At the heart of therapy is a safe and confidential space in which you can speak openly and be heard carefully.
I believe meaningful change comes through understanding - understanding your history, your patterns, your strengths and your vulnerabilities.
Together, we work to reduce current distress while strengthening resilience for the future.
Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe
Clinical and Counselling Psychologist
clinical experience
Professional Background
(2022–2024)
Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years of experience across public health, private practice, and the voluntary sector in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Drawing on extensive training across multiple settings, she tailors her integrative approach to each person's unique history, circumstances, and goals.
At the heart of her work is a belief in each person's capacity to better understand themselves, and through that understanding, live differently.
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (2009)
PGDip Counselling Psychology (2005)
Master of Clinical Psychology (2023)
BSc (Hons) Psychology (2001)
Certificate in Counselling (2002)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (2012)
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (2006)
EMDR Workshops (2006)
Psychological therapy offers a safe and confidential space to understand what may be contributing to stress, anxiety, or emotional difficulty. Together, we work to make sense of your experiences, reduce distress, and support meaningful and lasting change.
Counselling provides a supportive space to talk through challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, or major life changes. Through thoughtful conversation, we work to clarify what’s happening and develop practical ways to cope and move forward.
Psychotherapy explores deeper patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships that may be affecting your wellbeing. This work can help bring greater understanding, strengthen self-awareness, and support lasting emotional change.
EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps the brain process distressing or traumatic experiences. As these memories are worked through, many people find they become less overwhelming and have less impact on daily life.
Clinical hypnotherapy uses focused attention and guided relaxation to support therapeutic change. It can help with concerns such as anxiety, stress, habits, sleep difficulties, and confidence-related challenges.
My role is not to give advice, but to provide a reflective, containing and clinically informed space in which meaningful change can occur
— Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe
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The first session focuses on understanding what has been happening and what has led to seeking support.
It is also an opportunity to clarify how therapy works and to consider whether the approach feels suitable.
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Early sessions explore patterns, experiences, and contributing factors.
Together, this helps create a thoughtful, evidence-informed understanding of the situation, guiding the focus of the therapy, and creating practical strategies to move forward.
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Therapy is integrative rather than one-size-fits-all. Depending on the individual’s circumstances, sessions may draw on cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic reflection, trauma-informed approaches, EMDR, or clinical hypnotherapy.
The pace remains guided by readiness and clinical care.
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Progress is reviewed regularly. Sessions remain flexible, providing space to reflect on what is helpful and to adjust the approach as required. The emphasis is on steady, meaningful progress.
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As goals are met, sessions gradually shift toward strengthening confidence and maintaining progress independently. Endings are approached thoughtfully and collaboratively.
All enquiries are responded to personally by Dr Catriona Davis-McCabe. Sessions are available in person and via secure telehealth appointments.
Appointments may be booked privately or via referral from a GP, psychiatrist, or medical specialist.
Secure telehealth sessions are available for all appointment types, providing flexible access to care.
Appointments are available on Mondays. Sessions are strictly by appointment only.
Dr Davis-McCabe is available for expert commentary and media engagement. Journalists and producers are welcome to make contact directly by email. Please include your publication or outlet, topic of enquiry, and deadline.
perththerapy@gmail.com
