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Rebecca Cuskelly

Clinical Psychologist (Co-Director)

APHRA Board Approved Supervisor

Rebecca – Clinical Psychologist with experience in Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Rebecca is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a deep commitment to helping individuals create meaningful, vibrant lives. She has an interest in treating anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, offering evidence-based, compassionate care. Rebecca is a member of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED).

Expertise in Evidence-Based Treatments and Eating Disorder Therapy

Rebecca began her psychology career in rural New South Wales, where she developed and delivered a Mindfulness for Depression group therapy program, inspired by John Kabat-Zinn’s groundbreaking research. She is a passionate advocate for evidence-based treatments, and her work reflects this foundational belief.

Rebecca has since expanded her expertise by co-founding and managing a community-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program in Metropolitan Sydney, and offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals with mood disorders and anxiety. She has extensive training in the below modalities:

She has received comprehensive training in several therapeutic modalities, including:

  • Schema Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family-Based Therapy (FBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
  • Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT)
  • Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

Rebecca is an ANZAED Eating Disorder Credentialed Clinician, reflecting her specialised expertise and extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders.

Between 2010 and 2015, Rebecca played a pivotal role at Northside Clinic, contributing to the renowned Eating Disorders Program. She worked with adults, adolescents, and families to facilitate significant recovery, while also conducting research on the factors influencing treatment outcomes in eating disorders. Her work in the Mood and Anxiety Unit focused on client-led treatment for individuals with mood and anxiety disorders.

Eating Disorders and Body Image Disturbance

Rebecca has a focus on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and body image disturbance. Additionally, she is passionate about promoting body neutral perspectives. Rebecca’s therapeutic approach integrates third wave behavioral therapies, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Rebecca has completed extensive training with global experts, including Marsha Linehan, Kelly Wilson, and Russ Harris, refining her skills in third wave therapies to support lasting change and has developed an interest in Internal Family Systems.

Compassionate, Engaging, and Results-Driven Therapy

Rebecca’s warm, approachable style combines humor with a commitment to pushing for positive change. Her holistic approach to therapy ensures that individuals not only heal but thrive in their everyday lives. Whether dealing with eating disorders, mood disorders, or anxiety, Rebecca is dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality care that empowers her clients to live with greater meaning and vitality.

Rebecca is available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
50 minute consultation $300
Medicare rebate $141.85
Private health fund rebate may apply