Dr Rebecca Gooden

BA (Hons.Psych), MPsych (Clin), PhD

Rebecca is a Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. She is registered as an allied health provider with Medicare.

Rebecca has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and a PhD from the departments of Psychiatry and Psychology from the University of Adelaide. She has had additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and other forms of therapy.

Rebecca has had clinical experience working at Glenside Hospital; Southern Mental Health Services for Older Persons; Family and Youth Services; Youth and Parent Services (Uniting Care Wesley) and Relationships Australia.

A wide range of psychological issues can be addressed with Rebecca. Some areas you may like to discuss with her include: body image concerns and ways to attain your preferred appearance and a better image of yourself; weight management; dealing with stresses surrounding illness and grief; problems with anxiety and depression; and relationship issues.

Rebecca’s research includes a study of breast cancer and prostate cancer internet support groups about which she has published in the academic literature. This work has given her an understanding of the needs of those who are dealing with the stresses associated with illness. Her PhD research involved examination of issues surrounding cosmetic surgery and hence she has gained an empathy for the many ways in which women and men struggle with their body image and appearance. She is preparing publications on this work and is also presenting in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide, where she holds a clinical title as lecturer.

Rebecca consults at BlueSky Psychology, and one day a week at Adelaide Central and Eastern Division of General Practice (GP Partners).