Dr Karla Johnston, Counselling and Clinical Psychologist (http://www.karlajohnson.com)

Karla has worked as a fully registered psychologist since 2000, providing treatment to adults and older adults experiencing a range of psychological conditions. Karla specialises in the treatment of:

• anxiety disorders,
• depressive disorders,
• trauma,
• and stress-related conditions.
• Karla has worked in private practice for the past seven years.

Karla has also worked as a professional supervisor for the past six years assisting over twenty provisional psychologists obtain full registration, in addition, to supervising fully qualified psychologists and other allied health professionals.

Karla completed a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at Griffith University, Gold Coast, in 1997, followed by a two year internship program in counselling and clinical psychology. In 2006, Karla completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in clinical and counselling psychological supervision from the Queensland University of Technology. Karla has also completed master- level training in seven subjects of clinical psychology (as part of continuing professional development) and participated in frequent clinical supervision for the past five years.

Karla is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the APS Counselling, and Clinical Colleges. Karla is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Karla is practising at the Chermside Medical Centre on Monday afternoons/evenings. If you would like to make an appointment with Karla, please contact the Chermside Medical Centre Reception Team.