

Dr Holly Ratajec
PhD, BPsych (Hons)
Registered Psychologist
PSY0002616506
Phone:
0493907572
Email:
Address:
6 / 57 Foamcrest Avenue, Newport 2106
About Holly
Holly is a registered psychologist who completed her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in 2017 and her PhD in 2025. She has a strong interest in the intersection of biology and psychology and how these factors interact to influence mental health and wellbeing. Her doctoral research examined the neuropsychology and neuroimmunology of Alzheimer's disease, with a particular focus on sex differences and the biological, cognitive and behavioural effects of immune system modulation. In addition to her clinical work, Holly is actively involved in university teaching and research.
Holly particularly enjoys working with adolescents and adults and has extensive experience supporting individuals with complex presentations across clinical and research settings. Her areas of interest include psychosis, chronic pain, dissociative conditions, trauma, perinatal mental health, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, traumatic brain injury, functional neurological disorder, and neurodegenerative and genetic conditions, among others.
Holly takes a person-centred, evidence-based approach to psychological care, tailoring treatment to each individual's needs, circumstances and goals. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), mirror therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Holly brings warmth, humour, and curiosity to her clinical work and enjoys working collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences and develop practical approaches to change. Outside of her professional interests, she enjoys adventure and exploring the outdoors.

