ABOUT HER

Dr Amy Li is a clinical psychologist who enjoys working with individuals of all ages (children, adolescents, and adults). She has a particular interest in providing treatment and support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, sleep issues, perfectionism and procrastination, as well as child and adolescent difficulties, such as emotion dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, and bullying. 

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Amy is experienced in providing treatment and support for a range of mental health difficulties, including:

• Anxiety (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, separation anxiety, and illness/health anxiety)

• Obsessive compulsive and related disorders (obsessive compulsive disorder, hoarding, skin picking, and hair pulling)

• Mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder)

• Trauma and related disorders (post-traumatic stress disorder and childhood trauma)

• Stress (work-related, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, adjustment difficulties, school or HSC stress) 

• Behavioural difficulties (oppositional and defiant behaviour)

• Self-esteem issues 

• Perfectionism 

• Procrastination 

• Emotion regulation difficulties 

• Sleeping difficulties 

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Amy also has experience working with individuals with co-occurring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including university clinics, private practice, and the public health system such as Rivendell Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health Service. 
 

Amy's PhD research investigated the brain mechanisms and pathways involved in regulating fear and anxiety, and she has presented this research at national and international conferences. In addition to private practice, Amy also works as a clinical psychologist at the Westmead Anxiety Treatment and Research Unit, a specialist service for adults with anxiety disorders.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Amy completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours Class 1), Master of Clinical Psychology, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of New South Wales. Amy is fully registered as a clinical psychologist (PSY0002100832) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is also a member of the Anxiety Practitioners Network (APN).

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HER APPROACH

Amy aims to create a warm and relaxed environment for individuals to explore and process their concerns, as well as learn new skills to overcome these difficulties and achieve their goals.

 

Amy draws from a number of evidence-based treatments in her work, depending on the concerns and preferences of the client, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

• Schema Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Techniques

• Interpersonal and Social Rhythms Therapy

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Parent Management Training 

 

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FEES(before Medicare rebate)

• Standard Fee: $240.00

• Out-of-Office-Hours Fee: $260.00

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CONTACT DETAILS

Please feel free to contact Amy at:

Location:  27 Portman St, Zetland NSW 2017

Phone:  0466 458 256 (calls only) 

Fax:  02 9185 3580

Email:  admin@mindspanclinic.com.au

Website:  www.mindspanclinic.com.au

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Please note that if you are a new client and wish to make an appointment, please submit a contact form first.