I help with

  • Relationship issues

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Self-esteem and confidence

  • Grief and loss

  • Life stress and overwhelm

  • Addiction (including digital addiction)

  • Challenges with neurodivergence such as adult ADHD and autism

  • Sexual orientation and gender confusion

  • And any other difficulties that you might bring into the therapy room.

I use an integrative approach informed by evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Everyone is different, so the way we tackle these issues will be customised to you. In general, I help people to relate to all of the parts of themselves with acceptance and compassion, which awakens their innate ability to become the person they’d like to be.

Newcastle
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After-hours appointments at an affordable cost

In-person

Meeting in person in a comfortable private space, my Newcastle location is easy to access and free parking is available nearby. My rooms are located at 17 Bolton St, Newcastle.

Online

If you live outside of Newcastle or you’re unable to do face-to-face sessions, I offer video calls. All you need is a smooth internet connection and privacy for the duration of the session.

Prefer to have a quick, free chat first?

Interested in working together but not quite sure yet? I offer a 15-minute confidential phone call to allow you to meet me and discuss any concerns before you decide whether to commence therapy.

FAQs

  • Therapy usually works best when done on a regular weekly basis to build a safe and solid foundation for work, but if that does not work for you, we will find a more flexible approach that suits your needs, be that fortnightly or something different.

  • Therapy takes anywhere between a few months to a number of years. This depends on what is bringing you in, how well we connect and how deep you want our work to go. I recommend at least 6 sessions where we can discuss needs, build rapport and develop a plan to reach your goals.

  • We agree on what you are hoping to get out of seeing me at the beginning of our work together. We then review regularly how we are progressing, talk about what is working well for you and if anything needs to change. Regular reflections on our work give you a chance to appreciate how far you have come and reassess your needs as they may have changed. When you are ready to end therapy, it is a good idea to arrange a session to allow for a healthy closure.

  • Individual sessions are 50 minutes long. Usually there is a natural closure to what has been worked on around that time of the session. This is generally a suitable time frame for processing and exploring what is presented without becoming overwhelming.

  • My fees vary, depending on your financial position, which you will describe in your intake form. $120 is the highest fee I charge for those who are financially comfortable.

    At the time of booking, the secure booking system will ask for credit/debit card details and will charge you after the session is completed.

    If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, at least 24 hours notice is required. Any cancellations within 24-hours will attract a full fee.

  • No, my services do not fall under the Medicare scheme (or your Mental Health Plan from your GP), only psychologists and some social workers work under the Medicare scheme and therefore get rebates. 

    With current fees charged by most psychologists, you still need to pay a gap fee, which is approximately the same as, or more than, the fees that I charge.