Mary Gilbert
Clinical Psychologist
M.Psych (clinical), GDipPsych (hons)
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About me
Therapy invites us to reflect, heal and grow.
I believe that when we feel truly seen and heard, change is possible and can be deeply rewarding.
I provide a safe, warm and collaborative space where personal challenges can be explored and worked through. I am passionate about helping people build more fulfilling, meaningful and satisfying lives through personal insight and change.
A trusting and authentic relationship is integral to therapeutic progress. I place great emphasis on listening and connecting.
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Approach
Everyone's therapeutic experience is unique.
Depending on your needs and goals, therapy might involve:​
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Fostering a deeper self-knowledge by exploring the root causes and nature of psychological and emotional challenges.
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Strengthening capacities in areas such as emotional awareness and expression; communication; flexible/expansive thinking; balancing acceptance and change; balancing autonomy and connection; fostering belonging.
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Reprocessing traumatic experiences in order to move beyond emotional triggers and blockages.
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Building an understanding of personal values, desires and life direction.
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Developing strategies to regulate the nervous system.
​My overarching approach is informed by psychodynamic, attachment-based, relational and trauma-informed theory.
Depending on individual needs I also apply my training in therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness.​​
Areas of expertise
I see adults facing a range of challenges, commonly including:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress
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Bipolar Affective Disorder
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PTSD and trauma (including complex childhood trauma)
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Low self-esteem
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Perinatal depression and anxiety
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Parenting, family and relationship challenges​
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Identity exploration including sexuality, gender, culture
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Adjustment difficulties
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Difficulties related to emotional expression, inhibition, assertiveness and boundaries​
My standard fee for a 50 minute consultation is $250, which attracts a rebate of $141.85 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year with a Mental Health Care Plan.
In order to access this rebate, please contact your GP or psychiatrist. Many private health insurers also offer rebates for clinical psychology. Please contact your provider to find out whether this applies to you.
I hold an Honours degree in Psychology (University of Melbourne) and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, (University of Technology, Sydney).
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I have experience working with individuals and groups across private and public health settings, including hospitals, universities and clinics.
I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).