About Diaita Psychology
Diaita Psychology is a child and adolescent psychology practice in Cairns, providing evidence-based services for children, adolescents and families.
Kerryn is a Registered Psychologist, qualified Dietitian, and ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-MH), with experience across community mental health, hospitals and private practice, including work in regional and remote Australia.
Her clinical interests include child and adolescent mental health, anxiety, emotional regulation, eating and feeding concerns, ARFID, body image and adjustment difficulties.
Her background in psychology and paediatric dietetics provides additional insight when psychological wellbeing, eating behaviour and nutrition intersect.
Kerryn enjoys working collaboratively with young people and their families, tailoring support to each person’s developmental needs and circumstances.
Kerryn has also completed training in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), an evidence-based, collaborative framework for assessing and working with people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
A Collaborative, Evidence-Based Approach
Psychological support is informed by current evidence and thoughtfully tailored to each child or adolescent’s needs, developmental stage, and circumstances.
Where appropriate and with consent, care can also involve collaboration with parents, GPs, schools and other health professionals to support coordinated care.
Why Diaita?
Diaita is an ancient Greek word meaning “way of life” and is the origin of the modern word “diet.” Its original meaning extended beyond food to encompass the broader patterns, experiences and circumstances that shape wellbeing.
This reflects the philosophy of Diaita Psychology; understanding the whole person rather than focusing on a diagnosis or difficulty in isolation.
Psychological wellbeing, development, relationships, daily life and experiences with food can be deeply interconnected. Support is therefore compassionate, individualised and grounded in an understanding of each young person’s unique world.
