KIT Psychology - Kelly Nadarajan, Psychologist

Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a board approved psychologist practicing as a clinical psychology registrar in my practice in Ballarat. 

I offer therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and adults struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.

I have a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental approach and work alongside individuals to help facilitate their personal growth and empowerment.

I have a special interest in using creative therapies as an adjunct to talk-therapies.

I have worked in the past in the child/adolescent and adult mental health services, within the justice system and the department of education and in trauma informed private practice.

I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is fundamental to achieving positive psychological change.

I use a creative, flexible and person-centred approach and treatment is holistic (e.g., involves body and mind), individualised, and directed by your interests, values and goals.

I aim to create a calm, open, honest and safe space which assists you to be open and honest with yourself and ultimately to feel supported taking risks and making change.

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A little more about me:

I returned to post-graduate psychology study seven years after completing my undergraduate degree following a life-changing and inspiring therapeutic experience with my own psychologist.

I am an advocate for kindness and I feel my life purpose is helping people live their best life and break previous cycles of abuse.

Pre-COVID, I travelled extensively and have gained a deep understanding of different cultures, particularly Chinese, Japanese, South Indian and Tanzanian.

I practice an eclectic range of self-care strategies including drawing, Vipassana meditation, dancing, researching new ideas, and I love challenging jigsaw puzzles!  

?I have written three research projects which I hope to publish soon:?

• A systematic review of creative art therapies in the treatment of borderline personality disorder (2020).

• How emotional responses towards public affection vary according to homonegativity (2018).

• The impossibility of meaningless pain on a meaningful path: A philosophical exploration of how different cultures treat, translate and transform suffering (2011).

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If you are interested in working with me, or if you know someone who you believe would benefit from my approach and services, please connect with me.