I created Luminosity Psychology to offer a brighter approach to mental health. Our space is warm and comfortable, allowing you to feel safe and at ease to move towards the life you want to live. My therapy style is open, nonjudgemental and flexible. I work on being creative and incorporating humour into the therapy space to help approach therapy in a lighter way when appropriate. I believe there is no one size fits all approach and work on offering a personalised service based on your specific needs and wants.

My focus as a psychologist is to help you grow and develop evidence-based skills and tools to make it easier to navigate life’s challenges and live a fulfilling life. I am active in teaching practical tools for you to implement between sessions and enjoy teaching my clients about the brain and our behaviour as human beings. In our first few sessions, we create a plan together of what your sessions moving forward will look like so you are aware of the process, and I will actively check in with you on how you are finding therapy.

I work with a range of presentations (anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, ADHD, chronic pain and illness, burnout and stress, relationship troubles), and see clients aged 16+.

My therapy approaches include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Mindfulness approaches (find out more about these here).

Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked in Human Resource Management in both large and small companies. This has allowed me to have a real understanding and provide insights into the corporate world and the demands of this. I enjoy helping people juggle the various aspects of life with an emphasis on creating balance.

Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, travelling, and have a strong love for animals.

Education:

• Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Adv)

• Graduate Diploma in Psychology

• Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Everyone faces challenges throughout their lives. It is always okay to reach out for support during these. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Please reach out if you have any questions or if you wish to discuss how we can best work together.

I look forward to working with you!

Rachael

Rachael sees clients Monday to Thursday.