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Amber Hopkins
Psychologist
(they/she)
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. Amber takes a depathologising approach to therapy and emphasises the therapeutic relationship. Amber enjoys working with people from Queer and Neurodiverse communities as she shares these identities.
Amber offers therapy for folks ages 5 and up, along with assessment for those aged 13 and up. Amber enjoys working with people of all ages.
When they’re not at work, Amber loves spending time with their partner, making weird art, being silly, and dancing. They are currently trying to learn how to play the ukelele.
Therapeutic Interests
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Depathologising Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD)
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Depathologising Trauma (PTSD and C-PTSD)
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Life Transitions
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Anxiety Disorders
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Substance use and Addiction
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Depressive Disorders
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Grief and Loss
Other Professional Interests
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Assessment of Neurodiversity for adolescents and adults
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WPATH Support Letters (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)
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Humanistic, Queer, and Feminist Theories
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ATSI Health and Rights to Country, Free Palestine, Intersectional activism
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Concession rates
Assessment and Therapy for Young People (13 years +)
Amber offers assessments for individuals over 13 years of age. She has unique experience in assessment for "high masking" or atypical presentations of neurodiversity. She continues to develop her practise based on emerging research from both clinicians and neurodiverse people. Amber consults with a minimum of one other psychologist as part of the assessment process.
Please note that psychologists are not able to prescribe medication and this requires attendance with a pediatrician or psychiatrist.
Amber Hopkins (ABN 55 373 075 196) is an independent psychologist practicing for the clients of Melbourne Psychology and Counselling.