Kristy Johnstone
Psychologist

About Kristy Johnstone

Deciding to see a Psychologist as a couple is a big step, so congratulations for coming this far. Once you choose a therapist, stepping into their virtual therapy room is the next big step, and for many couples this can feel overwhelming. A big part of my job is to help you both feel comfortable and safe. All you have to do is take that step, show up and be yourselves. I’ll explain how I work, and once I get to know more about you both and the difficulties you are facing as a couple, we can come up with a plan together for what you would like to be different in your relationship. Then we’ll work as a team, with me as an expert on mental health and relationships, and you both as experts on yourselves. Working together, we’ll combine our expertise and start the journey to a happier and healthier relationship.

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Experience

Dr Kristy has over 23 years clinical experience working in private practice, academic and government settings. Throughout her career, she has worked with a diverse range of adults, adolescents, children and families, with issues including anxiety disorders (e.g., PTSD, OCD, Panic Disorder), depression, post-natal depression and anxiety, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, childhood behavioural problems, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. Dr Kristy completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Psychology at the University of Western Australia in 1998. She was awarded a National Postgraduate Award Scholarship and went on to complete her Masters in Clinical Psychology and PhD at the University of Western Australia. Whist completing her PhD in the treatment of anxiety, she won the International Millennial Sciences Prize for her research. Dr Kristy has worked as a Senior Lecturer at Murdoch University, as a Clinical Psychologist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and is the co-founder of the Morrison House Psychology Clinic. She is trained in numerous evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and schema therapy.