My name is Dr Kathleen Sparshott, and I would like to share a little about myself...
My philosophy:
I believe that it is very important to have some chemistry, or a good connection with your psychologist. So please take a few moments to read about me below. I am very much an open book and like my clients to feel comfortable with me, as well as trusting in the strength of my background.
Why psychology?:
To me, being a psychologist is not a job. Meeting someone for the first time who is in a dark place and being trusted with their inner most thoughts and feelings is a real privilege that I cherish, protect, and am incredibly grateful for. Helping someone out of that trough and into a better place is what I live for. Hand on heart, I will do my utmost to support you, to be a trusted but professional friend. When you contact me, you will see that I am a genuine empath with top notch brains and skills behind a big heart.
My name is Dr Kathleen Sparshott, and I would like to share a little about myself...
My philosophy:
I believe that it is very important to have some chemistry, or a good connection with your psychologist. So please take a few moments to read about me below. I am very much an open book and like my clients to feel comfortable with me, as well as trusting in the strength of my background.
Why psychology?:
To me, being a psychologist is not a job. Meeting someone for the first time who is in a dark place and being trusted with their inner most thoughts and feelings is a real privilege that I cherish, protect, and am incredibly grateful for. Helping someone out of that trough and into a better place is what I live for. Hand on heart, I will do my utmost to support you, to be a trusted but professional friend. When you contact me, you will see that I am a genuine empath with top notch brains and skills behind a big heart.
Where have I been and what have I done?:
I was trained in the UK and worked for the Ministry of Defence for many years, where I conducted research, implemented and evaluated interventions.
I then relocated to the Netherlands where I worked for a large international organisation in a hands-on role supporting staff members and managers, and advising senior management.
After twelve years, I decided to take my own advice for a change, and relocated together with my husband and son to beautiful Queensland to live a more wholesome life with more time as a family.
I now do what I love the most; working one to one with people who need support.
I was trained in the UK and worked for the Ministry of Defence for many years, where I conducted research, implemented and evaluated interventions.
I then relocated to the Netherlands where I worked for a large international organisation in a hands-on role supporting staff members and managers, and advising senior management.
After twelve years, I decided to take my own advice for a change, and relocated together with my husband and son to beautiful Queensland to live a more wholesome life with more time as a family.
I now do what I love the most; working one to one with people who need support.
Education:
Philosophical Doctorate (PhD)
Health Psychology
Southampton University, UK
Master of Science Degree (MSc)
Psychology of Health, Work and Mental Performance
Bristol University, UK
Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) 2:1 honours
Psychology
University of Wales, College of Cardiff, UK
Philosophical Doctorate (PhD)
Health Psychology
Southampton University, UK
Master of Science Degree (MSc)
Psychology of Health, Work and Mental Performance
Bristol University, UK
Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) 2:1 honours
Psychology
University of Wales, College of Cardiff, UK
Professional qualifications and memberships:
* I hold valid practising certificates for AHPRA, Australia, the HCPC, UK and NZPB, New Zealand
* Full member of the Health Care Professions Council
* Member of the British Psychological Society Sport and Exercise Section
* Awarded British Psychological Society Chartered status in Health Psychology (CPsychol)
* Full membership of the British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology
* British Psychological Society Level B+ Personality Profiling qualification – Hogan’s Developmental Survey – the dark side of personality
* British Psychological Society Level B Personality Profiling qualification – 15FQ+
* British Psychological Society Level A Psychometric Testing qualification
* Trained in obesity management – National Centre for Eating Disorders
* Trained in Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment and intervention
* Member of the British Psychological Society (1998) and the Ergonomics Society
* I hold valid practising certificates for AHPRA, Australia, the HCPC, UK and NZPB, New Zealand
* Full member of the Health Care Professions Council
* Member of the British Psychological Society Sport and Exercise Section
* Awarded British Psychological Society Chartered status in Health Psychology (CPsychol)
* Full membership of the British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology
* British Psychological Society Level B+ Personality Profiling qualification – Hogan’s Developmental Survey – the dark side of personality
* British Psychological Society Level B Personality Profiling qualification – 15FQ+
* British Psychological Society Level A Psychometric Testing qualification
* Trained in obesity management – National Centre for Eating Disorders
* Trained in Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment and intervention
* Member of the British Psychological Society (1998) and the Ergonomics Society
