About Us
Dr Catherine Arciuli
Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor & Practice Director
Dr Catherine Arciuli (or Cate) is a Clinical Psychologist & Supervisor with 20yrs experience providing therapy and counselling to Adolescents, Adults, MumsnBubs, Parents & Families. She has worked in Paediatric, Perinatal and Adult services, and in a range of public mental health, NGO & private practice settings. She started the Branch Out Psychology practice in 2022.
Clinical Experience & Interest:
Extensive experience treating: Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Postnatal Depression and Anxiety, ADHD, Chronic Stress, Insomnia, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Emotion Regulation Difficulties & Anger Management.
Cate has supported many people going through difficult Life Stressors & Transitions, such as: Grief & Loss, Relationship Difficulties/Separation, Pregnancy & Adjustment to Parenthood, Adolescent & Youth Issues, Bullying, HSC Stress, Occupational Difficulties, Sexuality Exploration & Gender Diversity, Female Hormonal Difficulties (perimenopause, PMS, PMDD) & Chronic Disease Management.
Cate has spent much of her career working with clients who have recurring symptoms of anxiety or depression that come and go over many years, and also with clients who have experienced significant childhood difficulties. She is passionate about helping these clients to liberate themselves from negative, self-defeating beliefs and coping behaviours, and supporting them to have more peace-of-mind, life satisfaction, and supportive relationships.
Cate has also worked with many neurodivergent teenagers and adults, including people with highly sensitive nervous systems (HSPs), ADHD, Autism and Learning Differences. Cate is passionate about supporting neurodiverse clients to achieve optimal health, functioning & wellbeing, despite the ongoing challenges of living in a neurotypically-dominated society.
Branch Out Psychology is passionate about holistic, integrative mental health. We enjoy integrating the latest scientific findings from neuroscience and lifestyle medicine (including nutrition and exercise science) into evidenced-based psychological interventions to help our clients optimise their health and therapy outcomes.
Therapy Approaches Provided
Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Approaches, Attachment-based parenting approaches, and Supportive Counselling.
We work collaboratively with clients to find an approach that is the best "fit" for them, and often integrates different therapy approaches in her work. Therapy is tailored to each client's unique needs, and made accessible and inclusive for diverse social groups and cultural backgrounds.
Therapy Style
Cate aims to create a comfortable and safe space for her clients to talk freely without feeling judged. She believes in establishing a trusting therapy relationship and working collaboratively with her clients. She is committed to providing evidenced-based interventions that result in significant improvement for clients, but that are also tailored to each client’s unique personality, values and needs. Cate strives to be professional and ethical at all times, but with a personal manner that is warm, supportive, flexible & authentic.
Supervision Experience:
AHPRA approved clinical supervisor since 2013, and prior supervision of several Master's of Clinical Psychology Interns and Registrars. Cate co-developed a student internship program at a youth mental health service, and had several interns participate in it over several years. Please inquire for more information about her current supervision services.
Qualifications:
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and a Master's of Research degree from the University of Sydney. Bachelor of Arts, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology. 1st class Honours Degree in Psychology. Master's research topic was High School Bullying.
Personal Interests
When not working, Cate is a mother of two energetic boys. She is passionate about emotionally-attuned and mindful parenting. Before motherhood, Cate used to enjoy travelling, drumming and dancing. She has maintained a regular yoga & mindfulness practice for several decades, if even some days managing just a mindful savasna pose. These days, Cate is content with the simple things: like belly laughs, time with family and friends, being in nature, and tree philosophy.