Psychologist profiles

Dr Tarah Kavanagh

Specialising in sport, performance, exercise, injury rehabilitation, and general counselling

Tarah combines over 20 years experience as an athlete, coach, and sport and exercise psychology consultant to AFL clubs, national sporting organisations, sports academies, professional athletes, schools, universities, and corporations. She specialises in working with individuals and groups to help them move beyond barriers, enhance their sense of wellbeing, and perform at their best – whether that be in sport, work, or life.

More specifically, she can assist with:

• Anxiety/stress management and relaxation
• Anger management
• Concentration and focus
• Imagery/visualisation
• Positive thinking
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Goal setting
• Motivation
• Behaviour change
• Time management and life balance
• Overtraining and burnout
• Understanding personalities
• Team building and conflict
• Effective leadership and coaching
• Communication skills
• Relationship issues
• Travel skills
• Preparation and routines
• Sleep issues
• Injury rehabilitation
• Career planning and retirement
• Decision making and problem solving
• Weight management and health behaviours
• Grief and loss
• Resilience and coping
• Depression and other mental health issues
• Disordered eating
• Confidential counselling assistance for personal issues

Tarah’s specialised services are suitable for:

• Recreational, aspiring, and professional athletes
• Sport coaches, managers, and administrators
• Trainers, physicians, and other sport scientists
• Umpires and referees
• Performance artists (i.e., musicians, dancers, actors)
• Students
• Public speakers
• Individuals working in high pressure environments (i.e., doctors, pilots, police, firefighters)
• Individuals, managers, and organisations interested in optimal performance
• Individuals who are ill or undergoing physical rehabilitation
• Individuals needing confidential assistance for personal issues/crises
• Individuals interested in exercise, weight management, and health
• Individuals interested in optimal mental health and wellbeing

Tarah is available for consultations at Williamstown Physiohealth. Please contact reception to make an appointment.