What people come to see me about
Some people arrive with a clear name for what they are experiencing. Others simply know that things have felt heavier or more on edge for longer than they would like. Either is a good place to start. I commonly work with:
- Anxiety — excessive worry, fear-based thinking, and the avoidance that tends to grow around it
- Panic attacks — and the fear of the next one that can follow
- Depression and persistent low mood — loss of motivation, meaning or enjoyment
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Perfectionism — high standards and self-criticism that feed stress, anxiety or burnout
- Chronic stress and overwhelm
How I work with anxiety and low mood
I draw on evidence-based approaches — mainly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) — and shape them around you rather than applying a fixed program.
With anxiety, the work usually focuses on understanding how your anxiety responds, gently reducing avoidance, and building confidence in managing it in everyday life. With panic, part of that is understanding the body's stress response so the symptoms themselves become less frightening, and rebuilding a sense of control.
With depression, we look at the emotional patterns and circumstances contributing to how you feel, and work on regaining motivation, meaning and balance, with practical strategies you can keep using long after therapy ends. With perfectionism, the aim is to loosen rigid thinking and develop a kinder, more balanced relationship with achievement and self-worth.
Getting started
You don't need a referral to book. If you would like a Medicare rebate, see your usual GP first for a Mental Health Treatment Plan — the steps are set out on the getting started page. Sessions are available in person in Rose Park or by telehealth.
Common questions
Do I need a diagnosis before I come?
No. You don't need a diagnosis or a label for what you are experiencing. We can make sense of it together in the first session.
Can I see you by telehealth for anxiety or depression?
Yes. Sessions are available in person at Rose Park or by secure video call, and you can move between the two. Telehealth attracts the same Medicare rebate as an in-person session.
Is therapy for anxiety covered by Medicare?
Yes, with a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your usual GP, which gives you Medicare rebates for up to ten individual sessions in a calendar year.