About Us
In our psychology practice we have a strong focus on helping you to improve your psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, weight issues, grief, body image issues, intimacy issues or marriage problems. We will help you find your psychological balance again by offering professional advice, support and strategies to improve. We apply psychological approaches such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Couple therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and Mindfulness.
We are conducting our sessions online.
We are conducting our sessions online.
Who We Are |
Selma van Diest is a registered Clinical Psychologist and has been working with individuals, and couples providing psychological therapy for over 15 years. Selma provides a client tailored approach supported by evidence based treatment protocols for various psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, weight management, health related issues and fertility. Selma holds a Masters degree in Health Sciences, a post-Master degree in Health Psychology and a post-Master degree in Sex Therapy. She has had extensive training in couple counselling, EFT, EMDR, ACT therapy and weight management.
Selma van Diest is very passionate and dedicated about supporting her clients to improve their quality of life. Her compassionate, open and empowering approach focuses on the strengths and goals of the individual or couple, facilitates a professional connection and the development of a plan for achieving positive outcomes based on your needs. Selma is highly trained and experienced in providing practical strategies and advice helping you improve your situation and overcome your difficulties. Selma van Diest is a registered Medicare provider and holds registration with the National Board of Psychology (AHPRA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS). |
Fees & Rebates |
We offer appointments during business hours on all business days. The fees for the initial session are $275 (75 minutes) and ongoing 60 minutes sessions are $235, payable on the day of service.
You don't need a referral to book your appointment (unless you would like to claim rebates with Medicare). Rebates are available through Medicare and private health funds (if covered). To receive Medicare rebates your GP needs to refer you on a Mental Health Care Plan to our practice. |
Balance Theory |
Balance Theory is a motivational theory of attitude change, proposed by Fritz Heider. It conceptualizes the cognitive consistency motive as a drive toward psychological balance. The consistency motive is the urge to maintain one's values and beliefs over time.
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