Dr Tammy Tempelhof
Clinical Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor and Clinic Director
About
Tammy is a registered Clinical Psychologist and completed her Doctor of Psychology at Monash University in 2006. She has been working in Private Practice for 15 years and has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and parents across a range of settings as well. She specialises and has a particular interest in helping children deal with anxiety and behavioural issues as well as parenting support. She has experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural disorders including anxiety, depression, behavioural, eating, social, school and academic issues.
As a parent herself, she enjoys working with parents to provide practical and supportive strategies. She uses a variety of treatment models individually tailored to each client including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness and Play Therapy.
In conjunction with a Child Psychiatrist, Tammy has published 17 personalised photo story books that are tailor made for children experiencing anxiety to help them transition to a new experience.
Qualifications
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Bachelor Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Accredited ABA Therapist)
Memberships
Board Approved Supervisor - Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Registered Psychologist - Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Full Member - Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Full Member – Australian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (AACBT)
Full member - APS Disaster Response Network
Patients
Tammy sees children, adolescents, parents and adults.
Tammy also offers supervision for mental health professionals.
Hours
Tammy consults the following hours:
Tuesdays 9am - 5pm
Wednesdays 9am - 5pm
Thursdays 9am - 5pm
Areas of Interest
Adjustment and life transition challenges
ADHD
Anger and Impulsivity issues
Anxiety, worries and fears
Attachment
Behavioural problems and discipline
Body image and weight issues
Boundary settings
Bullying
Conflict resolution
Cyber bullying
Disability
Domestic violence
Eating disorders
Family stress, separation and divorce
Foster families
Grief and loss
Gender identity
Identity
Interpersonal skills
Learning and motivation issues
LGBTIQA+
Low mood and mood disturbance
Low self-esteem
Mixed and blended families
Neurodivergence
OCD
Parenting support
Relationships
Resilience
Self harm / suicidal ideation
Separation and adjustment concerns
Sexuality
Sexual behaviour
School refusal
Sibling rivalry
Sleep
Social challenges
Tantrums
Technology addiction
Toilet training
Trauma