John Gardiner

John Gardiner is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years’ professional experience –  having worked as a psychologist with children, adolescents, families, couples, adults and organisations.

John worked as the Chief Clinical Psychologist at Princess Margaret Hospital for thirteen years, and has also worked as a school psychologist, clinical psychologist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and as Senior Lecturer and Clinical Director at Murdoch University. John has conducted research and has a particular clinical interest in children and adolescents with chronic health and mental health conditions, including the adjustment to diagnosis and adherence with medical plans.

With over 30 years’ experience in childhood emotional and behavioural psychology, John knows exactly how to talk to kids in a way that makes them comfortable to open up. A softy at heart, his wonderful sense of humour comes through and establishes trust with his patients, allowing real progress to take shape.

Graduated from Murdoch University with a Master of Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology & Developmental Psychology

Practicing Psychologist for over 30 years
Works with children, adolescents, families, couples, adults, organisations and schools
Chief Clinical Psychologist at Princess Margaret Hospital for 13 years
Senior Lecturer and Clinical Director at Murdoch University
Clinical Psychologist at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Chronic health
Mental health

Collector of degrees (Law, Special Education, Psychology)
Hiker of the Perth Hills
Enjoys a spot of solitude
Proud dog lover

John Gardiner​ Clinical Psychologist​

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