Therapy

​Amberley offers individual, couples, and family therapy sessions that are tailored to the individual and focused on supporting people to explore approaches that may work well for them. She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis, biofeedback, schema therapy and imagery rescripting, DBT-informed approaches, acceptance and commitment strategies, mindfulness, neuroplasticity and brain retraining principles, and solution-focused therapies, among others.

Amberley integrates both clinical reasoning and intuitive understanding to support people in exploring the influences affecting their wellbeing at different points in time. She works collaboratively with clients to identify which approaches may be most appropriate, and offers support for the duration that feels helpful for the individual. If you would like to know more about the types of support Amberley may offer, please get in touch and she will be happy to discuss this with you in more detail.

Financial assistance may be available for some evidence-based psychological therapies under certain funding schemes. Amberley is a registered Medicare provider, and rebates may apply for eligible clients with a Mental Health Care Plan.

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Special Interests

Neuro-Cognitive, Pain and Fatigue

Neurodivergence, learning differences, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, chronic fatigue conditions, chronic pain, acquired brain injury, and stroke do not necessarily mean limitation. With appropriate understanding and support, many people can improve daily functioning and quality of life.

Medication may form part of support for some people, but it is not the only option. Depending on individual needs, psychological and skills-based approaches—such as schema-informed work, imagery rescripting, movement-based approaches, clinical hypnosis, biofeedback, and some neuroplasticity-based strategies—may be helpful, noting that evidence varies.


These approaches may support coping, learning strategies, emotional regulation, and wellbeing. Support is most effective when tailored to the individual and, where appropriate, integrated with broader care.

Relationships

Relationships are a central part of life and can also be a source of challenge. Whether intimate, familial, or professional, they rely on communication, emotional awareness, and mutual understanding.
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Differences in communication styles and emotional expression can contribute to misunderstanding or conflict. With appropriate support and skill development, many people can strengthen communication, build empathy and compassion, and improve relationship functioning.

Trauma and Grief

Trauma and grief can take many forms and affect people in different ways. While these experiences can be deeply painful, they do not affect everyone in the same way or to the same extent.

With appropriate support, some people may experience post-traumatic growth, involving changes in perspective, meaning, or resilience over time. Evidence-based approaches, such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), may be helpful for some individuals in processing traumatic experiences.

​While loss and pain may remain part of life, it can be possible to live alongside them and reconnect with wellbeing and a sense of fulfilment.