Professional psychological care
for every stage of life.
As a clinical psychologist I provide evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples and families in Cleve and via Telehealth across Australia. No matter what you are facing, support is available.
SERVICES
WHAT I CAN HELP WITH
My areas of focus in depth
SHEOAK Clinical Psychology offers a range of services across different life stages and needs. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, your family, or your professional practice, you will find experienced, evidence-based care here.
Play Therapy
CHILDREN
Play therapy is a therapeutic approach designed for children, using play as the natural language of childhood to help them process emotions, experiences and difficulties in a safe and supportive environment.
Children experiencing the impacts of trauma
Children navigating family separation
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with emotion regulation difficulties
Parenting Support & Family Therapy
FAMILIES & ADOLESCENTS
Supporting parents, caregivers and families navigating the complex challenges that arise when a child or young person is struggling. Family therapy addresses relationship dynamics and communication across generations.
Parents of children with emotion regulation difficulties
Families supporting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Families navigating the impact of trauma
Adolescents and their families experiencing relational difficulties
Supervision for Psychologists
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Clinical supervision is a professional requirement and a cornerstone of effective psychological practice. I am a board-approved supervisor with more than 20 years of clinical experience, offering peer supervision that meets Psychology Board of Australia registration requirements.
Peer supervision meeting Psychology Board of Australia registration requirements
Supporting psychologists to meet their required supervision hours each year
Case discussion and reflective practice
Available via Telehealth to psychologists across Australia
Board-approved supervisor • 20+ years clinical experience
Therapy for
Therapists
PROFESSIONAL WELLBEING
Psychologists and other mental health professionals carry an extraordinary weight in their work. Personal therapy is not a sign of weakness — it is a mark of professional commitment and self-awareness. I provide a confidential and non-judgemental space for clinicians to receive the support they deserve.
Personal therapy for psychologists and mental health professionals
Strictly confidential — professional-to-professional understanding
Available via Telehealth for privacy and convenience
Psychotherapy
LONG TERM
& IN-DEPTH
For those who want to go deeper. Psychotherapy at SHEOAK is long-term, exploratory work for people with a genuine interest in understanding themselves — how they make contact with the world, how they function, and the patterns that shape their experience. This is not a quick-fix approach; it is a commitment to meaningful, lasting change.
Working through trauma at depth
Exploring patterns in thinking, feeling and relating
Understanding how you make contact with the world and function within it
For those with a genuine interest in their own inner world and process
ELIGIBLE CLIENTS
Who we see
Age range
Children, adolescents, adults and older adults are all welcome at SHEOAK Clinical Psychology.
Modality
Individual, couple, family and group therapy. Systemic liaison with schools and agencies is also available.
Inclusivity
All genders, ethnicities, religions, relationship types and sexualities are welcome.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
How I work
Clinical Psychology places a strong emphasis on research to guide practice. All therapeutic approaches used at SHEOAK Clinical Psychology are evidence-based, shown through research to achieve the best outcomes for the specific issues being treated.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Building psychological flexibility and values-based living
Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
Building distress tolerance and emotional regulation skills
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Addressing interpersonal issues that contribute to distress
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing
Trauma processing using bilateral stimulation
Mindfulness
Present-moment awareness to support mental wellbeing
Child Centred Play Therapy
Therapeutic play supporting children's emotional development
Gestalt Therapy
Focusing on present-moment awareness and how you experience yourself in relationship to others
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Strengthening emotional bonds in couples and families
Mentalization Based Treatment
Improving understanding of mental states in self and others
Motivational Interviewing
Strengthening motivation and commitment to change
Parenting Interventions
Evidence-based strategies to support parenting challenges
Family Therapy
Systemic approaches supporting family relationships and dynamics
Integration of Expanded and Altered States of Consciousness
Supporting the integration of profound or non-ordinary experiences into everyday life
What drives SHEOAK Clinical Psychology
VISION, MISSION & VALUES
At SHEOAK Clinical Psychology, the vision is to help strengthen rural communities. Rural communities are the backbone of the country. They deserve equitable access to mental health care and SHEOAK exists to provide exactly that.
COMMUNITY
Stronger communities create stronger people and stronger people create stronger communities.
EVIDENCE BASED
Interventions are grounded in research and shown to achieve the best outcomes for the issues being treated.
STRENGTH FOCUSED
People are incredibly resilient. Treatment draws on existing strengths alongside addressing areas of difficulty.
EMPOWERING
Clients are engaged as the expert in their own life. Their right to choose their own path is always respected.
INTEGRITY
Operating with the utmost professionalism, protecting confidentiality, respecting clients, and upholding the highest standards.
Self-referral
You are welcome to refer yourself. Contact Amanda by phone, email, or through the website enquiry form. If you need a Mental Health Care Plan, Amanda can guide you through obtaining a GP referral.
GPs & other agencies
Please use whatever referral process suits your practice. Referrals can be submitted by email or online. Amanda is available to speak by phone if you would like more information before referring.
Not sure if we are the right fit?
Please don't hesitate to contact Amanda to discuss your needs. Together we can work out what might best fit your situation, and find the right path forward.
REFERRAL PROCESS