Active Health Psychology, Townsville Psychologist

Get to know Active Health Psychology, Townsville Psychologist

From Active Health Psychology, Townsville Psychologist's website.

• Our approach

  Active Health Psychology uses an evidence-based approach grounded in research and clinical best practice. Their signature offering is Active Psychology, which uniquely combines psychological intervention with movement and exercise—including walk and talk sessions, exercise-integrated therapy, and mind-body integration interventions. This approach recognizes that mental health lives in the whole body, not just the mind, and that movement changes brain chemistry in ways talking alone cannot. Sessions are designed to meet you where you thrive, whether that's in natural environments or through structured physical activity integrated into your therapeutic plan. The practice also leads with strengths, building from what clients are already good at rather than focusing solely on what's wrong.

• Working with families

  The practice emphasizes collaborative care, working hand-in-hand with parents, carers, GPs, coaches, and allied health team members to provide seamless support. Confidentiality is fundamental, and your psychologist will explain privacy boundaries clearly in your first session. The practice offers family services alongside individual support for children and adolescents, recognizing that whole-family approaches are often important. During your initial contact, you'll have a no-pressure chat with the team to discuss your situation, and they'll guide you through next steps and how family involvement fits into your care plan.

• Meet the team

  The team includes Reece Danaher (Principal Psychologist), Rebecca and Naomi (Registered Psychologists), and Tara (Provisional Psychologist). All are registered with AHPRA and provide evidence-based psychological support. The team has different specialties, styles, and approaches, and the practice takes care to match clients with the right psychologist from day one based on individual needs and circumstances rather than just assigning whoever is available. The team works collaboratively with GPs, coaches, and allied health providers to ensure seamless, coordinated care.

• Your first visit

  Your first appointment is a 50-minute intake session where your psychologist takes time to understand your situation, goals, and what brought you in. There's no pressure and no homework—it's a conversation rather than a formal assessment. Your psychologist will listen to what's going on without expecting you to have everything figured out, and by the end of the session you'll have a clear plan for moving forward and know exactly what to expect. The practice aims to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible, with no jargon or complicated procedures.