Dr Monica Chester
Clinical Psychologist
About
Monica is a clinical psychologist and holds a number of tertiary qualifications, including a doctorate in clinical psychology, a bachelor of education, and a bachelor of applied science. She enjoys working with children and their families to create tailored evidence-based treatments. She has experience working across a broad range of mental health conditions, in several different settings, including schools, hospitals and private clinics.
Monica is passionate about working to improve the lives of her clients and their families and adopt a holistic, family-centred approach to therapy, aiming to involve parents and schools.
Qualifications
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies
Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Teaching
Memberships
Registered Psychologist - Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Full Member - Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Patients
Monica sees toddlers and children in primary school and parents with children of all ages.
Hours
Monica consults the following hours:
Mondays 9.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesdays 9.30am - 1.30pm
Areas of Interest
Adjustment and life transition challenges
Anger and Impulsivity issues
Anxiety, worries and fears
Attachment
Behavioural problems and discipline
Boundary settings
Bullying
Conflict resolution
Disability
Family stress, separation and divorce
Grief and loss
Interpersonal skills
Learning and motivation issues
Low mood and mood disturbance
Low self-esteem
Neurodivergence
OCD
Parenting support
Relationships
Resilience
Separation and adjustment concerns
School refusal
Sibling rivalry
Sleep
Social challenges
Tantrums
Technology addiction
Toilet training