About Dr Kelly Chipperfield

Dr Kelly Chipperfield is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing psychological support and care to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Kelly is passionate about supporting her clients to become their best selves, both individually and in their relationships.

Her extensive experience in hospital settings and working with athletes has helped her develop expertise in both Sport and Health Psychology. With a strong personal background in sport and professional experience working with elite athletes and their partners, Kelly founded Strive Psychology to offer specialised psychological support.

Her vision is to extend this support to individuals, couples, and organisations -including sporting and corporate industries - through therapeutic services, education, and workshops aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approach

Kelly’s warm, friendly, and pragmatic approach to therapy helps build trust and maintain strong therapeutic connections while addressing barriers and facilitating meaningful change. She brings a good sense of humour to her sessions, encouraging clients to explore the lighter side of life alongside deeper work.

Kelly draws on a wide range of evidence-based therapies including:

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Schema Therapy

• Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness-based practices

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Neuropsychotherapy

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2 trained)

Outside the Therapy Room

When not at work, Kelly can be found running around at the park with her two cheeky boys and her precious fur baby, Maggie—a fun-loving, hilarious Staffy dog. She enjoys keeping fit at the gym and being active outdoors, often water-skiing, camping, swimming or at the beach on weekends.

For more information, visit: www.strivepsychology.com.au