About Naomi Norman

Naomi is a registered psychologist, experienced in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties. She works with adults of all ages, older adolescents (16+), women, men, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Her areas of interest include:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety disorders (phobias, panic, social, and other)

  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Trauma

  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Sleep conditions

  • Life transitions and personal goals

  • Grief and Loss

  • Relationship/intimacy issues

  • Adjustment to injury counselling

Naomi’s approach to therapy draws from a number of evidence-based treatments, which provide many flexible strategies for coping with life’s challenges. These include:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Psychoeducation

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Metacognitive Therapy

Qualifications

  • Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Master of Professional Psychology, University of New England, 2021

  • Graduate Diploma in Advanced Psychology, Monash University, 2019

  • Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Monash University, 2019

  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Cognitive Science, University of Queensland, 2003

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Queensland, 1999

  • Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPI)

Background

Naomi has more than 20 years’ experience in a range of settings including private psychology clinics, university research, and user experience consultancy. She has worked in Australia and the United Kingdom. She is also mum to two young children, who teach her about humanity every day. She loves yoga, reading (literature and scientific), and walking. With a broad range of experience, she understands the challenges and rewards of juggling work, self and family.