on a hobby farm. This has given me a broad understanding of how we experience ourselves, our world, and our mental health. 

My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques from my six years of training and continued fuel for learning. I employ research-based strategies and interventions to help you meet your therapeutic goals. I am trained in several modalities, including CBT, DBT, ACT, DNA-V, and family systems, and I integrate these into my practice. 

My strongest values are compassion and adventure. I try to instil this in my work by creating a safe, strength-based approach for my clients while sparking creativity and humour where appropriate.

I’ve worked in various settings, including hospitals, community health settings, crisis support, and private practice. During our first session, I try to remind you that we are complex creatures, and what might have worked for one person may not work for another, which is completely okay.

Before psychology, I worked in Public Relations across agencies in Sydney and London for 10 years.

Outside of psychology, I love the outdoors. I am a novice ocean swimmer, runner, tea drinker, music listener and keen napper – all of life’s most important things.