Charmaine Turton
Charmaine is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience across both public and private sectors. She has worked for government and non-government agencies in various roles such as training and education, evaluation and research, health promotion and direct client work. Her career has taken her to various countries around the world, setting up clinics and providing training and support to clinicians in emerging nations. She has experience in individual and group therapy settings with children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and other stakeholders.
Her qualifications include a Master of Clinical Psychology, and an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, both from Macquarie University. She is fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and holds an area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology.
Charmaine’s clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness. She has extensive experience and is comfortable assisting clients with a range of presenting issues and concerns. Charmaine is caring, compassionate and respectful, and believes in working alongside clients towards their goals. She empowers people to better understand themselves, identify their strengths, and enhance their strategies to manage difficult times, improve well-being, and live their best lives.