Dr Kathryn Gilson

Clinical Psychologist

BSc (Hons), DPsych (Clin), MAPS (CClin)

Kathryn is a clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical Psychology), Monash University. 

Kathryn uses evidence-based, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as her main treatment modality to treat a range of mental health conditions.  She has experience treating anxiety conditions (e.g panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD, generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety), mood disorders (e.g., depression) and trauma-related conditions.  More broadly, she works with clients to develop effective strategies to manage stress, difficult times and life adjustments.

She has advanced training in CBT and is an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute (AEI). She trained at the AEI, New York, in the Supervisory Practicum Program in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). She supervises trainees and psychologists in REBT/CBT and facilitates CBT training courses in Australia and overseas. 

Dr Gilson is also a subject matter expert regarding mental health in the workplace, facilitates mental health training for organisations and is a Clinical Advisor on the WorkSafe Victoria Clinical Panel. She has an interest in working with clients to manage work-related issues/stressors.

She holds an adjunct lecturer position in the School of Psychology and Psychiatry, Monash University. She has co-authored book chapters relating to clinical work, has contributed to writing CBT treatment manuals for clinical trials and peer reviewed journal publications. She has presented at national and international conferences, has successful collaborative grants, and supervises post-graduate students in their research thesis. 

Kathryn is fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychology. 

Where possible and appropriate, Kathryn enjoys bringing a sense of humour to work.  Kathryn practices from our Mentone office and works with adults across the age-span.