Martha has experience working in regional, rural and remote communities. She uses evidence-based therapies and trauma-informed practices aligned with the client’s goals. She has built a valuable combination of skills with many years of training across a range of specialised areas of psychology. Combining her psychology qualifications with experience working in remote rural Australia for many years, she has assisted individuals and families harness their potential and maximising their effectiveness within personal and relational domains.
Martha thinks laterally and has a passion for making a difference in people’s lives by increasing their psychological flexibility to become equipped with skills to live a more valued life despite the challenges.
Experienced in providing successful therapy grounded in empathy, genuineness and respect, she assists individuals across the lifespan referred from local stakeholders, mental health clinicians and GPs.
Martha completed a BA (Psych) PostGradDip(Psych). She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi).
Martha utilises the following evidence-based therapeutic approaches in her sessions:
• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
• CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
Martha is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy. She uses a person-centred approach that is empathic and respectful.