Kate O'Sullivan

Provisional Psychologist

Kate is a Provisional Psychologist currently completing her Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at Macquarie University. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours – First Class) and has a strong interest in understanding the relationship between brain functioning, cognition, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Kate has gained experience across a range of clinical settings, working with individuals presenting with neurological, neurodevelopmental, psychiatric and age-related cognitive conditions. Through her postgraduate training and clinical placements, she has been exposed to assessment across the lifespan, including paediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Her experience includes presentations involving acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Epilepsy, brain tumours, Schizophrenia, Intellectual Disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and specific learning disorders.

Kate has also gained experience within hospital settings, including Gosford Hospital. Through this, she has had exposure to the Gosford Hospital Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, attended multidisciplinary team meetings for acute stroke patients, and been involved in discharge planning meetings. Her clinical training includes exposure to neuropsychological assessment and decision-making capacity evaluations.

In addition to her postgraduate training, Kate has worked extensively as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, supporting individuals with complex neurological, psychological, cognitive and behavioural needs. In these roles, she has conducted functional and adaptive behaviour assessments, developed individualised behaviour support plans and collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, families and support providers. She has also worked directly with adults living with acquired brain injuries, providing practical support to promote independence, participation and quality of life.

Kate has a particular interest in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, including supporting adults adjusting to neurological injury or illness. She is interested in helping individuals better understand changes in their cognitive and emotional functioning, develop practical compensatory strategies and maximise their independence and everyday functioning.

Kate values a compassionate, collaborative and person-centred approach, recognising the importance of understanding each individual’s unique circumstances, strengths and goals. She is committed to delivering evidence-informed care that supports meaningful improvements in wellbeing and quality of life.

At Sure Psychology, Kate provides neuropsychological assessment and treatment services for adults under clinical supervision, including cognitive rehabilitation and psychological support for adjustment to neurological conditions.

Assessment & Treatment Modalities

  • Neuropsychological and cognitive assessment

  • Assessment of acquired and progressive cognitive difficulties

  • Decision-making capacity assessment

  • Cognitive rehabilitation and compensatory strategies

  • Adjustment to neurological injury and illness

  • Psychological support for individuals living with neurological conditions

  • Functional and adaptive behaviour assessment

Areas of Interest 

  • Acquired brain injury (ABI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI)

  • Neurodegenerative conditions and dementia

  • Cognitive and behavioural changes associated with neurological conditions

  • Adjustment to injury, illness and changes in functioning

  • Cognitive rehabilitation

Registration & Memberships

  • Provisional Psychologist – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • NDIS Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner 

Qualifications

  • Master of Clinical Neuropsychology – Macquarie University (currently completing)

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours – First Class) – Macquarie University

Contact Details

  • Clinic Days: Monday and Thursday
  • Availability: Clinic-based appointments and off-site assessments by arrangement