Cathy has 30 years experience working as a Psychologist and has worked extensively in both health, general and sport psychology. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency and a full Member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a Masters Degree, a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and has also completed hypnotherapy training and master classes with Michael Yapko.

Cathy has developed a wide range of interests throughout her psychological career. She has been associated one of Adelaide’s premiere providers of Employee Assistance Programs (Michael Craig Consulting) providing employee assistance programs to an extensive range of organisations. This has included trauma counselling and debriefing, as well as dealing with a wide range of organisational and staff related personal issues.

She has been instrumental in the development of sport psychology within in South Australia, working at the South Australian Sports Institute for many years and culminating in attending the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. In her private practice she has always strived to assist individuals to function to their full potential, whether it be health related issues, work, sport or life goals.

She sees clients with anxiety, performance psychology, health related issues, stress management and trauma counselling (PTSD). Cathy has particular expertise in hypnosis, cognitive behavioural therapy including ACT therapy, eye movement desensitisation reprocessing and a range of other individualised tools. She is renowned for developing tools and techniques for individuals.

Her expertise in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (especially Irritable Bowel Syndrome) developed some 10 years ago through her interest in anxiety and health related issues. She has since liaised with Gastroenterologists and Dieticians in Adelaide, developing an extensive network. Most of her referrals come direct from Gastroenterologists, Dieticians, General Practitioners and other specialists.

I want to take this time to thank everyone for their interest and support of my GutPsych practice. As I am looking to retire in 2025, I am cutting back my hours. Moving forward, I will only be taking referrals direct from gastroenterologists with active or new patients. If you or a patient have seen a gastroenterologist recently, who recommends psychological therapies, I am happy to accept the referral. If your gastroenterologist recommends you obtain a MHCP or TCA from your GP, I will accept the GP referral. Alternatively, you can access my services via private health insurance. Unfortunately, as of now, I will no longer be able to accept self-referrals or referrals from GP’s (other than via the gastroenterologist).

If you wish to make an enquiry, or are unsure about your referral status, please proceed to the Appointment / Enquiry form.

I am sorry that me stepping back, leaves a significant gap in the market, in this area of psychogastroenterology.

Thank you again for your support over the years!

Cathy Martin
GutPsych