Our Approach

Starlight Psychology’s has a consultative and tailored approach. Our personalised treatment plans assist our clients to develop skills and resources to effectively manage life’s challenges and their emotional reactions.

We understand that everyone is unique in the way they respond to and are affected by mental health issues. We have a collaborative approach with our clients in jointly selecting the most appropriate evidence-based strategies aimed at providing excellence in quality care and enhancing your mental health in a caring, friendly and confidential environment.

Why Choose Starlight Psychology?

• We are fully qualified Psychologists registered with:
  • The Australian Board of Psychology
  • The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board
  • The Australian Psychological Society
  • Mental Health Association of NSW
  • Medicare accredited
  • WorkCover accredited
  • Hills District Mental Health Professionals Network

• We are trained and experienced with current scientific evidence-based treatment and assessment methods.
• We provide treatment plans tailored to your unique life experience and your preferred learning style in order for you to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes.
• We provide treatment with respect, competence and professional service.
• We provide a safe, caring and confidential environment.
• We provide face-to-face and video counselling via Skype.
• Services are provided in accordance with the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, and Charter for Clients of Psychologists.

Types of Therapy

Our Starlight Psychologists uses a variety of evidence-based treatment models to help people cope effectively with life issues and mental health problems. These treatment models are scientifically researched and widely accepted in the medical fields as well as by the Australian Department of Health.

Evidence-based treatments offered by Starlight Psychology but not limited to are:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychological approach, which operates on the foundation that thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours are interconnected. That dysfunctional information processing is believed to be at the centre of the psychological problem or concern. Hence, the aim of CBT is to change problematic emotions and maladaptive behaviours by using cognitive restructuring, modifying cognitive processes, which occur in the form of automatic thoughts and core beliefs. It is the commonly used for treating depression, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders.

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) focuses on the way a person has related to significant people in their life, and how this may have affected other relationships and how they feel, think and act generally. It helps that person understand how these factors are operating in their current life situation lead them to become depressed and put them at risk for future depression. IPT is effective in treating depression, anxiety disorder and Bipolar Disorder.

• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) focus on becoming aware of all incoming thoughts and feelings and accepting them, but not attaching or reacting to them. It is designed to aid in preventing the relapse of depression, specifically in individuals with Major depressive disorder (MDD).

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) focus on dealing with your painful thoughts and feelings effectively, accepting what is out of your personal control, and commit to action that change and improve your life.

• Psychoeducation refers to providing education methods to people with a mental health condition and their families to help empower them and deal with their condition in an effective and optimal way. This approach is applicable to people with schizophrenia, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic illnesses, eating disorders, and personality disorders. It aims to strengthen our clients and their family members own capabilities, resources and coping skills to achieve their own mental health and wellbeing on a long-term basis.

Your First Visit

During your first initial consultation and prior to commencing treatment, our Starlight Therapist will:

• Provide you a copy of the APS Charter for Clients of Psychologists
• Explain all sessions are strictly private and confidential
• Explain our fees schedule
• Explain appointment times and length of session
• Request you to read and sign our confidential Patient Consent Form
• Discuss any concerns you have prior to treatment commencement
• Request you to complete one or more Mental Health Assessments to understand your current feelings, thoughts and behaviours
• Discuss your goals and expectations, agree to a flexible plan that you are comfortable with

In subsequent sessions, we will periodically review your progress to get the most out of your therapy.

Contact Us now to enquire or book psychological treatment with our Psychologists.