About Courtney
Provisional Psychologist | Relationship Specialist
Courtney is a provisionally registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and holds a Master of Professional Psychology from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Courtney’s career in the health industry began in 2005 with her completion of a Diploma of Remedial Massage. Over the next 11 years, she gained valuable experience in community pharmacy, progressing to management roles. Following this, Courtney transitioned into general practice, where she spent eight years as Chief Operating Officer of two practices. This role deepened her passion for helping individuals and couples achieve their full potential, inspiring her to pursue formal studies in behavioural sciences and psychology.
As a certified relationship therapist specializing in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Courtney provides support to a wide range of couples, including binary, non-binary, and non-monogamous relationships. She also integrates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) into her practice and is expanding her expertise in Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Courtney works with clients experiencing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. She is committed to creating a safe and affirming therapeutic environment for individuals and couples, including those from LGBTQIA+ communities and diverse relationship structures such as polyamory and non-monogamy.
Registrations & Memberships
- Provisionally registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Student Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Qualifications
- Master of Professional Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast (2024)
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours, 2023)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology, 2022)
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Blogs from Courtney
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Strengthening Bonds Through Attachment Our patterns of attachment—the ways we connect and bond with others—are deeply rooted in our early relationships with parents and caregivers. These attachment styles shape how we form bonds with our partners and friends as adults. However, these patterns can sometimes lead
Do I Need Relationship Counselling?
Many couples let their relationships drift, avoiding the challenges and hoping things will improve on their own. However, relationships are more than just emotional connections—they are key to our mental, emotional, and even financial well-being. Strong relationships serve as the backbone of our spiritual health and psychological resilience. Ignoring problems
Imago Therapy
Imago Therapy: Turning Conflict into Growth Imago Relationship Therapy, created by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt in 1980, is a specialized approach to couples therapy designed to transform conflict into opportunities for healing and personal growth. The therapy focuses on deepening emotional connections by addressing the root
Conflict in Relationships
Is Conflict in Relationships Good or Bad? The key to understanding conflict lies in self-awareness. When we recognize that we’ve chosen our partners to help heal unresolved pain from the past, everything changes. This realization is the first step toward building a deeper, more authentic connection—what we might call real
The Importance of Relationship Counselling and Couples Therapy
Relationships are undoubtedly one of the most vital aspects of our identity as human beings and, perhaps, the most valuable assets in our lives. Why is that the case? Consider this: from a legal standpoint, if you’ve been cohabiting with a partner for over two years, or if you share