About Ryan Eather

Ryan Eather, a dedicated clinical psychologist, brings a wealth of academic excellence and diverse professional experience to his role. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Central Queensland University, where he achieved first-class honours and overall first place in his cohort, and was awarded the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Prize. Furthermore, he holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of New England.

Ryan has developed his therapeutic skills across a range of settings, including The UNE Psychology Clinic, NSW Health, the Department of Communities and Justice, and Lifeline. Prior to transitioning into psychology, he worked as a café and restaurant waiter, a guitar teacher, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a mortgage broker and a property buyer's agent. This varied working life contributes to his understanding of the pressures associated with demanding workplaces, financial stress, burnout and high-performance environments.

Ryan provides evidence-based treatment for a broad range of psychological difficulties, with key areas of practice including trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD, and childhood trauma), eating disorders (including binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia), depression and suicidal ideation, anxiety disorders (including panic attacks and OCD), workplace stress and bullying, and ADHD-related attention and cognitive performance difficulties.

He also supports clients experiencing personality disorders (including borderline personality disorder), bipolar disorder, addiction and substance use difficulties, sleep problems, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and broader emotional or behavioural concerns.

Ryan incorporates a range of evidence-based therapies into treatment depending on each client's individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), the Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders, and Motivational Interviewing. For ADHD, he combines CBT and practical strategies within a neurodiversity-affirming approach. He has particular experience working with trauma, drawing on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and with eating disorders, drawing on Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) and ten-session Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-T).

As a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc, Ryan remains committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining current evidence-based practice. He aims to provide a therapeutic environment grounded in empathy, collaboration, and non-judgmental support, helping clients feel understood and at ease throughout therapy.