About Dr Barbara Sorensen

My training as a psychologist started with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Aalborg University in Denmark followed by a Master of Science in Psychology from Copenhagen University.

Since then, I have completed a Master of Research and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Macquarie University in Sydney.

Throughout my career, I have received extensive training and supervision in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), including a tree-year core training program followed by a two-year advanced training program with Dr Steve Arthey.

I have also had training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Currently, I am receiving supervision in Affect State Therapy (AST) and completing training in Coherence Therapy (CT).

Working as a psychologist in various public and private health services and has given me experience in helping adolescents and adults with a range of difficulties such as:

• Anxiety and stress

• Depression

• Chronic pain

• Low self-esteem and self-worth

• Family and relationship problems

• Trauma

Furthermore, I have clinical training and experience in providing psychotherapy to people who present with:

• Anxiety disturbances such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, acute stress disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, social phobia, and panic attacks

• Mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorders

• Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders

• Borderline Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder