Dr. Natalie Robinson

My sister has been seeing Natalie for some time for severe depression and anxiety. Natalie provides the most amazing support to her which gives comfort to our family that she is being cared for professionally and ethically at all times. If it weren’t for Natalie, my sister may not still be here with us today.

I have been seeing Natalie for over 3 years now and am so grateful for her dedication to my mental wellbeing. After experiencing a seriously traumatic event in my life, I have been able to work through the many challenges this has brought with Dr Natalie Robinsons guidance and support. She has gone above and beyond the regular services provided by a psychologist in providing resources, coping strategies and non judgemental listening and even providing a safe space for medical examinations. I am so glad that my GP recommended Natalie for me - and I have passed on my recommendations for anyone looking for a supportive and kind psychologist who actually helps!

Natalie is an excellent clinical psychologist, she’s very professional and very compassionate. She’s helped with severe anxiety and many other aspects of my life. She has extensive knowledge in the field of psychology and her passion is evident in the work she does. Natalie also has experience with so many different models of psychology. Her practice is very comfortable, warm and conducive to therapy work. I will be forever grateful!

My daughter has been attending Dr Natalie since the age of 14 (5 years) During this time Natalie has helped her through several mental health issues, kept her safe and supported as my child/adult learns resilience and personal strength and strategies. Natalie has supported me, as the parent and has provided resources for us all. Highly skilled, empathic and a constant support and resource. As a health professional myself I have asked many difficult questions, Natalie has been informative, confidential for my daughter, as required, and has been so supportive. I have and continue to refer her to those who need her help.

Excellent practice

I've seen Natalie for 7-8 years now. she is one of the most amazing,kind and patient people I've ever met.Her commitment to take me out of the dark hole I was in, was never doubted as with every appointment I progressed and felt much better about myself and life in general.She took time and heard what was my issue. She appreciate different circumstances and respect boundaries.As a migrant here she always highlights my achievements and never left me feel inadequate.I owe her big time as what she's done for me ( and my family) is beyond words to describe.I'm a much happier person and appreciate my life and chances given much more, thanks to Natalie.

I went to Natalie for help a few years ago when I was first struck down with severe depression and anxiety. After about ten sessions, not only was it a total waste of time, I would honestly have been far better off not going at all. At that time I didn’t know the first thing about depression or its treatment, and it wasn’t until I went to a psychiatrist after stopping Natalie’s sessions that I realised how deficient her therapy was. For a start, the psychiatrist saw me on a weekly basis for psychotherapy, which was essential in my state at the time. With Natalie the sessions were very sporadic, whenever she had time to fit me in. A competent, professional therapist would have admitted that her schedule was too full to give me the attention I desperately needed at that time and referred me to someone else who could.After a long battle with depression and even a suicide attempt, thankfully I finally went into total remission early last year, and it wasn’t until then that I could start to think about Natalie’s sessions with a clear mind. On several occasions Natalie got angry with me during therapy over different things. Also, when I revealed certain areas of my life that I felt were lacking and used the fact that I had migrated here as a reason why, Natalie proceeded to compare her own achievements since migrating to Australia as an example of why that was no excuse. In my depressed state, this just made me feel belittled and even worse. On one occasion when I said I didn’t have a family and was too busy for much of a social life, Natalie remarked “you will die!” Not a very sensible thing to say to a depressed person.After a number of sessions which were not proving at all helpful I felt that I had reached the point where I needed medication to help me cope. Natalie expressed annoyance that this decision, telling me I was just taking the easy way out. I didn’t tell anyone about my experiences with Natalie during my depression because in my depressed state I just blamed myself for doing everything wrong. It wasn’t until I was better that I realised it was in fact Natalie who was out of line.The past few years have been a big learning experience for me as far as depression goes, and one thing I have learned is the fundamental importance of the therapeutic relationship between therapist and patient to the success of therapy. It seems from my experience that Natalie simply has no understanding of this. Once a therapist begins to interact with a depression patient in the way Natalie did with me they essentially forfeit the ability to be of any help whatsoever. It really disappoints me that Natalie was recommended to me by my GP, and shocks me that she has some good reviews online by other patients. Perhaps she just didn’t relate to me personally or had an issue with me not being a native English speaker, I don’t know. Either way, a true professional shouldn’t allow those things to get in the way.I know that the field of mental health is a tough one to deal with, but I have been fortunate enough to come across some great professionals that helped me immensely. That’s why I’m better today, and I can’t put into words how grateful I am to have come across them. They literally saved my life. They’re the kind of people that are needed in this field. I don’t know how knowledgeable Natalie is or isn’t in psychology, but I do know that she just caused me suffering, and in my opinion she doesn’t have the temperament for this kind of work. Sorry but that’s how it is.

I have been seeing Natalie for over 10 years and despite moving from the local area I will continue to travel to see her. She has helped me through so many events in my life and with my severe anxiety and panic attacks. I would never see anyone else. Natalie is very professional, understanding and caring.

I have been with Natalie for 5 years and she is by far the best psychologist I have ever had. She is always engaged and gives extraordinary professional advise. She has assisted in finding the perfect medication for my struggles and continues to provide me with techniques to continue improving. I know I would not be where I am today without Natalie. I could not recommend a better psychologist.

I have been seeing Natalie on and off for over 10 years now. She has seen me through my post natal depression, my divorce, my next relationship and subsequent marriage and also through the most difficult part of my life when I almost ended it.Her continual support and kindness has never faulted, and that was why I knew she was the person I needed to contact when I was at my worst and darkest point. She pointed me in the right direction when no one else could.Her thorough knowledge and ongoing learnings in the area of mental health are incredible. She is amazing with her knowledge and understanding of different situations and people.What I find incredible is that for the last 10 years I have poured everything out to her, but not once has she ever compared anything in her own life to mine. And that has never made me disbelieve anything that she has ever said to me, in fact it makes me feel even more comfortable with talking to her as I know there are never any expectations in her mind about who I am or what I am doing.I feel completely at ease every time I walk in to the practice. My family, children, husband, friends and colleagues all thank you for helping me through the hard times, and helping me become a better me. Thank you Natalie x