Roberta Szekeres

Dr. Roberta Szekeres is a Clinical Psychologist endorsed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and an Accredited EMDR Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia. She holds a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies, and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science with Honours. Her academic and clinical trajectory reflects a sustained interest in the intersection of contemplative practice and psychological science, including published research on the effects of Vipassana meditation on stress, well-being, self-kindness, and mindfulness. Szekeres has worked in clinical psychology for over thirteen years, primarily in private practice settings, and has completed advanced training in EMDR therapy, Schema Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. As a full member of EMDRAA and an Accredited Consultant, she supports other clinicians in developing their EMDR competency. Her clinical work at Psyclinical in Melbourne's CBD centers on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, drawing on her integrative training and contemplative orientation. Prior to her clinical career, she lived in Thailand while completing her graduate studies in Buddhist thought.