Frequently Asked Questions

As well as providing the support of a psychologist, I look at your experience through the lens of the mental load. Instead of solely focusing on your symptoms and what changes you can make, I also help you to communicate with your family and partner to help share the invisible labour. 

As psychology is a talking-based therapy, telehealth with the right psychologist is proven to be just as effective as face-to-face sessions. It’s often also easier to fit appointments into your life, as there’s no pre-appointment stress of travel, traffic and parking.

It’s important to me to make sure we’re a good fit for each other. To book in for a session, please complete the enquiry form. I’ll then be in touch for a quick chat and to schedule your first appointment.

Each session lasts for 50 minutes.

This really depends on what you need. Some clients see me for a set of sessions over a period of a few months, while I work with others for many months. Others like to keep an ongoing relationship and check in every few months to stay on top of their wellbeing. Some clients take a break after an initial set of sessions and then return for another set of sessions when they feel the need.

If you’re wondering how long it will take to feel or see change in yourself, this also depends on your situation. Doing the activities we discuss between sessions will also help your progress – and these will always be tailored to make them achievable within your daily life.

Yes. As a psychologist with over 20 years experience, I can absolutely support you in other areas. This is my area of interest, but throughout my career I’ve also worked in public and private health, supporting clients with both common and complex mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, addiction and  substance use, parenting, child and adolescent health, and provide neuro-affirming care.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT is an evidence based  type of talking therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected. CBT is effective for many people, and involves talking about what is working well and also talking about difficulties, challenging unhelpful thoughts, identifying behaviours and reactions that are not working well for you, and finding new ways to respond and approach situations that support your goals and wellbeing.

If you want to receive a Medicare rebate, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. This will enable you to access up to ten Medicare rebated sessions per year. After six sessions, your GP will need to renew your referral. It will be up to your GP to decide if a Mental Health Care Plan referral is appropriate for your situation.

A Psychiatrist is also able to provide a Mental Health Care Plan referral.

If you want to see me privately or claim a rebate through your private health insurance, no referral is needed.

I also see clients through NDIS.