ABOUT THERAPY
In your first consultation, your psychologist will gather information relevant to your referral and work with you to collaboratively develop your treatment goals. Our psychologists prioritise building a strong therapeutic relationship and strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can feel comfortable exploring any challenges you may be facing—whether individual concerns or difficulties in your relationships.
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We work with individuals and couples, and offer relationship counselling to support clients navigating communication issues, conflict, intimacy concerns, or life transitions that impact their partnerships.
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Our psychologists use a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Individuals referred by their GP under a Mental Health Care Plan are eligible for up to ten rebated consultations per calendar year.
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Sessions are typically 50 minutes in length. Appointment frequency may be higher in the early stages of therapy and adjusted over time to support long-term progress.
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​Some of the evidence-based therapies we offer are described below. These approaches are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and may be used on their own or in combination, depending on your goals and presenting concerns.
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EMDR
CBT
Mindfulness
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that activates the brain’s natural healing processes to help resolve emotional distress.
Originally developed for treating trauma, EMDR has also been shown to be effective for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders (such as OCD, panic disorder, performance anxiety, and specific phobias), depression, and other psychological conditions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps individuals become more aware of unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that may be contributing to their emotional distress.
Through techniques such as cognitive restructuring and behavioural activation, CBT gently supports individuals in developing more balanced thoughts and healthier coping strategies to improve overall wellbeing.
Mindfulness is a therapeutic approach that involves paying purposeful, non-judgemental attention to the present moment. It helps individuals develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, fostering a sense of calm and clarity.
Mindfulness-based techniques can reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support overall mental wellbeing.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is an integrative therapeutic approach designed to help individuals identify and change deeply rooted patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving—known as schemas—that often develop early in life and contribute to ongoing emotional difficulties.
By combining elements of cognitive, behavioural, and experiential therapies, Schema Therapy supports individuals in understanding unmet emotional needs, healing past wounds, and building healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
ACT​
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than avoiding them.
ACT encourages commitment to personal values and meaningful actions, supporting clients in living a more fulfilling life despite internal challenges such as anxiety, depression, or self-doubt.
DBT
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that combines cognitive-behavioural strategies with mindfulness techniques.
Originally developed to support individuals with emotion regulation difficulties, DBT focuses on building skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is particularly helpful for people experiencing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or self-destructive behaviours.
Relationship Counselling
Relationship counselling provides a supportive space for couples to explore and address challenges in their relationship. Common issues may include emotional disconnection, recurring conflict, intimacy concerns, parenting disagreements, post-natal adjustment, and the impact of infidelity. Counselling often includes developing more effective communication skills to improve understanding and connection.
The process is collaborative and non-judgemental, recognising that there are always two perspectives in any relationship. Rather than placing blame, relationship counselling focuses on helping both partners work together as a team to rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and create healthier patterns of relating.