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Kylie Allen, Clinical Psychologist & Practice Director at Laburnum Psychology

Kylie Allen

Clinical Psychologist | Practice Director

  • Blackburn
  • adults
  • 27 years’ experience
  • English

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What therapy is like with me

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why they keep finding themselves facing the same challenges. My role is to help make sense of those experiences in a way that feels thoughtful, supportive and hopeful. I aim to create a calm, genuine space where you don’t feel rushed or judged, and where we can work together to understand not only what’s happening now, but also the experiences that may have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. Alongside finding practical ways forward, I believe some of the most meaningful change comes from developing a deeper understanding of yourself. My hope is that therapy feels like somewhere you can think openly, feel genuinely understood, and gradually build lasting change.

What I can help you with

As a Clinical Psychologist at Laburnum Psychology, I work with clients across a range of therapy and Counselling needs.

Therapy & Counselling

  • Generalised anxiety
  • Social anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Health anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional regulation
  • Self-esteem and self-worth
  • Women’s mental health
  • Perimenopause and menopause
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Pregnancy and postpartum mental health
  • Stress
  • Workplace stress and burnout
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Grief and loss
  • Life transitions and adjustment
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Interpersonal difficulties
  • Parenting support
  • Family difficulties

My therapy approaches

No single therapy approach suits every person. Over many years of practice, I've found that the most meaningful work comes from thoughtfully adapting evidence-based approaches to the individual sitting in front of me. I place particular value on helping people understand the deeper patterns that have shaped their lives while also supporting them to develop practical ways of creating lasting change and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Attachment-informed
  • Trauma-informed
  • Mindfulness
  • Compassion-focused
  • Emotion-focussed
  • Strengths-based

Background & credentials

QualificationsBachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)
Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Professional membershipsRegistered Psychologist with Clinical Psychology Endorsement (AHPRA)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Previous experienceKylie brings more than 30 years of experience as a psychologist, with a career spanning community services, paediatric healthcare and private practice. Her earlier roles with The Salvation Army and the Royal Children’s Hospital gave her experience across a broad range of psychological and family needs. She later established Laburnum Psychology with Tim McCorriston, combining clinical practice with practice leadership and many years of supervision of developing psychologists.
Area of practiceRelationships and interpersonal patterns
Self-worth and self-acceptance
Self-understanding and personal development
Trauma
Parenting and family relationships
Life transitions
Women’s mental health
Perimenopause and menopause

Enquire about seeing Kylie

Have a free 15-minute chat with our intake team. We’ll take the time to understand what’s bringing you to therapy and help you identify the team member who’s the best match for you. No pressure, no obligation.

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