Joe Walkden — Psychologist, Brookvale

About Joe

Therapy with me is collaborative and action-oriented - understanding what's keeping you stuck, then helping you move toward what matters, at a pace that works for you.

I'm a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar, and I divide my week between private and public health settings.

On Mondays I see clients at my private practice in Brookvale, drawing on Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to tailor an approach that fits you, rather than a one-size-fits-all formula.

Schema Therapy ACT CBT DBT skills Motivational Interviewing

How I can help

Areas of practice

Support across a broad range of concerns, for adults (18+).

Anxiety disorders

Including OCD, specific phobias, social anxiety and generalised anxiety (GAD).

Depression & low mood

Including persistent low mood, loss of motivation and the patterns that keep them going.

Trauma

PTSD and complex trauma, worked through at a pace that feels safe and contained.

Relationship patterns

Recurring patterns in emotions, identity and relationships that feel hard to shift, including personality disorders.

Addiction

A non-judgemental space for addiction, including drug, alcohol and technology - a core area of my clinical work.

Living with physical illness

Adjusting to chronic pain, ongoing health conditions, life-limiting conditions and specific concerns such as tinnitus distress, along with the emotional weight they carry.

ADHD, autism & neurodivergence

Neuro-affirming support for ADHD, autism and executive functioning - working with how your mind works, not against it.

Background & training

Before retraining in clinical psychology, I spent 20 years working in corporate settings - experience that informs a practical, down-to-earth manner alongside clinical depth.

I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours) from UNSW and a Master of Clinical Psychology (High Distinction) from UTS. My research across both degrees focused on substance and alcohol use - how it develops and how people recover - work that continues to inform my approach to behaviour change and relapse prevention.

Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for a range of concerns.

At a glance