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
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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
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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Holistic Care
To contact Martina please follow the link here: Balance Your Life
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ready to get started? Contact Vanessa for any questions.
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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.
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