Psychologist in East Melbourne
Individual therapy for pregnancy and postnatal difficulties, relationships, grief and loss, eating disorders, and psychosis. In-person in East Melbourne and telehealth across Australia.
I work with adults who are ready to understand what is going on beneath the surface, at a pace that is yours.
Areas of Focus
Pregnancy, Postnatal Adjustment, Grief & Loss
Therapy for pregnancy, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, postnatal anxiety and depression, fertility-related distress, and adjustment to becoming a parent.
Relationships,
Grief & Loss
Individual therapy for relationship difficulties, communication, grief and loss, and recurring patterns that feel hard to understand or change.
Psychosis, Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
Therapy for people living with psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, with a focus on meaningful recovery and self-understanding.
About & Approach
I work from a relational psychodynamic approach. This means therapy focuses on the meaning of symptoms and is interested in the emotional, thinking, and relationship patterns contributing to distress.
Therapy offers a space to understand these patterns in depth, supporting greater self-understanding, emotional flexibility, and meaningful change in the ways you relate to yourself and others.
I work with adults experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties, relationship and attachment difficulties, eating disorders, grief and loss, and the impacts of trauma and serious mental illness.
Beginning Therapy
What to expect
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Contact me via the enquiry form or email to arrange a free initial 15-minute phone call. This offers an opportunity to discuss what you are seeking support for, ask questions, and discuss whether the practice may be a good fit for your needs before arranging an initial appointment time.
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Prior to your first session, you will be sent consent and intake forms to read and complete.
If you would like to access Medicare rebates and do not already have a referral, you will also need to see your GP to arrange a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral before your appointment.
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The first few sessions are focused on developing a shared understanding of your experiences, current difficulties, history, relationships, and what may be contributing to your difficulties.
This process also provides space for us to consider whether the therapeutic approach and relationship feel like a good fit for you.
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If we decide I am the right person to help you, we will collaboratively agree on a treatment plan.
Therapy is collaborative and responsive to your individual needs. Together, we can discuss goals and what will be helpful moving forward.
Depending on your needs, therapy may involve medium-long term psychotherapy or shorter-term focused work.
Beginning therapy can feel uncertain or unfamiliar. Finding the right fit with your therapist is important for good treatment.
If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss whether I may be a good fit for your needs.