Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Heidi is a caring and empathetic Clinical Psychologist who feels extremely privileged to be able to work with people who are willing to process the difficulties and distress they may be experiencing. She obtained her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology in South Africa and initially worked in private practice in Cape Town, South Africa.

She relocated to Australia in 2007 and began working in private practice in Rockhampton. Heidi spent 13 years working in the Rockhampton region. She loved her time there, raising her children and getting to know the people living in rural and regional areas. She relocated to Noosa in 2020 and whilst she continues to occasionally travel to Rockhampton for fly in fly out clinics she spends the bulk of her time in her “happy place” otherwise known as Noosa. She, a self confessed technophobe, continues to be suprised that she sees many of her clients via videoconference. She know has clients throughout Queensland thanks to the marvel of the internet.

She has over 20 years experience working with individual clients and couples. She has worked with adolescents, adults and families in both a private practice and hospital setting. Heidi works with the following areas in an evidenced based and professional manner:

Anxiety Disorders namely Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD and Social Anxiety

Mood Disorder namely Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar 1 and 2, Cyclothymia and Dysthymia

Adjustment Disorders

Eating Disorders for example Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Binge Eating disorder.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

She has experience in working with people dealing with life transitions, relationship and parenting issues and sexual health.

She has a special interest in working with Abuse and all related areas. She has worked in a ‘Alternative to Violence’ programme in Canandaigua and South Africa and is very adept at understanding the complexities of abuse and the impact it has on its victims.

Another special interest is in working with people struggling with Eating disorder and body image issues. She understands the importance of clients being treated in an multidisciplinary setting and obtaining early intervention.

Heidi lived experience of supporting people with chronic health issues. She is familiar with how chronic disease can impact on the mental wellbeing of people. She has supported many people to live their best lives regardless of their physical health situation.

Heidi believes that change is always possible and her aim is to work collaboratively with her clients to improve their quality of life and contentment. She understands the importance of accepting life as it is and making decisions as to how to move forward when faced with difficult and stressful circumstances.

Her approach could best be described as eclectic in that she uses ideas and theories from a broad range of evidence based therapy modalities namely Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Rogerian Therapy, Mindfulness and Psycho-Education.

Heidi remains intensely curious and is committed to helping the brave and willing people who chose to engage in therapy to improve their wellbeing and as a result their lives. She remains in awe of the human capacity for resilience and growth. It would be her please use to work with you.