Lindsay Perlman
Clinical Psychologist
BScPsych(Hons) MClinPsych, MOrgPsych, MAPS

Lindsay Perlman is a patient centred Clinical Psychologist who works with a variety of population groups including young adolescents, adolescents and adults with a range of clinical psychological needs, including but not limited to depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties. A passion and special interest of Lindsay’s is the perinatal and postnatal depression and anxiety area where Lindsay uses a combination of evidence based psychological interventions and a strong therapeutic alliance in her treatment approach. Some therapeutic interventions that Lindsay draws upon includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as the Circle of Security attachment based parenting program. As part of Lindsay’s patient centred approach, she offers a containing ‘space’ in which to think, reflect and understand.  Lindsay prides herself on working collaboratively with her patients to understand their unique presenting concerns and challenges. Lindsay’s strong belief is that with greater self-awareness, comes increased self-compassion, understanding and acceptance.

Lindsay has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults across a number of health settings, including psychiatric hospitals, anxiety clinics and private practice. Specific to perinatal/postnatal depression and anxiety, Lindsay has worked in the Mother Baby Unit at St John of God and was also a facilitator of post-natal depression and anxiety groups and circle of security attachment based parenting programs.

Lindsay completed her Master’s thesis in the area of mother-infant attachment. Specifically, she examined the impact of early infant social withdrawal from the caregiver and its’ bearing on social, cognitive, emotional and psychological development.

Based on her research and practical experience, Lindsay believes early intervention in the attachment relationship paves the way for greater emotional, psychological, cognitive and social development for the infant.

Prior to completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Lindsay completed a Master’s degree in Organisational Psychology and worked in the consulting arena for ten years. For much of this time she worked at Deloitte, a global Management Consulting firm where she specialised in ‘Change Management’, assisting employees at various levels to integrate and manage change and its complexities more effectively. The role also focused on Executive Coaching and Leadership Development.

Areas of Special Interest

• Preconception, including fertility issues
• Pregnancy
• Perinatal loss
• Antenatal depression and anxiety
• Birth trauma
• Premature Birth
• Postnatal depression and anxiety
• Parent-infant attachment
• Adjustment issues
• Eating disorders
• Infants
• Parenting
• Fathers
• Couple relationship

 Professional Memberships

• Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
• Member APS College of Clinical Psychologists (CCLP)
• Member APS Perinatal and Infant Psychology Interest Group (PIPIG)
• Member International Marcé Society
• Member Australasian Marcé Society
• Member World Association of Infant Mental Health (WAIMH)
• Member Australian Association of Infant Mental Health (AAIMHI)
• Member Circle of Security International Parenting Facilitator

Fees & Rebates

Cost: $270 per 50-minute session *Medicare Rebate: $136.35
Out-of-pocket: $133.65 per session

*Medicare rebates are available to those who have a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician.  This must be in place prior to the first claimable session.

Available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning
Contact: 0411706014 or use the ‘contact’ button below to make an online enquiry direct to Lindsay