Helen Lewitan
Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA Registered (PSY0002174296)
About Helen
Helen Lewitan is a warm, compassionate and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist, who invests a collaborative and empathetic approach to see her clients reach individualised therapeutic goals. She upholds both Private and Public experience and delivers high-quality therapy and emotional support services to clients aged 18 and above. Helen is passionate about womens' mental health and currently is also head of mental health and impact at a not for profit which provides preventative education on women's mental health. Helen is also experienced working in multidisciplinary teams and liaising with a range of allied health professionals to attain the best, individualised and holistic treatment approach for her clients. Her professional experience includes employment at Cabrini, Royal Children's Hospital, Eastern Health, Monash and Epworth hospitals
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.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cultivates self-compassion to reduce shame and self-criticism, often for those with high levels of self-blame.
DBT
Teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills — especially for borderline personality disorder.
Exposure Therapy / ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
Gradually confronts feared situations or thoughts to reduce anxiety, commonly used for OCD and phobias.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Combines mindfulness meditation with CBT to prevent depression relapse by shifting awareness of thought patterns.
Relationship Therapy
Helps couples or individuals improve relationship dynamics, communication, and intimacy.
Languages & identity preferences
Session details
Eligible for MHCP rebate of $149.05, out of pocket= $116.95
Location
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