Therapy works best when it fits the person, not the diagnosis. We start by matching you with a clinician whose experience suits what you’re facing. From there, you and your psychologist agree on where you want to get to, and choose the way of working that will get you there. No single method suits everyone, and we don’t pretend otherwise.
Our admin team asks what’s going on and who you’d feel comfortable with, then suggests clinicians who work in that area. If the fit isn’t right, say so — changing clinician is normal and we’d rather you did.
Before anything begins you’ll get a clear explanation of the service you’re receiving, and you’ll be asked to consent to it — at the start and as things progress. You can ask questions about any part of it at any point.
You and your psychologist agree what you’re working towards. After your first session your clinician can give you an estimate of how many sessions that’s likely to take.
Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT builds your ability to carry them without being run by them — while you get on with what actually matters to you. Useful when the struggle against a feeling has become the problem.
Structured practice in noticing what’s happening right now, without judging it. Often used alongside CBT and ACT to interrupt rumination, manage anxiety and improve sleep.
An approach to couples work grounded in decades of research into what distinguishes relationships that last. Focuses on how you argue, how you repair afterwards, and rebuilding friendship and trust.
Draws on what’s known about the brain’s response to stress and safety, using that to explain why you react the way you do and to make the therapy feel less like something being done to you.
Every clinician is registered with AHPRA, and our psychologists are members of the Australian Psychological Society or the Australian Association of Psychologists.
Our clinicians receive regular clinical supervision and have a dedicated professional development budget — several of our senior team are AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisors. Complex cases are discussed in team consultation, so the thinking behind your care isn’t one person’s alone.
We ask clients for feedback on their experience, and we use it.
All Psychologists are legally required to be registered in Australia, which means your Psychologist is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Your Psychologist may also be a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the largest professional organisation for Psychologists in Australia. These safeguards mean that your Psychologist is properly trained and ensures that you receive high quality, ethical service.
As a client of an APS Psychologist, you have the right to expect that:
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If something isn’t right, tell your psychologist first. If that doesn’t resolve it, you can contact the Psychology Board of Australia on 1300 419 495 or the Australian Psychological Society on (03) 8662 3300.
Whatever brings you here, we’re here to help you find support that feels right for you. Our experienced team provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, couples and families, in-person and via telehealth.