Dr Carolyn (Ping) Ho

Clinical Psychologist (adult)

 

Carolyn is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has a strong interest in working with individuals to cultivate and maintain psychological resilience. She brings a calming presence in her therapeutic work and provides a safe space for patients to explore their concerns. She welcomes patients who appreciate explorative work and insight-oriented therapy to assist their personal growth and enhance wellbeing. Carolyn especially enjoys working with patients in helping them gain clarity and becoming more attuned to their own needs and values. 

 

Carolyn offers individual psychotherapy and provides both long-term and short-term treatments responding to different needs. She uses an integrative approach that is guided by evidence-based psychological frameworks, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness-based practices. Her overall approach is person centred, compassionate focused, trauma informed, and strength based.

 

Carolyn obtained her Professional Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical) at Queensland University of Technology. She has worked in both public and private mental health settings for nearly a decade. Carolyn works with adults of all ages, genders, cultures, and sexual orientations. She supports patients in managing mood and anxiety related issue; assists them in working through identity concerns, life transitions, adjustment difficulties, relational challenges and processing trauma. 

 

Carolyn is also a bilingual psychologist who can work fluently with patients in Mandarin if desired. Her doctoral research explored the negotiating processes among Asian immigrant families across different life stages and ages in Australia. She also has a special interest in immigrant health and assisting young emerging adults in navigating developmental stages and exploring their possibilities.