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Bonnie Ray

Registered Psychologist

Bonnie Ray is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology PhD candidate with experience across psychological therapy, assessment, public mental health, occupational rehabilitation and autism-focused research. Bonnie brings a calm, thoughtful and deeply reflective style to therapy. Her approach is warm and collaborative, while also structured, evidence-informed and grounded in careful formulation. She is well suited to adults who want to understand not only what they are experiencing, but why certain patterns may have developed and how they can begin moving forward with greater clarity. Bonnie has worked across private practice, public mental health, residential recovery, university psychology clinic settings, occupational rehabilitation and multidisciplinary services. At Vista, Bonnie offers a discreet, thoughtful and evidence-informed therapy experience for adults seeking privacy, depth, clarity and a professional therapeutic process.

CLIENT GROUPS

Adults, Neurodivergent Adults, Professionals, Private Clients, Medicare Clients, NDIS Participants

Therapeutic Approaches

Bonnie takes time to understand the person’s story, the patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and the developmental, relational or emotional experiences that may be shaping current distress.


Depending on the person’s needs, therapy may include:


  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • DBT-Informed Skills

  • Humanistic Approaches

Qualifications & Professional Background

Registered Psychologist. Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate. Experience across private practice, public mental health, residential recovery, university psychology clinic settings, occupational rehabilitation, multidisciplinary services and autism-focused research.

Referral Pathways / Availability

Private clients, Medicare clients where eligible, and NDIS clients who are plan-managed or self-managed where referral is within scope.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Bonnie's clinical work is particularly focused on:


  • Anxiety and or low mood, mild to moderate depression

  • Worry, stress, overthinking, 

  • Adjustment issues

  • Life transitions

  • Self-esteem

  • Identity concerns

  • Relationship difficulties 

  • Emotional regulation

  • Burnout

  • Perfectionism

  • Achievement-related stress

  • Neurodivergence

  • Trauma-related stress

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