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Kristie Clarke's Blog

Welcome to the blog of Kristie Clarke, where she shares practical clinical insights, evidence based strategies, and supportive guidance for both personal wellbeing and professional development. Kristie is a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological therapy across perimenopause, menopause, and midlife stages of life and clinical supervision for psychologists. She offers tailored therapy in a safe and validating space to build coping strategies and emotional resilience, alongside individual and group clinical supervision across the 4 + 2, 5 + 1, registered, and clinical registrar pathways, supporting skill development in case formulation, ethical decision making, reflective practice, and sustainable professional growth.

Services are available face to face in Brisbane and online across Australia.

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Business Mentoring for Psychologists Navigating Perimenopause, Menopause and Midlife

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • April 20, 2026

Business mentoring for psychologists in midlife. Learn how to build a sustainable private practice while navigating perimenopause, menopause, and wellbeing.

Clinical Supervision for the 5 + 1 Psychology Internship Program in Australia

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • April 12, 2026

Explore individual and group supervision for the 5+1 psychology internship in Australia. Build confidence, meet AHPRA requirements, and develop clinical skills.

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Anxiety During Perimenopause: Why Many Women Experience It and What Helps

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • March 14, 2026

Summary: Many women experience increased anxiety during perimenopause, even if they have never struggled with anxiety before. Hormonal fluctuations during this stage of life can influence brain chemistry, sleep, stress sensitivity and emotional regulation. As a result, women may experience symptoms such as racing thoughts, restlessness, irritability, sleep disruption and heightened worry. Understanding why anxiety occurs during perimenopause and learning practical strategies to manage it can help women regain emotional balance and confidence during this transition.

Perimenopause and Mental Health: When to See a Psychologist for Mood, Anxiety and Brain Fog

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • March 1, 2026

Summary: Many women in their forties and early fifties begin experiencing emotional and cognitive changes that can feel confusing or overwhelming. Anxiety, irritability, low mood, brain fog, sleep disruption and emotional overwhelm are common during perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms can affect work performance, relationships, confidence and overall wellbeing. Psychological therapy can help women understand these changes, strengthen coping strategies and restore emotional balance during this life transition.

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Oestrogen and Progesterone: How These Hormones Influence Mood, Brain Function and Whole Body Health

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • February 24, 2026

How oestrogen and progesterone influences mood, sleep, brain function and overall health during perimenopause, and why hormonal changes can affect mental wellbeing.

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Perimenopause Symptoms Checklist: Signs, Mood Changes and What Many Women Experience

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • February 18, 2026

Perimenopause symptoms checklist covering mood changes, brain fog, anxiety, sleep issues and physical signs. Learn what many experience and when to seek support.

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Perimenopause and Mental Health: Why Mood Changes Are Common

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • January 31, 2026

Perimenopause can affect mood, anxiety and focus. Learn why symptoms happen and how therapy and practical supports can improve mental wellbeing.

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Supporting Women Through the Psychological Impact of Perimenopause

By Kristie Clarke I Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor • January 28, 2026

Understand perimenopause emotional wellbeing, mental health symptoms, misdiagnosis and practical support options for women by a Clinical Psychologist

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NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Technical Support for Device Renters

By Kristie Clarke, Clinical Psychologist • April 5, 2025

Are you currently renting a system from us and looking for Technical Support? Here is a step-by-step guide of how to access the NeurOptimal® Technical Support team

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