Services
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I can help with...
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Depression, anxiety & stress
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ADHD support
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Autism
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Parenting concerns
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Adjusting to change
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Intense emotions and distress
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Late life depression & anxiety
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Pregnancy related concerns
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Post natal depression & anxiety
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Grief & loss
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Sleep problems
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Anger management
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Assertiveness & self esteem
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Life transitions
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Finding meaning & purpose in life
02.
Lipoedema is a condition that is often misunderstood and dismissed, leaving many women feeling isolated and unsupported. As someone who lives with Lipoedema myself, I understand both the physical challenges and the emotional weight that come with it.
My sessions provide a safe and validating space to talk openly about your experience and focus on:
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Adjusting to a new or delayed diagnosis
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Coping with frustration, grief, or hopelessness
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Navigating healthcare systems that may not always recognise your needs
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Building body acceptance, resilience and self-compassion
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Finding ways to enhance quality of life and maintain hope
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Psychological preparation for surgery
Appointments are available in person at my Dee Why office (Northern Beaches, Sydney) and via Telehealth across Australia.
Medicare rebates may be available with a GP referral under a Better Access mental health care plan or GP Chronic Condition Management plan (gap payments apply).
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Living with ADHD can be both a strength and a challenge. I offer practical, evidence-based support tailored for adults with ADHD (diagnosed or exploring the possibility). Sessions are collaborative and compassionate, focusing on real-world skills you can use straight away.
Common areas we can work on
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Executive functioning: planning, prioritising, getting started and finishing tasks
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Time and energy management: routines that actually fit your life
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Attention and overwhelm: focus tools, sensory strategies, and pacing
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Emotional regulation: CBT/ACT-informed skills for big feelings, rejection sensitivity and stress
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Motivation & follow-through: habit design, accountability, and celebrating wins
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Work & study supports: task-breakdown, deadlines, email management, meeting hygiene
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Relationships & communication: reducing conflict, building connection and self-advocacy
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Sleep and lifestyle foundations
How sessions work
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Warm, neuro-affirming approach—no judgement, no shame
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Practical tools, worksheets and experiments between sessions
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Option to include a supportive partner/family member if helpful
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In-person in Dee Why (Northern Beaches, Sydney) or via Telehealth across Australia
Rebates & referrals
If your GP provides a Better Access mental health care plan and referral (or a GP Chronic Condition Management plan where appropriate), Medicare rebates may be available (gap payments apply). You don’t need a formal ADHD diagnosis to start therapy.
Not an assessment service
This service focuses on therapy and everyday supports. If you need a formal ADHD assessment or medication review, I can provide referral options.
Ready to get started? Contact Vanessa for any questions.
Location
Dee Why, Sydney (Northern Beaches). Telehealth available Australia-wide.
After-hours & accessibility
Limited after-hours appointments offered. Please let me know if you need any accessibility arrangements.