Ms Leslie Hartley (Psychologist)

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Leslie Hartley is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA) and an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).


Leslie is trained in a variety of evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness. She has worked extensively with victims of complex trauma mostly relating to childhood abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence. Leslie has always been interested in weight management issues and is particularly interested in the interaction between eating disorders/obesity and trauma.

In addition to providing psychological assessment and psycho education both before and after surgery, Leslie provides psychological support and intervention for a broad range of psychological issues as well as a variety of weight loss related issues that may arise. Leslie’s approach is one of being warm, engaging and non-judgemental. She aims to provide an empathic and supportive environment in which to foster personal insights, growth and positive change. Leslie is committed to supporting patients throughout what is probably one of the most significant journeys of their whole life, their bariatric surgery journey. By helping them to achieve the psychological, behavioural and lifestyle changes necessary to ensure the best possible weight loss and quality of life outcomes.

Affiliated Clinics
Weight Loss Solutions Australia

Practice Locations

Gold Coast

Weight Loss Solutions Australia
Suite 1101-1102 Lake Orr Drive
Varsity Lakes QLD 4227 
Australia
07 5598 0500