Tamara Cavenett OAM
Clinical Psychologist
Tamara Cavenett OAM is an experienced Adelaide-based Clinical Psychologist working with adults and couples across a broad range of psychological concerns.
Drawing on extensive clinical experience, training and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, treatment is tailored to each individual’s circumstances, goals and strengths. Her warm, collaborative approach combines psychological expertise with practical strategies to help people develop greater understanding, build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change.
What to Expect
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Extensive experience as a Clinical Psychologist
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Evidence-based psychological therapies, tailored to the individual
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Warm, professional and personalised care
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Support across a broad range of common and complex psychological concerns
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Convenient Adelaide CBD location with ample free on-street parking
To arrange an appointment or discuss whether psychological therapy may be right for you, contact the friendly reception team, who will be happy to assist or answer any questions.
Meet Tamara
Tamara Cavenett OAM is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience across clinical practice, leadership and the broader mental health sector. She has previously led Adelaide’s leading private mental health hospital and outpatient psychiatry and psychology services.
Tamara has held significant national leadership roles within the Australian Psychological Society (APS), including President from 2021–2022 and President-elect in 2020. She is also a past National Chair of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and has served as an Advisory Board Member for the Master of Clinical Psychology program at UniSA.
Her professional contributions include publications in leading psychology journals and regular television, radio, podcast and print media commentary on psychology and mental health.
In 2026, Tamara was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of her contribution to psychology and the community.
At the heart of Tamara’s practice is a belief that psychological care should be evidence-based, practical and genuinely individual. Her approach is warm, with a focus on helping people understand what they're experiencing, develop practical skills to create meaningful change.
Media & Public Commentary
Tamara is a trusted media commentator on psychology and mental health, with a particular ability to explain complex psychological concepts in simple, accessible and engaging ways. She regularly provides professional insight and perspective on current issues, emerging research and advancements in psychology.
Tamara is passionate about making the science of psychology accessible to everyone. She believes psychological knowledge should not be kept behind closed doors, but shared in a way that enables all Australians to access trusted information and make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing.
Featured in:
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Television Interviews across ABC, Nine, Seven and Ten Networks
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Radio Commentary across national networks
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Podcasts such as ABC's Ladies We Need To Talk
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Newspaper articles
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Leading Psychology Journals