Toni Kernick Psychologist

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Overview

Toni is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adults navigating academic, professional, and life transitions. She supports people experiencing anxiety, pressure, self-doubt, or burnout - particularly during periods of change or uncertainty. Whether adjusting to university life, managing workplace stress, or reconsidering direction and purpose, Toni helps clients make sense of what they’re experiencing and move forward with greater clarity. Her approach is calm, collaborative, and practical. Toni draws on evidence-based therapies to help clients understand unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour, build emotional resilience, and develop strategies that feel sustainable in everyday life. Toni believes that change - whether chosen or unexpected - can be challenging, but also an opportunity for growth. She provides a steady and supportive space for reflection, insight, and meaningful progress. Toni works with people who wish to: • Manage academic or workplace pressure • Reduce anxiety, overthinking, or stress • Navigate burnout or career uncertainty • Build confidence and self-trust • Break unhelpful thinking or communication patterns • Clarify values and direction during times of transition • Adjust to significant life changes

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • MPsych(Clin), MProfPsych, BPS(Hons)

Accreditations

  • Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
  • Clinical Psychology Endorsement
  • Gottman Level 2

Certifications

  • Animal Assisted Therapy Human-Canine Clinical Team
  • Board Approved Supervisor

Fees/Services

  • Individual Telehealth Consultation - New ClientsA$210.00
  • Individual Telehealth Consultation - Returning ClientsA$210.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Phobias
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Couples Therapy
  • General Counselling
  • Academic Performance
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Burnout
  • Career and Vocational Planning
  • Executive Coaching
  • General Psychology
  • Life Coaching
  • Personal Development
  • Relaxation training
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Workplace Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Eclectic
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Couples
  • Women

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations