Qualifications: BSc Psych (Hons), Associate MAPS
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I work as an in-house psychologist at The Wellness Emporium. Positive psychology and a person-centred approach, in my opinion, is the most effective approach to mental health. This requires exploring and comprehending all of an individual’s complexities. I enjoy working holistically with my clients’ and collaborating with other health professionals to accomplish this.
My childhood was spent in Ireland, in a little town on the border of Northern Ireland, during the most violent and destructive years of “The Troubles” between the North and the South. Those experiences sparked a particular interest in working with clients who have a history of trauma and PTSD, attachment disorder, and grief. I also have a special interest in Personality Disorders, whether working with clients who have been diagnosed or those who have been affected by a loved one who has been diagnosed.
In my experience as a psychologist I have had the opportunity to collaborate with people suffering from significant and chronic depression and anxiety, complex behavioural difficulties, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, and a broad range of other, more complex mental health presentations such as Borderline Personality Disorder, substance use disorder, and schizophrenia.
My work is motivated by my passion to assist people in living their best lives and fully participating in society. I enjoy assisting clients with goal-setting, problem-solving, and habit-development during sessions. Hearing about people’s individual experiences and being able to support them along the way is my favourite aspect of being a psychologist
I believe everyone, including myself, needs support at some point in their lives. That’s why I work closely with my best friend, Dio, my red kelpie. We are a certified Animal Assisted Therapy team, and you may see him from time to time during our sessions—be warned, he loves pats!
HANNAH’S AVAILABILITY & FEE SCHEDULE
(online & in-clinic)
Thursday 1pm – 7pm & Friday 8am – 230pm
(additional times available for current clients – please contact reception)
General Psychology Session 1:1 (50min) – $185
(a medicare rebate of $88.25 applies with a Mental Health Care Plan issued by your GP. Private Health Rebates may also be applicable)
Work cover appointments also available – please contact the clinic.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
I enjoy working with all genders, aged 6 to 65 especially in the areas below:
- Affective (mood disorders): Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Bipolar
- Trauma: Childhood trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence (physical and emotional) & PTSD
- Gender Dysphoria & Sexual Identity
- Development / social difficulties
- Adjustment Disorders (grief, loss, life changes)
- Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- Attachment Disorders: Complex childhood attachment, Adult attachment/relationship styles
- Personality Disorders (self or loved ones)
- Day to day support, general life difficulties & challenges, hopelessness, lack of motivation, personal growth and habit forming
- Parental Support for neurodevelopment (i.e. ADHD, ADD, ASD)
THERAPY APPROACHES
As a Psychologist I utilise a variety of therapy approaches in our sessions, in particular the ones listed below
- Positive Psychology and Psychoeducation
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MSBR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
- Possibly obsessed with NFL (American Football) …. NBA (American Basketball) too!
- Favourite thing is the beach with my dogs
- Second favourite thing is the beach without my dogs
- I love paddle boarding
- I spend every weekend discovering a new waterfall/bushwalk (suggestions welcome)
- I owned a tattoo shop once
- I’m a certified scuba instructor
- TED Talks are my jam!
