Dr Patricia Cullen

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Patricia, known to many as Trish, brings warmth, honesty, and care to supporting people through stress and uncertainty, while fostering deeper self-understanding and healing from challenging life and family experiences. She takes a holistic view of wellbeing, recognising the deep connections between physical and mental health, identity and relationships. Trish has particular interests in women’s health, ADHD, PTSD, complex trauma, stress and burnout, as well as the everyday challenges that come with relationships, parenting, caring roles, and significant life transitions.

Informed by both professional knowledge and lived experience, Trish creates a respectful, supportive space where people feel understood, valued and encouraged. Her approach is collaborative and flexible, drawing on trauma-aware, attachment-based and relational ways of working to support people in what matters most to them.

Alongside her clinical work, Trish is actively involved in education and research across public health and mental health. She is a Senior Research  Fellow in UNSW’s School of Population Health, where her research focuses on practical ways to implement trauma and violence-informed care, an area she was drawn to by her own experiences as a young person. 

Trish’s research works toward improving health and wellbeing for young people, women, and families impacted by trauma, injury, and violence. She works in partnership with communities, and health services  to co-design care pathways that are healing-centred, inclusive and responsive..

Whether in the therapy room or research setting, Trish is known for her authenticity, care, and commitment to meaningful change.

Education & Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy – University of Sydney
• Master of Clinical Psychology – University of Wollongong
• Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Honours (Class 1) – Charles Sturt University

Available for:

• Adults and older adolescents
• Neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD
• Parenting Support
• Stress Management
• Complex Trauma and PTSD

Modalities:

• Trauma-informed and narrative approaches
• Relational and attachment-based therapy
• Emotion and compassion-focused therapy

Availability

• Wednesday and Friday (in person and online/telehealth)