Welcome to Psychology Avenue
At Psychology Avenue we embrace mental health and well-being with personalised In Person and Telehealth psychology services, designed to support adults nationwide.
Telehealth services bring mental health care to all areas of Australia offering convenience for those with busy schedules or limited access to in-person clinics, ensuring everyone can access support when needed.
Hello!
My name is Danielle Giffin and I am a Psychologist who focuses on developing a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment to support the path to mental and emotional well-being.
I have a passion for removing barriers to accessing psychological therapy, and for cultivating work/life balance. I understand that life can be busy when juggling work, family, parenting, relationships (& more) hence providing telehealth video sessions that can be accessed from the comfort and privacy of your own home, as well as the option for in person sessions on the Sunshine Coast.
I provide evidence-based therapies tailored to each individual and strive to develop insight and understanding, cultivate helpful thinking patterns, develop skills and strategies, and ultimately empower a person to feel able to manage life's obstacles. Each treatment plan is personalised to address the unique needs of every individual.
I am also a Board Approved Supervisor with a passion for supporting early career psychologists on their journey to registration, however I also love to support registered psychologists with ongoing development of their professional practice.
My interest areas include:
anxiety, stress & burnout
trauma and PTSD
depression and mood related disorders
perinatal mental health
eating disorders
grief and loss
substance use
adjustment to life changes.
Evidence-based treatment approaches include:
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Trauma-focused CBT
CBT-enhanced (for eating disorders)
Motivational interviewing
Compassion focused therapy
Registration and Memberships
Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
Member of The Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
Member of EMDR Association of Australia.
Registered provider of Medicare services
Board Approved Supervisor
Qualifications
Master of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology Honours)
Bachelor of Science
The first appointment
In the first session I will explore past, present and future factors impacting on mental health and work with you to develop an understanding of your symptoms and concerns. This is an important time to build rapport and become comfortable in the therapeutic environment and we will work towards developing a treatment plan together based on your goals. This first session is also about making sure that I am the right fit for you as a psychologist.
Subsequent appointments
We will focus on working towards your treatment goals and attend to any new items that are important to you when they arise. After each session clients will be encouraged to practice new skills and strategies and monitor symptoms.
Accessing Psychological Therapy
Medicare rebates
A GP referral is required if you would like to claim a rebate from Medicare after your session. The medicare rebate for seeing a psychologist is $96.65 per session with a maximum of 10 rebatable sessions per calendar year.
To access a rebate, Medicare requires your GP to complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan AND send a referral letter to your psychologist.
Private services
Individuals are welcome to book at any time without a referral. Full fee is payable and there are no limitations on the number of psychology sessions.
Additional referral sources
Referrals are welcome under NDIS (self managed or plan managed), Work Cover QLD, Open Arms, DVA, and insurance providers. These can be discussed at the time of booking due to variation in the requirements for these services.
Psychological therapy for adults
Fees and services
Fees are based on a 50min consultation.
Medicare clients (GP referral) - $210
Private clients - $210
NDIS Self-managed and plan-managed client - As per NDIS schedule of fees
WorkCover, Open Arms, DVA and Insurance clients - As per their assigned schedule of fees
Psychology Avenue is not a bulk billing practice.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us for any enquiries or to schedule an appointment.
Please note that I do not provide emergency care. If you or another person is at risk of harm please call 000 or present to your nearest hospital. For phone support contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36