Bernadette Hurley

Bernadette is an experienced Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in private practice and the government administration industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Government, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, and Organizational Development. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Public Administration from University of Melbourne and Masters Clinical Psychology (Post Registration).

Bernadette registered as a Psychologist in 2003 and since that time has a developed a depth of experience in working with individuals, groups and workplaces. Bernadette is a Medicare Provider, a NSW WorkCover Provider, a trained mediator with experience in workplace and community disputes, an accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and has a special interest in persistent or chronic pain management.  Bernadette has graduate qualifications in Pain Science.

Bernadette established her company Occ Psych as she saw a gap in services for individuals and organisations committed to ensuring psychologically safe workplaces. Bernadette has worked with a range of organisations including multinational and locally based companies.

In 2023, Bernadette established ‘Branch Family Therapy’ in partnership with Heather Sarau.  Bernadette and Heather identified a need for a service that works holistically to improve family functioning and wellbeing.