Chimene Barrett

Mums Matter clinician

Chimene Barrett

Chimene is a compassionate psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). She has experience supporting adults and children from diverse backgrounds across community mental health and private settings. Chimene offers support during the transition to parenthood, including those experiencing perinatal anxiety, depression, birth trauma, grief and loss, parenting stress, and patterns of addiction. Her person-centred and trauma-informed therapeutic approach combines evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with an attachment-focused framework. Chimene works collaboratively with clients to create a safe and non-judgemental space for reflection, exploration and authentic, meaningful growth.

Qualifications

Master of Psychology (Clinical),  Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Availability

  • Tuesday
  • Friday

Areas I work in

  • Adjustment Difficulties and Life Transitions
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Concerns
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Financial Stress
  • Gambling
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Parenting and New-Parent Support
  • Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health
  • Phobias
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Stress Management

Therapeutic modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)