Karla Cloke is currently working from a newly established therapy space at Temple Court, on Christmas Island – Delivering face-to-face and telehealth therapy sessions.
Karla has a strong understanding of the unique mental health needs of remote and regional communities
Karla Cloke is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across a broad range of clinical settings. Her background includes work in adult outpatient services, youth inpatient units, and specialist roles within both government and not-for-profit sectors. She has particular experience working with military and ex-military personnel and their families, as well as within child protection and family drug and alcohol services.
- Trauma
- Mood and Anxiety conditions
- Personality Disorders
- Emotional Regulation (including self-harm and suicidality)
- Eating Disorders
- Parenting Challenges
Known for her warm, flexible, and non-judgemental approach, Karla works collaboratively with clients to develop a shared understanding of their concerns and to set clear, achievable therapeutic goals. Her practice is strengths-based and grounded in evidence-based approaches, drawing on:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Schema Therapy
- mindfulness-based interventions
- attachment-informed care.