Belinda Paterson

MPsych (Clin), MAPS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in perfectionism, especially where it intersects with anxiety and depression. I work with adolescents and adults in my private practice, IN.BALANCE, located in Kew.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates other theories and modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), relational theories, attachment-informed approaches, and developmental psychology. This integrative framework supports practical skill development while also addressing deeper patterns that influence how people relate to themselves, others, and achievement.

Work with Educators

Alongside my private practice, I am the founder of The Strong Start Collective, a separate initiative supporting early‑career teachers in Australia to build sustainable mental health and careers. Strong Start grew from my clinical work with teachers and schools, lived‑experience consultations, and emerging Australian research highlighting the need for tailored, teacher‑centred wellbeing approaches.

You can find out more at strongstartcollective.com.au.

Clinical Background

My background includes expert witness work conducting family assessments within the Children’s Court Clinic, suicide prevention and care coordination with young people, leading clinical content development for a digital mental health platform supporting young people across primary and tertiary care settings, and providing individual therapy in private practice.

Professional Memberships

• AHPRA: Psychologist with Clinical Endorsement
• Australian Psychology Association (APS)
• Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT)