Ciaran Barton
Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA Registered (PSY0002479347)
About Ciaran
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a particular interest in supporting individuals, couples, and families through relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional distress, and periods of disconnection or conflict. I aim to help clients better understand the patterns that shape their relationships, strengthen communication, and develop more compassionate ways of relating to themselves and others. Alongside my therapy work, I have provided expert witness testimony in complex family and relationship matters, which has deepened my understanding of relational dynamics, family systems, conflict, and emotional safety. I also have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, emotional regulation difficulties, and personality-related concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, and I aim to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel understood and supported to make meaningful change.
Areas of focus
Therapeutic approaches
ACT
Builds psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and committing to value-driven actions.
CBT
Identifies and changes unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours driving mental health difficulties.
DBT
Teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills — especially for borderline personality disorder.
Family Therapy
Works with families as a unit to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.
Relationship Therapy
Helps couples or individuals improve relationship dynamics, communication, and intimacy.
Schema Therapy
Identifies and heals deep-rooted negative beliefs formed in childhood that drive ongoing emotional difficulties.
Languages & identity preferences
Session details
Location
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