Experience

Abbey has over 6 years of clinical experience and extensive training in globally renowned innovative psychological treatments. Abbey has worked in NSW Health at Maitland Hospital, in the acute setting, helping those with complex conditions. She led the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills program and worked collaboratively to aid clients in high-risk crises.

Abbey then was offered an exceptional opportunity to work with the New South Wales Police Force as part of a world-first in-house officer rehabilitation and wellbeing program. She then led the state-wide roll-out of a resilience and suicide prevention training program. Abbey was renowned for being equally down to earth, across the scientific research and strategic in her approach.  She provided the highest quality support to police officers who are exposed to significant traumatic situations and dealing with the unique challenges of their important role. After much success, Abbey began working in private practice seeing a variety of different clients from those struggling with the inevitable stress of a high performer's busy world, workplace injuries, trauma, and other more complex issues.

Abbey was awarded a position in Australia’s first Mental Health Leaders Fellowship run by The National Mental Health Commission and Melbourne University. She acquired experiential and theoretical expertise in leadership and team optimisation. 

Why do people choose to see Abbey?

Abbey now aims to take the guesswork out of psychology and offer clients progressive, effective, and strategic solutions that result in lasting optimal change!

Abbey has expertise in a variety of evidence based treatment modalities including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training. She has had great success for many of her clients seeking trauma processing for childhood incidents, single work related incidents, and even bullying or general negative self beliefs. She also works with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and emotion focused therapy techniques. 

QEEG Brain Maps and Neurofeedback Therapy

Continuing to investigate progressive, evidence-based treatments Abbey trained in qEEG Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback Therapy. Abbey is a white label partner of Peak Brain Institute and was trained by the founder of this leading organisation in brain training, Dr Andrew Hill. This relationship helps her clients receive the highest level of brain training. Abbey trained with the Neurofeedback International Academy to develop her skills for work with her clients to ensure she delivers a high quality service.

When attending SWITCH, under the guidance of Abbey, you can expect to receive the most progressive and scientifically backed treatment options. Abbey is passionate about helping you move in the direction of your choice and switching to a better life.