About Therapy
For General Practitioners (GPs)
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Unified Protocol (UP): A transdiagnostic approach for managing a range of emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): An attachment-based approach that deepens emotional awareness and strengthens relationships, used with both individuals and couples.
Prolonged Grief Therapy (PGT): Supports recovery from complicated or prolonged grief.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Focuses on relationships and life transitions to improve mood and connection.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): A structured treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Mindfulness and Nature-Based Approaches: Encourage present-moment awareness, grounding, and reconnection with self and environment.
Why Refer to Me
Senior Psychologist with extensive experience and postgraduate training in the Master of Clinical Psychology (coursework complete; placement in progress, anticipated completion July 2026).
Strong grounding in both established and emerging evidence-based therapies.
Holistic focus, integrating nature-based approaches where appropriate.
Collaborative care — regular communication and progress updates provided to GPs and psychiatrists.
Flexible service options: in-person sessions (Dee Why) and telehealth.
Short wait times for new referrals.