Gemma

Gemma is a registered Psychologist who has experience providing counselling and psychological treatment for a range of mental health concerns faced by adolescents and adults.

Gemma has a background in behaviour intervention, and through her years of work at Disability Services Australia (DSA), she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in working with developmental and congenital disabilities. She has significant experience working with neurodiverse individuals with a dual diagnosis and complex mental health needs. She provides management and treatment to clients with severe intellectual disability who also suffer from a mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, complex-trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder and personality disorders.

As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, Gemma is skilled in providing hypnosis for a wide range of behavioural and medical issues. Gemma believes in providing a ‘whole-person’ treatment approach on a variety of issues including: depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, grief and loss, childhood and adult-onset trauma, self-esteem and body image issues, and relationship counselling / marriage counselling.

Gemma is also a qualified trainer and group facilitator. Gemma runs training and group therapy sessions for individuals and families looking for positive strategies and lifestyle solutions to their mental health problems.

Gemma integrates a range of therapeutic approaches to provide short-term solution-focused counselling as well as long-term insight-oriented psychotherapy. She values diversity and individual expression, and seeks to empower individuals in line with their valued life direction.