Meet the Team

  • Renae Walsh

    Director & Registered Psychologist

    Area’s of interest:

    Stress & Burnout

    Anxiety

    Perfectionism

    Relationship’s

    Performing Under Pressure

  • Marie-Anne Wilkinson

    Clinical Psychologist

    Area’s of interest:

    Trauma

    Depression

    Anxiety

    ADHD & Autism

    Couples

    Stress & Burnout

    Substance Use

    Clinical Supervision

Meet Renae

Renae is a registered psychologist who works with adults and adolescent clients (16 years and older). Following the completion of her degrees at both Curtin University and Monash University, Renae has worked in numerous mental health settings including private, government and not for profit services.

Renae utilises a range of different evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Known as a calm and personable therapist, Renae is someone with whom clients feel a sense of authentic support and care.

Renae is registered under the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a registered member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).

When I'm not in the office, you’ll likely find me out on the boat with my fiancé, away camping, enjoying a sunset with friends or engrossed in a good book. I also love a cheesy rom-com, hot chips and an oat milk cappuccino.

I grew up in a small town in South Western Australia, which had approximately 300 residents. This is where I believe I developed my love for solitude, the outdoors and adventure.

My journey to becoming a psychologist was driven by my early curiosity in human behaviour and sensitivity to others’ emotions from a young age. I was strongly influenced by my parents' entrepreneurial spirit, sparking aspirations to have my own business one day. Opening Coast Psychology Clinic has been both challenging and the most rewarding path I’ve taken so far. I’m very excited to see how the clinic will evolve in the years to come!