QUALIFICATIONS:
Carmel studied her four-year degree in Psychology in Switzerland at the University of Geneva and the University of Lausanne. Returning to Australia, Carmel continued her studies to obtain her Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) from QUT. Carmel is an endorsed Educational & Developmental psychologist.
At Collaborative Psychology, Carmel brings a warm, professional, and flexible approach to supporting clients.
She tailors her methods to meet each individual’s unique needs, ensuring that every session is collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental. Carmel is dedicated to creating a safe and confidential space where clients feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences.
With a compassionate and engaging style, Carmel helps clients make sense of their challenges, uncover new perspectives, and discover meaningful direction in their lives. Her commitment to delivering high-quality, personalised care is evident in her deep expertise and the genuine connection she builds with clients.
Carmel has extensive experience working across diverse mental health and disability settings with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Her background includes psychologist roles in mental health community clinics, providing support within schools for students and staff, and over 12 years experience on the Family and Early Childhood Services (FECS) Team at Disability Services in Queensland.
Since the rollout of the NDIS in Brisbane in 2018, Carmel has worked closely with child and adult NDIS participants and their families, focusing on helping participants build their capacity towards achieving their NDIS plan goals through tailored support and collaboration.
At the core of Carmel’s practice is a genuine passion for making a positive difference in people’s lives. She is here to guide and support you on your journey toward understanding, growth, and achieving your personal goals and aspirations.
