Meet our psychologists
Kate Willcox
Meet our psychologists
Kate Willcox
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Couples Therapy Cancer Support Trauma & PTSD Perimenopause & Menopause support Grief & Loss See all
I enjoy working with both individuals and couples, supporting them through a range of emotional, relationship and life challenges. I work with adults experiencing trauma, grief and loss, health concerns, life transitions, depression and anxiety. I have a particular interest in supporting people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, recognising that the emotional recovery from this experience brings its own unique challenges. I also understand that facing cancer in adolescence or young adulthood is a further unique experience, and I value the support I have been able to provide to young people making sense of cancer at this stage of their lives.
I enjoy working with women around the impact of hormones on their mental health and life satisfaction. This includes supporting women with PMDD, and those navigating the transitions of perimenopause and menopause. I value being able to contribute to helping women feel heard, understood, and empowered during these stages of life.
In my work with couples, I help partners navigate conflict, improve communication, and build stronger connections. Whether you’re facing a specific issue or can’t seem to break free from unhelpful patterns, I support you both to explore and grow together.
My approach is warm, collaborative and built upon a genuine human connection. To me, therapy is an opportunity not only to address current difficulties, but to also foster growth, understanding and meaningful change. I see therapy as a process of helping people find their way when they’re not happy with how they feel, who they are, or how they relate to people in their lives. We will explore together with warmth, curiosity, compassion and laughter. I always bring my humanity into the therapy room – and sometimes I also bring my dog, Walt!
With over 15 years of experience across public mental health, hospital and private settings, I love that I can still keep learning every day. I use a range of evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, EMDR, and the Gottman Method for couples therapy.
Kate consults from both our Fitzroy North and Alphington clinics.
Kate works closely with each of her clients to gain a strong understanding of what has brought them to therapy, and together develop the best approach to meeting their goals. She believes in supporting everyone, whatever their age, to develop their strengths and attain positive mental health, wellbeing and happiness for the future.
Make an appointment
Please call Birch on 8592 1954 to discuss your needs and arrange a convenient time to attend.
Please note that Birch Psychology is unable to provide a crisis service.