Therapy is an opportunity to pause, explore, gain different perspectives, and find ways of responding to life’s challenges that are more aligned with what matters to you.
At some point in life, it is likely that we will face challenges. When those challenges come, we can find ourselves stuck in thoughts, feelings, or experiences that are hard to make sense of or change. Perhaps that is feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from what matters to you and how you want to live, or navigating a big life change.
Therapy can offer an opportunity to slow down, understand your experiences, and explore and practice different ways of responding when these challenges come.
I’m Steph, a psychologist working in Launceston Tasmania. I offer a thoughtful and collaborative approach to therapy that is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that even in challenging situations there is hope for creating a life that is meaningful to you. Sessions are available face-to-face or via telehealth (if appropriate).
About Steph
Steph Vialle is a Registered Psychologist with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and experience supporting adolescents and adults with a range of mental health challenges. Her background spans psychology and the community sector, including counselling, crisis support and case management, where she has supported people experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence and other complex circumstances.
Steph works with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and sleep difficulties. She has a particular interest in specific phobias, OCD, eating disorders (including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID), and sleep difficulties.
Steph also supports parents and carers of autistic children, with focus on promote their wellbeing and also helping understand their child's experiences, strengths and support needs. This work focuses on parents' and carers' wellbeing rather than providing direct therapy to children.
Therapy Approach
Steph takes a warm, collaborative and client-centred approach, creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel heard and supported. Her work is trauma-informed and strengths-based, recognising each person's individual experiences, values and capacities. She works alongside clients to better understand their experiences, identify what matters to them and work towards meaningful change.
Steph draws on evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Narrative Therapy. She also incorporates trauma-informed strategies informed by CBT and ACT. Steph does not currently provide EMDR therapy.
Contact Steph - NOT CURRENTLY TAKING REFERRALS
If you’re considering psychological support, please get in touch. Contact Steph with questions about availability, whether therapy may be suitable, session arrangements or referrals.
Fees
Standard 50-minute sessions are $240. An initial 75-minute session may sometimes be recommended and costs $275. Partial rebates may be available with appropriate referrals, please speak to your General Practitioner regarding these.
A note about communication and confidentiality
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When can you expect to hear back?
This form is not monitored for crisis support. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact emergency services on 000, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Steph anticipates responding to enquiries within 7 days. If you require more immediate mental health support, please contact Access Mental Health on 1800 332 338.
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