Psychology
Our psychology service at Vera Wellness provides thoughtful, evidence-based care within a holistic, multidisciplinary framework. As clinical psychologists, our practitioners have completed advanced postgraduate training and clinical registrar programs, enabling them to assess and treat more complex and severe mental health presentations.
Importantly, patients referred under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan are eligible for higher Medicare rebates with clinical psychologists under the Medicare Better Access Scheme.
Our Approach
We work from a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and whole-person perspective. Psychological distress does not occur in isolation — it intersects with physical health, identity, relationships, life stage, social context and systems of care.
Therapy with us is collaborative, structured and deeply personalised. We focus on understanding your internal blueprint — the patterns, adaptations and protective responses that have shaped you, so that change can emerge from clarity rather than reactivity.
We provide comprehensive clinical assessment and, where appropriate, neuropsychological screening to guide tailored interventions.
Areas of Interest & Expertise
Our psychologists have particular interest and experience in:
Trauma and complex trauma
Anxiety and depression
Pelvic pain and persistent pain conditions
Neurodiversity
Gender identity and identity development
Existential concerns and meaning-making
Dependency and addiction
Burnout and high-functioning stress
Major life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause
We regularly support individuals navigating identity shifts, chronic health conditions, systemic barriers, and the invisible load of high responsibility roles.
Across our service, therapy is:
Trauma-informed and neuroaffirming
Evidence-based and structured
Individualised and collaborative
Inclusive and identity-affirming
Meet our Psychologists
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Dr Genesta Nicolson
[Currently on extended leave and not accepting new bookings]
Clinical Psychologist
BPsycSci(Hons1A); DPsyc(Clinical)Areas of interest include:
Complex Trauma
Pelvic Pain and persistent pain conditions
Gender Identity
Neurodiversity
Existential concerns and meaning-making
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Dr Ruth Crowther
Clinical Psychologist
MClinPsy, PhD, MPhil, GCert(HigherEd), BSc(Hons)PsycAreas of interest include:
Trauma and Complex Trauma
Anxiety and Depression
Dependency and addiction
Neurodiversity
Burnout and high-functioning stress
Women’s health and life transitions