Gut Health and Women's Health

Annabel is widely recognised for her expertise in gut health, working with clients experiencing IBS, Coeliac disease, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, constipation and food intolerances, including the low FODMAP approach. Her own experience with digestive issues gives her a genuine understanding of how disruptive these symptoms can be.

She is equally passionate about women's health, with particular expertise in perimenopause and menopause nutrition. Annabel understands the close link between hormonal and digestive health, and supports women to navigate the changes that come with each life stage.

Annabel also works with clients using GLP-1 medications and those looking to build a healthier relationship with food.

Therapeutic Approach

Clara's therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in practical skill-building. With her person-centred approach, she works closely with each client to shape sessions around their therapeutic goals and the strategies that support progress. She is driven by her passion to ignite a sense of belongingness in her clients by addressing the common experience of social loneliness. Her work draws on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused and strengths-based counselling.

Clients working with Clara appreciate her ability to help people feel understood. Her goal is to help clients explore their negative thinking patterns and break free from limiting beliefs to find inner acceptance and contentment. She also supports clients to improve social confidence, strengthen emotional resilience, and build a sense of belonging.

Clara’s group therapy programs incorporate structured skills, guided discussion, and real-life practice, covering topics such as understanding anxiety, neurodivergence, friendship skills, social scripts, role-play exercises, reframing identity, character strengths, journaling, and building confidence in social situations.

Children

Laura enjoys supporting children and their families across a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. She creates a warm and engaging environment where children can explore their experiences through conversation, creativity, play, and age-appropriate therapeutic activities. Laura aims to tailor therapy to each child's developmental stage, interests, and individual needs, helping them better understand their emotions, build confidence, and develop skills to navigate challenges. Laura also works closely with parents and caregivers to support positive change both within and beyond the therapy room.

PTSD, Trauma and Childhood Events

Michelle has a particular interest in working with those who have suffered from traumatic events, whether earlier in life, in the workplace, or elsewhere. She has experience in working with people who have suffered significant burns and life-threatening health conditions, PTSD, childhood traumas, EMDR and Schema Therapy.

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Michelle is qualified to use the recognised gold-standard trauma therapies, according to the World Health Organisation and the Australian Psychological Society.

Where Suzanne Can Help Most
Suzanne has particular expertise in supporting people experiencing:

• Stress, anxiety, low mood and burnout

• Poor sleep and ongoing fatigue

• Perimenopause, menopause and hormonal changes

• Irregular cycles, endometriosis and reproductive health concerns

• Skin conditions, including acne, eczema, dermatitis, rosacea and psoriasis

• Chronic pain and musculoskeletal concerns

• Digestive discomfort linked to stress

Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Hannibal’s therapeutic approach is evidence-based, flexible, and client-centred. He draws primarily on practical techniques and informed interventions. He'll use trauma-focused frameworks and methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and Gottman's therapy for couples; though he'll collaborate with his clients to make changes easy to implement in their lives. Therapy is tailored to each client’s needs and paced collaboratively, with an emphasis on building insight, emotional regulation, and practical skills that support meaningful change.

Dr. Hannibal also considers the broader systems impacting a person’s mental health, including relationships, work environments, cultural expectations, and past experiences. His style is calm, respectful, and strengths-focused, helping clients develop resilience, self-understanding, and a greater sense of agency in their lives.

Therapeutic Approach

Dylan’s approach is guided by a warm, respectful, and compassionate lens to help clients overcome diversity and find their authentic selves. He believes that every interaction, whether a single assessment or a longer-term therapeutic relationship, should leave clients feeling heard, validated, and empowered.

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Drawing on his diverse clinical experience, Dylan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. His interventions are practical, adaptable, and collaborative, to ensure therapy is always tailored to the client’s goals and circumstances. Dylan also works extensively with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, often alongside interpreters.

Emma takes a practical, collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to understand their experiences, build on their strengths, and create meaningful and lasting change. She has experience supporting people with concerns such as adjustment and trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disordered eating, relationship difficulties, and stress. Emma values ongoing professional development and has been gaining experience working with first responders, military personnel, veterans, couples and those who have experienced trauma or high levels of stress. Her work draws on evidence-based approaches including Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed care, which she tailors to suit each person’s goals and what works best for them.

Therapeutic Style

Kirsten takes a collaborative, client-centred, and empathic approach to therapy. She tailors treatment to each individual’s needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic frameworks including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Exposure Therapy, and Mindfulness-based approaches. She works with clients across the lifespan, addressing a variety of concerns such as depression and mood-related difficulties, anxiety and stress, OCD, grief and loss, as well as life transitions and adjustment challenges.

Supporting Teachers, Parents, Counsellors and Schools

Loe specialises in collaborating with schools to promote mental health and well-being for students, staff, and parents. With experience as a School Psychologist, she has developed and facilitated group sessions for parents and teachers, focusing on key topics like adolescent mental health, emotional regulation, and effective communication strategies.

Loe also works closely with school counsellors, offering professional support and training to enhance their ability to respond to student needs. Whether it’s running parent workshops on managing teenage stress or providing guidance to school staff on addressing complex emotional issues, Loe is committed to fostering healthier school communities through education, collaboration, and support.

Holistic Well-being and Positive Parenting Program

Phillippa is a dedicated Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar, driven by her passion for empowering individuals across the lifespan to achieve holistic well-being.

Phillippa's professional repertoire and interests are diverse. As a mother of two young children, she has experienced and studied parenting practices cross-culturally. She is an accredited facilitator of the Circle of Security attachment-based parenting program and a Level 4 Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) provider.

Other areas of keen clinical interest include neurodivergence, mindfulness-based therapies, psychological treatments for chronic pain, and innovative mind-body approaches such as walk & talk therapy.

Collaboration and Support

Safwan is a critical part of the team at Unburden Psychology - he is our part-time receptionist committed to helping clients get timely sessions with the best therapist for them. He recently completed his Bachelor of Behavioural Science at UQ and is now pursuing a Masters of Counselling. Beyond academics, Safwan enjoys playing volleyball, spending quality moments with loved ones, and exploring his passion for cinema.

Working at Unburden Psychology clinic is particularly enriching for Safwan due to its supportive and compassionate environment. The clinic fosters a culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally. There's a strong emphasis on collaboration, which allows the team to draw on their diverse backgrounds and experiences to provide comprehensive care to their clients.

Safwan is committed to helping and supporting everyone who enters the doors of Unburden Psychology.

Evidence-based Therapies

Vicki is a dedicated and patient psychologist committed to assisting individuals with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and stress, and also works with adults experiencing grief,  life-changing events, racing thoughts, low self-esteem, insomnia, minor substance misuse, post-natal depression, and mood disruption that often accompanies peri and post menopausal women. Known for her sincere and collaborative approach, Vicki understands the significant challenges these conditions present and employs personalised, evidence-based strategies in her therapy. She is focused on empowering her clients to create meaningful changes in their lives, enabling them to achieve greater happiness and fulfilment.

Vicki integrates components of various evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused strategies (EFIT), and strategies from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) therapy, to provide a comprehensive and flexible approach to treatment. Throughout her strategies, Vicki's rapport with clients remains professional yet personable, ensuring a respectful and supportive therapeutic environment. Vicki's commitment in these modalities allows her to tailor interventions to the unique needs of each client, ensuring they receive the most effective support to enhance their mental wellbeing and overall quality of life.