Petra Skeffington

Name: Petra Skeffington

Email: p.skeffington@murdoch.edu.au

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist (PAT)

A/Prof Petra Skeffington is a Clinical Psychologist who has been registered since 2008. She currently works in private practice in Boorloo-Perth, and teaches into the Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), Master of Applied Psychology Clinical Psychology, and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) courses.

A/Prof Skeffington researches innovative treatments for PTSD and complex or refractory trauma disorder, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies, psychological resilience, crisis intervention, and the cultural suitability of mental health screens or interventions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Accreditation Category: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist (PAT)

Registration Numbers: AHPRA No. PSY0001579346

Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited

Practice/clinic Location: Perth (no private PAP currently offered), Perth WA 6000, Australia

Professional Registrations: AHPRA

Clinical & Therapeutic Focus Areas: Trauma & PTSD / Complex Trauma, Depression & Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Panic & OCD, Grief & Bereavement

Therapeutic Modalities / Approaches: Preparation for Psychedelic Therapy, Psychedelic Integration, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Polyvagal-Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy

Cultural & Spiritual Frameworks: Intergenerational Trauma / Ancestral Psychology

Additional Services: Supervision / Mentoring