General Psychology FAQs

  • A psychologist provides a safe and supportive space to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and life experiences. Therapy can also offer practical tools to help you feel more balanced, confident, and connected within yourself.

  • Therapy can support you through anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, low self-worth, and major life transitions. It can also simply be a space to pause, reflect, and grow.

  • No. You are welcome to contact Feel Good Psychology directly to enquire about appointments. A referral is only usually needed if you would like to access Medicare rebates.

  • Yes, eligible clients with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may be able to access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions.

  • Fees vary depending on the practitioner and session type. Please see our services page for current fees.

  • Most appointments run for approximately 50 minutes, allowing time to explore what is important to you without feeling rushed.

  • This depends on your needs and goals. Some people benefit from weekly support, while others prefer fortnightly, monthly, or occasional check-ins. We can work with you to find a rhythm that feels realistic and helpful.

  • Yes. Sessions are confidential, with some legal and ethical exceptions such as serious safety concerns. This will always be explained clearly so you feel informed and comfortable.

  • Your first session is about getting to know you. We explore what has brought you in, what you would like support with, and how therapy can best meet your needs. There is no pressure to share everything at once.

  • You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally tired, or simply wanting change, support can be valuable.

Gold Coast / Burleigh Heads FAQs

  • Feel Good Psychology is located in Burleigh Heads in a warm and welcoming private therapy space. You will find us at Tellebudgeera Square, 2/43 Tallebudgeera Creek Road, Burleigh Heads 4220.

  • Yes. We currently have availability for you to work with one of our Gold Coast psychologists. Please reach out and we will let you know current options as soon as possible.

  • Yes, in-person appointments are available in our Burleigh Heads clinic.

  • Yes. Clients attend from across the Gold Coast and surrounding areas.

  • Working with a local psychologist can make support more accessible and consistent, helping therapy fit more easily into everyday life.

Telehealth FAQs

  • Yes. Feel Good Psychology offers secure telehealth sessions for clients who would prefer support from home or are unable to attend in person. These are conducted via video call.

  • Yes. Telehealth appointments are available for eligible clients Australia-wide, allowing you to access support wherever you are.

  • Yes. Many people find telehealth highly effective and appreciate the comfort, flexibility, and privacy of attending from their own space.

  • A quiet private space, internet connection, and a phone, tablet, or computer. We aim to make the process simple and stress-free.

  • Eligible clients may be able to access Medicare rebates for telehealth sessions depending on current criteria. Medicare rebates can be discussed with your GP.

Anxiety & Depression FAQs

  • Yes. Therapy can help you better understand anxiety, reduce overwhelm, and build tools to feel calmer and more in control.

  • Yes. Panic attacks can feel frightening, but they can often respond to treatment. Therapy can help you understand triggers and regain confidence.

  • Yes. Therapy can support low mood, loss of motivation, emotional heaviness, and help you reconnect with yourself and daily life.

  • Feeling overwhelmed often means your system has been carrying too much for too long. Therapy can help you understand what is contributing and create meaningful change.

  • Absolutely. Burnout is common and real. Therapy can support recovery, boundaries, and sustainable wellbeing.

Women’s Mental Health FAQs

  • Yes. We support women navigating anxiety, burnout, motherhood, identity changes, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing along with all the other areas of life women experience.

  • Yes. Many women seek support during life stages that bring physical, emotional, or identity shifts.

  • Yes. Therapy can help you understand patterns, communicate needs, and build healthier boundaries with confidence.

  • Absolutely. It is common to come to therapy wanting to feel more secure, confident, and kinder toward themselves

  • Yes. Therapy can be a place to unpack what has drained you and begin rebuilding energy and balance.

Pregnancy & Postnatal FAQs

  • Yes. Pregnancy can bring uncertainty, worry, and emotional changes. Support can help you feel steadier and more resourced.

  • Yes. Compassionate and evidence-based support is available for postnatal depression and related challenges.

  • Yes. Many parents benefit from support while adjusting to identity changes, sleep deprivation, relationship shifts, and the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Yes. Small supportive groups are available throughout the year, offering a safe space to share, feel heard, and connect with others in a similar season of life.

  • We understand the realities of early parenthood and aim to be as supportive as possible. Feel Good Psychology is a safe space for you and your little ones.

Trauma / EMDR FAQs

  • EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that can help process trauma, distressing memories, and experiences that continue to feel emotionally stuck.

  • Yes, particularly when anxiety is connected to unresolved past experiences or ongoing triggers.

  • You do not need to compare your experiences to anyone else’s. If something still affects you, it matters and support can help.

  • Signs may include triggers, avoidance, hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional reactivity, or feeling constantly on edge.

  • Yes. Feel Good Psychology offers EMDR therapy at our Gold Coast clinic located in Burleigh Heads.

Practical Booking FAQs

  • You can reach out via the website contact form, phone, or email and we will guide you through the next steps.

  • Yes. You are welcome to contact us directly.

  • Availability varies, but we aim to respond promptly and help you access support as soon as possible.

  • Yes. We do offer some after-hours appointments. Please enquire for times and availability.

  • That is incredibly common. Many people feel nervous at first. We aim to create a space where you can settle in at your own pace.

  • That is okay too. You do not need to arrive with the right words. Your psychologist can gently guide the conversation.

  • This is different for everyone. Some people seek short-term support, while others value longer-term therapy. Together with your psychologist, you will discuss the best treatment plan during session.

  • Yes. Therapy is your space and your choice. Your psychologist will create a safe space for you to share this.

  • Yes. Therapy is grounded in evidence-based approaches while remaining warm, collaborative, and tailored to you as an individual.

  • Feel Good Psychology offers warm, personalised, and evidence-based support in a calm and welcoming environment where you can feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. Therapy is never one-size-fits-all. We take the time to understand your unique experiences, strengths, and goals so support can be thoughtfully tailored to you.

    Our approach balances professional expertise with human connection, creating a space where meaningful change feels possible. Whether you are navigating anxiety, motherhood, trauma, overwhelm, relationship challenges, or a life transition, we aim to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected within yourself.