Persia Hegarty

Senior Clinical Psychologist

About

Persia is a Senior registered Clinical Psychologist and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). She has extensive experience in a range of clinical settings with young people and adults across primary and tertiary mental health settings.

Persia enjoys working with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, emotion regulation, interpersonal difficulties, sleep, grief and adjustment, perinatal and general physical health, eating and body image related issues.

Persia is passionate about assisting people live their most fulfilling life and believes that significant change begins with the smallest step. She provides a warm, compassionate, therapeutic environment where you can explore any challenges that you may be facing within a safe, nonjudgmental space.

Therapeutic Approaches

Persia work focuses on your strengths, identifying unhelpful patterns, building skills to help manage challenges, and working towards valued life goals. Persia enjoys working collaboratively with her clients and tailors’ evidence-based treatment approaches to her client’s needs and goals.

She has extensive training

Qualifications

  • Master of Psychology (Clinical), Federation University

  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Cairnmillar Institute School

  • Bachelor of Psychological Studies, Victoria University

Professional Memberships

Persia is registered with the National Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), and is a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor.