Frequently Asked Questions

Tim uses a range of evidence-based practices, which are recognised as the gold standard for the delivery of effective and safe psychological care. Evidence-Based Practices combines: 1) Patient Preferences, 2) Clinical Experience and 3) Research Evidence. Therapies include: 

• Humanistic / person centred 

• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) / Attachment Theory

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Psychodynamic interventions

• Existential interventions

• Mindfulness interventions

• Psycho-education 

Counselling Psychologists are mental health experts and are trained in a diverse range of psychotherapy techniques. 

In Australia, Counselling Psychology is one of nine specialist areas and is a protected title under Australian law (others include: clinical psychology, forensic psychology, sports psychology etc).

Counselling Psychology has a distinct philosophical stance of recognising the strengths and resources of people at all levels of psychological functioning, and working collaboratively to bring about meaningful well-being. 

Counselling Psychologists have completed a minimum of 8 years of training: a three year psychology undergraduate program (or equivalent), a fourth year program, a Masters degree in Psychology, and then completed a minimum of two years work supervision. 

All psychologists in Australia have a yearly renewal registration, which requires professional development, peer supervision and a recency of practice. 

No, you do not need a referral. You can book an appointment directly with Tim by clicking 'Book Appointment' at the bottom of the page. 

Following up or 'chasing' unpaid invoices is the worst part of Tim's job. Paying upfront stops this.  If you would prefer not to pay upfront, please do not hesitate to contact Tim to discuss other options.  

Yes, Tim can work with anyone based in Europe and Australia.

Yes, Tim welcomes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, intersex and anyone who identifies as gender, sexual and/or relationship diverse. Tim embraces diversity and it's unique experiences. 

Yes, Tim is a sex-worker affirmative psychologist. He has completed Sex Work Therapist Training by European Sex Workers' Rights Alliance. Sex work is work.

Tim does not work with eating disorders. In Australia, people can access an Eating Disorder Plan (EDP), which is an evidence-based, best practice model of treatment. The plan can include up to 20 Medicare-subsidised sessions with a dietitian and 40 sessions with a mental health clinician over a 12-month period. 

For further information: butterfly.org.au

Under Australia Law, psychologists are not allowed to use testimonials when advertising their business. 

Power Diary is compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements in Australia and Europe, which includes the Australian Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

Power Diary has ISO 27001 certification, which elevates Power Diary from merely complying with health data security standards, to being externally validated for adhering to the highest global best practices of health data security standards.