Helping people to understand themselves, create change and feel better

Please note I am not currently able to see new clients

Most people want to manage overwhelming emotions, develop better relationships with themselves and others, and gain confidence and direction.

I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about supporting adults through challenging moments in life.

I’ve found that suffering often comes from self-defeating stories about who we are, how others will respond to us, and how the world works. Many of these stories were shaped by difficult past experiences, which keep us feeling stuck or believing that we are not good enough.

You may be experiencing chronic depression or anxiety, and want to gain a deeper understanding of your past and current patterns in order to create a more rich and fulfilling life.

Our Work Together

The most important part of therapy is a positive and trusting working relationship in which you feel understood and accepted. I don’t believe I am the expert in the room but someone who holds a safe, respectful space in which to explore difficult emotions and create meaningful, lasting change.

Therapy is a collaborative process in which we untangle self-limiting beliefs and uncover patterns that no longer serve you. I work with your preferences, values and strengths to develop personalised strategies to help you move forward. My approach draws upon a range of evidence-based therapies, including:

• Schema therapy

• Psychodynamic therapy

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

• Interpersonal psychotherapy

Reach out to see if I am the right person for you

Qualifications

Board-approved clinical supervisor

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Bachelor of Business
 

Publications

Ty, M., & Francis, A.J.P. (2013). Insecure attachment and disordered eating in women: The mediating processes of social comparison and emotion dysregulation. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, 21(2), 154-174.

Individual Therapy

I have a strong interest in working with adults in the following areas:

• difficulties with family, friends or intimate relationships, including feelings of insecurity in relationships

• low self-esteem

• trauma, particularly family-related trauma and dysfunction

• adjusting to transitions and life changes

• self-development and identity

• Asian Australian mental health. 

I also assist with a range of concerns, such as:

• depression and lack of motivation

• anxiety and phobias

• stress and difficulties at work

• a recent or current pregnancy, including termination

• grief and loss

• eating disorders

• obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Please reach out for a confidential discussion of your needs.

Supervision

As a Board-approved supervisor, I provide individual supervision to provisional psychologists, clinical psychology registrars and other mental health professionals.

Other

I am not able to provide the following services:

• Consultations for third-party funders, e.g. NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, VOCAT, DVA

• Medical or legal reports

• Cognitive assessments and reports.

Fees

Fees are based on a standard 50 minute session.

Business hours (9am-5pm) - $210
After hours (5pm onwards) - $225

Medicare rebates

If you are referred by your doctor under a Mental Health Care Plan, you are eligible to receive a Medicare rebate of $137.05 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. For people who meet the Medicare Safety Net threshold, the rebate will be significantly higher.

Private health insurance

If you have private health insurance, your plan may include psychology as part of extras cover. Check with your insurer to confirm rebate amounts. Please note that Medicare and private health insurance rebates cannot be claimed for the same session.