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Amber Hopkins
Psychologist
(she/they)
Qualifications
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Master of Professional Psychology (Curtin University)
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Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Murdoch University)
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B.S. Psychology: Counseling and Clinical Research (US)
About Amber
Amber began her career as a victim advocate working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in 2012. She takes a depathologising approach to therapy which highlights your strengths, focuses on your goals, and emphasises the therapeutic relationship.
You can expect a warm and informal approach which prioritises your thriving outside of the therapy room. She is versed in Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
Therapeutic Interests
Amber enjoys working with people from Queer and Neurodiverse communities as she shares these identities. She is happy to support gender affirmation care for trans people.
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In addition, she enjoys working with children, young people and adults that are experiencing:
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Anxiety, and depression
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Perfectionism
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Trauma including childhood and interpersonal trauma
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Personality disorders including Borderline Personality Disorder
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Issues relating to adapting to a new culture or language
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Attachment for new parents including postnatal care
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Emotional difficulties including numbing and substance use
Amber Hopkins (ABN 55 373 075 196) is an independent psychologist practicing for the clients of Melbourne Psychology and Counselling.