Dr Ruth Crowther
Dr Ruth Crowther
Clinical Psychologist
Masters Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Psychology, Master of Philosophy,
Grad Cert Higher Education, Bachelor Psychology (Hons)
Ruth is a clinical psychologist, consultant, and academic who has worked across multidisciplinary teams in government, non-government, and private sectors.
Ruth works from a trauma-informed and evidence-based approach, with particular interests in trauma and complex trauma, anxiety and depression, dependency and addiction, neurodiversity, and supporting women through major life transitions.
This includes navigating perimenopause, menopause, and other hormone-related changes, which can influence mood, identity, stress tolerance, and emotional wellbeing. A significant proportion of her clients are high-functioning women managing burnout and identity shifts during these transitional periods.
At the heart of Ruth’s work is a core belief: healing progresses when we understand our internal blueprint —what shapes us, protects us, and motivates us.
Only then can we begin responding to life not from reactivity, fear, or habit, but with curiosity, clarity, choice, and connection. For many people, this shift begins with feeling that they matter.
Having a space where clients can feel seen, heard, and valued allows for this safe exploration. Ruth collaborates closely with clients to build clear and personalised treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique needs. She is passionate about ensuring that the individuals she works with have access to the highest quality care so they can reconnect with the fullness and meaning life can offer.
Ruth is trained in:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
Schema Therapy
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
CFT (Compassion-Focused Therapy)
She also draws on Internal Family Systems to help clients understand the internal patterns that shape their behaviour and identity.
Where appropriate, Ruth integrates nature-based therapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy with her therapy dog, Keeva (currently completing her training), to support grounding, nervous-system regulation, and emotional safety within the therapeutic space.
Ruth can also integrate biometric data from clients who use wearable devices, using these insights to inform care and work towards sustainable wellbeing outcomes.
Ruth with Therapy Dog, Keeva
Alongside her clinical work, Ruth is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Psychology. She is also a member of the APS, AAPi, and the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).
With an extensive research background, she has published and presented widely, contributing to recovery-oriented and evidence-based mental health care across areas such as psychiatric and vocational rehabilitation, stigma reduction, integrated service models, chronic disease management, and digital mental health innovation. Ruth’s practice is grounded in the values of Safety, Hope, and Identity.
She also runs her own private practice and consultancy based in Paddington, Brisbane.
Outside of her work, Ruth finds joy in plants, animals, spending time in nature, reading and exploring new places through travel with her family.