Caroline Gaffney
someone.health Psychologist
Hi, I'm Caroline 
I am looking forward to getting to know you as the unique individual that you are and feel privileged to be able to assist you in working through whatever difficulties, stresses, circumstances and challenges you may be facing.
I am very approachable, so you can ask me any questions. I believe positive change is sustainable, working holistically and using practical strategies, developing new skills and psychological interventions to achieve the best outcomes for you.
I believe these tools will assist you in navigating through current difficulties and provide skills to manage other challenges that may come your way in the future.
Caroline's ready to help you improve your mental health.
Academic Credentials
Caroline is well accomplished with initial qualifications in Hairdressing then proceeding to Pastoral Care Counselling, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Certificate IV in Music Performance and a Diploma in Art Therapy.
Caroline is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Caroline is trained in numerous evidence-based approaches including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and trauma therapies in particular Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Counselling Experience
Caroline has a wide range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults across a numerous mental health disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, perinatal loss, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, addiction, drugs and alcohol, relationship difficulties, parenting and work-related issues to name a few.
Caroline has run several children and adult groups, presented workshops in corporate settings, worked in private practice, in disability services, worked with EAP (Employment Assistance Program) clients, Worker’s Compensation and been the principal psychologist and proprietor of Pure Gold Christian Counselling and Psychological Services for eight years.
Areas of experience
Learn more about the various mental health challenges that Caroline can help you with.
