I’m Kit - a Clinical Psychologist working in East Melbourne, Victoria and via telehealth.

In my work as a Clinical Psychologist I take a supportive, collaborative approach to work towards things that are meaningful to you.

My work is grounded in warmth, openness and curiosity.

I strive to tailor evidence-based therapies to your individual goals, based on your own values and preferences.

I specialise in the assessment and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) via Exposure and Response Prevention. I also support adults and young people with experiences of:

  • Anxiety, stress and phobias

  • Depression and mood disorders including bipolar affective disorder

  • Psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

  • Interpersonal challenges, emotional distress and dysregulation

I have experience working in public and private mental health services, including Alfred Health, Barwon Health, The Melbourne Clinic and headspace. I have worked to support adolescents, young adults, adults, families and carers. Outside of my private practice work, I currently work as a Clinical Psychologist at Alfred Health.

My approach is tailored for each client, using evidence-based treatments including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Research

Through my Doctoral research, I investigated how people with social anxiety initiate and maintain high-quality romantic relationships. I have previously worked in research at Swinburne University on studies relating to loneliness and social anxiety, and for the Australian Temperament Project, a longitudinal study of social and emotional development.

Publications:

  • Long, K. M., Casey, K., Bhar, S., Al Mahmud, A., Curran, S., Hunter, K., & Lim, M. H. (2022). Understanding perspectives of older adults on the role of technology in the wider context of their social relationships. Ageing & Society, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X2200085X

  • Casey, K., King, R., Banner, J., & Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M. (2022). Romantic relationship quality and functioning for individuals with clinical and sub-clinical social anxiety: a scoping review. Journal of Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2022.2091755

  • Al Mahmud, A., Long, K. M., Harrington, K. D., Casey, K., Bhar, S., Curran, S., ... & Lim, M. H. (2022). Developing A Digital Psychoeducational Tool to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults: A Design Case Study. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 38(6), 499-528.

  • Lim, M. H., Gleeson, J. F., Rodebaugh, T. L., Eres, R., Long, K. M., Casey, K., ... & Penn, D. L. (2020). A pilot digital intervention targeting loneliness in young people with psychosis. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 55(7), 877-889.

Education

I completed a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) and hold registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - The University of Melbourne

  • Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology - Monash University

  • Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) - Deakin University

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