Private Therapy & Assessments
At Umbra Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy to support your mental well-being through life’s challenges, stress, and personal growth.
We facilitate a number of psychological assessments which are independent, non-judgemental, and confidential, evidence-based and ethically grounded, aligned with AHPRA and Medical Board of Australia expectations and respectful of individual goals and diversity
What to Expect in Private Therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and we’re here to make the process as seamless and comfortable as possible.
Your First Session:
Your psychologist will take time to understand your concerns, goals, and personal history to tailor therapy to your needs.
Ongoing Support:
Each session is a collaborative space where we work together to foster meaningful change.
Confidential & Professional Care:
Your privacy is our priority, and all sessions adhere to strict ethical guidelines.
Specialising in
Perinatal Psychology
At Umbra Psychology, we provide compassionate support for parents and parents-to-be throughout every stage of their journey. Our perinatal psychology services are designed to help individuals and couples navigate the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
We support clients experiencing:
Pregnancy and postpartum anxiety or depression
Birth trauma and perinatal loss
Adjustment to parenthood and relationship changes
Fertility challenges and IVF support
Parent-infant bonding and attachment issues
Adjustment to a child’s neurodivergent diagnosis and providing support to parents through this journey
Our experienced psychologists offer a warm, non-judgmental space to help you manage these challenges and foster emotional well-being for you and your growing family. Sessions are available in-person or via telehealth for your convenience.
Cosmetic Surgery Psychological Assessments
As of July 2023, psychological screening is now mandatory for everyone seeking cosmetic surgery and procedures. Whether referred by a medical professional or independently, if you are seeking further recommendation to empower your transformation journey, we offer a compassionate approach.
Umbra Psychology provide independent psychological assessments for individuals considering cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures, in accordance with current Australian regulatory and professional guidelines.
These assessments support patient wellbeing, inform decision-making, and surgeon compliance.
Services include:
1:1 Pre-cosmetic surgery psychological assessments (between 60-90 minutes)
Exploration of motivation, expectations, body image, and psychosocial factors
Psychometric screening for conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder, mood or anxiety concerns
Post-procedure psychological support where clinically indicated
Clear, timely written reports for referring practitioners and liaison with your surgeon
Follow up after your procedure
Cost:
The cost of this package is $700
Career and Executive Coaching
Unlock your professional potential with our career and executive coaching services. Whether you're exploring new career paths, returning back to work following children, navigating workplace challenges, or striving for greater fulfillment in your current role, our expert guidance combines psychological insight with practical strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Grounded in evidence-based approaches, our coaching supports you in aligning your strengths, values, and goals to build a meaningful and successful career.
Common Presentations
Umbra Psychology are SIRA accredited, offering psychological therapy to clients accessing workers compensation. We also provide therapy to NDIS clients.
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We believe in creating a safe, supportive space where every client feels heard, respected, and empowered on their journey toward healing and growth. Do you experience low mood, low motivation and a loss of your sense of enjoyment of the things you used to like doing? Is this impacting your life?
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Our response to life’s challenges can result in anxiety. A feeling of fear, anticipation and worry about the future, rumination about past events, feeling overwhelmed and reactive along with panic attacks are all symptoms of anxiety. Sound familiar? Do you need some structured therapy and approaches on how to manage anxiety?
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Have you experienced a previous trauma and finding it difficult to cope? Do you notice changes to your daily activities including sleep, anxiety, avoidance and changes in your social interactions? You may be experiencing PTSD.
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Couples and individual clients come to us when they are experiencing a lack of trust, changes in expectations and roles in a relationship, communication challenges, overwhelm, financial stress or intimacy issues.
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Whether you are in need of some support to navigate the ups and downs of parenting, or if you are part of a non-nuclear family (single parent, or experiencing separation, divorce or the loss of a parent), we are here to support you.
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Finding it difficult to cope at work? Are you experiencing burn out or anxiety from workplace pressures? Do you find some workplace relationships difficult to navigate? We can help!