Dr Claire Chandler - Clinical Psychologist

Claire is a kind and compassionate clinician with over 15 years’ experience. Claire completed her psychology training in Queensland and spent the earlier part of her career specialising in child and adolescent psychology and parenting support.

Since relocating to Victoria in 2015, Claire has worked in senior mental health roles at The Royal Children’s Hospital, the Austin Hospital, and at a private psychology clinic in inner-Melbourne.

Claire is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and is an endorsed specialist Clinical Psychologist with Medicare and the Australian Psychological Society.

Claire uses a range of therapeutic techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with strong emphasis on improving distress tolerance, communicating more effectively with others, and learning to regulate emotions.

Claire works collaboratively with her clients to discover what is most important to them and exploring what is leading to challenges in their lives. She tends to focus on helping people to develop their strengths and work towards improving overall well-being.

PhD (Clinical Psychology)

University of Queensland

Grad Diploma in Mental Health Services

(Young People's Mental Health)

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours)

University of Queensland

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Registration Number: PSY0001679017

Australian Psychological Society  (APS)

Member Number: 168 421