Dr Karlen Barr
About Me
I am a clinical psychologist who supports adolescents and adults with various mental health presentations. I have completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
I aim to help people understand themselves better and tailor my treatment approach based on individual needs. I enjoy working with people who are looking for medium to long-term therapy to help them explore and understand themselves. This type of therapy may explore a person's relationships, their emotions, thoughts and behaviour, and repeating patterns in their life. The therapy approach is relational and informed by evidence-based psychodynamic theory.
I am particularly interested in working with people who have experienced personality disorder or difficulties with relationships, emotional regulation, and identity.
Special Interest Areas
Anxiety
Anger management
Conflict resolution
Depression
Grief & loss
Identity problems
Personality disorder
Relationship issues
Self-harm
Trauma
Treatment Approaches
I have experience with the following therapy approaches.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Services Offered
I provide individual psychology sessions in-person or by telehealth using videoconference.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology)
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
PhD (Clinical Psychology)
Registration
Psychology Board of Australia
Registration Number: PSY0002180651
Publications
Barr, K. R., Townsend, M. L., & Grenyer, B. F. S. (2021). Peer support for consumers with borderline personality disorder: A qualitative study. Advances in Mental Health, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2021.1997097
Townsend, M. L., Barr, K. R., & Grenyer, B. F. S. (2021). Early identification of personality disorder: Helping to understand youth suicide risk. Australian Journal of General Practice, 50(5), 332-334. https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-08-20-5568
Barr, K. R., Townsend, M. L., & Grenyer, B. F. S. (2020). Using peer workers with lived experience to support the treatment of borderline personality disorder: a qualitative study of consumer, carer and clinician perspectives. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 7(20), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-020-00135-5
Barr, K. R., Jewell, M., Townsend, M. L., & Grenyer B. F. S. (2020). Living with personality disorder and seeking mental health treatment: patients and family members reflect on their experiences. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 7(21), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-020-00136-4
Barr, K. R., Jewell, M., Herrick, A. M., Giles, J. A., Townsend, M. L., & Grenyer, B. F. S. (2020). Peer support for people with personality disorder: A 6-session peer and clinician co-facilitated group program – Facilitator Manual. Wollongong, Australia. University of Wollongong.
Contact
Phone: 0418 570 506
Fax: 02 3816 0931
Email: karlen@abidepsychology.com
Address: Suite 1C, 341 Bong Bong Street, Bowral, 2576, NSW