Charisse Hay

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

Charisse is a registered psychologist and PhD candidate specialising in trauma-informed, person-centred care. She supports individuals across the lifespan with issues including anxiety, depression, childhood/sexual trauma, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ issues, school refusal, family violence and interpersonal challenges.  Charisse draws on a range of evidence-based modalities—including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)—to provide tailored support to meet her clients’ unique needs.

Alongside her doctoral research, Charisse is also undertaking a micro-credential in coercive control through the University of Western Australia. Her lived experience has informed national policy and advocacy work, including invitations to speak at Parliament House in Canberra—most notably for the 2023 Family Law Amendments and the Financial Abuse Inquiry (Child Support) alongside fellow advocates, Rosie Batty and Jess Hill. Her contributions to the field have been featured in peer-reviewed journals and national media platforms including ABC TV, ABC Radio, and The Project.

While she brings specialist insight into relational and systemic trauma, Charisse’s clinical focus is on helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, strengthen emotional well-being, and foster healthy, meaningful relationships.

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