Philosophy & Vision
Many people encounter challenges in life. These challenges can be painful and the journey to navigate these can at times be isolating and de-stabilising. Meaningful and successful therapy is about safety, trust and collaboration. It is about exploring the unique characteristics of you, the individual. Relationships are at the centre of our world and the relationships we have influence every other relationship we have. Meaningful therapy, first is about creating a safe container and therapeutic relationship. From a good solid foundation, then we can start to explore areas of challenge and vulnerability.
I work with a range of clients across the developmental life span and from different walks of life.
Background
I am endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist and teacher. I have experience with young people in out-of-home care, supporting teenagers in both mental health/educational settings, providing consultation to parents, teachers and school communities, teaching communities about mental health and illness, and supporting individuals in the Perinatal Period and transition to parenthood. I have worked in a range of roles i.e., mental health clinician, School Psychologist, Education Officer supporting Guidance Counsellors.
I currently work in a range of settings, with Gidget Foundation with individuals in the Perinatal Period, as a School Psychologist as a part of the Department of Education and in my private practice, Vibe Psychology.
Services
There are a number of services available:
* Individual Therapy- Services available are Face-to-face sessions, Telehealth or Online Therapy Australia-wide through Medicare rebate through Mental Health Care Plan and private referrals
* Consultation and supervision to school executive leadership teams and Guidance Counsellors
* Professional training, such as Youth Mental Health First Aid course
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) - 2014 - QUT
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology - 2010 - QUT
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology - 2009 - CSU
- Bachelor of Education (4th Year Upgrade) - 2009 - SCU
- Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) - 2008 - UOW
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - CBT - Compassion-Focused Therapy - DBT - Developmental - EMDR - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Experiential - Holistic - Inner Child - Internal Family Systems - Interpersonal - Meditation - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Sandplay Therapy - Solution Oriented - Somatic Psychotherapy - Strengths-Based - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
I operate from a trauma-informed lense that uses a holistic integrative approach that sees you, the client, as the centre of the process and your own agent of change. Together, we create a sacred space to lean into vulnerability and develop an awareness of patterns, responses and ways of navigating challenges. You control the process and the pace and direction of our sessions. We have a focus on long-term goals, as well as address issues that arise in daily life, that may or not be relevant to the treatment process.
A critical element of the process and treatment outcomes is the therapeutic relationship- feeling seen, heard and understood. We develop the foundations first, before we we start leaning into the challenges.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
- Australian Psychological Society
Practice Locations
Shop 6, 32-34 Musgrave Street
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Vibe Psychology operates out of Balanced Health in Coolangatta. Musgrave street currently has a lot of building works, but there is available parking beach-side or down adjacent streets.
Suite 1, 104A Molesworth Street
Lismore NSW 2480
Appointments
Coolangatta location: Natalie is available on Wednesdays and Fridays in Coolangatta between 8am and 6pm.
Lismore location: Natalie is available Mondays in Lismore from 12-5pm.
Payment Options
Natalie works with clients in a number of ways- privately, through referral under MHCP (gap payment), DVA, EAP (Converge), WorkCover QLD and NDIS.
Contact Natalie
Please book online to make an appointment