The
Bluefield Clinic
Alcohol Recovery
About Julie-Anne
I d like to share a bit about myself...the qualifications and experience I bring to my practice, and the journey that has shaped my work.
About Me.
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Education
2015-2017
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2011-2014
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2007-2010
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What matters in my work
My work is guided by a deep respect for the courage it takes to explore change. I aim to offer a calm, supportive space where people feel understood and never judged, while drawing on clinically=proven psychological approaches to help them move toward to a healthier, more balanced relationship with alcohol.
Every person’s story is unique, and my role is to walk alongside you. working collaborateively, offering clarity, compassion, and practical guidance.
My professional journey so far
My early work as a psychology graduate at The Hunter Centre for Health Advancement at the NSW Faculty of Medicine — recognised as a WHO Centre for Excellence in Health Promotion - proved to be foundational to my career. The experience shaped my approach through strong research-based practice and provided the broad knowledge and skills that continue to inform my work today.
My early work as a psychology graduate was in a WHO Centre for Excellence in Health Promotion, The Hunter Centre for Health Advancement, University of Newcastle, NSW. I could not have foreseen how valuable this experience would prove to be. It provided me with the expansive knowledge and skills that have continued to charaterise my career.
Over some 16 years working in this inspiring environment I gained a broad scope of experience developing and implementing community-based drug and alcohol harm reduction programs (e.g. QUIT, Drink Drunk the Difference is U).
My career interests ultimately transferred from large-scale public health programs to individual clinical care.
Commencing private practice in 2006, my work focused primarily on treating drug and alcohol issues and associated mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
In 2020, I established The Bluefield Clinic online practice exclusively focused on providing care for people with alcohol-related issues. My unique recovery program draws on a wealth of experience in research and clinical practice, to provide my clients the best opportunity to heal.
The journey has been and continues to be highly rewarding.
How I work
I prioritise honouring the depth and integrity of each person’s unique experience, creating a compassionate and collaborative space to explore barriers to change, gently address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and support meaningful shifts in drinking patterns and everyday life.
Compassion
Solution-Focussed
I adopt a goal-oriented, future-focused approach that helps you build lasting change by identifying your existing strengths and focusing on what is already working.
Person-Centered
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you are genuinely heard and supported, helping you reconnect with your own insight, strengths, and capacity for change
Supporting the community
Alongside my private practice, I am passionate about sharing knowledge through community-based health education. As a volunteer, I deliver tailored presentations to a variety of groups, including women in refuges, young couples planning a family, service clubs, and U3A (University of the 3rd Age). While many educational presentations focus on alcohol recovery by request, the range of topics I explore is diverse, ranging from mindfulness in everyday life and healthy sleep habits, to the newest scientific breakthroughs in longevity research, and the healing power of music.
I find it very rewarding to take complex psychological and health concepts and make them interesting, engaging, and applicable for everyday people.
Qualifications &
Professional Accreditations
Professional Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Psychology
James Cook University, QLD, Australia
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Strengthened advanced clinical assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention skills, enabling safe, structured, and trauma-informed treatment for clients experiencing problematic alcohol use
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Master of Applied Psychology (Health)University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Developed specialised expertise in health behaviour change, motivation, and the psychological factors influencing addiction and lifestyle patterns, directly informing my approach to alcohol recovery treatment.
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honours)
University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia -
Provided a strong foundation in psychological theory, research methods, and evidence-based understanding of behaviour change, which underpins my work supporting alcohol recovery.
Professional Accreditations
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Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS) – Clinical College
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Registered Psychologist, AHPRA: PSY0001311121
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Medicare Provider Number: 2793684F
Certifications
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Advanced Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis
(College of Clinical Hypnosis, NSW, Australia)
A Few Last Thoughts
Supporting people to change their relationship with alcohol is deeply meaningful work,
and I feel genuinely privileged to work with and also learn from my clients
as they move toward greater clarity, confidence, and wellbeing.
If you feel ready to explore change, I would be pleased to chat with you about taking the next step. .
Julie-Anne Kenworthy
Clinical Psychologist
