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Hi, I’m Dr. Raileen Merlino.

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I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in:

Helping and understanding people has always been a driving force in my life, which is why it has been a great honour to work as a psychologist since 2004. Taking a positive journey with someone, seeing them move from a negative state to a positive one is extremely rewarding.

I work on the premise that everyone has the right to feel fulfilled and happy. My clients’ goals become my goals, and I work toward these goals with compassion, respect, empathy and determination, using a range of techniques and therapies.

I also have expertise in transgender issues and gender dysphoria/identity, and sexuality – which is an area not all psychologists specialise in.

In relation to forensic psychology, I’ve written over 200 reports. Health specialists also routinely refer their patients to me.

The foundation of my work is built on empathy, expertise, compassion, professionalism and objectivity. I’ve helped people of all genders, all walks of life and all ages, with nearly all problems. I’m here to help you too.

I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

I have registrations and affiliations with the following associations:

AHPRA
Australian Health
Practitioner
Regulation Agency
AusPATH
Australian Professional
Association for Trans Health
APS
Australian
Psychological
Society
ANZAPPL
Australian and New Zealand
Association of Psychiatry,
Psychology and Law
AFCC
Association of
Family and
Conciliation Courts