About Me
Carla Deplancke, Clinical Psychologist
I am a Clinical Psychologist who uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My approach helps people develop a clearer, more compassionate relationship with their internal world so they can reconnect with what matters most to them and build a life that feels intentional and meaningful.
I work in a collaborative, warm, and respectful way. I see therapy as a joint process between you and I where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin moving toward the life you want to live. I believe that people already carry insight, resilience, and an innate capacity for growth; therapy creates the conditions for that to emerge more fully.
I have experience working across both the public health system and private practice. In my recent role with NSW Health, I provided culturally sensitive, neurodiversity-affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming crisis therapy to people from a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and cultures. I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney and a Master of Psychology in Education from University College London. My research on emotion regulation has been published in academic journals, and I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Prior to training as a psychologist, I completed a degree in Psychology and Primary Education at Macquarie University and worked as an early childhood and primary school teacher in Australia and the United Kingdom. This background informs my understanding of development, learning, and the broader relational contexts that shape people’s lives.
Professional Background
Qualifications
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Masters of Clinical Psychology, University of Sydney
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Masters of Educational Psychology, University College London
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Level 1 IFS training with the IFS institute
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Trauma-Focused ACT with Russ Harris
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ACT for Grief and Loss with Russ Harris
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Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Research Publication
Deplancke, C., Somerville, M. P., Harrison, A., & Vuillier, L. (2022). It’s all about beliefs: Believing emotions are uncontrollable is linked to symptoms of anxiety and depression through cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression. Current Psychology, 1-9.