No. You can self-refer to psychology without a doctors referral. A referral is only needed if you plan to claim a Medicare rebate. 

Regular weekly to fortnightly sessions is recommended at the beginning of therapy. 

Research shows frequent attendance, especially at the beginning of therapy, is important to ensure you actually benefit from therapy. 

Your session schedule will be collaboratively discussed in your intake call or at your first session, and depends on your needs and reasons for attending.  

We typically book the first 3-6 sessions in from the beginning, to ensure continuity of care and appropriate planning for treatment and your therapy goals. 

The overall  number of sessions visits varies from person to person and depends on the nature of the concerns, your goals, and circumstances. 

Some clients may experience positive changes within just a few sessions, whereas others may require longer-term support.

Good to know:

Attending less frequently (e.g., monthly) has been shown to provide very limited to negligible treatment outcomes when commencing therapy.

Your GP or Psychiatrist can provide you with a Medicare Mental Health Care Plan after assessing your mental health needs. This plan helps reduce the cost of certain psychological therapies, covering up to 10 sessions annually.

As of July 1, 2026, the Medicare rebate for a 50-minute session with a clinical psychologist is $149.05 for a 50 minute session with a Clinical Psychologist.

You will receive this rebate after attending each of your 10 subsidized sessions per calendar year.  

Your psychologist must have the referral before your first session to be able to claim the rebate.  You can find more information about Mental Health Care Plans here.

If you hold private health insurance, you may be eligible to claim rebates for psychological services. Please contact your specific health fund directly to confirm your level of cover and eligibility. Please Note: Private health insurance cannot be used to cover the gap or claim a rebate for a session for which you are already claiming a Medicare rebate. 

The aim of the initial sessions is for us to get to know each other and for me to understand what brings you to therapy. I will also ask about your background and history, and we'll also talk about your goals for therapy,  in order to help tailor and develop a clear plan of treatment to you specifically. 

This process can span 1-3 sessions, depending on your complexity, your readiness and pace, and our therapeutic relationship. There’s no pressure or expectation to share everything at once however. We go at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.

This depends on individual goals, approaches and needs. Generally speaking you can expect therapy to: 

• Be a safe space to explore, express and process without judgement. 
• Increased self-understanding, discovering new insights about yourself, the way you relate to others and the world around you.
• Increased tools to cope with specific difficulties, and general "life stuff" that can crop up.
• Meaningful changes to the way you think, feel and act.
• A plan to maintain your progress and plan for mititgating future setbacks.

Sometimes the work needs more than 50 minutes. Extended Sessions are available at an additional cost (up to 90 minutes). In some instances, they may qualify for a rebate/funding as well. 

Tali's standard clinic hours are 9am-4pm. However, she does offer appointments outside of her standard clinic hours (4pm-7pm) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (surcharge of $15 is applied to these session times).

Reach out to find out more.

Therapy with Tali is warm, collaborative,  and purposeful. You can expect to be met with genuine presence and care, deep respect, and her authentic self. You can also expect to be met with compassion and empathy, even in moments where something needs to be 'called out' or approached directly.

Tali's therapeutic style is generally more active and goals-oriented. She aims to strike a balance between actively listening and holding space for you when you need to process your thoughts, while also equipping you with personalised, evidence-based tools to help you navigate your challenges outside of the therapy room, out in the real world. 

Regardless of what brings you to therapy, the work will be tailored to meet your unique needs.

Yes. I enjoy working with, have experience supporting, and warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and communities, across diverse identities and relationship structures. 

I am proud to provide culturally sensitive and affirming therapy that is individually tailored, and aim to create a safe and inclusive space for all.

Whilst I have significant understanding of intersectionality and  lived experience to draw from, I won't ever presume to know your lived experience or treat them as the same. I hope to create space for your individual story and the breadth of experience we can have, whilst bringing a more nuanced insight and understanding of the additional complexities and challenges that you have faced and may continue to face or navigate as part of your journey.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes long. The remaining 10 minutes of the therapeutic hour is reserved for completing your session notes. In general, it is not uncommon to experience a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first 3 sessions. 

Extended Sessions: 

Some forms of therapy, presenting issues, and nervous systems require longer sessions. As such, extended session options are also available and will be discussed with you.

Number of sessions:

This will depend on your individual needs and goals. Therapy may be short term (6-12 sessions) or longer-term (12+ sessions). 

Session Frequency:

Sessions may be set weekly or fortinightly to begin with, as research shows frequent appointments in the initial stages of therapy is important and necessary for effective or positive outcomes. We will discuss what is right for you upon contact or at your first session.

1. Reach out and connect.

Taking the first step towards support can feel vulnerable and overwhelming. Be assured you don't need need to have it all figured out and be assured we will meet you where you are.   Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, or personal challenges, you don't need to figure it out alone. We're here to guide you through the process, answer any questions, and go from there.

2. Attend your first session

Your initial session is all about understanding your concerns, goals, and experiences in a comfortable, judgment-free space, and for us to see if we are a good therapeutic match. Our psychologist takes the time to listen, provide insight, and develop a personalised approach to help you move forward.

3.Continue therapy - build insight, break patterns, gain personally relevant strategies.

Meaningful  and lasting progress takes time. With ongoing support, you’ll learn more about what is shaping your experiences and gain the tools and strategies you need to make the shifts you need and improve your mental well-being. Tali provides evidence-based therapy and tools that foster clarity, resilience, self-trust, and agency to create  positive and meaningful change.

The therapeutic relationship is one of the most fundamental parts of therapy. In the first few sessions, we are both getting a sense of whether the space feels safe, supportive and aligned with your needs. 

Your therapy is for you and it's important that you feel you are getting what you need.  Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated, and any concerns you raise will be addressed with care and in a balanced and integrated manner by your therapist. 

I practice feedback-informed therapy, which means I regularly check-in with you and monitor your response to treatment across our sessions in some shape or form to ensure we are both aligned in terms of your goals and needs. 

However, it's also okay and important to acknowledge when it's not a good fit or no longer working. If you decide I'm not the right psychologist for you, then either myself or your GP can help you to find an alternative. 

Sometimes people need to space or take a therapy break and then resume when they can. You're always welcome to let me know where you are at and what you need.

Yes - Research has shown that therapy delivered online is just as effective as in person therapy. 

There can be additional benefits to online format, including being able to access specialists outside your geographical location, for practical or time-saving reasons, overcoming transport limitations, as well as saving you time and money on travel, and the ability to access  therapy and assessment services from comfort and safety of your own home, office or (parked) car.

If there is a type of limitation based on your treatment/assessment plan and needs, we will let you know at the time of intake, or as soon as possible when this emerges. 

FUN FACT: Tali completed her Master's Thesis in 2019 on delivering and assessing the effectiveness of an intervention via Telehealth - the year before COVID occurred and necessitated the widespread introduction and adoption of telehealth. 

The Holding Space Brisbane currently does not offer services or supports for the following:

• Bulk Billing.
• NDIA, DVA, Open Arms referrals.  
• Medico-legal/court reports or family court related support.
• If you are currently involved in any legal/litigious circumstances, or seeking support for such.