Clinical Psychologist Registrar

BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin)

Andrea can help you with

Treatment for and/or management of:

Areas of special interest

Insomnia
Delayed/advanced sleep–wake phase disorder
Parasomnias
Occupational Stress
Supporting neurodiverse (Autistic/ADHD/gifted) clients and parents
Clients going through court proceedings

Evidence-based Therapies & Therapeutic Approaches Andrea Uses

About Andrea

Andrea Efthymiou is a Clinical Psychology Registrar with experience across multidisciplinary healthcare, education, and private practice settings. She has completed extensive training in comprehensive psychological assessment and has developed particular expertise in neurodevelopmental evaluations across the lifespan, including autism, ADHD, cognitive functioning, and specific learning concerns. This foundation in assessment and formulation informs her therapeutic work, allowing her to understand each client through a holistic and evidence‑based lens.

Andrea’s therapeutic approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that clients thrive when understood within their broader biopsychosocial and cultural contexts. She works closely with individuals to identify their goals, clarify what is getting in the way, and develop a treatment plan that is both practical and personally meaningful. Andrea draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy principles, Compassion‑Focused Therapy, Mindfulness‑based approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. She also has experience adapting therapy for neurodiverse clients and is committed to creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.

Andrea supports clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, insomnia, burnout, and adjustment difficulties. She has a particular interest in sleep‑related issues, workplace stress, and supporting autistic and ADHD clients and their families. Her background in assessment enhances her ability to tailor interventions for each individual, ensuring treatment aligns with their strengths, challenges, and long‑term wellbeing.

Andrea is motivated by the privilege of supporting people through meaningful change and values the opportunity to help clients build insight, resilience, and self‑compassion.