About

Dr Cherine Habib is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience having worked across general hospital, mental health (inpatient and outpatient), public, private, government and academic settings. He has held senior roles, providing clinical leadership, expert advice, supervision and consultation. In addition to being a registered psychologist and holding endorsement in the area of clinical psychology from the Psychology Board of Australia, he has also trained in family therapy and couple therapy. Dr Habib draws upon a range of evidenced-based assessment and treatment for complex mental health disorders such as ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. In addition, he also specialises in treating relationship difficulties, work related stress, life transitions, grief and loss, and adjustment to personal challenges. Dr Habib sees individuals (adults, youth), couples (as defined by you), parents and families (as defined by you). He also offers professional supervision to registered psychologists (and other professions as appropriate).

Dr Habib welcomes and values the diversity and commonality of all cultural, ethnic, sexual, religious and gender groups.

Qualifications & Training:

  • Bachelor of Behavioural Science with Honours (double psychology major) - La Trobe University, 1984

  • Graduate Diploma of Studies in Humanities (Philosophy of Science) - La Trobe University, 1989

  • Clinical Psychology Training Program (Austin Hospital, Melbourne) & APS Board of Clinical Psychologist Examinations, 1992

  • Master of Psychology - University of Melbourne, 1995

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) - Monash University, 2005

Registration & Professional memberships

  • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA -PSY0001611190) with Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology

  • Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (MACPA)

  • Past member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and College of Clinical Psychologists (CCP)

  • Clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT)

  • Member of Melbourne Community of Emotionally Focused Therapy (MCEFT)

  • Member of the International Centre of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)