Dr Adele provides individual therapy to adults, offering a compassionate, collaborative approach to understanding and working with the difficulties that can arise in life, relationships, the body and the mind. She was the fifth GP in Australia to be recognised by the RACGP as having extended skills in Psychological Medicine and is registered to provide Focussed Psychological Strategies.
Adele has a particular interest in the mind–body relationship in chronic pain, drawing on contemporary pain neuroscience to help people develop a different understanding of persistent pain and its relationship with the nervous system, emotions, stress and life experience. Her approach recognises that pain is real and can be deeply influenced by a range of interconnected biological, psychological and social factors.
Her primary therapeutic approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy in which she is level 2 trained. It offers a gentle way of understanding the different “parts” of ourselves and developing a deeper relationship with our inner world. Adele also draws on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), together with mindfulness and self-compassion, where these approaches may be helpful.
Therapy is tailored to each person and their individual circumstances, with an emphasis on developing greater self-understanding, compassion and a sense of safety, while supporting meaningful change.
Appointments.
Cost: $295 ($250 card holders until safety net is reached) for a 60-65 minute face-to-face appointment. We like to be able extend the appointment for you if that is what is needed at the time. If the appointment goes over 65 minutes the cost increases to $320 ($265). If the appointment goes over 75 minutes the cost increases to $360 ($295). You will receive a rebate of $208. No mental health plan required.
For Telehealth only: similar cost with rebate varying from $0 to $208 depending on several factors. Mental health plan may be helpful. Adele will accept mental health plans from other GP’s..
CANCELLATION FEES: $100 if less than 4 hours notice is given, but as much notice as possible is preferred.