Amit Pearce

Amit Pearce is a registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and also holds PsyBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.

Amit has worked in clinical settings for government since 2003, and in private practice since 2009. During this time, Amit has gained experience working in clinical as well as leadership roles in a number of specialist areas within Mental Health ACT having worked in Adult Community, Forensic Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team. Currently, Amit is working in school psychology for the Education and Training Directorate in the ACT. Amit has also guest lectured on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology at the Canberra Hospital Paediatrics Ward, Grand Rounds and at the Department of Education. Amit was a member of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Ethics Committee (2013 - 2019), and has an interest in human potential.

How Amit can help you or your loved one:

Amit works in a therapeutic capacity for a diverse range of clients who are experiencing a wide range of personal, emotional and behavioural issues.  The client groups Amit works with include: children, adolescents, adults, clients from diverse sexual orientations, different cultural backgrounds, older adults and couples.

Amit is experienced in conducting mental health assessments, interpreting the results of cognitive assessments to gain a further understanding of a client’s needs, and providing therapy and consultation.  Through his broad experience he is well versed in understanding a diversity of client’s needs through the lifespan, and tailoring the treatment to meet their needs.

 Amit’s work with children and adolescents is family inclusive and client centred, working transparently and collaboratively, and takes a respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental approach in working with clients to assist them in moving towards their goals.   

Types of Therapy used:

Amit is well versed in various therapeutic modalities including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Schema Therapy to meet the needs of clients.

Professional Associations:

Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FACCP)

Registered provider with Medicare

Phone Amit:  0405 520 918

Email Amit: amit.pearce@gmail.com