Welcome - I am Caitlin, a trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist in North Sydney.

I work with teenagers and adults in therapy to create more meaningful, connected lives. My approach is warm and collaborative, blending the best of psychological science with genuine human connection — honouring both the complexity of the brain and the depth of the heart and soul.

My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, and I am deeply passionate about supporting clients navigating the impacts of complex trauma, early emotional neglect, and relational wounds. I also have a special interest supporting individuals who have experienced other kinds of trauma as well, including vicarious-trauma and PTSD.

These experiences often show up as feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — and leave us struggling to cope with day-to-day challenges. In therapy, we focus on regulating the nervous system, building coping strategies, and processing difficult experiences using a combination of relational healing and evidence-based interventions.

I bring a broad range of experience to my work, including previous roles in youth work and child protection. As a psychologist, I’ve supported adolescents at Headspace with a range of concerns, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression. I now work primarily in private practice, where I support individuals with histories of trauma, high levels of anxiety and distress (including social anxiety and OCD), perfectionism, and feelings of low self-worth or self-esteem.

My qualifications include:

  • Master of Psychology (Clinical), Australian College of Applied Psychology

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Bond University

  • Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Western Sydney University

I have also completed extensive training in the treatment of complex trauma.

Caitlin Wright, clinical psychologist located in North Sydney.

How I Can Support Your Journey

In our work together, you can expect a combination of deep emotional attunement (heart), exploration of purpose and meaning (soul), and practical, evidence-based strategies (science). My hope is that therapy becomes a stable base for you — a space where you can be raw, vulnerable, and fully yourself. From this foundation, more meaningful and authentic relationships can grow — including the one you have with yourself.

I have extensive experience helping teens and adults facing challenges with the following: 

  • The impacts of trauma—past or recent

  • Anxiety—excessive worry and unsettled body

  • Depression and low mood

  • Burnout and overwhelm

  • Perfectionism and people-pleasing

  • Self-doubt and low self-worth

  • Stress related to work, study, or life transitions

  • Difficulty setting boundaries

  • Emotional regulation and sensitivity

  • Inner criticism and shame

  • Feeling “stuck” or disconnected

  • Navigating relationships and communication challenges

  • Identity exploration and personal growth

Modalities I draw from include (but are not limited to):

  • CBT is an evidence-based therapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, which in turn, changes the way that we feel. It is the gold-standard for the treatment of anxiety (social anxiety, phobias, generalised anxiety) and depression.

  • Polyvagal therapy helps you understand how your nervous system responds to different situations—such as through fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. By learning to notice and gently shift these responses, you can begin to regulate your emotions more effectively and feel more settled in your body.

  • The tri-phased approach is a structured way of working with complex trauma that helps people feel safe, process what’s happened, and move forward in their lives. It usually begins with learning tools to manage emotions and feel more stable, then gently explores and processes traumatic memories, and finally supports reconnecting with everyday life, relationships, and a sense of identity. This paced approach ensures that trauma is not just talked about, but healed in a way that feels safe and empowering.

  • DBT is a skills-based therapy that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build a more balanced life. It teaches practical tools like mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. DBT is especially helpful for people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions or who struggle with patterns of impulsive or self-destructive behaviour. It is also effective for self-harm behaviours.

  • EMDR is a therapy that helps people heal from traumatic memories by safely processing them while focusing on gentle eye movements or other types of bilateral stimulation. This process helps the brain reprocess distressing experiences, reducing their emotional impact and helping you feel more in control. EMDR is effective at treating trauma, OCD and anxiety.

Enquiry Form

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