Clinical Psychologist
Talia is available for appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Talia is a warm, relatable, and compassionate clinician whose approach to therapy is holistic and formulated to suit the needs of each individual client. She works collaboratively with clients to understand the context of their concerns, and supports them in the development of personal insight and practical solutions for an improved quality of life. Talia’s empathetic and intuitive nature fosters a therapeutic environment in which clients feel heard and empowered to make change.
Presenting Problems
Talia offers appointments to adults and adolescents, and provides both individual and couples therapy.
She supports clients with a range of concerns, particularly:
- Relationship difficulties (romantic, social, familial)
- Anxiety and related disorders (including panic disorder and social phobia)
- Depression
- Emotion regulation issues
- Self-esteem issues (including body image)
- Stress management
- Behaviour change
- Parenting concerns
Treatment approaches
Talia utilises various evidence-based treatment modalities in her practice. She draws upon her academic and professional training, as well as up-to-date research to establish the treatment method that would best suit the client’s needs and preferences. Talia has been trained in:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapies
- Schema Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (including Couples Therapy)
- Family Systems and Attachment-based therapies
Qualifications and experience
B.A (Psych), GDip Psych Sci, MPsych (Clin)
Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association
AHPRA Registration No. PSY0002174183
Talia completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology, receiving the Dux award for her cohort. Talia has experience working with inpatients and outpatients in a private mental health hospital, providing both group and individual therapy to clients with mood, personality, and substance use disorders. She has clinical experience working in public community health settings with children and their families, and has a background in disability support work as well as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA therapy), supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Talia has worked as a psychology lecturer and academic coach, and is currently undertaking her PhD in psychology at UNSW.
Please call the clinic on (02) 8937 0667 to book an appointment with Talia.
