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About Natalia

Natalia Arango-Barrero is a Registered Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing psychological care across public mental health services, community programs, private practice, and non-government organisations in Australia and overseas.

Natalia has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing complex mental health presentations, helping people across different stages of recovery build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and reconnect with meaningful lives. She has worked with individuals, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout inpatient and community settings.

Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed, person-centred care, and she believes in building strong therapeutic relationships that foster hope, empowerment, and lasting change.

In addition to her clinical work, Natalia has held senior leadership and supervision roles and currently works as a Senior Psychologist and AHPRA Supervisor within Queensland Health.

Areas of Experience

Complex Mental Health

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

Trauma and Recovery

Emotional Regulation

Personality Disorders

Behaviour Support

Family and Carer Support

Cognitive and Psychological Assessments

Recovery and Wellbeing

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression and emotional wellbeing.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Supporting emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Helping individuals build psychological flexibility and live according to their values.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Strengthening motivation and supporting meaningful change.

Schema Therapy

Exploring long-standing patterns and developing healthier ways of relating.

Positive Behaviour Support

Promoting independence and improving quality of life.

Recovery-Oriented Practice

Supporting individuals to achieve personally meaningful goals and improved wellbeing.

Professional Experience

  • Senior Psychologist
    Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services (Queensland Health)
  • AHPRA Supervisor
    Providing supervision and support to provisional psychologists.
  • Former Team Leader and Senior Clinical Consultant
    NSW Department of Communities and Justice
  • Clinical Lead
    House with No Steps
  • Private Practice Psychologist
    Sanitas International, Colombia
  • University Placement Supervisor
    Faculty of Psychology, Los Andes University, Colombia

Qualifications

  • Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)
  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
  • Postgraduate Specialisation in Neuropsychology
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Diploma of Counselling (Current)
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Professional Interests

  • Trauma-Informed Practice

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Leadership and Mentoring

  • Psychological Assessments

  • Complex Mental Health Care

  • Recovery-Oriented Practice

  • Family and Carer Support

  • Service Development and Improvement

Natalia's Philosophy

“I believe meaningful change occurs when people feel safe, understood, and empowered. Through collaboration, compassion, and evidence-based practice, I strive to help individuals build resilience, strengthen their relationships, and create lives that are meaningful and fulfilling.”

Why Work With Natalia?

  • Over 20 Years of Experience
    Providing support across public, private and community mental health settings.
  • Trauma-Informed and Person-Centred
    Tailoring treatment to each person’s unique strengths, goals and circumstances.
  • Senior Clinical Leadership
    Extensive experience in supervision, consultation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Evidence-Based Practice
    Using therapies that are supported by research and focused on meaningful outcomes.
  • Bilingual Support
    Providing therapy in both English and Spanish.
  • Compassionate and Collaborative
    Creating a safe, respectful and empowering therapeutic environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional distress, trauma, or simply looking for support to improve your wellbeing, Natalia is here to walk alongside you with warmth, compassion and evidence-based care.

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