Helena assists adults and older adolescents (15+ years) with:
Body Image & Eating Issues
Restrictive eating, binge eating, poor body image, body dysmorphia, yo-yo dieting, compulsive exercise, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, orthorexia, unhealthy relationship with food and body image. Helena provides tailored eating disorder plan to address these complex issues, offering both psychological support and practical strategies to foster long-term recovery and improve body image.
Anxiety and Coping Issues
Work and study-related stress, including VCE-related issues. Major life changes (i.e., end of a relationship, beginning of a new relationship, leaving home, beginning university or work, life transitions). Generalised anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts and behaviours. Perfectionism, indecisiveness, difficulties being appropriately assertive.
Recovering from distressing life events.Long-term effects of physical, sexual and emotional abuse in childhood, adolescence or adulthood.
Quality of Life Issues
Recurring problems and themes that emerge in personal relationships. Self-defeating patterns of thought and behaviour. Negative self-image, difficulties with work-life balance, feeling “stuck” or unfulfilled in life, work or relationships.
Personal & Professional Development
Personal therapy. Clinical supervision.
Personalised Psychology Services in Kew – Therapy Designed for You
At Psychology on Kew, we believe effective mental health care must be as unique as you are. Our personalised psychology services move beyond generic treatment templates to deliver truly individualised therapy that adapts to your needs, goals and lifestyle.
Why Personalised Psychology Works
One-size-fits-all therapy often fails because:
❌ Generic approaches don’t account for your personality, values or life circumstances ❌ Rigid protocols can’t adapt when your needs change ❌ Manualised treatments may overlook your strengths
Our tailored approach delivers better results by:
✅ Matching therapy styles to your preferences (e.g., structured CBT vs. exploratory psychodynamic) ✅ Adjusting pace and techniques based on your progress ✅ Integrating multiple evidence-based methods as needed
*(Recent meta-analyses show personalised therapy achieves 30-50% better outcomes than standard protocols.)*
Our Personalised Therapy Process
Step 1: Deep Understanding
90-minute initial assessment exploring:
Your specific challenges and goals
Learning/communication style preferences
Relevant life history and cultural factors
Step 2: Collaborative Planning
We co-create your treatment plan including: 🔹 Therapy type(s) – Single or blended approaches (CBT, ACT, Schema, etc.) 🔹 Session format – In-person, telehealth, or hybrid 🔹 Progress metrics – Tailored tracking (e.g., symptom diaries, functional goals)
Step 3: Adaptive Treatment
Regular reviews to refine your plan
Between-session support options (secure messaging, worksheets)
Coordination with your GP/specialists when needed
Who Benefits Most From Personalised Psychology?
While everyone gains from tailored care, it’s especially impactful for:
“After 3 therapists, I finally found someone who adapted to how I think. The personalised mix of ACT and narrative therapy changed everything.” – Client testimonial (name/photo optional)
FAQs About Personalised Psychology
1. How is this different from normal therapy?
While all good therapy considers individual factors, we systematically customise every element – from assessment tools to between-session tasks – based on ongoing data about what works best for you.
2. Do you bulk bill personalised therapy?
Yes, we offer Medicare rebates under Mental Health Care Plans where clinically appropriate. Private fees are scaled based on session length and complexity.
3. Can I combine therapy types in one plan?
Absolutely. Many clients benefit from “therapy cocktails” like:
