​ Bli Bli, Sunshine Coast QLD
T/W/TH 9am - 7:30 pm

Psychology Services

Miriam is a health psychologist and provides private psychology services. She is known as a “Coaching Psychologist” due to her over 15 years of experience in life and executive coaching. Miriam uses a coaching-style approach and an eclectic mix of therapies to assist clients in achieving their goals. This includes counselling, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, mind-body medicine, hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy™ and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). 
Miriam has extensive experience and can help with the following presentations:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ​Relationships
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Health Issues
  • Weight Management
  • Self-esteem/Confidence issues
  • Emotional Issues
  • Trauma
  • Couples Counselling
  • Social/Communication Skill
  • Workcover
  • ​Career Guidance

​Miriam relocated from Adelaide to the Sunshine Coast in 2021. Telehealth (video and phone conferencing) services are available for all Australian and international clients, with face-to-face sessions available for clients local to the Sunshine Coast.

Telehealth provides accessibility and convenience to all Australians, and research has found the therapeutic experience and outcomes are equal to those achieved in an in-person setting. Medicare and private health rebates are available for both in-person and Telehealth services. 

​Session Fees

​30 minute session – $105 (+$15 after hours surcharge if applicable)
60 minute session – $200 (+$15 after hours surcharge if applicable)
90 minute session – $290 (+$15 after hours surcharge if applicable)
Concession discounts apply upon presentation of a current concession card or on compassionate grounds by negotiation.
​Please contact Miriam for concession rate details and to discuss further.

Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance

The Australian Government has permanently approved Medicare rebates for psychology consultations.
Medicare rebates are available for clients referred to Miriam by their GP on a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) (please contact Miriam directly before arranging your MHCP with your doctor to ensure your referral to her is appropriate). The Medicare rebate is currently $93.35 per session (as of 1 November 2023). Initial care plan referrals allocate 6 sessions. You can see your GP for a care plan extension (4 sessions) if further sessions are recommended. 

Private Health Insurance rebates are available for clients with appropriate private health coverage (check with your insurer before booking your appointment for details on your coverage). Claims may be made on the day of your appointment or submitted directly to your private health insurer with the receipt provided

How Can Psychology Help Me?

A New Perspective
One of the things Miriam helps clients with is gaining a new view or perspective on the situations in their lives. We all get stuck in ruts from time to time. We can begin to feel like we are "stuck" or have "no choice" but to do what we are doing, which often translates to discomfort, anxiety, or unhappiness. Psychologists can help their clients identify different, previously unthought-of choices and plans of action.
New Ways of Thinking About the World and Yourself
One of the things that psychologists (especially CBT-oriented psychologists) focus on is helping their clients challenge their long-held beliefs and thought patterns.

Learning to think about things in new, healthier ways can help lead to improved mental health. NLP also provides an excellent set of tools to assist with changing the way we think.
New Set of Skills.
Some of us could use new, healthier skills when managing stress, anxiety, anger, and other emotions. Much of what psychologists do is teach clients new coping strategies during difficult, stressful times. Miriam firmly believes the more resources a person has to deal with life's challenges, the better. Therefore, she focuses on practical, useful tools that can be directly used.
A Place to Vent
While many clients use their sessions to learn new skills, some use their time with Miriam to vent, explain, be heard, and try to better understand their lives by using her as a sounding board. Miriam provides a confidential, non-judgmental place to talk and explore ways to cope better and achieve better mental health.
Working on Goals
As a psychologist and a coach, Miriam is well-equipped to help her clients set outcomes and work alongside them to achieve goals that are meaningful to them. Keeping you motivated, feeling capable, and boosting your sense of confidence is what many clients report Miriam does to support you on your journey.