Andrea Schwede
Clinical Psychologist
OCD Interest Group
Qualifications
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Master of Clinical Psychology (MPsychClin), University of Queensland
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Graduate Diploma of Health (Perinatal Mental Health), Federation University
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) – Honours in Psychology, University of Queensland
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Bachelor of Arts – Double Major in Psychology, University of Queensland
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STAP accredited Supervisor for the Psychology Board of Australia
Telehealth Only
Professional Memberships & Accreditation
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Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP)
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Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
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Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor (STAP)
About Andrea
Andrea Schwede is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working across public and private mental health services in Australia and the United Kingdom. Throughout her career, she has supported adults experiencing a broad range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma- related concerns, depression, adjustment difficulties, and complex mental health presentations.
Alongside her general adult practice, Andrea has a particular interest and additional training in women’s mental health and the psychological challenges associated with conception, pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood.
Andrea aims to provide a warm, genuine, and collaborative therapeutic environment where people feel comfortable, understood, and respected. She draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), tailoring therapy to each person’s unique circumstances, strengths, and goals.
Andrea believes that while our experiences shape us, they do not have to define our future. Therapy can provide an opportunity to better understand ourselves, develop practical skills, and make meaningful changes that support a richer and more fulfilling life. Andrea provides evidence-based psychological therapy exclusively via Telehealth, supporting adults across Australia.
Therapeutic Interests
Andrea enjoys working with adults experiencing:
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Perinatal mental health, including infertility, pregnancy-related concerns, antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal loss (including miscarriage, stillbirth, and post-birth loss), and adjustment to parenthood
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Trauma-related difficulties, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
Other Professional Interests
Andrea is dedicated to providing current, evidence-based treatment and regularly participates in supervision, training and professional development.
Andrea Schwede (ABN 88 493 125 051) is an independent psychologist practicing for the clients of Melbourne Psychology and Counselling via Telehealth.