Psychological help for Adults, Couples, Teenagers and Children. Please contact us to see if we are well matched to assist.
Women
Heidi is an experienced counsellor, AHPRA-approved Psychologist, and Anzacata-approved Creative Arts Therapist. She is passionate about supporting people on their journey to more fulfilling relationships and in turn greater psychological well-being with more vitality and joy. Her holistic approach focuses on integrating the mind, body, and emotions. Heidi draws on a wide range of therapeutic approaches to suit each client’s unique situation and needs. She predominantly uses Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Heidi provides a warm and safe space to explore your inner world with guidance and care.
Heidi has many years experience working with a range of women`s issues such as trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety & mood disorders, OCD, eating disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Children & Teens
Heidi works therapeutically with children to determine their personal strength and challenges, more importantly the impact that these are having on everyday life. She works with individuals to encourage their strengths and figure our strategies to improve the aspects of their functioning that make life difficult. If required, Heidi collaborates with a person’s family or health care team, involving a Paediatrician, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Educators/Employers.
Children and teens may be experiencing challenges socialising or communicating with others, anxiety related issues, low mood, potentially also attentional and concentration concerns, impulsive behaviours which all impact on ability to engage, focus and learn.
Areas that may be addressed are:
- Anxiety and Depression
- Adjustment difficulties
- Self-harm
- Eating Disorders
- Parenting Skills for challenging behaviours
- Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout the life-span
- Specialising in Creative Arts Therapy
- Experience with utilising Social Thinking Curriculum framework
Parenting & Couples
Heidi also enjoys working closely with parents to provide support and strategies to cope with the impact of developmental and behavioural difficulties within their family. Heidi can support you to help find solutions to the most challenging behaviours. Of particular interest are neuro-developmental differences, like parents with Autism or ADHD, separated parents, parents with relational difficulties, adjustment to parenthood challenges or symptoms of Post-natal depression.
Heidi understands that every person is unique, She looks forward to working with you to help you be the best person you can be, to assist you or your child to harness their own strengths and reach their full potential. Parenting is absolutely the hardest but most rewarding jobs in the world!
Autism Assessments
Heidi has a wealth of experience working with neurodivergent people, and is well versed with the nuances of the Autism Spectrum. The Adult Autism Assessment is a comprehensive process conducted over several clinical consultations, which can be completed online or in person. This involves a clinical assessment for you, and discussions with a friend, partner or family member you designate. For more information, please click here.
Autism Assessments for Tweens and Teens involves a parent interview, an in-person assessment, and discussions with educators. A letter compared to the full diagnostic report confirming the stance on your Neurotype can make the process more affordable and quicker. Please read more about it here.
Many autistic females may not be diagnosed or receive a diagnosis until adulthood. This may be down to the fact that females can present with different symptoms and may mask their ASD more than males. This may result in autistic females internalising emotional difficulties and experiencing more mood-related disorders, such as anxiety and depression, than males in some cases.
