Vicky Mouatt

About Me

Vicky Mouatt is a Registered Psychologist with over 22 years of experience working across substance use and mental health in the non-government, not-for-profit sector. Vicky’s approach is grounded in genuine warmth and trust — clients consistently feel safe, respected, and cared for from the very first conversation. Alongside her clinical work, Vicky brings 8 years of experience in executive leadership and management, giving her a unique ability to support not only clients, but also the clinicians, managers, and leaders who work within the sector. For Vicky, therapy has never been about process alone — it’s always been about people and relationships.

Presentations

Vicky specialises in working with a wide range of individuals, including:

• Adults and Young Adults: Substance use, mental health, and life transitions
• Trauma: Trauma recovery and related mental health concerns
• Borderline Personality Disorder: Supporting individuals in building emotional stability and healthier relationships
• LGBTQ+ Individuals: Identity exploration and relationship concerns
• People Facing Life Transitions: Including women experiencing perimenopausal and
  menopausal-related issues
• Domestic and Family Violence: Supporting survivors through recovery and safety planning
• Clinicians, Managers, and Leaders: Clinical and leadership support drawing on 8 years of executive management experience in the sector

Whether you’re facing specific mental health or substance use concerns, navigating a major life transition, or looking for support in a leadership role, Vicky is here to help.

Therapies

Vicky employs evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s unique needs, including:

• Schema Therapy: Identifying and shifting deep-rooted patterns that drive unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): A structured, trauma-focused approach to processing and recovering from traumatic experiences
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helping you change negative thinking patterns and behaviours
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): Balancing acceptance and change through mindfulness and emotional regulation
• Motivational interviewing: Building motivation and confidence for meaningful change, particularly
  around substance use
• Breathwork: Using breath-based techniques to support regulation, grounding, and stress reduction

Qualifications

• Grad. Dip. App. Sci (App Psych), University of Southern Queensland
• Bachelor of Science (Psychology Honours), University of Southern Queensland
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of Southern Queensland

Vicky is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Registration number: PSY0002126385.