Discover your inner strength with Connected Psychology

“I offer an encouraging and safe space where you can focus on you. By helping you explore your thoughts and emotions in an objective, caring space to really figure out what you need and we look at strategies and ways to cope with the issues you are facing.   My goal is to empower you to live the life you want to live. This is a collaborative relationship where you are supported”. 

Brenda sees mainly adults and adolescents, and is highly trained in counselling and assessment. Her main areas of interest are:

• Anxiety & Panic attacks
• Anger
• ADHD
• Post Natal Depression
• Depression
• Parenting help and coaching
• Healing from Trauma
• Self esteem
• Family relationships
• Assessments
• Social skills
• Assertiveness 
• LGBTQI 

ADHD coaching for adults to help with tool for motivation, organisation and self understanding. online psychological counselling clinical psychologist Melbourne

 dealing with emotions and aspects of emotional regulation, along with other conditions that often go with ADHD such as anxiety. 

Brenda developed a passion for neurodiversity from her work, helping children and parents understand ADHD and finding strategies for daily life. In more recent years she has worked with late diagnosed adults to help them adjust and understand what it means for them. 

In addition to counselling or coaching Brenda Has developed a set of tools for self paced learning about ADHD as an adults.   If you would like to check out the course https://www.focusforwardcourses.com.au/1ffbdf9e  To learn more about the training offerings my other website is called https://www.focusforwardcourses.com.au/

I am experienced in a number of evidence based therapies which include:

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Though this process you learn how to challenge your thoughts and change how you feel.
• EMDR- I use Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing when indicated
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- Learn how to accept things you can’t change and how to commit to action for the things you can change. This type of therapy helps put you in touch with your goals and the things that give your life meaning, and then help you learn how to take action towards those goals.
• Positive Psychology interventions which looks at helping people identify their strengths and build upon them.
• Relaxation training- learn to understand and manage stress through various physical and mental techniques.
• Mindfulness- learn mindfulness skills, or ‘paying attention to the moment’, as a way to help you engage with the present. This can be a powerful tool to help you deal with a range of issues including worrying and anxiety, as you learn to redirect your attention away from troubling thoughts or experiences. 

I earned my Masters of Psychology in Counselling. I also hold a Graduate Diploma of Psychology and Bachelor of Psychology. You can expect the highest professional and ethical standards. I am a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI).  I also hold a Clinical Endorsement (APHRA) 

The current standard session fee is $250 for 50 minutes. Clients who have a referral and mental health care plan from their GP are eligible for a Medicare rebate under the Better Access to Mental Health Scheme, for 6-10 sessions per calendar year.  Currently the rebate from Medicare is $141.85

In order to access the rebate, you will need to obtain a referral from your GP before your first visit. The standard session rate applies for letters and reports. 

Private Health fund rebates are also available but please check with your health fund

If you prefer to pay privately that is also an option if you don’t want to use Medicare.