Rebecca Sharkey
Clinical Psychologist
BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)
Completing Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies (mid-year). Commencing Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan).
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist whose work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and deep respect for identity and lived experience. She works from a strongly neuroaffirming and trauma-informed lens, supporting individuals whose experiences may have been overlooked, misunderstood, or shaped by chronic masking, trauma, or systemic barriers. Her approach prioritises authenticity, safety, and meaningful therapeutic connection.
Areas of interest
Rebecca’s experience includes:
Autism and ADHD across the lifespan, including late diagnosis and high-masking presentations
Trauma and complex trauma
Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients, including Auslan users
Identity, self-worth, shame, and body image
Supporting women, AFAB, and gender-diverse individuals
Rebecca is particularly committed to working at the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, and identity, where nuanced, affirming care is essential.
Professional background
Rebecca trained as a Clinical Psychologist and has experience across therapy, assessment, leadership, and supervision within private practice settings. Rebecca has held senior and clinical leadership roles and now focuses primarily on therapeutic work and autism assessments, alongside contributing to inclusive, ethical, and neuroaffirming practice development.
Originally from Ireland, Rebecca brings warmth, creativity, and a grounded presence to her clinical work. Rebecca is currently completing a Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies, reflecting her commitment to ongoing, community-informed, evidence-based practice. Later this year, Rebecca will commence a Diploma of Interpreting (Auslan), building on her existing Auslan qualifications and long-standing work alongside Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients.
Outside of work
Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys walking the family pug, Terry, and spending time at the gym lifting weights or swimming laps. She appreciates strong tea with chocolate, listening to audiobooks, and immersing herself in her current special interest.
Rebecca is also a mother, a role that deeply informs her values around care, advocacy, and creating safe, affirming spaces for growth.
Clinical approach and services
Rebecca’s therapeutic style is collaborative, flexible, and person-centred. Rebecca adapts evidence-based approaches to meet the unique needs of each client, drawing from modalities including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions.
Rebecca’s work is grounded in a neuroaffirming and trauma-informed framework, with a strong emphasis on identity and self-understanding. She aims to create therapeutic spaces where clients feel safe to explore their experiences without judgment and where their strengths and values are meaningfully integrated into care.