Brenda Taylor is a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, parents and professionals seeking practical support, clarity and confidence in their everyday lives. She is particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals
and those navigating anxiety, life transitions and complex emotional challenges.

With over 20 years of experience across private practice, schools, community health and university settings, Brenda brings a compassionate and strengths based approach to therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, build effective coping strategies and create meaningful and sustainable change.  She uses a number of counselling approaches including EMDR, schema therapy, CBT, ACT and coaching. 

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Brenda believes therapy should feel supportive, empowering and practical. Her approach focuses on helping clients feel heard and understood while also gaining tools they can apply in real life between sessions.

 

Brenda holds a Master of Psychology (Counselling) from Swinburne University, along with a Graduate Diploma and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Deakin University. Her extensive experience and training allow her to support clients with warmth, insight and
practical tools to navigate life’s challenges.

Brenda sees mainly adults and adolescents, and is highly trained in counselling and assessment. Her main areas of interest are:

 

• Anxiety & Panic attacks

• Anger

• ADHD

• Post Natal Depression

• Depression

• OCD

• Parenting help and coaching

• Healing from Trauma

• Self esteem

• Body image and eating

• Family relationships

• Assertiveness and interpersonal development

• LGBTQI

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