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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.
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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
Assessment and Therapy for Young People (5 - 17 years)
Amber has experience working in nonprofits, education, and the public sector with children and their families. She is well versed in both internalising presentations (anxious, withdrawn, sensitive) and externalising presentations (angry, reactive, high energy).
She has a particular interest in attachment, bonding, gender identity, Autism, and ADHD.
For many young people, they have very little control over their daily lives. Some research estimates children receive 200-300 instructions per day from authority figures. Any person receiving that many instructions per day would be distressed and angry.
For many young people, a consistent and nurturing environment is enough for them to thrive emotionally. Please note that psychologists are not able to prescribe medication and this requires attendance with a pediatrician or psychiatrist.
If engaging Amber for either assessment or therapy you can expect a warm and compassionate approach, along with research backed strategies to empower caregivers.
Amber Hopkins (ABN 55 373 075 196) is an independent psychologist practicing for the clients of Melbourne Psychology and Counselling.