Khristin Highet (Psychologist)
- Name
- Ms Khristin Highet
- Occupation
- Psychologist
- Gender
- Female
- Medical Specialties
- Psychology
Khristin is a dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate psychologist who has a broad background in working with children, teenagers, adults, couples and families. Having worked in both public and private sectors, she has a wide range of experience in providing both short-term (solution-focussed brief therapy) and long-term psychological intervention and support. Khristin works with a variety of presenting issues including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, gambling and addiction, relationship issues and sexual problems, LGBTIQ associated issues, eating disorders, weight loss and health change, grief and loss, work-related stress, and child and adolescent mental health issues. She also has a special interest in working with issues of chronic pain, fatigue and adjustment that are associated with particular medical conditions (e.g., Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Lupus, Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis).
Khristin tailors her approach to each individual utilising a range of therapeutic frameworks including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness-based approaches (particularly, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). In addition, she is trained in Attachment-based Therapy (for younger children) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (for trauma).
- Affiliated Clinics
- Irvine / Nehmy & Associates
- King William Road Psychology
