Psychology
Arrive safely in the present moment and your body.
Are you living with pain, fatigue, or emotional patterns—like constant worry, shutdown, or reactivity—that are slowly making your world feel smaller?
Perhaps your body feels unpredictable, or your mind is crowded with thoughts you can’t switch off. Maybe you’re caught in cycles—of stress, overthinking, tension, or disconnection from others.
You’ve been searching for someone who doesn’t put you in the too-hard basket—someone who sees you as the whole, wonderful human that you are.
At Zebras, we understand how difficult it can be to find practitioners who truly get what it means to live with a rare or chronic condition. You deserve care that meets you where you are, and works with your mindbody—not against it.
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"Psychology isn't for someone like me."
Maybe you’ve learned to carry a lot on your own. Maybe you’ve been told—directly or not—that your struggles aren’t serious enough, or that you should’ve figured it out by now.
But psychology at Zebras isn’t about fixing you. It’s about offering a space that gently holds all the parts of you—especially the ones that feel messy, uncertain, or too much. Over time, it’s a place where shame can soften, self-compassion can grow, and where you can begin to trust your own rhythms and needs.
But psychology at Zebras isn’t about fixing you. It’s about offering a space that gently holds all the parts of you—especially the ones that feel messy, uncertain, or too much. Over time, it’s a place where shame can soften, self-compassion can grow, and where you can begin to trust your own rhythms and needs.
Imagine having the freedom to focus on what matters most to you.
Picture yourself going about your day with confidence, supported by care thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs.
At Zebras Australia, our team work with you to expand your capacity and move towards a life that feels bigger, fuller, and brighter.
Picture yourself going about your day with confidence, supported by care thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs.
At Zebras Australia, our team work with you to expand your capacity and move towards a life that feels bigger, fuller, and brighter.
Who are we?
We are a trailblazing team of healthcare workers here to put an end to less-than-positive experiences for those living with rare chronic conditions. Our psychologists bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and empathy, working closely with you to enhance your wellbeing.
We’ve supported thousands of people on their journey, and we would be honoured to do the same for you.
We’ve supported thousands of people on their journey, and we would be honoured to do the same for you.
What is psychology?
Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. At Zebras, our psychologists support people to explore thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be causing distress or impacting daily life. This might involve working through past experiences, navigating change, or learning new ways to relate to yourself and others. We take a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach to care—grounded in safety, compassion, and curiosity.
Co-created by you and your psychologist, our care plans are designed to:
Co-created by you and your psychologist, our care plans are designed to:
- Support you to explore patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour that may be keeping you stuck
- Offer practical tools for managing overwhelm, anxiety, and shutdown in daily life
- Build self-awareness, self-compassion, and trust in your capacity to care for yourself
- Develop personalised strategies for boundaries, communication, and lifestyle adjustments
- Help process past experiences safely using evidence-based therapies
At Zebras, psychology is more than talk therapy—it’s a relational, collaborative process grounded in curiosity, safety, and deep respect for your lived experience. Our psychologists work with you to understand the whole of who you are, gently tending to the places in your life that feel heavy, stuck, or tender. Whether you’re navigating emotional patterns, past trauma, or the invisible load of chronic illness, we’re here to help you feel more at home in yourself.
Psychology can support:
- Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression other mood-related challenges
- Emotional overwhelm or distress following life events like relationship breakdowns, job loss, or health crises
- Ongoing stress and burnout from work, caregiving, or navigating complex systems
- Behavioural patterns such as procrastination, addiction, people-pleasing or emotional outbursts
- Relationship difficulties—whether with family, partners, friends or colleagues—including challenges with communication and trust
- Grief and loss, whether recent or long-standing, and the emotional impact of major life transitions
- Personal growth and self-awareness—deepening your understanding of your emotions, beliefs and behaviours
- Identity exploration, including neurodivergence and the process of receiving a late diagnosis
- Coping with trauma, both recent and historic, through evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, schema therapy, ACT, DBT and trauma-informed CBT
- The emotional toll of living with a chronic condition, including the burden of feeling misunderstood or unsupported
While we’re trained in assessment and diagnosis, our focus is always on understanding your story in its full context—honouring your needs, your capacity, and the direction you want to grow.
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Three ingredients we consider essential for supporting our community. Our psychologists have made a conscious choice to support those with rare chronic conditions. We are tertiary-trained, and proudly integrate new science with old wisdom into our approach. We acknowledge that science is a moving frontier and are committed to furthering our understanding and sharing new discoveries with you along the way.
Knowledge, passion and experience
Trauma is a fundamental human experience, and our psychologists are sensitive to the needs of those who experience this in an ongoing way. We have carefully considered our space and offering to feel inclusive and nurturing for all bodies, brains and minds, as well as complimenting psyche-based trauma therapies with our own unique approach.
Trailblazing trauma-informed care
To heal is to become whole and you are more than your diagnoses to us. There is an intimacy in our work, as we endeavour to know you as a person, your stories, experiences and aspirations. Our psychologists create individualised plans combining nervous system education, lifestyle guidance and gentle hands on therapies to nurture sensitive bodies.
We see you as a whole
What makes psychology at Zebras different?
Psychology at Zebras
At Zebras, our consultations are designed to meet you where you are at. Here’s what you can expect…
Curious about how psychology at Zebras can support you?
- A mindful start... Each session begins with a grounding check-in, offering you space to pause, arrive, and reflect on how you're feeling—emotionally, mentally, and physically.
- Co-creating an agenda… Together, we’ll explore what’s been coming up for you and shape the session around your needs and intentions. Whether you arrive with something specific or uncertain, we’ll work together to set a compassionate direction.
- Building your toolkit… Depending on your goals and preferences, we may explore practices like breathing, mindfulness, or guided imagery to support emotional regulation and nervous system balance—always at a pace that feels safe for you.
- Learning together… You’ll be invited to deepen your understanding of the patterns that shape your experience—like the stress response, emotional cycles, trauma impacts, or relational dynamics—and develop insight that supports lasting change.
- Processing with care… When you're ready, we can begin to gently process past experiences using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Schema Therapy, or ACT—always with a strong foundation of safety and consent.
- Future planning… At the close of each session, we’ll reflect on what felt helpful and discuss next steps, ensuring your journey is supported and responsive to your evolving needs.
- Take-home support… Depending on the session, your psychologist may offer optional take-home materials—this could include psychoeducation resources, reflective questionnaires, or practices to support you between appointments.
- Collaborative care… We work with your broader circle of care to ensure we’re all aligned in supporting your health and if needed, we can also connect you with trusted allied health or medical professionals.
Curious about how psychology at Zebras can support you?
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Zebras Australia is a private clinic and a fee for service applies. The following sessions are available virtually:
- Initial Psychology Consultation (50 minutes) $295.00
- Long Psychology Consultation (50 minutes) $275.00
What are the associated costs?
Frequently asked questions
Psychology can be helpful for a wide range of people—not just those in crisis or with a formal diagnosis. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
People see our psychologist for many different reasons, including:
If you're unsure whether psychology is right for you, you're welcome to reach out. We're here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experience and work alongside you in whatever comes next.
People see our psychologist for many different reasons, including:
- Experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health conditions
- Navigating big life events like grief, trauma, job loss or relationship breakdowns
- Feeling burnt out, highly stressed, or emotionally dysregulated
- Struggling with unhelpful behaviours like procrastination, addiction or people-pleasing
- Wanting to understand and shift long-standing patterns in thoughts, emotions or relationships
- Exploring identity, including experiences of neurodivergence or late diagnosis
- Looking for emotional support during times of change or uncertainty
If you're unsure whether psychology is right for you, you're welcome to reach out. We're here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experience and work alongside you in whatever comes next.
Our psychologist does not currently offer formal diagnostic assessments or written reports for conditions such as ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence. While diagnosis may be gently explored as part of the therapeutic process, the focus of our psychology service is on understanding your experience and supporting meaningful change through evidence-based interventions.
If a formal diagnosis is something you're seeking, we’re happy to help connect you with trusted providers who can offer that assessment and reporting service.
If a formal diagnosis is something you're seeking, we’re happy to help connect you with trusted providers who can offer that assessment and reporting service.
Our psychologist is trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities. These approaches are not used in isolation or as rigid, step-by-step programs—instead, they’re thoughtfully woven into your sessions based on what feels most relevant, supportive, and accessible for you. Together, you will explore what’s coming up and collaboratively decide on an approach that fits your goals and pace.
Some of the modalities our psychologist draws from include:
Each of these modalities can be adapted to suit your unique needs—and our psychologist's role is to help guide, support, and collaborate with you in choosing what feels safe, useful, and meaningful along the way.
Some of the modalities our psychologist draws from include:
- Schema Therapy: A relational and experiential form of therapy that helps you identify and shift deep-seated patterns (or “schemas”) that may be shaping how you think, feel, and respond in your life and relationships.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): A structured therapy often used to support healing from trauma or distressing experiences by processing memories through bilateral stimulation.
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): A practical, skills-based therapy that supports emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and more fulfilling interpersonal relationships.
- Trauma-informed CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): A structured, collaborative approach that supports you to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours while being mindful of trauma history and nervous system sensitivity.
- Trauma-informed ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): A values-based therapy that helps you make space for your thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful steps toward a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.
- Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT): A relational therapy focused on deepening your capacity to understand your own and others’ thoughts, emotions, and intentions—supporting emotional regulation and healthier connections.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): A compassionate, parts-based approach that supports you to understand and work with the different “parts” of yourself with curiosity, care, and self-leadership.
Each of these modalities can be adapted to suit your unique needs—and our psychologist's role is to help guide, support, and collaborate with you in choosing what feels safe, useful, and meaningful along the way.
Your first consultation - consisting of 50 minutes face-to-face time with your psychologist - is all about beginning to build a safe and trusting connection.
Your psychologist will spend time getting to know you—not just your challenges, but your story, your supports, and your hopes for care. This initial session is in-depth and often unfolds over a few appointments to ensure we’re not rushing the process.
Together, you’ll explore what’s been happening in your life, how it’s affecting you, and what feels most important to focus on. Your psychologist may offer some reflective questions or ask you to complete assessments between sessions to help create a fuller picture of your experience.
With your consent, they’ll also collaborate with your care team—both within Zebras and externally—so your mindbody support feels connected and cohesive.
Above all, this is a space where all of you is welcome. Your psychologist will take a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach, prioritising deep listening and making space for all parts of you, just as you are—wherever you are in your journey.
Your psychologist will spend time getting to know you—not just your challenges, but your story, your supports, and your hopes for care. This initial session is in-depth and often unfolds over a few appointments to ensure we’re not rushing the process.
Together, you’ll explore what’s been happening in your life, how it’s affecting you, and what feels most important to focus on. Your psychologist may offer some reflective questions or ask you to complete assessments between sessions to help create a fuller picture of your experience.
With your consent, they’ll also collaborate with your care team—both within Zebras and externally—so your mindbody support feels connected and cohesive.
Above all, this is a space where all of you is welcome. Your psychologist will take a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach, prioritising deep listening and making space for all parts of you, just as you are—wherever you are in your journey.
That’s okay—and it’s more common than you might think. Therapy can bring up big feelings, especially when you're exploring tender parts of your story. If something doesn’t feel right, your psychologist will slow things down, check in with you, and adjust the pace or approach.
Your safety matters, and you’re always encouraged to share how you’re feeling. This is your space, and you get to go at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Your safety matters, and you’re always encouraged to share how you’re feeling. This is your space, and you get to go at a pace that feels manageable for you.
You don’t need a referral to book a psychology session at Zebras. However, if you'd like to access a Medicare rebate, you’ll need a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
Without one, you’re still very welcome to access support as a private client or through private health insurance (depending on your cover).
Without one, you’re still very welcome to access support as a private client or through private health insurance (depending on your cover).
Absolutely. We believe in whole-person care, and many of our clients benefit from working across disciplines.
With your consent, your psychologist can collaborate with your other practitioners at Zebras to ensure your care is integrated, supportive, and aligned with your goals.
With your consent, your psychologist can collaborate with your other practitioners at Zebras to ensure your care is integrated, supportive, and aligned with your goals.
Services provided by our psychologists may be covered by private health insurance, attract a Medicare rebate or be funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Please see our frequently asked questions for more details on financial assistance.
Please see our frequently asked questions for more details on financial assistance.
If you are interested in accessing psychology at Zebras Australia, please complete this preliminary questionnaire and we will be in touch within two business days of receiving your enquiry.
