Dr Henriette Rudi Steinvik - Registered Psychologist

Henriette is an AHPRA-registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours) from the University of Queensland and a PhD in Psychology from Griffith University.

Henriette has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Anxiety-related presentations, including specific phobias, generalised anxiety, perfectionism, school refusal, panic disorder, social anxiety, and separation anxiety

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders

  • Adjustment issues

  • Emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, self-esteem, and developmental concerns

  • Parenting support, including family- and attachment-based interventions

Henriette is a registered Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) facilitator. COSP is a research based, internationally recognised attachment-based parenting program that helps caregivers better understand their child's needs and respond in ways that strengthen emotional development and secure attachment.

Henriette has worked across private practice, community mental health, research, and university-based anxiety programs. With a background in psychological research, she is passionate about developing and delivering evidence-based approaches that promote youth mental health and wellbeing. Her PhD explored empathy and compassion as mechanisms for improving school bullying interventions.

Henriette has a warm, compassionate, and collaborative therapeutic style. She works closely with clients and families to understand their unique strengths and challenges, supporting meaningful change while building resilience and confidence. She draws on evidence-based approaches tailored to the needs and preferences of her clients, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure Therapy

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Henriette's practice is largely informed by attachment theory, developmental and neuropsychological research, and an understanding of nervous system regulation.

Outside of work, Henriette enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends. Originally from Norway, she has a lifelong love of skiing and football (soccer), and also enjoys relaxing with a good book, series, or movie.