Compassionate Care. Trusted Expertise

Kara Thomson Psychology

Whether offering individual support, consulting with professionals, or contributing expertise in legal and organisational settings, Kara combines warmth with deep professional knowledge.

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20 Years of Professional Insight with a Human Touch

With more than 20 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology, Kara is dedicated to helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered. She provides a safe and welcoming space where individuals and couples can navigate challenges, gain clarity, and build meaningful paths forward. Her approach is grounded in compassion and evidence-based practice, ensuring that clients feel both cared for and confident in the process.

In addition to her clinical work, Kara has extensive experience in forensic psychology, providing objective, thorough, and trusted evaluations. She has partnered with both government agencies and private sector organisations, offering expert insight in complex cases and high-stakes environments. Her professional reputation is built on integrity, precision, and the ability to translate psychological expertise into clear, practical guidance.

Where Empathy Meets Experience

Supporting Healing, Understanding, and Justice

At Kara Thomson Psychology, you’ll find a space where compassion meets expertise. Whether you're seeking support for emotional wellbeing, guidance through difficult transitions, or expert forensic assessment, Kara's approach is grounded in empathy, professionalism, and evidence-based care.

Kara offers a safe, respectful environment where clients feel heard and understood. Her clinical work focuses on trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and personal growth, while her forensic practice brings deep experience in risk assessment, complex case formulation, and intervention for individuals involved in the justice system.

Every person’s story matters. Kara is here to listen, support, and walk alongside you with integrity and care.

Clinical Psychology

Services include individual therapy, couples and family counselling, psychological assessments and more.

Forensic Psychology

Kara provides assessments related to competency, criminal responsibility, risk, personal injury as well as custody and family law matters.

Fees & Rebates

Find more details about private insurance and third party funders — such as DVA and NDIS — on our Fees & Rebates page.

About Kara

Kara Thomson is a Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting individuals and communities.

About Kara

Kara Thomson specialises in clinical and forensic psychology with over 20 years experience in forensic and clinical settings, working in both government and private sector roles.

Kara holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) from Charles Sturt University and a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with Honours from the University of Newcastle. She is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist, a board-approved supervisor, registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency.

Kara is a registered provider with BUPA ADF health services and Medicare, providing clinical psychology services to the broader community.

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Resources

Here you'll find a list of mental health and support services. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

Partnerships & Collaboration

At my Charlestown location I practice within the Evolve Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub

At Singleton, I practice within Renue Wellness