Catherine Yit
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Registered Counsellor
(AMHSW)
Catherine Yit is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and registered counsellor with over 16 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and couples through a wide range of life challenges and mental health concerns. She is passionate about helping individuals develop resilience, overcome adversity, and create meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
Catherine provides a warm, safe, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported. She believes that every person has unique strengths and the capacity for healing, growth, and recovery. Her approach is collaborative, person-centred, and trauma-informed, empowering clients to gain greater self-understanding, develop practical coping strategies, and work towards their personal goals.
She has extensive experience working with individuals experiencing:
- Anxiety and depression
- Stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
- Childhood trauma and complex trauma
- Domestic and family violence
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions and adjustment challenges
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Self-esteem and confidence issues
- Parenting challenges
Catherine works with people of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds and is committed to providing culturally responsive and inclusive care. She is particularly passionate about supporting individuals and families who have experienced adversity, helping them rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships, and move forward with hope.
Her practice is grounded in the biopsychosocial framework, recognising the interconnected influence of psychological, physical, social, and environmental factors on wellbeing. She places strong emphasis on developing genuine and trusting therapeutic relationships, believing that a strong therapeutic alliance is essential for positive outcomes.
Therapeutic Approaches
Catherine draws on a range of evidence-based therapies and tailors treatment to the unique needs of each client, including:
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Child-Centred Play Therapy
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Positive Psychology
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Supportive Counselling
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Circle of Security Parenting Program
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Seasons for Growth Facilitator
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Shark Cage Program Facilitator
Funding & Service Options
Catherine currently accepts referrals through:
- Medicare Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP)
- WorkCover Queensland
- Victim Assist Queensland
- Private Health Insurance (depending on individual cover)
- NDIS (Self-Managed and Plan-Managed participants only)
- Private referrals
Appointment Options
Appointments are available in person and via telehealth (online), providing flexible and accessible support for clients across Queensland.
If you are looking for a compassionate, experienced, and supportive mental health professional, Catherine welcomes the opportunity to work alongside you on your journey towards healing, wellbeing, and personal growth.
To book an appointment or make a referral, please contact Catherine by phone or email.