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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

Autism and ADHD Assessments

Emotional Regulation

Mood Instability

Trauma

Anxiety/Panic attacks

Relationships/Attachment

Self identity issues

OCD

LGBTQIA+

Everything Autistic,

ADHD, and PDA

Neurodiversity

Affirming

Supervision

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I would love to support you on your journey to healing and self compassion.

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Therapies used:

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Flash Technique
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Attachment Based Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Internal Family Systems/Ego State Therapy
Structural Dissociation

I do not do:

Family Therapy
Couples Therapy

Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Certificate in Systems Constellations
Advanced Diploma in Body Psychotherapy
Diploma in Body Psychotherapy
Diploma of Professional Counselling

Who I see:

Adolescents 17+ and adults
Sessions are with the individual and not with significant others (e.g., family, partner, children)

Issues:

Autism, ADHD, and PDA
2E Presentations
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Attachment issues
Self identity issues
Emotion regulation
Relationship problems
OCD
Trauma within the lens of neurodiversity
Perfectionism

Issues I do not treat as main presentations:

Eating Disorders
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Severe C-PTSD
Highly elevated suicidal ideation

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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.

Please click here for more detailed 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 (including costs, process, FAQs).

Note: information provided for clarity and is direct in nature to avoid confusion, reduce administrative burden, and to save spoons.

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