About Esther

I’m a AHPRA registered Psychologist based in the Illawarra and founder of Illawarra Psychology. I am here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters and to help you learn life-enhancing skills. I love what I do and truly care about my clients’ well-being. I take a honest, collaborative approach to therapy where I work with them rather than on-them. I also attempt to bring a sense of humour to therapy and to work at an intensity level suited to you. 

 

I have experience treating a wide range of mental health issues and working with children, adolescents and adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I also work with clients from all backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. For many years I worked for NSW Health at the Child Adolescents Mental Health Service CAYMHS with individuals and families whose mental health had a a high level of complexity including but not limited to: trauma, suicidality, self-harm, gender dysphoria, anxiety and eating disorders. This work fueled my passion for working collaboratively with individuals support networks and for alleviating suffering. I also work part time for South Coast Private, helping them write/develop and run group therapy programs including an ACT therapy group and ACT Masterclass, Self-Compassion group therapy, Parenting with Mental Health group therapy,  an Emotional Eating Group and a food and mood group will be coming soon. 

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In working collaboratively I am guided by my clients' goals and treatment preferences. I acknowledge lived experience and that you are the ultimate expert on you.  I can also be quite directive for clients who are struggling or feel lost and want some straight forward advice on how to make life changes or overcome barriers and stressors in their lives. I believe that a strong, trusting relationship between clients and their psychologist is fundamental to a positive therapy experience and outcomes. It is a very privileged position to have people sharing their hopes, fears, memories and joys and I will work with you to make this process as enjoyable as possible. I see the best in people even when they feel at their worst and help them learn to see it too.

 

I can provide services under Medicare, Private NDIS plans and Private Health Insurance. I offer Walk & Talk, Home Visits & Telehealth. Get in touch with me today for more information.