Our health plays a significant role in the quality of life that we enjoy. When it comes to physical health, most people know that moderate exercise and eating a balanced diet are important for achieving physical wellbeing. However, not everyone knows what it takes to achieve good mental health and how to overcome psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.

Even if you do know what it takes, sometimes, especially if your problems have been going on for a long time or are complex, you can find that you are unable to "fix" yourself and feel better. As an experienced Psychologist, I can help you develop the skills you need to better manage this important element of your total wellbeing.

Dr Lyndel Cuesta

B.A Hons Psychology, Phd Psychology, MAPS

I am a highly qualified and experienced psychologist, using evidence based therapies that have been shown to be effective.

We will work together to identify and explore your problems and the factors that have contributed to them. In this way you will develop a better understanding of what you are experiencing and why.

Together we will create a treatment program that makes sense to you and interests you, so that you will feel motivated and empowered to work towards improvement.

Let's Talk

Feeling anxious?

Feeling fearful and uptight some or all of the time, having panic attacks, or just constantly worrying and obsessing about things - these are all symptoms of anxiety which can make life really hard. Anxiety can restrict where we go and what we do, make us highly self-conscious in social situations and impair our performance at work or Uni. I can work with you to help you gain a sense of greater control over your anxiety, so that you can feel more calm more often. Once we are free of excessive anxiety, we can start to feel more joy and confidence in who we are, how we relate, and in what we do.

Feeling low or unmotivated?

Feelings of low self-worth, emptiness, feeling bleak and hopeless about your future, and feeling helpless to help yourself are all common symptoms of depression. Feeling sad, empty, or low most of the time can drain us of energy and motivation; acting as a self fulfilling prophecy that keeps us feeling helpless and hopeless about our situation. Depression is the biggest mental health issue worldwide, so you are not alone. You don't need to try and "get better" on your own either. Together, we can explore what is making you feel so bad, then identify and implement the practical and emotional skills that will help you to get back to enjoying today and begin to look forward to tomorrow.

Stressed at work or Uni?

Feeling overwhelmed by the workload or our own perfectionistic expectations, experiencing difficulties with others, and a lack of role satisfaction or confusion about career path are all common sources of work and study stress. I can help you find more contentment in this important area of your life by learning relaxation techniques to help you de-stress, developing assertiveness skills to help you deal with difficult people, and building confidence in your ability.

Coping with grief and loss?

When we lose someone or something that we loved or that was somehow important to us, it's natural and normal to experience a sense of grief. While there are common psychological elements to grief, such as shock, denial, frustration, despair and acceptance, the experience of grief is very unique for each of us. Sometimes we get stuck in one of these feelings, or feel so overwhelmed by the loss itself or the consequences it brings for us. Sometimes we just don't know how to move forward. I can walk with you through this process and help you find a place of more peaceful adjustment.

It`s OK To Play

There’s nothing wrong with having goals and being productive. But for the person prone to burnout, there tends to be an unbalanced emphasis on “getting things done”. This can severely limit the time and energy we have left to allow ourselves to experience downtime, or to just do something purely for the joy of it. It really is okay to take some time out to rest, rejuvenate and do something fun. In fact play isn’t optional to stress and mood management – it’s essential. I can help you explore what is getting in the way of your self-permission to play, so that you can start to enjoy all of its benefits.

Can't sleep?

Good sleep is essential to our physical and mental wellbeing. Both anxiety and depression are characterised by a chronic tendency to ruminate on negative thoughts, and often these concerns come out to bother us most just when we are trying to get to sleep. Not getting enough hours of sleep, or not getting enough restorative sleep, can leave us feeling tired, irritable, and yes …. even more unhappy! In turn, this can make life`s daily challenges and problems harder to deal with and contribute to feelings of being overwhelmed. I can work with you to help you break this cycle, by introducing targeted mental and practical strategies to get a more restful night`s sleep.

Contact me now! 0432 662 447

Sessions are conducted in clinic or via telehealth (e.g. Zoom). I practice from the Parkdale Wellbeing Clinic which is a beautiful modern building discreetly located at 173 Como Parade East, Parkdale, 3195.

There is ample parking close by, and the Parkdale train station is within easy walking distance.

To make an appointment, call me on 0432-662-447, or Send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm an appointment time.

I look forward to working with you.

Fee Structure

My standard fee is $265 for a 50 minute session.

Significant rebates can be claimed on session fees, using either a Medicare rebate or Private Health rebate.

A Medicare referral from your GP allows you to claim the Medicare rebate of $93.35 per session, leaving you with an out of pocket expense of $171.65. If you have private health cover, you may want to check with your provider whether you are covered for psychological services (private funds vary in rebate amounts).

To be able to claim the Medicare rebate you will need to contact your GP for a referral to me for psychological services (call or email me prior to seeing your doctor, so that I can provide you with the necessary details they need to include about me in your referral).