• Personal and relational growth through

    self-awareness and practical strategies.

  • Leila Hayes

    Clinical Psychologist

    Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Applied Science- Psychology (Honours)

    My focus is on assisting adults across the lifespan (17+ years old). My approach is informed by psychological and therapeutic knowledge and practices, including trauma-informed care, psychophysiology (mind-body connections), attachment theory, mindfulness techniques, and evidence-based therapies. I offer space to access and process emotions and thoughts. I help enhance psychological resources and explore alternative ways of coping. I assist with reducing distress, deepening self-awareness and integrating new learning.

    I have 15+ years of experience working in adult mental health. I have provided psychology services in both public and private sectors, in hospital inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams, and private practices. Before my work as a psychologist, I worked in the disability and education sector and briefly as an English teacher abroad.

    In my daily life, I like connecting with nature, appreciating music, and moving my body in ways that it needs.

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  • Therapies for adults

    Therapy for issues including:

    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
    • Complex trauma (C-PTSD)
    • Grief and loss
    • Life transitions
    • Borderline personality disorder
    • Sleep problems
    • Stress

    Certified therapies including:

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an experiential therapy that fosters connections within the 'parts' of oneself and with others. Certified IFS -L2.
    • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation (usually eye movements) to help process disturbing memories and reduce the associated distress.
    • Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills development for understanding and managing emotions, being present, tolerating distress, and interpersonal effectiveness.
    • Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) helps with understanding the interaction of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and developing helpful actions to improve mental health.
    • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) uses mindfulness and other exercises to help us take value-led actions.

    Telehealth - video or phone

    • Available on request
    • Required for those with cold/flu/COVID-19 symptoms, or those exposed to COVID-19 in the last 7days.

  • Bookings - New clients welcome.

    Appointments are available from Wednesday through to Saturday. Please phone, SMS or email to make a booking. Alternatively use the contact form below.

    The building has free underground parking for 3hours, and easy ground level access.

  • Fees

    $225 for 55 minute session

    For referrals with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan the rebate is $145.25

    The Medicare rebate is processed immediately after payment and is normally deposited into your account the next business day.

    If you are experiencing financial hardship please discuss with Leila.

    For private health cover, contact your provider.

  • Contact

    Please fill out the contact form below with any questions you may have and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Alternatively, feel free to contact me on 0416 756 555.

    I am located in the Crestpoint Building, 1420 Logan Road, and on the ground floor.

    Referral letters are welcome in hard copy, by email: info@leilahayes.com.au or fax: 07 3132 2803

  • Resources

    24 hour helplines:

    Mindfulness practices:

    • InsightTimer is an App with free meditations, music and more.
    • Openground offers evidence-based mindfulness courses.

    Information and Self-help:

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