Rachel completed her Psychology studies at Macquarie University in Sydney. She is both a Psychologist and a Behaviour Analyst and provides therapy and support for individuals. Rachel utilises effective therapeutic approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), behaviour analysis and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and uses these approaches to help clients identify and change patterns and behaviours that may be impacting their wellbeing and functioning. She operates within a trauma-informed practice model and incorporates this within sessions.  Therapy is powerful to help individuals achieve their goals and live happier, more fulfilling lives.

Rachel is skilled in behaviour analysis and this approach encourages detailed assessment of difficult patterns of behaviour and specific strategies to overcome personal challenges. She has extensive experience working with neuro-diverse individuals and their families, including Autistic and ADHD. Rachel provides parent consultation and ACT counselling support for parents of children with neuro-developmental and behavioural conditions.

Rachel also enjoys working with leaders, managers and corporate professionals to improve their self-awareness, decision making and performance. This may include strengths assessment, skills coaching and managing performance anxiety to build confidence in the workplace. Rachel has experience working with boards, committees and organisational leaders to enhance their leadership skills and engagement. She utilises coaching and communication skill building within sessions. Rachel is skilled in assessing and supporting individual's strengths and talents to improve success in all areas.

Rachel has helped clients with a variety of concerns including anxiety, social / performance anxiety, stress, adjustment, parental stress and interpersonal issues. She has extensive experience in psychometric testing and conducting workshops for organisations.

Rachel is committed to staying up to date with the latest developments in the field of psychology. She regularly attends workshops and training, and she takes a collaborative approach to working with clients, drawing on the latest evidence-based practices and techniques to create personalised treatment plans.

CBT consultations available at City Osteopathy, 15 Collins Street, Suite 2, Level 5, Melbourne.

Mornington Peninsula consultations: Redhouse Paediatrics 100 Williams Street Frankston

UPDATE: We have a new associate - Aleksandra - joining Rachel at the Collins Street practice offering psychology sessions.  To learn more, view the TEAM page within website menu.

Online consultations available via Telehealth. Medicare and private referrals accepted. NDIS services can be provided to self-managed clients.