A good fit, in
both directions

Research on therapeutic outcomes shows fit matters more than modality. I take that seriously – which is why I’m honest about both directions: who this work tends to suit, and who it doesn’t.

For the practical stuff (cost, Medicare, telehealth, notes) see the FAQs page

AREAS I WORK WITH

Much of my
Work sits in the
grey zone

People often come because something feels unresolved, heavy, or out of alignment, even if it’s hard to name exactly why. The list below isn’t exhaustive. If something is on your mind and you’re unsure whether I work with that area, we can chat it through.

Chronic stress or feeling constantly 'on'
Questions of purpose or direction
Emotional numbness or disconnection
Repeating relationship patterns
Difficulty tolerating uncertainty
Loss of identity, role, or future expectations
Excessive worry, rumination, mental rehearsing or memory playback
Boundaries and assertiveness
Parenting or supporting another person with complex additional needs
A crisis of confidence or overwhelming self-doubt
Chronic stress or feeling constantly 'on'
Questions of purpose or direction
Who i don't work with

My practice

is intentionally
focused

If I’m not the right fit, I’ll help you think about next steps.

There are some client groups and contexts I don’t work with.

  • Children or adolescents
  • Couples or families seeking relationship therapy
  • Court-ordered, forensic, or medico-legal assessments
  • Reports for legal proceedings, compensation claims, or disputes
  • Assessments or treatment required as part of employment, insurance, or legal processes
  • Primary substance dependence where specialist services are required
  • Acute crisis situations where immediate or intensive support is needed
  • Clients through TAC, Victims of Crime, NDIS, Workcover or other third parties
  • Clients seeking rebated sessions via the Medicare Better Access Scheme
IS it for you?

The fit check

This may be a good fit if you…
  • Are willing to give this the time and space it needs
  • Are open to therapy that adapts over time
  • Want a thinking partner, not only a sounding board
  • Value being met with care and warmth, but also rigour
  • Appreciate having your assumptions gently – or robustly – questioned
  • Are comfortable working with someone who names patterns clearly
  • Want therapy that engages your mind as well as your emotional world
  • Are interested in understanding how you think and decide, not just what you feel
  • Just happen to click with me
This may not be the right time if you…
  • Are looking for immediate solutions or motivational coaching
  • Prefer prescriptive advice over collaborative exploration
  • Want therapy to stay light or unchallenging
  • Are seeking crisis or emergency support
  • Are seeking a formal diagnosis in line with the DSM-V
  • Are looking for support in a particular area outside my training and scope
  • Need to carefully consider cost – I offer a private service not rebated by Medicare
  • Just really don’t have the bandwidth right now
  • Just happen to not click with me
Timing

Timing matters too

Therapy is often most useful when there’s a bit of space around it – not squeezed between meetings, not another item on the to-do list.

Therapy tends to land best when:

  • you can attend sessions without rushing in or out of meetings
  • you’re able to join from a private, quiet space
  • there’s some mental space to reflect, rather than squeezing it into a busy day
  • you’re open to engaging with what comes up between sessions
  • it isn’t another task to “get through”, but a place to pause and think

If now doesn’t feel right, that’s okay. Part of our first call can be about whether it’s the right support now, or might be better revisited later.

Still have questions if
this is for you?

Check out the FAQs to see
how I tackle all the things

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