Chelsea Heights
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Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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Margaret Baker

Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych (she, her)

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Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196
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I'm quite passionate about helping people to understand the stories that their minds hold about their sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. Trauma stories were created in the past, when the mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. The mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting us from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
Together, we could get to know the Parts of your system that actively protect you from what they fear. Perhaps there's a critic, a perfectionist, a people pleaser. We could learn about the core wounds their stories are written from. With this awareness, we could process burdeons your Parts hold, and create space for your adult Self to lead your system.
As a human, I understand that authenticity, meaningful connection, a clear sense of Self and a curious mindset are important ingredients when creating a good life. The mind and body have the wisdom and tools to heal, sometimes we just need a little guidance. It takes courage to step into therapy. I'm curious to see where therapy could take you.
Take the first step to help. Margaret Baker now

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Curious Psych

Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196

I offer weekday appointments throughout the week, and Saturdays each fortnight.
I focus on Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
$240 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Here's a brief video to help you to learn a little more about my work. I look forward to seeing whether I might be the right fit for you!
Margaret Baker
Connect with Margaret Baker
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Curious Psych

Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196

I offer weekday appointments throughout the week, and Saturdays each fortnight.
I focus on Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
$240 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Here's a brief video to help you to learn a little more about my work. I look forward to seeing whether I might be the right fit for you!
Margaret Baker

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $240

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Medicare Rebates
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I am an approved Medicare provider, so if you have a Mental Health Care Plan, after making full payment, you may receive a Medicare rebate of $145.25. Alternatively, you may access private health insurance rebates if you don't have a Mental Health Care Plan. I am unable to offer bulk billing.
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Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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I am an approved Medicare provider, so if you have a Mental Health Care Plan, after making full payment, you may receive a Medicare rebate of $145.25. Alternatively, you may access private health insurance rebates if you don't have a Mental Health Care Plan. I am unable to offer bulk billing.
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Margaret Baker

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • BSocSci(Psych), BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MAPS, Master of Clinical Psychology

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Association of Psychologists Member
  • Certificate from EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) Certified EMDR Practitioner / 2024
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I am an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults across school, public hospital and private practice settings. I completed a Master of Clinical Psychology, am an EMDR practitioner and have experience in the Internal Family Systems approach.
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Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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I am an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults across school, public hospital and private practice settings. I completed a Master of Clinical Psychology, am an EMDR practitioner and have experience in the Internal Family Systems approach.
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Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression

Practice Areas

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Women's Issues
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I support people affected by a scope of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, stress, grief, trauma and emotional challenges. I tend to work mainly with people affected by adverse childhood experiences, PTSD and CPTSD. There is no set template for therapy, we work in line with and adapt to what your mind, body and brain need and are ready for.
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
"
I support people affected by a scope of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, stress, grief, trauma and emotional challenges. I tend to work mainly with people affected by adverse childhood experiences, PTSD and CPTSD. There is no set template for therapy, we work in line with and adapt to what your mind, body and brain need and are ready for.
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centred
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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It's so empowering to learn how your brain, mind and body send you signals with an intention to keep you safe. From there, we can explore your emotions, thoughts, sensations and triggers, gain insight into past experiences that drive current distress, and process distress using IFS with EMDR therapies, to process trauma and heal attachment wounds in self-compassionate ways.
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
"
It's so empowering to learn how your brain, mind and body send you signals with an intention to keep you safe. From there, we can explore your emotions, thoughts, sensations and triggers, gain insight into past experiences that drive current distress, and process distress using IFS with EMDR therapies, to process trauma and heal attachment wounds in self-compassionate ways.
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

The Curious Psych

Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196

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I offer weekday appointments throughout the week, and Saturdays each fortnight.
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
"
I offer weekday appointments throughout the week, and Saturdays each fortnight.
Photo of Margaret Baker, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Margaret Baker
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych