Ursula Horton

Clinical Psychologist

Ursula – Experienced Clinical Psychologist with expertise in Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Personality Disorders

Ursula is a compassionate and highly experienced clinical psychologist who has worked across diverse public, private, and community settings, delivering client-centred care to individuals of all ages. She is dedicated to creating a collaborative, safe, and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment journey. Ursula’s warm and compassionate approach ensures that each client feels heard and understood as they work towards their treatment goals.

Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Personality Disorders

Ursula has a broad range of clinical expertise, working with clients who present with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, stress, trauma, psychosis, substance use, adjustment disorders, somatic symptom disorders, and chronic pain. Her therapeutic approach is tailored to the unique needs of each client, empowering them to overcome their challenges and improve their emotional wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches for Effective Change

Ursula draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to guide clients towards lasting change. She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), and Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM). Ursula’s holistic approach is strengths-based, focusing on building resilience and coping strategies to help clients thrive.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

Ursula holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Newcastle. She is a Member of the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA). These memberships reflect her commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards and staying up to date with the latest developments in clinical psychology.

Ursula is available on Monday and Friday
50 minute consultation $290
Medicare rebate $145.25
Private health fund rebates may apply