About
Halaina Winter
I’m a Clinical Psychologist who works with children, families, and adults—often at times when things feel overwhelming, unclear, or not quite working the way they should.
I started my career in psychology working closely with young children and their families, delivering early intervention for children with autism. During this time, I trained and certified in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), an evidence-based approach to supporting young children in their development. This work also led me to train as an SOS feeding therapist, supporting children and families with feeding challenges working with speech pathologists and occupational therapists.
These early experiences shaped how I think about care—working not just with the child, but with the whole family system, and focusing on practical, meaningful change in everyday life.
A Master of Clinical Psychology led me to expand my work across the lifespan. I have experience in both public and private settings, supporting a range of presentations including anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD and trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences such as autism and ADHD.
What I enjoy most about this work is helping people make sense of what’s going on for them—whether that’s understanding patterns of behaviour, navigating emotional challenges, or working through experiences that feel stuck or overwhelming. I aim to meet each person where they’re at, and to work in a way that feels thoughtful, collaborative, and genuinely useful.
Alongside my clinical work, I have experience working within both the Medicare and NDIS systems, and understand how to navigate these in a way that supports coordinated, ongoing care—particularly for families managing multiple supports.
I have also completed a PhD in Psychology. My research focuses on delivering therapy for social anxiety disorder via telehealth. This has led to a broader interest in how we can make high-quality, evidence-based psychological care more accessible, without losing the depth and effectiveness of in-person work. This research continues to inform how I think about flexibility, access, and innovation in clinical practice.
At the heart of my work is a simple idea: that good care should help people feel understood, supported, and clearer about what to do next. I aim to create a space where things can be explored openly, without judgement, and where we can work together in a way that feels steady and tailored to you.
Credentials
PhD (Psychology) [awaiting conferral]Master of Clinical Psychology (M.ClinPsy)Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours) (B.Arts(Psy)(Hons))Graduate Certificate of Autism (GradCert.Autism)
Memberships
Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (AACBT)