Dr Marjolein Kammers
Registered Psychologist
BRAIN | BODY | MIND
PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, MPsych, Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
I Can Help You With
Neurodivergent Support
– ADHD management (child, teen and adult)
– ASD management (child, teen and adult)
– Neurological disorder management
– Emotional regulation
– Social skills
– Executive functioning
– Academic/work goals
– Self-esteem and confidence.
Parenting Support
– School refusal
– Emotional dysregulation
– Behavioural dysregulation
– Adjusting to a neurodevelopmental diagnosis of your child
– Supporting/parenting a neurodivergent child
– Around the teenage years
– Around attachment.
Reproductive Journey
From child wish through to conception, pregnancy and birth, including:
– Journey of using an egg or sperm donor
– Medical support (IVF, ICSI)
– Pregnancy loss
– Infertility
– Perinatal issues.
Anxiety and Avoidance
I provide comprehensive psychoeducation around the brain, body and mind interaction of anxiety and emotions, with targeted coping strategies to empower you and minimise the functional and psychological impact of this mental health challenge.
Depression / Low Mood
I provide comprehensive psychoeducation around depression and the complex interactions of thoughts, feelings and behaviour, as well as physical health. I can work collaboratively with you towards suitable and tangible interventions that match your goals and values to increase your mood and overall wellbeing.
Other Areas of Interest
– Parents/carers and children with Cerebral Palsy and General Developmental Delay
– Low self-esteem and self-confidence in children and teens
– Emotional dysregulation
– Adjusting to a (medical) diagnosis.
Presentations I Work With
About Dr Marjolein Kammers
I am an AHPRA Registered Psychologist and a cognitive neuroscientist. I value up-to-date scientific and psychological insights and practical strategies to empower and support you in re-discovering your confidence, balance, autonomy and wellbeing.
I have a special interest and established experience working with families at every stage of their journey.
- Fertility and Reproductive Challenges. I have extensive experience and a thorough understanding of the challenges of many different and diverse reproductive journeys, including medically assisted fertility, using an egg/sperm donor, and pregnancy loss. More about Fertility Issues and IVF Counselling >
- Parenting Support. After birth, I provide parenting support around attachment questions and challenges throughout the stages of toddler, primary school children and teens. I have expertise in supporting parents and children who have been diagnosed with a neuro-developmental condition, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Cerebral Palsy (CP). I enjoy supporting a wide range of day-to-day challenges around executive functioning, organization, impulse control, emotional and behavioural regulation and social interactions.
Therapeutic Approach
I work with a warm, collaborative, empowering, and strengths-based approach, continuously integrating the brain, body, and mind. I value a respectful, inclusive, and compassionate therapeutic relationship, and I will always work in accordance with your and your family’s goals, values, and unique circumstances.
I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone I work with. I aim to support individuals and families in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals while providing empowerment through scientific psychological knowledge and understanding of the connection between the brain, body, and mind.
I find a holistic approach critical in all I do and will collaborate closely with other allied health and medical specialists around you and/or your family as you see fit.
I focus on ongoing therapeutic support, and for assessment, I work in close collaboration with senior neuropsychologists at a well-established neuropsychology institution, where I operate remotely as a psychologist. My role there involves providing ongoing therapeutic support around specific and general issues that are often identified through neuropsychological assessments. This connection grants me access to a team of over a dozen experienced neuropsychologists, which further informs and supports my work.
Other Languages
Dutch (Dutch-speaking psychologist)
“I find a holistic approach critical in all I do and will collaborate closely with other allied health and medical specialists around you and/or your family as you see fit”.
– Dr Marjolein Kammers
Evidence-Based Therapies I Use
All interventions I use are evidence-based and include psychoeducation with the latest scientific insights. Any therapeutic approach will be discussed with you, including a treatment’s evidence base and possible risks or limitations. Please never hesitate to ask me any questions when you are unclear on what approach is being used.
Depending on your specific circumstances, the following approach(es) can be used:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Circle of Security Parenting Tools
- Tuning into Kids or Teens Tools
- Attachment-Based Interventions
- Executive Functioning Support
- Grief Counselling
- Psychoeducation using the latest scientific insight into psychology, neuroscience and general wellbeing.
Fees, Funding & Rebates
- $163.35MEDICARE GAP FEE
- $260Individual Appointment (50-min)
- $96.65Medicare Rebate
- AcceptedNDIS Funding
- AcceptedPrivate Health Rebates
Rebates and other funding may be available depending on your eligibility.
- Medicare Gap Fee: The difference between the psychologist session fee and the Medicare rebate.
- Medicare Rebates: $96.65 per 50+ minute session with a valid doctor’s referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). You can secure your first appointment without a referral but must have one at the appointment to be eligible for the rebate. More about Medicare rebates >
- Private Health Rebates: Available depending on your private health policy and ‘extras’ cover. Please contact your private health insurance company to check your eligibility and the exact rebate amounts. More about Private Health Insurance rebates >
- NDIS Funding: I work with self and plan-managed NDIS participants. More about NDIS Funding >
Qualifications and Accreditations
- I have a Master’s in Psychology (with distinction) and a PhD qualification in Cognitive Neuroscience.
- I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a registered Psychologist with AHPRA.
- I am also a registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator and a certified facilitator of Tuning into Kids and Tuning into Teens.
- I currently hold a Senior Research Fellow position at an Australian University. My clinical work is informed by my academic background and scientific understanding of a broad range of mental health interventions, including holistic approaches to the brain, body, and mind.
