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.
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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.
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What I Specialise In
Emotional Regulation
Mood Instability
Trauma
Anxiety/Panic attacks
Relationships/Attachment
Self identity issues
OCD
LGBTQIA+
2E
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Everything Autistic,
ADHD, and PDA
Neurodiversity
Affirming
Supervision
Therapies used:
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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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
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I do not do:
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Family Therapy
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Couples Therapy
Qualifications:
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Doctor of Philosophy
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Master of Clinical Psychology
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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
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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, ADHD, and PDA
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2E Presentations
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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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Self identity issues
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Emotion regulation
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Relationship problems
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OCD
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Trauma within the lens of neurodiversity
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Perfectionism
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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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Severe C-PTSD
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Highly elevated suicidal ideation
Let's move forward together
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Psychology Sessions (in person at Pullenvale, Qld or telehealth)
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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.
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Adults - Fees & Rebates
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Autism/ADHD Assessments (in person at Pullenvale, Qld or telehealth)
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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.
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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).
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Note: information provided for clarity and is direct in nature to avoid confusion, reduce administrative burden, and to save spoons.