Our deepest human need is to understand and be understood.
I'm Cindy, a clinical psychologist and I offer telehealth therapy within Australia for youth, adults and families.
I am deeply passionate about strengthening families, communities and the relationship we have with ourselves. The areas I specialise in are:
- Trauma
- Disordered eating
- Bullying
- Self growth
These areas are actually quite broad but to give some examples of who I can support:
- Trauma across all ages (both acute and complex)
- Disordered eating across all ages and types, including struggles that don't fit neatly into a box
- Bullying concerns for adults and children, including issues at school, teachers who have experienced or witnessed bullying and parents who want help to support their child
- Individuals seeking to better understand themselves and grow inwardly and outwardly
My professional background consists of a mixture of community, hospital and private practice settings. I have worked in parent and infant mental health, supporting parents to connect with their little ones and navigate the difficulties of parenting in the early years, along with building support systems. I've also worked with youth experiencing complex mental health issues, often stemming from abandonment, bullying and extensive trauma. Most recently I have worked in private practice and built White Poppy Psychology to support individuals who often don't know where else to turn. Outside of this, I also work alongside a charity supporting students, parents and teachers to tackle bullying within school communities.
One thing I have learned both personally and professionally is that no one is "broken". There are always reasons why we struggle and stay stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. Through therapy, I am to help people see who they really are, underneath all the trauma and struggles they've been through. I support people to work through any shame they hold and to integrate their memories and experiences. There is room for all parts of ourself, we just need support to understand it and know what to do with it.
If you’ve been wondering if you should reach out for help, perhaps you've come here at just the right time. You can click on the booking link below to book an initial consult or if you would like to talk first, you're welcome to call or email me.
