Location: Essendon (telehealth also available)
Consultation Days: Mondays (9:30am-2pm), Tuesdays (9:30am-2pm), Thursdays (9:30am-2pm) and Saturdays (9am-1:30pm)
Areas of Interest:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Stress and Burnout
- Work related stressors
- Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
- Fertility issues
- Trauma
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Grief and loss
Therapeutic Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Schema Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
Fees:Â Individual session – $240 during business hours; $260 on Saturdays / Couples session – $300 during business hours; $320 on Saturdays
Referral Options: Medicare, Private, Private Health Insurance
Client Groups: 18+ years, couples
Chiara is a registered psychologist with 10 years experience across a diverse range of sectors including community, mental health services, e-therapy, university and private practice. She holds a Masters in Psychology (Counselling)and has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth.
Specialising in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Chiara helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, and stress with a gentle and supportive touch. Her approach is deeply client-centred, aiming to create a warm and trusting environment where individuals feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. Chiara uses an array of evidenced based interventions to specifically tailor her therapy to the needs and wants of the client. One of her distinctive qualities is her use of humour in therapy. She believes that a well-timed laugh can be a powerful tool in breaking down barriers, easing tension, and creating a more relaxed environment for meaningful change.
Clients appreciate Chiara for her empathetic listening, genuine care, and ability to connect on a personal level. She believes in the transformative power of therapy and works collaboratively with her clients to support their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Chiara finds most value in helping individuals manage difficult emotions to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Outside the office, Chiara enjoys baking, hiking, reading, and spending quality time with her family. Her holistic approach to life and work is reflected in the way she helps her clients build a more fulfilling and balanced life.
