Psychology, counselling and assessments across southern Adelaide and the Fleurieu

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Julie Maclachlan
Julie Maclachlan, Clinical Psychology Registrar at Fleurieu Psychology Services

Julie Maclachlan

Clinical Psychology Registrar
Grad Dip Psychology (Advanced); BA Psychology
Julie holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of South Australia and a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) from the University of Adelaide.
Goolwa, Christies Beach
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Accepting new clients
Not currently accepting new clients

Background and experience

She is currently pursuing a Master of Psychology (Clinical) at ISN Psychology and is completing her final placement with Fleurieu Psychology Services, with a focus on psychological assessment, and children and adolescents. Julie is registered with AHPRA as a Clinical Psychology Registrar and has been an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society since February 2024.

Her background includes experience in nursing, and farm business management. Julie has contributed as a volunteer with Lifeline, providing crisis support, and more recently with Riding for the Disabled. During her clinical placements throughout 2025, she initially provided Telehealth services via the ISN Community Clinic in Ivanhoe, VIC, delivering online individual therapy across the lifespan, primarily for depression and anxiety. In her subsequent placement with Humanity Health Group, Julie supported clients through their Back2work program, offering brief, work-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to jobseekers in Whyalla and Port Augusta.

Julie has worked with individuals facing complex challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, grief, sleep disorders, substance misuse, homelessness, childhood abuse, and domestic violence. She presently maintains a part-time role with Back2work at their affiliated jobcentres in Christies Beach and Murray Bridge.

Her professional interests include working with regional and rural communities, social and community psychology, and sleep psychology, with a particular focus on CBT for insomnia. Julie primarily utilises CBT-based interventions, incorporating techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and is actively developing skills in Motivational Interviewing.

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

Areas of practice

Depression, Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Anger, Grief & Loss, Sleep, Addictions

Consulting days

Christies Beach — Wednesday
Goolwa — Tuesday
Part-time.

Related

Psychological Assessments

Assessment types, process and fees

Referral and Medicare

A GP referral with a Mental Health Treatment Plan allows you to claim a Medicare rebate on each session. You can also attend as a private client without a referral.

Book an appointment

Christies Beach and Goolwa
(08) 8326 4354

Hallett Cove
(08) 7228 5426