Protea Psychology
- Online sessions
About Protea Psychology
Protea Psychology is an independent, client-focused psychology practice operating exclusively online via video and telephone, working with individuals, couples and families to improve relationships, resilience and wellbeing. They strive to support clients towards the life they want to lead with compassion, respect and authenticity, recognising that effective therapy relies on finding a psychologist who is the right match.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Services provided
Protea Psychology lists
- Psychological Therapy
- Online sessions for individuals, couples and families of all ages addressing issues including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, child and adolescent issues, parenting support, and personal growth.
- Psychological Assessments
- Diagnostic, screening and exploratory assessments for children, adolescents and adults, including intelligence, personality, memory, educational and vocational assessments, with initial consultation, feedback session and report.
- Workshops and Training
- Mental health promotion workshops, presentations and professional training programs on topics including mindfulness, resilience, relationship-building, study skills and wellbeing.
Get to know Protea Psychology
From Protea Psychology's website.
Our approach
Protea Psychology uses a collaborative, client-centred approach tailored to each person's unique needs and goals. The psychologist works with you to develop a shared understanding of your circumstances and concerns, then creates a personalised treatment plan together. Sessions draw on a range of evidence-based psychological frameworks to address issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and parenting challenges. The aim is to cultivate insight, understanding and practical strategies that empower you towards lasting change. Each session lasts 50 minutes and provides a supportive space where your psychologist listens, understands and guides you with authenticity and compassion.
Meet the team
Theo Naidoo is the Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Protea Psychology. He is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, with qualifications to work with Medicare, WorkSafe, DVA, VVCS, TAC and VOCAT clients. Theo brings multisector clinical and research experience combined with a warm and nurturing nature. He works collaboratively with clients across the lifespan, drawing on a range of psychological frameworks to tailor therapy to each person's needs and goals, with a focus on cultivating insight and empowering meaningful change.
Your first visit
The first session is designed to be comfortable and is a time for mutual connection—your psychologist learns about you, your concerns and what you hope to achieve, while you get a sense of who they are and how they work. This helps both of you determine whether there's a good fit for your needs. Once you both have a shared understanding of your current circumstances, you'll work together to develop a collaborative treatment plan to support you towards your therapy goals. Your psychologist will also discuss what you hope to achieve and the anticipated timeframe for therapy, which can be reviewed as you progress.
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