About Clare Pigliardo

I have an appreciation for the differences and similarities that exist among us; and seek to bring an authentic, curious and compassionate approach to therapy so that the individual can align with what is meaningful for them.

Following post-graduate training at the University of Western Australia, I have worked in a variety of public and private health settings across Perth and Melbourne. Currently my time is balanced between working at the Richardson St Practice and at a tertiary public hospital.

My clinical experience and training have focused on helping those that present with medical or health concerns (such as cancer, chronic pain or traumatic injuries) along with mental health difficulties (such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and adjustment), and lifestyle concerns. My particular interest is working with individuals undergoing life transitions where feelings of uncertainty, loss or grief arise.

I’m passionate about addressing current concerns, while raising an awareness of underlying patterns that may impact on one’s sense-of-self, health, relationships, and mood. Therapeutic approaches used are according to the individual’s need and are collaborative in nature.  I will often draw on a variety of approaches which may include Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, Mindfulness and Attachment-based approaches.

As a registered clinical supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), I have an active interest in supervising professionals across stages of their development.

If you feel my skills and experience may be a good fit for you, then you are welcome to make contact.

Areas of Interest

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Life Transitions

Bereavement 

Complex Trauma

Medical or Health Concerns 

-       Persistent Pain

-       Cancer

-       Distress following a physical traumatic injury

Relationship and interpersonal difficulties 

Stress

Supervision 

Therapy Frameworks

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Attachment-focused intervention

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Family of Origin based interventions

Mindfulness-based therapies

Schema Therapy

Professional Registrations

• Clinical endorsement with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Clinical Supervisor registered with AHPRA

• Registered with Medicare

• Registered with Private Health Providers