Rebecca Sullivan

PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

BA(Psych); MProfPsych; MAAPi

Rebecca is a provisional psychologist with a background in community settings and more than 20 years of experience teaching meditation, mindfulness, and yoga. She brings a trauma-sensitive approach to therapy and has a particular interest in supporting adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, major life transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult or overwhelming life experiences.

Rebecca believes that meaningful change begins within a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can feel safe to be themselves. She offers a warm, person-centred approach, taking the time to understand each person's story, strengths, values, and goals. Working collaboratively with her clients, Rebecca tailors therapy to meet their individual needs and reflect what matters most to them.

Rebecca recognises that our early relationships and life experiences can shape how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. With compassion and curiosity, she supports clients to better understand these patterns, strengthen self-awareness and emotional insight, and make intentional changes that help them live in ways that align with their needs and values.

Rebecca draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, with her work primarily grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy. Her work is also informed by contemporary research into the relationship between the brain, body, and emotions. She integrates psychoeducation, mindfulness, and somatic experiential practices to support emotional regulation, strengthen psychological flexibility, and help clients develop practical skills for navigating life's challenges.

Alongside her psychology training, Rebecca is a Certified iRest® Yoga Nidra Teacher, an endorsed Meditation Teacher, and a member of Meditation Australia. Her extensive background in contemplative practice complements her psychological work, bringing a deep understanding of mindfulness, embodied awareness, and nervous system regulation within an evidence-based psychological framework.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Professional Psychology and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi). She is provisionally registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and is completing an internship program towards general registration under the supervision of experienced registered psychologists. Rebecca is expected to achieve general registration in early 2027.

Please note that Rebecca offers a reduced session fee because Medicare rebates are not available for services provided by provisional psychologists.