Adult & Couples Therapy serving North Shore | Ryde | Inner West

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” - Carl Rogers

Welcome to Flannel Psychology

Flannel Psychology is run by experienced clinical psychologists with the goal to help individuals & couples improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Flannel Psychology derived its name from the Flannel flower, which is an Australian native that has been chosen as the national symbol to promote mental health awareness in Australia. The Flannel flower grows wild in the bush and needs to be adaptable and enduring in order to survive. Much like our everyday lives, where we need to keep reinventing ourselves to adapt to changing circumstances & thrive in our relationships.

When you walk into the practice, you are greeted with the friendly reception team and you can find ease by settling in with a warm cup of tea as you browse through magazines or catch a breath soaking in the pleasant music. We aim to complete all admin and paperwork prior to you coming in so that when you come, you can centre your thoughts and energies on the session.

Our Therapy Styles

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Schema Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Our Treatment Approach

Eclectic and Personalized

We are driven by the understanding that one size does not fit all. We don’t try to fit you in a therapeutic style but build a treatment plan that fits you. What this means is that the way therapy itself is structured - the frequency, duration and modality - is built in collaboration with you, in a manner that best suits your circumstances.

Confidential and Sincere

Maintaining the respect and confidentiality of our clients is of prime importance. What this means is that every care is taken to support your privacy as our client and confidentiality of our treatment course. We take small steps like keeping a gap between sessions to allow you to come in and exit the practice with ease, as well as big steps like using industry recommended software for data storage, to protect you.

Evidence Based

Practitioners are registered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority and hold the required credentials to offer evidence-based treatment for different mental health conditions and presentations. Ongoing clinical supervision, peer discussions and continuous professional development supports the growth of clinicians lending them expertise in delivering service.

Multidisciplinary

Practitioners don’t deliver service in silos but work together with a treatment team where relevant. This could mean your GP or a specialist to support positive mental health outcomes for you.

Culturally Sensitive

We focus on the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client to be one that is built with trust, care and safety. Non-judgmental acceptance of your reality and circumstances is the foundation on which therapeutic goals are built.