Pre-requisites

What should I prepare?

Reflect on your goals and gather any relevant medical history.

The first session is usually an assessment session. Expect questions about your mental health history, your childhood, and your relationships. Having this information helps me to make a therapy/treatment plan.

Organise a referral from your General Practitioner (GP) and a Mental Health Care Plan for Medicare rebatable sessions.

Check with your private health insurance about funding for Psychology/Mental Health Sessions.

Do I need paperwork?

Yes, complete intake forms and consent documents before your first session.

Your appointment will be cancelled if you do not complete the intake forms and consent before your first appointment.

Can I bring someone?

Feel free to bring a support person if it makes you feel more at ease.

It is your responsibility to select someone you trust with your confidential information.

Unacceptable Behaviors

Services will be terminated immediately if your behaviour is aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate, or if you enter the session intoxicated/under the influence of any substances.

Telehealth Requirements

Video conferencing preferred

Make sure you organise the appropriate device/technology for your telehealth appointment.

Seek assistance from someone who can guide you in using video conferencing.

Ensure you have a private, quiet room for your consultations.

What if I’m late?

Please notify us as soon as possible; late arrivals may shorten your session.

Contact us at least 24 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fees.

Navigating Low Mood & Depression

Persistent Depression: Feeling heavy, constantly exhausted, or losing touch with the things that used to bring you joy.

Support for New & Expecting Mothers: Navigating the intense, unexpected emotional highs and lows that can happen during pregnancy or after your baby is born.

Calming Anxiety & Stress

Constant Worrying: Quieting the mind when you are caught in a loop of non-stop "what-ifs" and everyday anxiety.

Panic & Intense Fear: Learning to manage sudden, overwhelming surges of fear and the scary physical symptoms accompanying them.

Intrusive Thoughts & Routines (OCD): Finding relief from unwanted, looping thoughts and the repetitive habits you feel forced to do to keep anxiety at bay.

How Can I Help?

Personal Growth & Well-being

Self-Esteem & Confidence: Overcoming deep-seated feelings of not being "good enough" and building a kinder relationship with yourself.

Overeating & Relationship with Food: Supporting you through the emotional cycles of overeating and finding a more peaceful balance.

Sleep & Insomnia: Breaking the cycle of tossing and turning so you can finally get the restful sleep you need.

Relationships, Family & Work Life

Relationship & Marriage Difficulties: Working through communication breakdowns, constant conflict, or the pain of a separation.

Parenting Stress: Navigating the complex, sometimes overwhelming challenges and behavioural stressors of raising children.

Workplace Challenges: Finding strategies and support to deal with workplace bullying, toxic environments, or professional conflicts.

Healing from Trauma, Grief & Exhaustion

Grief & Loss: Navigating the deep pain of losing a loved one, a relationship, or adapting to a major, unexpected life change.

Trauma & Abuse Recovery: Working through the lasting emotional weight, painful flashbacks, and memories of past physical or emotional harm.

Burnout & Work Stress: Recovering from that deep, bone-tired exhaustion where you feel entirely drained of motivation and energy.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.

I provide a safe and grounded space to facilitate the expansion of psychological resilience, or agility, for all adults, but have a special interest in working with women aged 55 and over as they navigate unique life transitions.

Service Limits

Below is a list of items that are not included or offered in my practice.

Issues outside my expertise

Active addictions

Undereating disorders

Current Psychotic episode

Borderline/Narcissistic personality diagnosis

Couples therapy, DBT, EMDR, or assessment for ADHD/ASD.

Behavioural Support plans/Interventions

Prescription/Advice on Medications

Advice on legal matters

After-hours services will incur higher fees. Appointments after 5 pm Melbourne time and on weekends are considered after-hours.

No Emergency Help

Emergency or urgent services are not provided.

This is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support services, contact Life Line on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

All referrals/enquiries are subject to careful triaging to ensure suitability.

Referrals may be terminated or declined at any stage if it is determined that I am not the most suitable provider for your mental health requirements.

Assessment/Reports/Letters

Please let me know about any required reports or letters before booking your first appointment or as soon as possible.

Please note that all requests for reports cannot be accommodated due to time constraints or scope of expertise. To set clear expectations, this should be discussed at the beginning of therapy.

These are charged separately at an hourly rate and are not included in session fees.

This is not a crisis service.

• If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

• For 24x7 Crisis support, contact Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 or Lifeline: 131 114, chat online at lifeline.org.au

• Domestic Violence: 1800 737 732

• Indigenous & Torres Strait support: 139276

• Men's Helpline: 1300 789 978

• Kids Helpline 1800 551 800