About Therese:
Therese is a clinical psychologist based in Spring Hill, Brisbane and is also available via telehealth Australia wide. She completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at the University of Queensland and a Master of Clinical Psychology at Griffith University. She is a board-approved psychology supervisor (STAP trained), a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and an ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.
Therese has experience working with individuals across the lifespan and is deeply committed to supporting clients to make meaningful, lasting changes that enhance their long-term mental health and wellbeing. She values creating a supportive therapeutic space where people feel understood, empowered, and able to grow.
Outside of work, Therese can usually be found at the park with her family, enjoying relaxed picnics, daydreaming about future travel, or doing her best to prevent her small children and dogs from wreaking havoc on household items.
Who Therese works with:
Therese provides psychological support to adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including:
- Depression and mood concerns
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders and body image concerns (Therese is an ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician)
- Grief and loss
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Low self-esteem
- Adjustment to life stressors and transitions
- Relational and attachment-related trauma
- Stress and burnout
- Sleep difficulties
- Perfectionism and self-criticism
Perinatal Psychology
Therese has completed additional training in perinatal mental health and is a registered practitioner with the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and a non-directive pregnancy counselling provider. She has a particular clinical interest in perinatal mental health and provides psychological support across pregnancy and the postpartum period.
This includes support for:
- Antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
- Fear of childbirth/birth-related distress
- Postpartum stress and emotional overwhelm
- Perinatal grief and loss
- Fertility-related distress
- Attachment and parenting concerns
- Paternal and partner mental health
- Eating disorders and body image concerns during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Treatment approach
Therese adopts a warm and collaborative approach with my clients, tailoring treatment to suit their unique needs and goals. Additionally, Therese embraces a neuro-affirmative, trauma-informed and LGBTQI+ friendly perspective. Therese is trained in a range of evidence-based interventions, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Schema-focused therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills
For Eating Disorders:
- Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (E-CBT)
- Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)