Tara O’Boyle
Tara O’Boyle
Psychologist — GDipPsych, BA(Hons), MProfPsych
Tara’s sessions are charged at the ‘experienced psychologist’ counselling prices.
Tara is a registered psychologist with an interest in supporting individuals and families. She has worked across a range of settings including not-for-profit organisations, schools/education settings, support groups, and private practice.
She is known to be relaxed, friendly, empathetic, and a good listener. Her manner is gentle and calm. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy respecting that each individual is unique.
Tara has a special interest in neurodiversity and uses neuro-affirming practices, working collaboratively with individuals and with families, building self-understanding, and fostering self-belief.
In her spare time Tara is an avid reader who enjoys books of many genres. She also likes to spend quality time with her family, and taking time to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Tara provides counselling on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT)
Parts work
Art and play therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
Qualifications
Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Monash University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Monash University
Master of Professional Psychology, Monash University
Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) registration: PSY0002103965
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi)
Clinical Issues
Tara provides counselling for tweens, teens, and adults.
Neurodivergence (autism, ADHD)
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Burnout
School can’t (school refusal)
Empathetic parent counselling