Kate Atkinson

Kate Atkinson is a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. She has worked for more than six years as a School Psychologist in both the Junior and Senior Schools of a leading private school, offering extensive support to children, adolescents, and parents across a range of academic, social, behavioural, and emotional issues.

Kate has completed the ADHD WA School Psychologists and Counselling Training Program and holds a Graduate Diploma of Education (School Psychology) as well as a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours.

As a mother of two adolescents, Kate brings personal insights into her professional practice.

Beyond her professional life, she balances her career with family, parenting, competing in sports, and community involvement. She currently serves on the Board of the Independent School Counsellors’ Association of WA. Additionally, Kate has volunteered as a sports psychologist for the Western Australian Institute of Sport, Wanslea, and the Salvation Army Crisis Care Line.

Her athletic achievements include competing in the World Youth Yachting Championships, qualifying for the Half Ironman World Championships, and earning the title of Ocean Racing World Champion in her age category.

Kate also develops and presents parenting seminars on topics such as building emotionally resilient students, supporting students’ social and emotional development, and facilitating transitions to senior school and Years 11 and 12.