Therapeutic Approaches
Rachel is trained in the assessment and diagnosis of mental illnesses. She uses a range of techniques and therapies to treat mental health disorders including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Schema-based therapy
Psychological Therapy and Counselling Services
Rachel combines psychological and educational training and skills to help individuals work towards improved change and a brighter future. She provides confidential supportive individual therapy for a range of mental health conditions including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Grief and loss
Psychological health and mental fitness
Just as we look after our physical fitness looking after our mental health is important too. Mental fitness helps to build resilience, reinforce positive attitudes, enhance daily functioning and manage stress.
Rachel provides counselling and lifestyle support services for individuals who are seeking to improve their lives, overcome challenges, work through life transitions and positively adjust to changed circumstances. Common concerns include:
- Stress
- Sleep
- Work/life balance
- Study skills and learning difficulties
- Parenting
- Anger
- Self care, boundary setting and communication
- Interpersonal and relationship difficulties
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Social isolation and friendship difficulties
- Adjustment to life change
- Goal setting and developing a more fulfilling life
- Retirement and ageing
- Health issues
- Age related changes including menopause
Face to Face or Telehealth Services
Most clients choose to come to the clinic and have face to face sessions. However this is sometimes difficult due to family and work commitments, living in a regional/remote area, and/or limited access to transport and health reasons. Telehealth counselling services by telephone or teleconferencing using Coviu, are also available. Please contact Rachel to discuss options.
Counselling
For personal issues, such as relationships, stress, changes in job, self-esteem and personal development.
Mental Health During Covid-19
For stress, anxiety and other mental health issues arising from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Face-to-face Sessions
Rachel offers face to face psychology and counselling sessions in Toowoomba
Telehealth Sessions
Rachel offers telehealth psychology sessions in the comfort of your own home across Regional Queensland.
Contact
Contact Rachel for psychological therapy and counselling. GP referrals as well as private clients.
Background in Education
Rachel has completed Master degrees across both educational and psychological fields.
Background in Education
Rachel’s background in education helps with teaching new strategies to clients.
Specialise in Transitions
Rachel specialises in dealing with the stress and resilience of changes in life and work.
GP Referrals
Rachel accepts GP referrals as well as private clients to her psychology and counselling services.
We Work Together
As client and psychologist, we work together to navigate life’s challenges.