Psychologist - Perth Paediatric Gastroenterology

Andrea Barrett is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with infants, children, adolescents and their families in both the public and private sector for the past 20 years. She is currently a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Princess Margaret Hospital and works with the Consultation Liaison Program specialising in the area of chronic illness. She works closely with the Respiratory Medicine Department, in particular the Cystic Fibrosis team. Andrea is a strong advocate for Infant Mental Health believes in the importance of early intervention in promoting better mental health outcomes for young people.

Andrea has experience in assessment and treatment in many areas of psychological difficulties such as anxiety disorders, including procedural anxiety and trauma, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, including adjustment to diagnosis, and parent-child relationships difficulties. She works from a child centred perspective and applies a range of therapeutic approaches to her work.

Andrea completed her training at Victoria University in Wellington New Zealand and obtained a Masters Applied degree in Clinical and Community Psychology. Andrea initially worked in a community Child and Adolescent Mental Health setting prior to moving to Perth. During her time in Perth she has worked at Stubbs Tce Hospital, the Family Early Intervention Program and for the last 12 years at Princess Margaret Hospital.