Expertise & Approach
Biography
Andrea is a warm Integrative Psychologist with a passionate interest in the gut‑brain connection, and in particular, dietary/microbiome and mental health contributors to psychological and physiological disease (dis-ease).
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She enjoys supporting adults, especially women who are keen to better manage, cope with and/or alleviate the impact of their anxiety, stress, depression, grief, burnout, unresolved childhood difficulties/unmet needs/trauma on their overall well-being.
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She particularly enjoys working with adults with gut, autoimmune, chronic health, weight and menopause-related concerns.Â
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Andrea uses evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, EMDR and EFT, and she raises awareness of potential dietary/gut-related influences on mental and physical well-being and collaborates with Integrative Medical Practitioners and Dietitians when needed.
Clinical Specializations
Overweight/obese holistic management
Personalised nutritional & mental health strategies to support sustainable weight management, improve metabolic health and build lifelong healthy eating habits to improve overall longevity.
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Maternity & Women's Health
Personalised mental health care for women throughout all stages of life.
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Disordered Eating
Compassionate, evidence-based mental health support to restore health, rebuild confidence and develop a positive, sustainable relationship with food.
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Education & Qualifications
DEGREES
University of Southern Queensland Master of Clinical Psychology - GPA: 6:38 (2016-2020) Including units: Adult Psychopathology, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Â Advanced Clinical Intervention and Advanced Health PsychologyÂ
University of Queensland Master of Counselling – GPA: 5.75 (2014-2018) Including units:  Counselling for Those Affected by Loss, Traumatology, Counselling and Mental Health and Counselling for Health and Capacity ChallengesÂ
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Science (Honours-Psychology) – 2A Class Honours (2010) Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – GPA: 6.43 (2008) Dean's CommendationÂ
CERTIFICATIONS
Metabolic Psychiatry: The Science and Practice of Hope Masterclass (2025)
EMDR Introductory and Advanced Training (2024-2025)
Trauma-Focused CBT (2023)
ACT-Focused Trauma Therapy (2023)
Emotional Freedom Technique for Trauma (2022)
Lv 2 Gottman Method Couple’s Therapy (2022) (Lv 1 2017)Â
Lv 1 and 2 Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT-Tapping) (2020)
Lv 1 and 2 ACT Training – ACT for Depression and Anxiety Disorders (2019)
Addictive Behaviours in Adolescents and Adults with ASD (2019)Â Â
Postgraduate Microbiome Training (2026-2027)
Functional Nutrition Consultant Training (2023-2026)
Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference (2025-2026)
MEMBERSHIPS
Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI)
Psychology Board of Australia
CONTACT HOURS
Tuesday: 9am - 3pm
