individual therapy.
Biopsychosocial mental health assessments & focused psychological therapies.
focused support for.
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Adults
For adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and burnout.
Psychological support for adults experiencing change or disturbance in mood, sleep, and functioning — in the presence of co-occurring conditions including neurodevelopmental diagnoses, and chronic health conditions.
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Older Adults
For people aged 65 and over.
Specialist experience assessing and supporting older adult specific physical and mental health needs and considerations.
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Human Service Professionals
Support for burnout, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and moral injury. Navigating occupational and workplace related challenges and conflict.
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Parents and Carers
Parenting and caring for adolescents and young adults. Navigating stress and communication, mental health or neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD.
areas of support.
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Insomnia and other sleep disorders
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Low Mood and Depression
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PTSD and other trauma related symptoms
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Stress, Anxiety and Adjustment
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Work related stress, trauma and burnout
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Chronic Health Conditions and Pain
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Neurodevelopmental conditions
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Parenting and Carer support
therapeutic approach.
My approach is integrative, relational, and adaptive.
I work this way because the experiences and circumstances that shape each persons life will always be multifaceted and unique. This means for support to be most effective and relevant to you — we work with understanding both the broader evidence-base for your presenting concerns, with a more nuanced approach to incorporate individual needs and preferences
To learn more about my approach, you can read details of the frameworks and theories that inform my practice here →
therapeutic approach
focused psychological strategies.
Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) are evidence‑based psychological interventions recognised by Medicare and delivered by eligible mental health practitioners, including AMHSWs, mental health occupational therapists, psychologists, and some GP’s.
FPS are available under a range of referral pathways, including: Mental Health Treatment Plans, GP and psychiatrist generated plans and referrals, via private health insurance, WorkCover, and DVA.
core modalities.
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Behavioural interventions, including:
behaviour modifications
activity scheduling
exposure techniques
Cognitive interventions, including:
cognitive analysis
cognitive restructuring and challenging
• Trauma‑Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
• CBT‑I (for Insomnia)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• ACT- I (for Insomnia)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy—informed (skills)
• Interpersonal Therapy (ITP)
• Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy
• Psychoeducation & Motivational Interviewing
• Adjunctive Relaxation Therapies
• FPS Skills-based interventions:
Problem-solving
Social Skills
Communication
Stress-management
Communication
Parenting-based techniques
foundational practice frameworks.
• Systems Theory
• Person-centred
• Psychosocial Theory (Person-in-environment)
• Strengths‑Based Approach
• Neurodivergent-affirming
• Rights-based & Relational practice
• Trauma-informed
the practical details.
where.
In-person sessions are held in the Taylor Medical Centre in Woolloongabba.
Telehealth counselling is available Monday to Friday.
for how long.
Standard appointments are for 50 mins
Initial appointments are for up to 60 mins
Adjustments can be made to the length of standard and initial appointments where required to support accessibility.
fees and rebates.
Fees, Rebates & Policies can be found —> here
the process.
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Initial Booking Requests & Referrals
After you make an enquiry via the website or directly via email — or if your medical practitioner has sent a referral directly with your consent — you will be contacted via the preferred contact method you have nominated (email or sms). This contact is to arrange a time for initial phone call.
Intake Phone Call
This brief call arranged a time you have confirmed, may be a brief as 5 minutes - or take up to 15 minutes. This provides us with an opportunity for introductions, and to consider suitability of this service for your needs. We may confirm details such as preferred days/times, in-person or telehealth - and there is opportunity for you to clarify any practical details or policies relevant to your care.
If we establish that your needs and preferences may be best met by a different service or professional, wherever possible I will provide information that may support you to access alternative and appropriate support. As well as your preferences, suitability may include considerations of availability, access, and indications for a different level of stepped care —or specialist area of support.
Confirming your first appointment
Following our initial call and indication you would like to proceed with booking an appointment — you will receive an email that contains details for you to read and confirm before your first appointment. This includes:
- initial appointment date and time, and all relevant details for in-person or telehealth
- intake form (confirming demographic information and any details that are relevant to your health care)
- consent form (sometimes referred to as a service agreement - confirming you have read, understand, and agree to all policies associated with the service — including privacy and confidentiality, record keeping, fees, payment, and cancellation policies).
These forms can be completed online and are required prior to your first session.
First Appointment
Our first session involves working together to understand your presenting challenges, circumstances, what you’re experiencing — and clarifying your needs, preferences, and any hopes or goals. This process is supported by the initial intake phone call and form completed before your appointment - and supports reaching an informed and shared understanding — or formulation — a key component that guides effective, personalised, and appropriate care.
Assessment and a formulation guide planning your support with transparent and clear communication. This approach supports setting realistic timeframes or goals and clarifying expectations. It also assists in directing our approach — to draw on relevant evidence-based research, theories, and therapies while incorporating your individual needs and preferences.
This approach is collaborative, tailored, and paced appropriately — ensuring the work we do together is shaped by empirical evidence for ‘what works’, with consideration for your choice and agency.