Ms Louise Brealey Psychologist

I’m really looking forward to meeting with you, sharing some of your story and help you move towards achieving your goals – whatever they may be. Just a little on my background: my approach to counselling is holistic, tapping into various approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), general problem-solving and client-centred supportive counselling. My background in Neuropsychology gives me a deeper understanding of some of the issues which may arise. Firstly, well done for reaching out! That’s often the most difficult step, and I’d love the opportunity to share your journey and work with you towards achieving your goals. Louise studied Medicine for a couple of years before realizing her passion for Psychology, completing a Bachelor of Arts with Honours, majoring in Psychology and Criminology, and Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Melbourne. She is a fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Louise is trained in various evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Risk Assessment and Suicide Prevention, Defence Force Recruiting and Motivational Interviewing. Louise has gained a wealth of experience working with clients from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, seeing clients ranging from school age to the elderly population. Louise is passionate about working with anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionistic/obsessive, compulsive traits, sleep difficulties and interpersonal issues. She has worked in a variety of settings including schools, suicide prevention programmes, Aged Care Assessment Teams, Alcohol and Drug organizations and the Defence Force.