Phillipa is available to see clients on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

About Me

Phillipa is a seasoned mental health clinician who offers a respectful and collaborative approach to healing through therapy. She has a particular interest in supporting those who wish to reclaim their lives from the impacts of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Working with children, adolescents, and adults, she sees clients of all ages.

Meeting with Phillipa can help you gain increased clarity and explore new possibilities for life through her empathetic inquiry and gentle, attuned presence. She has seven years of tertiary education and nearly two decades of experience supporting people with their challenges. She enjoys using therapeutic modalities that will assist you in deepening your understanding of yourself and moving towards the kind of life you long for.

Phillipa is a committed lifelong learner and recently extended her skills through completion of a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling, reflecting her passion of staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field to better serve her clients.

Phillipa accepts private clients, NDIS self-managed plan participants (including parent sessions), workcover and EAP clients.

Phillipa Joy

Clinical Psychotherapist

Children, young people, and adults

Play-based approaches

Mind-Body-Heart integration approaches

Narrative therapy

Developmental trauma and neglect

Relational abuse 

Existential explorationsPlay-based approaches

Mind-Body-Heart integration approaches

Narrative therapy

Developmental trauma and neglect

Relational abuse 

Existential explorations

Areas of Interest

Bachelor of Political Science & Peace and Conflict Studies

Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work

Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling

Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood Development

Graduate Certificate of Community Development

Circle of Security Facilitator

Clinical Member of Psychotherapy and Counselling Association Australia

Member of the Australian Counselling Association

Qualifications and Memberships