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My Online Services

Curious about working together or not sure where to start?


I offer a free 1:1 phone or video consult (15 mins) to help you explore whether coaching or therapy is the right fit.

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- To book your consult, simply click ‘Book an Appointment’ at the top of the page.

Online Coaching Program

Dating with Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach

This online coaching program consists of weekly groups and individual sessions to build essential dating skills. The program draws from evidence-based psychological frameworks (including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and attachment theory) to help you date with greater clarity, intention, and self-awareness. It’s designed to support you in developing healthy, respectful, and empowered relationship patterns—at your own pace.

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Content covered by week (12 weeks total):

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  1. Mindful Thought Work in Dating

    Learn how to notice and reshape unhelpful thoughts using mindfulness and structured tools like The Model to increase insight and reduce reactivity in your dating life.

  2. Filtering & Compatibility

    Explore five key elements of compatibility, including attachment styles, values, and dealbreakers—without judgment, and always with your autonomy in mind.

  3. Online Dating Psychology

    Practical guidance for creating authentic profiles, managing swiping fatigue, engaging in healthy messaging patterns, and using video dates with intention and clarity.

  4. Meeting People in Real Life

    Practice behavioural experiments based in cognitive-behavioural techniques to step outside your comfort zone, while learning to communicate your needs and boundaries.

  5. Understanding Labels & Relationship Stages

    Reflect on what terms like casual or exclusive mean to you, and how to navigate conversations around relational expectations.

  6. Distress Tolerance in Dating

    Learn DBT-informed skills like TIPP and STOP to manage moments of emotional overwhelm or anxiety that may come up during dating.

  7. Emotion Regulation Tools

    Use tools like ABC PLEASE and structured problem-solving to support emotional wellbeing throughout the ups and downs of dating.

  8. Assertive Communication

    Build confidence using skills like DEAR MAN to express your needs and desires respectfully and clearly—while also hearing others.

  9. Self-Respect & Interpersonal Effectiveness

    Develop and maintain healthy relationship dynamics using DBT skills like FAST (self-respect) and GIVE (interpersonal validation).

  10. Sex & Intimacy in Dating

    Engage with topics around physical intimacy, consent, emotional readiness, and communication—all approached in an affirming and values-based way.

  11. Reflecting on Past Relationships

    Explore relational patterns and gently process how past experiences may be influencing your current dating approach.

  12. Preventing & Managing Dating Burnout

    Learn how to notice signs of burnout, set boundaries with dating platforms, and take restorative breaks to care for your emotional health.

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Program Ethos

This group is inclusive of all sexualities, gender identities, and relationship styles. The space is trauma-informed, consent-focused, and grounded in psychological ethics. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as feels right for you—your voice, experience, and pacing are respected here.

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Overview/Fees

  • Duration: 3 months (12 weekly group sessions, Ih each)

  • Includes: 3 x individual coaching sessions (50-minute initial assessment, followed by two 30-minute coaching sessions)

  • Next Start Date: June 2025, Day & Time TBC (AEST)

  • Location: Online via Zoom

  • Investment: $1980 AUD for the full program. Concession price available. Can be paid in full or monthly instalments

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WAITLIST OPEN

To be placed on the waitlist for the next available group program 

message Nadine via the contacts page (access via 'register now' button below)

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Individual Dating Coaching

 

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1:1 Online Coaching for Clarity, Confidence & Connection

If you’re ready to go deeper with personalised support, this coaching package offers private, one-on-one sessions tailored to your dating journey. Together, we work on both mindset and strategy—grounded in psychological frameworks—to help you date in a way that feels aligned, confident, and authentic.

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What’s included:
- 12 x 1:1 Online Coaching Sessions (50 mins each)
-  Sessions held via secure video platform
-  Investment: $3360 AUD (equivalent to $280 per session)

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What We Can Cover (tailored to you)

  • Building confidence in dating and relationships

  • Clarifying your values, vision, and relationship goals

  • Strengthening belief and trust in your own process

  • Mindset and thought work (reduce self-blame, refocus on goals)

  • Tools to manage dating anxiety, low mood, and overwhelm

  • Recognising red flags and green flags early on

  • Navigating dating stages: getting dates, exclusivity, breakups

  • Understanding your attachment style in dating

  • Creating a dating profile and navigating online platforms

  • Assertive communication (knowing when and how to speak up)

  • Managing difficult emotions and conversations

  • Building authentic, meaningful connection

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Approach

This coaching is rooted in evidence-based psychological approaches and grounded in ethical, inclusive practice. It’s LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed, and always respectful of your pace and lived experience.

    

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Evidence-Based Support for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Individual 50-minute Clinical Psychology sessions are available online or in-person (Location: The Birchtree Centre: 58 Parramatta Rd (Forest Lodge)

Psychology sessions are tailored to support you with evidence-based approaches for concerns such as anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship issues, life transitions, and more.

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Booking Fees & Rebates

  • For more information or to request an appointment, please submit an enquiry via the Contact page.

  • Clinical Psychology fees are $280 per 50 minute session.

  • Medicare rebates are available with a valid Mental Health Care Plan provided by your GP, the current rebate is $141.85.

  • Depending on your private health insurance, you may be eligible to claim a portion of session costs.

  • Please note: This is not a bulk billing service.

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My Therapeutic Approach

I provide a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed space grounded in evidence-based practices. My work integrates both mind and body approaches to support lasting change and emotional wellbeing.

You can learn more about my background and therapeutic style on the About Me page.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Everyone is welcome here.
We celebrate and support people of all gender identities, sexualities, and relationship styles. This is a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.

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