Principal Therapist
Hi, I'm Ally! I'm a registered social worker specialising in mental health, with both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees from Griffith University. My focus is on gay men's health, supporting individuals through gender-related challenges such as dysphoria, and guiding transgender individuals on their journey. Growing up in a small town in North Queensland, I came out as queer at 14, an experience that deeply shaped my understanding of identity and personal growth. Coming from a mixed ethno-racial family, I developed a strong appreciation for how our intersecting identities shape who we are. During my adolescence, I also experienced what it felt like to be 'alone' as the only gay Jewish person in my town. This unique journey taught me to build self-assurance, confidence, and resilience while navigating my identity. These experiences have shaped the person I am today and fuel my passion for helping others find their own confidence and sense of belonging. My work is rooted in empathy, cultural awareness, and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and self-empowerment in the communities I serve.
In my practice, I integrate both Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic therapy to provide holistic, client-centered interventions. ACT allows me to support clients in accepting their thoughts and emotions, while guiding them toward living a meaningful life aligned with their values, even in the face of adversity. This approach is especially powerful when working with individuals navigating identity-related challenges. On the other hand, psychodynamic therapy helps me explore the deeper unconscious patterns and past experiences that shape my clients' current thoughts, behaviour's, and relationships. By combining these approaches, I can offer a comprehensive and nuanced framework for healing and self-discovery, empowering clients to gain insight, manage distress, and make transformative changes in their lives.
Practice Areas
- Anxiety & depression
- Self-esteem and identity
- Gender dysphoria
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- ADHD
- Borderline personality disorder
- Histrionic personality disorder
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Family dynamics
- Impulse control
- Religious trauma
& More
Billing information
Rainbow Mindeset Therapy provides personalised support through both private and online sessions, ensuring everyone has access to the help they need. Our sessions are priced between $110 and $200 per hour, with sliding scale and concession options available to accommodate diverse needs.
Functional Capacity Assessment
Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a comprehensive evaluation that measures an individual's ability to perform tasks and activities required for daily living, work, or other functional roles. It is typically conducted by a healthcare professional, such as a psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, or mental health nurse, and is often used to assess the impact of a medical condition, disability, or mental health challenge on a person’s functioning.
Clinical Psychotherapy
Clinical psychotherapy is a form of treatment that focuses on helping individuals, couples, or groups understand and manage emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues. It is provided by licensed mental health professionals such as psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, or counselors, and involves structured conversations aimed at promoting emotional well-being and mental health.
Social Work
A social worker is a professional who helps individuals, families, groups, and communities improve their well-being by providing support, advocacy, and resources. Social workers play a key role in helping people navigate life's challenges, particularly in areas related to mental health, family dynamics, healthcare, housing, education, and social justice. They are trained to understand the complex interactions between individuals and their environments.
Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing is a specialised field of nursing focused on the care and treatment of individuals who are experiencing mental health challenges or psychiatric disorders. Mental health nurses are trained to assess, support, and manage the physical, emotional, psychological, and social aspects of mental health, working closely with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy (also known as speech-language therapy) is a type of treatment provided by a speech-language pathologist (SL to help individuals improve their communication skills, speech, language, and swallowing abilities. Speech therapy can address a wide range of issues, from difficulties with articulation and speech sounds to language comprehension, social communication, fluency (e.g., stuttering), and cognitive-communication disorders. It can also help with swallowing difficulties.
Social work LGBTQI+ tutoring focuses on providing specialised support and guidance to individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQI+ community. Tutors work to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where learners can gain not only academic skills but also emotional and psychological support. The goal is to foster confidence, resilience, and personal growth by addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in education and beyond.
Supervision & Consultancy
Social work supervision provides essential guidance, support, and professional development for social workers at all levels. Supervisors offer a safe and reflective space for social workers to discuss their cases, explore complex ethical dilemmas, and receive feedback on their practice. This relationship fosters growth by enhancing clinical skills, promoting self-awareness, and ensuring the social worker's well-being.