Atara Kaye is a registered psychologist and the founder of Purple Rain Psychology.

Her area of interest is supporting people who experience Depression, Anxiety, Grief and loss, Insomnia and Stress, Bipolar, Psychosis, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Adjustment Disorders. She also enjoys helping people achieve their goals, improving wellbeing and progress in their careers. Atara brings a neurodiverse affirming approach, working with clients who have ADHD and Autism to learn skills that enhance their wellbeing.

Atara has extensive experience working in NSW hospitals supporting people in urban, regional and remote areas with complex Mental Illness and Drug and Alcohol dependence in the Community. She also has experience working in a University setting supporting students and faculty. Atara brings a strengths and recovery-focused approach to support people on their recovery journey.

Atara enjoys supporting individuals from culturally diverse and ethnic backgrounds including Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures. Atara is an ally of people in LGBTIQ+ communities.

She uses a range of therapeutic techniques including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Mindfulness.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and walking along the beach.

Atara has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from UNSW, Graduate Diploma Advanced in Psychology from Monash University and a Master’s in Professional Psychology from UNE.

Atara is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).