The types of therapy strategies we will draw on will depend on your unique goals, mental health needs, learning and lifestyle preferences. If you're a hyperactive ADHD type, I'm not in the business of insisting hour long seated meditations are your only option for stress reduction (although I'm a big fan of active mindfulness strategies - so definitely ask more about this!) 

We can dip and dive into frameworks and skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self-compassion Training, Schema Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative therapy (brilliant with kiddos, and for nailing the inner critic!), CBT, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. 

As a neurodivergent affirming therapist, I'm not your clinician if you're looking for traditional ABA approaches to 'treating' autism and ADHD (read more as to why here ), but well equipped to support with strength and skills development for  families and adults to support goals related to communication, strengths based parenting, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, executive functions (organisation and planning, attention etc) and social confidence. 

And... in case you're wondering, yes. 'Love of Learning' is one of my top five character strengths (discover yours here), followed closely by zest. I LOVE acquiring and sharing science backed practices that help good humans like you move the needle on your mental health, wellbeing and development goals! 

If you have an adult patient seeking assessment of ADHD or Autism, it would be a pleasure to support! Please feel free to share this website with the patient you wish to refer, and encourage them to get in touch with any questions. I accept clients with and without mental health care plans, and am always grateful for any relevant medical input and opinion you can provide, with their informed consent. 

PLEASE NOTE: My private therapy sessions are currently full for 2023, and won't re-open until 2024. 

If you believe your patient is facing financial hardship, and would benefit from bulk-billing to access my special areas of interest in supporting gifted and neurodivergent people, please email me directly at [email protected]. I will advise either way whether or not I have capacity to support their needs, and will always point you in what I trust is a helpful direction, either way! 

Unfortunately running a private psychology and coaching clinic costs more than bulk billing affords. That said, we dedicate a percentage of sessions per year to bulk billing and concession rate services. Please note these are reserved for clients who may benefit from my specific areas of interest (assessing and supporting neurodivergent and gifted profiles in youth and adults), and who are facing financial hardship (e.g experiencing recent loss of employment)

Additionally, I recommend speaking to your GP or local community health centre about bulk-billing options in you area. For youth, these include your local Headspace clinic, and online, you may like to look at services like Gateway Home Psychology, here. 

I truly believe everyone should have access to quality mental health care and resources, which is why I dedicate out of hours time to creating webinars, resources and digital programs, which you can find by navigating around this site and at www.theposifygroup.com.au

While qualified and experienced to assess and treat a range of mental health challenges, my specific interests lie in coaching emerging leaders who looking to uncover their purpose and develop their potential, and therapeutically supporting neurodivergent children and adults.

A personal journey of identifying my own neurodivergent profile and navigating the ups and downs of parenting our two twice exceptional (gifted and neurodivergent) children has steered my more recent work in the direction of contributing more intentionally toward the research and support of this population, through a neurodivergent affirming and solutions focused lens.

While my formal area of expertise is in clinical psychology, my research interest in factors that support meaningful living, work and the development of purpose crosses into positive and coaching psychology. Further, my work as co-founder of the award winning socially conscious edcuation company, The Posify Group, has enabled me to add to my toolkit expansive knowledge around how best to support different types of learners at school, and to understand the unique journeys neurodivergent families and teachers take as they work to design individualised adjustments to ensure equitable learning for students.

I'm grateful to have worked with a diverse range of clients, who share a common desire to create meaningful change in their lives, by accessing actionable, strengths and solutions focused conversations and strategies.  

Feeling nervous or unsure about starting therapy or coaching is totally understandable, especially if you're new to your personal development journey! That's why our first session is designed to be structured yet relaxed, so you can feel at ease as we get to know each other. We'll start by talking about any challenges you may be facing and exploring your strengths.

By the end of the session, we'll have identified your top priority goals and created a practical plan to help you move towards better health and wellbeing. So take a deep breath. There's no need to have all the answers right now. I'm here to support you every step of the way, and together, we'll work towards achieving your goals.

The majority of my clients prefer online sessions for accessibility and convenience. On occasion it's appropriate to include home, work or school visits into our session planning, and these sessions are arranged and priced according to your unique goals and needs. We can explore your preferences in our initial session together! 

Great question! There are lots of different support pathways for your mental health and wellbeing goals. Choosing the right team depends on your unique needs and circumstances. 

In Australia, a counsellor can come from a variety of backgrounds and may or may not have formal education or training in psychology or mental health. They generally provide emotional support and guidance for clients dealing with everyday stressors or challenges.

All psychologists in Australia have general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, but some also have specific endorsements, such as clinical psychology. A provisional psychologist is somebody who is currently in-training to become a fully registered psychologist (we’re on our “P plates,” if you will!). For the most part, they can assist with the same concerns as a registered or clinical psychologist, but receive supervision while doing so.

Clinical psychologists have additional training and expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and custom tailor treatment plans for each individual. They may provide a wide range of psychological services to individuals across the lifespan (children and adults) and for mental health conditions that range from mild to severe and complex and may also be involved in research, teaching and supervision, program development and evaluation, public policy, and other activities that promote psychological health.

At present, the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative provides a higher rebate amount for services provided by a Clinical Psychologist, which are passed onto you, the client.

Neither a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist (general or clinical) can prescribe medication. This is the role of medical doctors or psychiatrists. If you'd like to consider medication as part of your treatment plan, please discuss appropriate referral pathways with your GP that will compliment talking therapy. 

Yes! If you have questions related to your therapy session and the resources and readings we explore, or if you hit an unexpected crisis, you're always welcome to email me. If I can help with a quick response, I will get back to you where possible on the same day, or within 48 hours during workdays. 

If your question is more complicated, I'll let you know why I believe it's best to be explored during a session together, and work to prioritise you an appointment in the same week, depending on your level of urgency. 

If you or someone you care about is facing a mental health care emergency, and you are concerned about theirs or someone else's safety, it's important that you contact your GP, or present to your nearest hospital.