Therapy
Therapy shaped around you
Individual psychological therapy for adults and young people. It begins with understanding what life is like for you, and builds from there at a pace that suits you.
New clients: appointments currently available within 1 to 2 weeks
Who it’s for
You might recognise some of this
Therapy is for adults and young people at many points in life. Young people are welcome from 5 years of age. You’re welcome whether or not you have a diagnosis, and whether or not you can put into words yet what’s going on.
- Wondering whether you might be autistic or have ADHD, or making sense of a recent or late diagnosis
- Feeling worn down by masking: adjusting how you come across at work, with friends or even at home
- Living with anxiety, stress or a sense of being constantly on alert
- Experiencing emotional overwhelm or shutdowns, or finding feelings hard to name
- Finding work, study, household tasks or caring harder to keep up with than it seems to be for others
- Moving through change, such as a new role, becoming a parent or a shift in relationships
- Being a young person who wants support with what’s happening at school, at home or with friends
What we can work on
Areas of support
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
Understanding what drives anxiety and overwhelm for you, and finding ways to respond that fit your life.
Autism and ADHD
Exploring and understanding autism and ADHD, including what a late diagnosis means for how you see your past and your future.
Masking and energy
Noticing where masking costs you, understanding your sensory needs and energy, and shaping routines and environments around them.
Emotional regulation and coping
Support with emotional regulation and everyday coping, built on what already works for you.
Life changes and parenting demands
Navigating transitions and the demands of parenting, while keeping room for your own needs.
Working with others
Collaboration with other professionals involved in your care, with your consent.
Approaches
Therapy approaches I draw on
No single approach suits everyone. I draw on the approaches below and adapt them to you, your goals and the way you think and communicate. We’ll talk about what fits before we begin.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Looking at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and trying practical ways to respond differently when something isn’t working for you.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Making room for difficult thoughts and feelings, and taking steps towards what matters to you.
DBT-informed therapy
Drawing on skills from dialectical behaviour therapy for managing strong emotions, distress and relationships.
Schema therapy
Understanding long-standing patterns that may have started early in life, and how they show up now.
Mindfulness
Noticing what’s happening in your body and mind with curiosity, in ways adapted to your sensory needs and preferences.
Compassion-focused therapy
Building a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself, especially when self-criticism or shame get loud.
Play-based therapy
For younger children, using play, creativity and activities to explore feelings and experiences in a way that feels natural to them.
Sessions
What sessions look like
- Getting to know you
- Early sessions focus on your experiences, what brought you here and what you’d like from therapy. We agree on a focus together.
- Working together
- Sessions draw on evidence-informed approaches, adapted to you. That might mean more or less structure, written or visual supports, or breaks when you need them.
- Checking in
- We review how things are going along the way, so the work keeps fitting your needs. You’re welcome to raise what is or isn’t helping at any time.
Parent support
Support for parents and caregivers
Parent and caregiver consultations offer space to talk through what’s happening, understand a family member’s needs and think about practical ways forward.
When it’s helpful and the person agrees, parents and caregivers can also be involved in that person’s care, for example by joining part of a session or sharing information that helps.
Where
Ways to meet
- Telehealth
- Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide, offering access to psychological support from a private space that suits you. We’ll discuss whether telehealth is appropriate for your needs before getting started. About telehealth.
- Outreach
- Outreach appointments are available across Melbourne. Outreach can be at home, school or in the community where suitable. Any travel fees for outreach appointments will be discussed and agreed with you before booking.
- In clinic
- In-clinic appointments are coming soon. Telehealth and outreach appointments are available now.
Funding
Fees and funding for therapy
Private
$225 per session
No referral needed.
Medicare bulk-billed
Available for eligible clients with an appropriate Medicare referral. We confirm the arrangement with you before you book.
NDIS psychology
For self-managed and plan-managed participants, including progress reports and reports supporting plan reviews or reassessments. Report scope and fees are discussed and agreed with you beforehand. About NDIS psychology.
Next step
Send an enquiry and we’ll arrange a short conversation about what you’re looking for, funding and availability.