Dr Merryn Witham
Clinical Psychologist | Board Approved Supervisor | Director of Witham Psychology & Vous Collective
About Merryn
Merryn is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Supervisor. Merryn has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has worked for 17 years in a range of clinical settings with clients across the lifespan. These settings include child and adolescent mental health, hospital inpatient and outpatient clinics, adult mental health, private practice and university training programs.
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In addition to her current private practice, Merryn continues to work in public adolescent mental health where she has a particular interest in adolescent domestic violence, service evaluation, and student supervision.
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Outside of work, Merryn enjoys spending time outdoors with her family including two busy young boys, playing team sport, and reading a good crime novel.
Education
Queensland University of Technology
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) (2016)
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University of Queensland
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) (2006)
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Professional Memberships & Additional Qualifications
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Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)
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Australian Psychological Society (MAPS and FCCLP)
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​Board Approved Supervisor (PsyBA)
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​Circle of Security facilitator
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​EMDRAA associate member
Research Publications
Dean, A.J., Witham, M., & McGuire, T. (2009). Predictors of Safety-Related Enquiries about Psychotropic Medication in Young People and Families Accessing a Medicines Information Service. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 19(2), 179-185.
Schweitzer, R.D, & Witham, M. (2017). The supervisory alliance: Comparison of measures and implications for a supervision toolkit. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 18(1). DOI:10.1002/capr.12143
Contact
Witham Psychology is co-located at Abundant Life Psychology & Wellness in Mount Gravatt. Because Merryn is often with clients and supervisees, the best way to contact is usually via email (below).
1349 Logan Road (enter via Prelate Lane)
Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122
Tel: 0428 621 766
Email: admin@withampsychology.com.au
Immediate Support
Please note, Witham Psychology is not a crisis service and does not offer crisis or emergency support.
Should you require immediate support, you may wish to contact the following services:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
DV Connect - 1800 811 811
Witham Psychology respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands on which we work, live and play. In particular, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Turrubal and Yaggera people and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.