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Lydia Black - Psychologist

Lydia Black

Clinically trained psychologist Lydia Black has over 15 years of experience working as a psychologist in Australia and overseas. She works with all age groups and utilises a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, Schema Therapy, family therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy and EMDR for trauma and performance.

Lydia is a former elite athlete (rowing) and also has coaching experience. She is the contracted lead psychologist for the Tasmanian Institute of Sport and a mental health educator for the Australian Institute of Sport. As a contracted psychologist for the AIS MHRN, Lydia has worked with sports people from a wide range of able-bodied and para-sports, including rowing, triathlon, cycling, archery, athletics, hockey, gymnastics, judo, and sailing. She enjoys helping athletes optimise their performance and supporting various mental health issues and disabilities, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, attentional disorders and neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD), eating disorders and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Lydia is also knowledgeable in infant psychology and has experience working with new parents during the perinatal period.

Lydia is based in Tasmania and offers both online and face-to-face appointments in her office.

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