Talitha Church
Psychologist
BEd BEdPsych(Hons) MEdPsych
Registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA)
Medicare and Private Health Cover approved provider
Welcome to my Gold Coast based psychology practice where evidence-based therapy meets a compassionate, collaborative, and client centered, approach.
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As an experienced psychologist, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to relax, share your story, and achieve your mental health goals.
Services
Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy to adults 19 years and older (in person and telehealth)
Couples Therapy (in person only)
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Private therapy. No referral required.
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Private Health Cover - No referral required - Individual therapy with private health cover rebates arranged between you and your health care provider.
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Medicare - referral required - Therapy as part of a Mental Health Care Plan set up by your GP.
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Psychometric assessments to monitor your progress as part of a Mental Health Care Plan
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Psychometric assessments may be recommended and administered to aid and improve therapeutic outcome. ​
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Mental health reports to your GP as required by Medicare under a Mental Health Care Plan.
Each session is tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring a personalised approach to your mental health journey.
In Person sessions:
In person sessions are available at Southport on a Monday and Tuesday and at Varsity Lakes on a Friday.
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​Telehealth:
I have been providing phone counselling since 2007 and Telehealth counselling sessions are available Monday to Friday.
The idea of online or phone sessions can feel daunting or unappealing, but research has shown that psychology sessions via Telehealth are just as effective as in person sessions.​
Telehealth services have unique benefits that are not available when attending in person such as:
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Increased access to services for people who have busy schedules, live remotely, or struggle to find appointments with psychologists in their local area.
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Greater flexibility and convenience, no travel time, and ease of doing a session when at the office or at home. I encourage clients to, when appropriate, go for a walk while doing a session. The benefits of a "walk and talk" session have been recorded widely.
Areas of Interest
I am registered with the medical board of Australia, Australia Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA). I completed a masters level education in psychology and hold a graduate degree and two post graduate degrees in psychology.
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I have over twenty years of experience in diverse areas of psychology and provide counselling support and psychotherapy for a range of different challenges such as:
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anxiety, stress,
grief and loss,
attachment and childhood insecurities,
personal development, self-esteem,
relationship challenges, separation, divorce,
confidence, assertiveness, personal agency,
parental guidance,
adjustment to change,
ptsd, trauma,
emotion regulation, anger management,
depression, loneliness,
work related challenges, bullying, harassment, interpersonal conflict
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Each session is tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring a personalized approach to your mental health journey.
My Approach
I am dedicated to providing an affable, compassionate, and client-centered approach to therapy. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to share your story, explore your emotions, challenge yourself at times, and work towards achieving your mental health goals.
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My approach is eclectic and individually tailored, meaning I will apply the approach best suited to you and your unique personality and needs. I am experienced and well trained, which allows me to comfortably dip into different theoretical frameworks and therapies, when needed, to best support you.
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I am trained and experienced in multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches and modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Neuropsychology, Schematherapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Positive Psychology, Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET), Trauma Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Psycho-Neuro-Immunology (PNI).
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My focus is on supporting you throughout your journey to emotional well-being and personal growth, not to promote a specific therapeutic framework, or train you to become an expert in a specific area of psychology.
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Multiple research studies have shown the success of therapy relies more on the therapeutic alliance between therapist and client than the specific therapeutic modality utilized.
Fees
Individual Therapy, In person & Telehealth (50 minutes) - $220.00
Couples Therapy, In person only (50 minutes) - $260.00
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Medicare rebate
Only available with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Rebate - $96.65 - gap fee of $123.35
Rebate processed at the end of the session
Private Health Care
Please confirm your rebate according to your specific plan and cover
Rebates claimed by you
Psychometric Assessment
Assessment as part of Mental Health Care Plan included in session fee
Assessment deemed necessary as part of therapy - Fees depend on type of assessment and will be discussed and agreed on.
Mental Health Reports
GP Mental Health Care Plan Report - Included in session fee.
All other reports - Standard maximum two-page mental health report $350.00
No medico-legal reports provided
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please feel free to send me a text at
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+61 406 786 994,
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or email me at
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Online booking not available currently.
​​Get in touch, I'm here to support you on your path to emotional well-being.
Corporate House
155 Varsity Parade
Varsity Lakes, Queensland, 4227
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In person and telehealth sessions available
Fridays 9am - 4pm
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Suite 1506, Level 5, Southport Central Tower 1
56 Scarborough Street
Southport, QLD, 4215
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In person and Telehealth sessions available
Mondays 9am - 5pm
Tuesdays 9am - 5pm
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Telehealth only on
Wednesdays 9am - 5pm
Thursdays 9am - 5pm
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