Therapeutic & Performance Psychology Services
You can expect a genuine, compassionate, and collaborative approach in our work together. Grounded in empathy and warmth, my focus is on listening deeply and partnering with you throughout your therapeutic journey.
Please be aware New Farm Wellness Centre is only accessible by stairs. If this is a barrier for you, please get in contact to discuss other options.
I can help you with…
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Support for a wide range of concerns, from stress and overwhelm to depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. The focus is not only on managing difficulties but also on helping you build a life that feels meaningful, satisfying, and fulfilling.
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Affirming and supportive space to explore questions of identity, gender, and sexuality. Whether you’re navigating coming out, transitioning, or seeking a deeper sense of self-understanding, you’ll be met with respect and care. If you’re LGBTQ+ or unsure and seeking support reach out to start.
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Specialised support for people who are neurodivergent, including developmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism, as well as acquired neurodivergence (e.g., following brain injury). This also includes conditions increasingly understood within neurodiversity research frameworks, such as OCD and trauma-related presentations. Therapy focuses on embracing strengths, reducing barriers, and fostering self-acceptance while navigating the unique challenges of a neurodivergent life.
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Drawing on lived experience in high-performance environments, Tama supports athletes, performers, and professionals in other demanding fields. The focus is on enhancing performance, managing pressure, and maintaining wellbeing alongside achievement.
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Men’s mental health often intersects with ideas of masculinity—such as strength, independence, and emotional control—which can sometimes make it difficult to acknowledge distress or seek help. Many men experience pressure to “hold it together,” leading to challenges like stress, burnout, relationship strain, anger, or emotional disconnection. Others may experience depression or anxiety that presents through irritability, withdrawal, or overwork, rather than sadness.
Therapy provides a confidential, judgement-free space to explore these experiences and redefine what strength and wellbeing can mean. The approach focuses on emotional awareness, resilience, and practical strategies to help men express themselves authentically while maintaining a sense of purpose and self-respect.
For clients who prefer a more active or informal setting, Walk and Talk Therapy offers an alternative to traditional office-based sessions—combining movement, nature, and open conversation to support both physical and mental health in a relaxed environment.
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I support clients who experience disordered eating patterns, particularly when linked to:
Binge eating or emotional eating
Restrictive patterns that don’t meet a diagnosed eating disorder
Eating differences associated with neurodivergence
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
Sport or activity-specific eating pressures (e.g. weight-class or aesthetic-based sports)
Diet cycling, “food rules” or body-driven anxiety around eating
⚠️ Please note: I do not offer treatment for Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa, as these are specialised areas that require multidisciplinary care. If you’re seeking support for these conditions, I’d be happy to recommend appropriate services.
My approach is centred on curiosity, body neutrality and self-compassion, helping you reconnect with food and your body in a more sustainable, respectful way — without shame.
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Many of us develop difficult relationships with our bodies — shaped by social expectations, trauma, neurodivergence, gender identity, or the roles we’ve learned to play.
I offer a space to explore:Shame, guilt or discomfort around appearance
Compulsive checking, comparing, or body avoidance
Recovering a sense of embodiment and self-worth
Gender-affirming or neurodiversity-affirming body image work
Reconnecting with your body as something you live in, not something you must control
My focus is not on “fixing” your body — but on helping you build a more compassionate, respectful relationship with it.
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Support for individuals, couples, and partners navigating relationship structures outside of the mainstream, including consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, and kink. The aim is to create a space where your relationships are respected, understood, and supported.
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Therapy that acknowledges and values the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, culture, and religion. This approach recognises the unique challenges that can come with holding multiple identities while celebrating the resilience and richness they bring.
Approaches I draw from...
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment while committing to actions that align with their personal values, promoting psychological flexibility and meaningful living. It focuses less on eliminating negative experiences and more on learning to live fully despite them, cultivating presence, acceptance, and value-guided behavior to improve overall well-being and resilience. ACT combines mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and behavior change techniques tailored to individual needs for lasting mental health growth.
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Schema Therapy is an integrative treatment approach focused on identifying and changing deep-seated, self-defeating patterns known as "schemas," which originate from childhood experiences and influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in adulthood. It emphasizes understanding how unmet emotional needs early in life contribute to maladaptive schemas—broad, pervasive themes like abandonment, mistrust, or emotional deprivation—that often lead to emotional distress and relationship difficulties. The therapy works to replace these maladaptive schemas with healthier, more adaptive patterns through techniques such as experiential work, cognitive restructuring, and the nurturing of a Healthy Adult Mode. Its goal is to promote healing, emotional resilience, and more fulfilling relationships.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals regulate intense emotions, manage stress, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors. Developed initially to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT balances strategies of acceptance and change, teaching skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship and practical skills training, enabling clients to build resilience and live more balanced, meaningful lives. DBT has been adapted to support a wide range of mental health conditions beyond its original focus, making it a versatile and evidence-based treatment approach.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented, structured form of psychotherapy that explores the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It aims to identify and change negative or unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health and emotional well-being. CBT emphasizes active participation, collaboration with the therapist, and practical techniques such as challenging cognitive distortions, restructuring automatic thoughts, and implementing behavioral experiments. Its focus is typically on present issues, with the goal of empowering clients to become their own therapists and develop lasting coping skills for conditions like anxiety and depression.
Connecting with a psychologist is a big step.
It’s normal to feel a range of emotions when connecting with a therapist. Regardless of if you have been through the process before.
The Process
Making Contact
Contact our lovely reception team at New Farm Wellness Centre on (07)3358 2982
We suggest booking the first three appointments fortnightly for the best therapeutic start
Consent and Intake Form
Once booked, you’ll receive a consent and intake form via email. Please complete the form least 48 hours before your first session. This will save us time in your first session
Preparing for your first session
You will receive a reminder email 2 days before your appointment. See our FAQ for more information about how to prepare for your first session and our cancellation policy.
Location
187 James Street
New Farm, QLD, 4005
Telehealth appointments also available
Opening Hours
Monday 11:45 - 7:15
Thursday 10:00 - 6:00
Friday 7:30 - 3:30
Tama Barry Psychology acknowledge and pay respect to past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation, And acknowledge their generosity and custodianship of Country. We celebrate the lands and waters that give us life, into which the songlines, stories, ancestors and dreamings of First Nations peoples are woven. And the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are a place free from discrimination, where everyone belongs. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our communities, including people of cultural and faith backgrounds, classes, gender or sexual identities, ages and abilities and we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space online and in person.
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