Basten & Associates Clinical Psychologist

Welcome to Basten Associates Clinical Psychologists, a practice that has been dedicated to helping thousands of people overcome emotional challenges and improve their lives for over two decades. We are committed to providing professional, effective, and personalised treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions.

At Basten Associates, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to clinical psychology. Our practice consists of a team of fully qualified clinical psychologists, each with post-graduate clinical training and extensive experience. Our clinicians specialise in various conditions, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible care tailored to their specific needs. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and evidence-based treatments to ensure that we deliver the most effective solutions for our clients.

Our staff members are dedicated to creating a supportive and confidential environment to enable our clients to share their concerns, explore their issues, and seek powerful solutions. We use treatments that have a known basis of evidence, showing them to be effective, and adapt and tailor these treatments to each individual after a thorough assessment. We value a compassionate, collaborative, and empathic approach with our clients and prioritise individually tailored treatment plans that draw on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), among others.

Our clinicians have a diverse range of expertise in various areas of clinical psychology, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, difficulties with emotional regulation, perfectionism, neurodivergent individuals, and more. We have clinicians who specialise in working with children, adolescents, and families, as well as those who focus on adult therapy.

Natasha Hatcher, B.Sc. (Psych)(Hons); MClinPsych

Natasha is a Clinical Psychology Registrar who completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at Macquarie University after gaining a Bachelor of Science with Psychology Honours at the University of Sydney. Natasha has experience working with individuals and groups in private and public health settings. Natasha primarily works with adults and older adolescents, focusing on the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, difficulties with emotional regulation and perfectionism, mood, and supporting neurodivergent individuals. She also has clinical and research experience working with individuals and families in managing the unique challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Natasha values a compassionate, collaborative, and empathic approach with her clients and prioritises an individually tailored approach to treatment, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, dependent on client needs and goals.

Tracy Macmillan, BEd(Sec); M. Couns.; GradDipPsych; BSocSc(Psych)(Honours); MClinPsych

Tracy is a Clinical Psychology Registrar who completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sydney and holds general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. She has experience working across the lifespan in a variety of clinical settings, including public health, school and university settings, and with a range of presentations such as anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, school refusal, eating disorders, chronic pain, and trauma-related disorders. Tracy has a friendly, empathic, collaborative approach and values prioritising client values, goals, and strengths to tailor treatment. She draws on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, dependent on client needs and goals. Tracy is a member of the child and family arm of the practice and sees clients at the Chatswood office, Tuesday to Friday.

Roderick Gawthrop, MClinPsych

Roderick is a Clinical Psychologist who completed his Master of Clinical Psychology at Western Sydney University. He has experience working with adults and children with a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and behavioural problems. Roderick takes a client-centred approach, working collaboratively with clients to achieve their therapy goals. He draws on evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy, among others, to provide a tailored and effective treatment plan.

Specialist Clinics

In addition to our general clinical services, we offer several specialist clinics, including:

CBT for Therapists: This blog contains weekly posts rich with clinical tips, therapy tools, and solutions to common problems that arise in CBT practice. It serves as a resource for CBT therapists who want to enhance their skills and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in CBT.

Online & COVID-19 Online Therapy: We are proud to offer online therapy services to our clients, allowing them to have appointments conducted online. Psychological therapy can readily be adapted to the online medium, making it more accessible than ever before.

Child and Family Clinic: We have a specialised arm of the practice for kids, teens, and families, which provides a variety of services to help children and families manage emotional, behavioural, and social challenges.

In conclusion, Basten Associates Clinical Psychologists is a practice dedicated to providing expert clinical psychology services tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our team of qualified clinical psychologists is committed to staying up-to-date with research and using evidence-based treatments to deliver the most effective solutions for our clients. With a compassionate, empathic, and collaborative approach, we strive to create a supportive and confidential environment to help our clients share their concerns, explore their issues, and seek powerful solutions.