Meet the Team
Kaitlyn McCabe
Clinical Psychologist
BaPsych, BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Kaitlyn is a registered Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with teenagers and adults, supporting difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, personality disorders, and challenges with emotional regulation and relationships. She also works with a small number of children, particularly those experiencing anxiety or with neurodivergence (such as ADHD and Autism).
Kaitlyn aims to be a warm, approachable presence, supporting individuals and families to better understand themselves and move forward in ways that feel genuinely aligned and fulfilling.
Outside of work, Kaitlyn enjoys reading, taking walks in her leafy hometown in the Macedon Ranges, and spending time with her young daughter.
Training & Experience
Kaitlyn holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from RMIT University and has experience across hospital, community, and school settings. She has worked in an adult inpatient mental health unit at Northpark Private Hospital and completed training at The Royal Children’s Hospital.
Therapeutic Approaches
Kaitlyn draws on a range of evidence-based therapies and tailors her approach to each individual. Her primary modalities include:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Schema Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
In addition to therapy, Kaitlyn provides:
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Autism (ASD) assessments using the ADOS-2
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Cognitive and Educational assessments (WISC-V, WIAT-III)
Brigitte Caruana
Clinical Psychologist
BPsychSc, BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Board Approved Supervisor
Brigitte is a Clinical Psychologist who has extensive training and experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families across a wide range of settings. With a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Brigitte is dedicated to providing evidence based, best practice psychological services and working collaboratively with families, schools, and other health professionals. Outside of From Little Things Psychology, Brigitte works in a paediatric outpatient community hospital where she provides one-on-one psychological intervention, cognitive and learning assessments, and is also involved in a range of specialist clinics, such as an autism assessment clinic and has a special interest in paediatric eating. Prior to this, Brigitte has also worked in private clinics and schools across Melbourne and completed placements through The Royal Children's Hospital.
Brigitte strives to connect with warmth and compassion, and she is committed to building a strong, safe therapeutic relationship, as evidence shows this is a crucial foundation for positive change. Similarly, her therapeutic approach draws upon a range of evidence-based treatments that keep the unique needs of the client firmly in mind, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
She has a particular interest in working with children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with Mood, Anxiety and Worry, Specific Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Grief and Loss, Trauma and Life Adjustments (including adjustments to medical diagnoses), Social difficulties and Behavioural Challenges, Body Image Concerns, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Brigitte believes in taking a neuro-affirming approach and works closely with (and celebrates!) neurodiversity. She has a genuine desire and passion to help empower children, families, and the community to help ensure that the best positive outcome is achieved for each young person.
Brigitte is also a board approved supervisor provides clinical supervision to provisional psychologists, psychologists, and those undertaking the registrar program. If you would like to hear more about supervision, please contact:
'admin@fromlittlethingspsychology.com.au'
