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Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
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Lara Bertolino

Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
East Victoria Park, WA 6101
(08) 6490 9982
Let's Connect (08) 6490 9982
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My ideal client would prefer therapy outside in nature, instead of in a clinical consulting room! They know that time in nature is a big part of how they self-regulate, but are struggling to incorporate it. They may be burnt out, anxious, depressed, neurodiverse, or simply feeling lost. Their painful thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and patterns of behaviour are interfering with their path. They would like a supportive therapist to walk alongside them as they figure it out; someone to provide some nudges of direction and new skills, but also trust them to use their internal resources and personal values to guide their way.
I provide high-quality clinical psychology services, outside. I merge evidence-based psychological therapies with the therapeutic value of nature; using nature and hiking to help people better connect with themselves and their bodies, build values-driven goals, and integrate these into meaningful change in their lives. Medicare rebates available.
If you like the idea of Walk & Talk Therapy Sessions, please get in touch! I work across all sorts of patches of nature in the Perth Metro Area. Regular spots include places like Kings Park, trails in the hills, and spots along the Canning and Swan River. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
Call or Lara Bertolino now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 6490 9982

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

East Victoria Park, WA 6101

(08) 6490 9982
COVID-19 info: Sessions are either Telehealth, or Walk & Talk Therapy outdoors.
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
$265 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (08) 6490 9982
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

East Victoria Park, WA 6101

(08) 6490 9982
COVID-19 info: Sessions are either Telehealth, or Walk & Talk Therapy outdoors.
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
$265 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $265
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Medicare Rebates
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Automatic debit from your chosen account after your session. Medicare rebates are automated too, so your rebate returns in 24-48hrs.
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982
"
Automatic debit from your chosen account after your session. Medicare rebates are automated too, so your rebate returns in 24-48hrs.
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Psychological Society Lara Bertolino

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2014

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Psychological Society 169580
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Western Australia in (BSc(Psych)) Bachelor of Science (Psychology) First Class Honours / 2009
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Doctoral level training, worked across public & private sector for over a decade. My roles in the public system were in health psychology; particularly chronic pain management and trauma rehabilitation. Those roles have given me a keen interest in trauma and the connection between mind and body.
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982
"
Doctoral level training, worked across public & private sector for over a decade. My roles in the public system were in health psychology; particularly chronic pain management and trauma rehabilitation. Those roles have given me a keen interest in trauma and the connection between mind and body.
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD

Practice Areas

  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Climate Grief & Stress
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Psychedelic Harm Minimisation
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I mostly work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, or trauma. They often come to therapy during periods of big life transitions or relationship struggles. I also tend see a lot of neurodiverse folk, who find that attending sessions while walking in nature helps them to regulate and get more out of therapy, than they might get while trying to sit still in a consulting room!
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982
"
I mostly work with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, or trauma. They often come to therapy during periods of big life transitions or relationship struggles. I also tend see a lot of neurodiverse folk, who find that attending sessions while walking in nature helps them to regulate and get more out of therapy, than they might get while trying to sit still in a consulting room!
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982

2 Endorsements

Susan Woodworth
Susan Woodworth
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
An empathetic psychologist who is passionate about nature and the client journey. It's lovely having you in our Outdoor Therapy Peer-Supervision group!
Stephanie C Jones
Stephanie C Jones
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Lara is an experienced bush adventurer and combines her love of outdoors with her clinical training to provide excellent walk and talk therapeutic approaches.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adventure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Eco Therapy
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Schema Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy. I also like to work with "nature as a co-therapist", and take the therapy sessions outdoors. This offers lots of opportunities for practical and experiential learning, providing an environment to truly "do things differently" rather than us just sitting on the couch talking about it!
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982
"
I often use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy. I also like to work with "nature as a co-therapist", and take the therapy sessions outdoors. This offers lots of opportunities for practical and experiential learning, providing an environment to truly "do things differently" rather than us just sitting on the couch talking about it!
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9982

Location

Primary Location

East Victoria Park, WA 6101

(08) 6490 9982

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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COVID-19 info: Sessions are either Telehealth, or Walk & Talk Therapy outdoors.
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 6490 9982
"
COVID-19 info: Sessions are either Telehealth, or Walk & Talk Therapy outdoors.
Photo of Lara Bertolino, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 6490 9982