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Meet Shelley
Clinical Psychologist, Author, & Researcher
In my life I take on many roles. I am a psychologist, author, historical lecturer, research psychologist, wife, and mother. I also have lived experience of neurodivergence.
My road into psychology has been long and started with my own personal development to improve my life at 22 years old. I remember at this time in my life not believing in myself and thinking that I was just dabbling in psychology as a hobby, that it would never really go anywhere. I had no idea I would go on to be a practising therapist, obtain a PhD, or a clinical masters. Yet here we are. Never give up on yourself even if it takes a long time to achieve your dreams.
What I Specialise In
Emotional Regulation
Mood Instability
PTSD
Personality Vulnerabilities
Attachment Issues
Anxiety
Overthinking
Panic Attacks
Therapies used:
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Flash Technique
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Attachment Based Therapy
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Internal Family Systems/Ego State Therapy
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Structural Dissociation
I do not do:
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Family Therapy
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Couples Therapy
Qualifications:
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Master of Clinical Psychology
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
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Certificate in Systems Constellations
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Advanced Diploma in Body Psychotherapy
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Diploma in Body Psychotherapy
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Diploma of Professional Counselling
Who I see:
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Adolescents 17+ and adults
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Sessions are with the individual and not with significant others (e.g., family, partner, children)
Issues:
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Autism and ADHD
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Mood Disorders
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Attachment issues
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Emotion regulation
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Interpersonal problems
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C-PTSD
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Perfectionism
Issues I do not treat as main presentations:
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Eating Disorders
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Highly elevated suicidal ideation
Let's move forward together
Psychology Sessions (in person at Pullenvale, Qld or telehealth)
Please note my books for therapy are closed and I am not waitlisting clients as I cannot offer sessions in a reasonable time frame. Unfortunately, I am also unable to offer you referral options at this time. I respectfully ask you to please not contact me with enquiries for therapy or referral options as I will not be able to reply.
When my books are open, please note I do not see teens under 17 years and I do not do family therapy or couples counselling. I do however, work on relationships and/or parenting with clients individually.
Adults - Fees & Rebates
Autism/ADHD Assessments (in person at Pullenvale, Qld or telehealth)
I see late teens and adults (17+) for Autism and/or ADHD assessments. I do not see children or teens under this age for assessment (or therapy) and I am unable to provide referral options.
My books for assessment are open and I am booking roughly 4 months in advance. Please click here for more information about assessments before emailing me in case it is already covered on this page as I try to put the most common questions asked there.
When contacting me, please provide:
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your mobile number (not to call you, for your booking reminders)
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your preferred way of attending (e.g., face to face or online)
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a preferred day if you have one
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any questions you have that are not covered in my FAQs.
This will make it easier for me to respond to you. Please use the "make an enquiry" button below to contact me or use the form on my contact page.
Note: information provided for clarity and is direct in nature to avoid confusion, reduce administrative burden, and to save spoons.