Well Established and Reputable Practice since 2006
About Dr Ina Flockhart – Clinical Psychologist in Cairns
Clinical Psychology Explained
Clinical Psychologists have specialised training in the assessment and treatment of psychological and psychiatric conditions. As Clinical Psychologists, we have extended our training beyond a four-year Bachelor Degree and completed an additional postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology at a Master or Doctorate level.
In addition to many years of practical experience, this educational pathway provides the highest level of clinical training available for psychologists in Australia.
Professional Background
Dr Ina is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with full national registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
She has completed a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours (4 years) and a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (3 years).
Dr Ina has worked in various government and non-government organisations, employee assistance and organisational consultancy roles, as well as in clinical private practice for more than 20 years.
As Director of Dr Ina Flockhart & Associates Pty Ltd, she led a team of up to six psychologists plus support staff and supervised many psychologists in Cairns and around Australia to reach their potential and become Clinical Psychologists.
A Compassionate Approach
Dr Ina understands that asking for help can sometimes be an extremely difficult task. Please be assured that she will be caring, empathetic, respectful, understanding, and open-minded. It is a privilege to be trusted and to walk alongside you on your journey to better health and wellbeing.
Her approach combines compassion and professionalism, ensuring therapy sessions feel safe, supportive and genuinely helpful.
A Cairns Psychologist Focused on Women’s Wellbeing
Following many years of leadership and mentoring, Dr Ina has returned to her passion providing an individualised, boutique psychology service specifically for women.
Her practice offers a calm, private environment designed to support women through stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, perinatal concerns, and midlife changes.