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Bethany Phelan - Psychologist

Bethany Phelan

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Psychologist
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AHPRA Verified

Session Types

  • Telehealth
  • Phone

Clients Seen

  • Ages: 18
  • Male
  • Female
  • Non-binary

Billing Types

Specialises in

Trauma Coping Skills Anxiety +9 more

Therapy Types

Schema Therapy EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Eclectic Therapy +3 more

Hi I'm Beth,
I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where you can explore life's challenges without judgement while developing practical skills and greater self-understanding.

With over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, I have worked across community mental health, youth services, forensic settings, disability services, virtual reality therapy, and private practice. These experiences have shaped a flexible, person-centred approach that recognises each person's story, strengths, and goals are unique.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, burnout, grief, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and neurodivergence. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems-informed therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and attachment-informed approaches, tailoring therapy to suit your individual needs.

My focus is not only on helping you manage symptoms but also on supporting you to better understand yourself, strengthen your resilience, reconnect with your values, and build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside people as they navigate change and discover new ways of moving forward.

Philosophy and Vision

At Calm Sanctuary Psychology, we believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, understood, and empowered. I believe therapy is about more than reducing symptoms. It's about helping you better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and build a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values. My aim is to provide an accessible, safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to create lasting change at your own pace.

Quality Provision

I am committed to providing high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based psychological care. I tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals, drawing on current research and best practice to ensure you receive compassionate, effective support throughout your therapeutic journey.

Therapy Approach

I understand that no two people are the same, which is why I tailor therapy to your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based, drawing from therapies including ACT, CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment-informed approaches. Together, we'll work to develop practical strategies, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Areas of Special Interest

Types of Therapy

Accreditations

  • Master of Professional Psychology - Monash University (2019)

Professional Associations

  • Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)

Fees and Insurance

Private Session Fees

Standard Session (50 min): $195.00

Medicare Session Fees

Standard Session
($195)
-
Medicare Rebate
($101.55)
=
$93.45
(with Medicare Rebate)

Payment & Insurance Options

Medicare
Private Health
NDIS
Private (self-funded)
DVA
Work Cover
AHPRA Verified
Confirmed against the public register on 05 August 2026
Listed on Therapy Online Australia

I am on Therapy Online Australia since: 17 August 2026

Last profile update for Bethany Phelan: 17 August 2026

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