PLEASE NOTE: DAN OFFERS ONLINE AND PHONE APPOINTMENTS ONLY. Dan is a knowledgeable psychotherapist, practicing mental health coach and meditation teacher, with an academic background in psychology and experience working in the consumer mental health space. He holds expertise in mindfulness and wellbeing and utilises a range of techniques including mindfulness-based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, explorative inquiry and values-based work. Dan offers a humanistic, person centred approach. He facilitates a collaborative relationship with clients for them to explore and build a pathway towards greater meaning and fulfilment in their lives. He has experienced and worked through his own life challenges, and therefore relates to the importance of compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard. ​ Dan specialises in working with busy, stressed out people, by helping them find a renewed sense of balance in their lives. He also specialises in working with people who have experienced burnout, failure, lost motivation and hope, to help them build a renewed sense of energy, hope, purpose and meaning. He believes that through cultivating qualities of self-compassion, curiosity and acceptance, we allow ourselves the opportunity to reflect and create meaning from our experiences and therefore choose a fulfilling direction into the future. Dan sees clients privately and his fee is $168 for a standard 50 minute session. Dan does not offer couples counselling.

Meet Laura: Clinical Psychologist & Create Balance Team Member Empathy, Expertise, and Evidence-Based Care Hello, I'm Laura, a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board Approved Supervisor. I specialise in supporting adults dealing with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety (including OCD, phobias, and panic), health challenges, persistent pain and grief in its various forms. I combine empathy with clinical expertise to help guide my clients towards meaningful healing and growth. Clinical Psychology & Areas of Interest My practice is based on evidence-based treatments, utilising cognitive behavioural frameworks (including ACT and Schema approaches), trauma-focused methods, Interpersonal Psychotherapy approaches, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills. With additional training in EMDR and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), I help clients regulate their nervous systems and process traumatic experiences to reduce their impact. Many clients report increased personal peace, symptom relief, and a renewed sense of hope after engaging in evidence-based therapies, though experiences vary. Holistic Health Rehabilitation & Chronic Pain With a background in hospital rehabilitation and pain management, I understand the complexities of pain science and the mind-body connection. I create holistic, personalised rehabilitation and chronic pain management programs that help clients build self-efficacy, physical strength and independence, despite ongoing health challenges and pain. As a scientist-practitioner, I keep updated on the latest research and have contributed to publications on cancer care and the lived experiences of health consumers Positive Psychology & Motivation I am passionate about positive psychology, nurturing strengths, and helping clients align with what is most important to them. I encourage personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of a satisfying, values-driven life. I also help my clients in overcoming motivational barriers and tackling procrastination. A Personalised Therapeutic Experience Clients working with me can expect innovative treatment plans tailored to their strengths, preferences and learning styles. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all; together, we create a therapeutic journey that feels supportive and empowering. Here is a summary of what therapy with me might include: Trauma Processing and Reconciliation: Using EMDR, Schema Therapy, and EFT (where appropriate) to help integrate difficult memories, drawing on clients’ personal resources and strengths. Mindfulness, EFT, and DBT Skills: Building emotional awareness and regulation, and supporting the release of challenging emotions. Interpersonal and Coping Skills: Enhancing communication, relationships, and effective coping strategies. Problem-Solving and Psych-education: Empowering with practical tools and insights into psychological concepts. Cognitive Restructuring and Behavioural Activation: Addressing unhelpful thought patterns and encouraging positive, mood-boosting activities. Graded Exposure: Supporting gradual, confident engagement with previously feared situations. Pain Reprocessing: Applying the latest pain science to reframe chronic pain and promote a sense of safety and relief. Self-Regulation and Distress Tolerance: Strengthening resilience and emotion-management skills to promote lasting change. I stand by the positive impact of evidence-based therapies and believe that choosing to pursue therapy is a powerful and courageous decision—one that can help guide individuals toward a life that suits them better. Please reach out for further information if you are considering taking this next step. Professional Qualifications & Training Master of Psychology (Clinical) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Psychology) Graduate Diploma of Psychology Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Hons) Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor Practitioner Training Level 1 and 2 EMDR Practitioner Training Level 1 and 2 EFT Professional Affiliations Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists Associate Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) Trainee Member of the EFT & Mindfulness Centre