Psychology for Adults
Adult Psychology Services
Evidence-based therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life's challenges. Our experienced psychologists provide personalised, confidential support at our Sippy Downs and Maroochydore clinics, and via Telehealth.
Common Presentations
What We Help Adults With
Adults seek psychology for a wide range of concerns. Our psychologists are experienced across all of the following areas and more.
Anxiety & Panic
Generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, and phobias that interfere with daily life and relationships.
Depression & Low Mood
Persistent low mood, loss of motivation, hopelessness, and withdrawal from activities and relationships you once enjoyed.
Trauma & PTSD
Processing past trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, childhood adversity, and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences.
Stress & Burnout
Work stress, burnout, overwhelm, and difficulty managing competing demands across work, family, and personal life.
Grief & Loss
Navigating bereavement, relationship loss, major life changes, and the complex emotions that accompany significant loss.
Relationship Difficulties
Communication challenges, conflict, attachment issues, and patterns that create difficulty in personal and professional relationships.
Self-Esteem & Identity
Low self-worth, negative self-beliefs, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and difficulty asserting your needs and values.
ADHD & Autism (Adults)
Assessment and support for adults who suspect or have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism spectrum conditions.
Perinatal Mental Health
Anxiety and depression during pregnancy, postnatal depression, birth trauma, and the emotional challenges of new parenthood.
Recognising the Signs
Common Symptoms in Adults
If you are experiencing any of the following, speaking with a psychologist can help. You do not need to wait until things feel unmanageable.
Anxiety Symptoms
- Persistent worry that is difficult to control
- Feeling restless, on edge, or easily fatigued
- Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
- Irritability and muscle tension
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Panic attacks: racing heart, shortness of breath
- Sweating, trembling, or nausea
- Avoiding situations due to fear or worry
Depression Symptoms
- Depressed or empty mood most of the day
- Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Significant changes in appetite or weight
- Fatigue and loss of energy
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Withdrawing from family and friends
- Thoughts of death or hopelessness
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or present to your nearest emergency department.
Our Approach
How We Work With Adults
Our psychologists take a personalised, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique history, goals, and circumstances.
Initial Assessment
Your first session focuses on understanding your history, current concerns, and what you hope to achieve through therapy.
Personalised Plan
Together, we develop a tailored treatment plan using the most appropriate evidence-based approaches for your needs.
Active Therapy
Regular sessions build skills, process experiences, and create meaningful change in how you think, feel, and respond.
Lasting Change
We equip you with tools and strategies that continue to support your wellbeing long after therapy concludes.
Evidence-Based Therapies
Therapy Approaches We Use
Our psychologists draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, selecting the approach best suited to your individual needs.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The gold-standard approach for anxiety and depression, helping you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.
ACTAcceptance & Commitment Therapy
Develop psychological flexibility, accept difficult emotions, and commit to living in alignment with your values.
SchemaSchema Therapy
Ideal for long-standing patterns rooted in early experiences, addressing deep-seated beliefs and emotional needs.
EMDREMDR Therapy
A powerful trauma-processing therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer hold you back.
SFTSolution-Focused Therapy
A goal-oriented, strengths-based approach that focuses on building solutions rather than dwelling on problems.
NeuroNeuropsychotherapy
Integrates neuroscience with psychotherapy to understand how the brain shapes emotions, behaviour, and healing.
Making Therapy Accessible
Funding & Rebate Options
We accept a range of funding options to make psychology accessible. Our admin team can help you understand your entitlements.
Mental Health Care Plan
With a GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates on up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year.
NDIS Funding
We are registered NDIS providers. Psychology services may be funded under Improved Daily Living if you have an NDIS plan with this support category.
DVA & WorkCover
We accept DVA Gold and White Cards for eligible veterans, and WorkCover Queensland referrals for work-related psychological injuries.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Our team will guide you through the process with care and expertise.
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