Brenda Taylor

Brenda Taylor is a warm and experienced psychologist who works with adults, parents and professionals seeking practical support, clarity and confidence in their everyday lives. She is particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and those navigating anxiety, life transitions and complex emotional challenges.

With over 15 years of experience across private practice, schools, community health and university settings, Brenda brings a compassionate and strengths based approach to therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand themselves, build effective coping strategies and create meaningful and sustainable change.

Brenda believes therapy should feel supportive, empowering and practical. Her approach focuses on helping clients feel heard and understood while also gaining tools they can apply in real life between sessions.

Brenda holds a Master of Psychology (Counselling) from Swinburne University, along with a Graduate Diploma and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Deakin University. Her extensive experience and training allow her to support clients with warmth, insight and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges.

Approach to Mental Health Care

Brenda draws on a range of evidence based therapies, tailoring each session to the individual needs of her clients. Her approach is practical, collaborative and flexible.

Therapeutic modalities include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
  Therapy (EMDR)
• Solution Focussed therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Schema Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
• Somatic approaches and Positive Psychology interventions.

She also has a special interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, offering supportive and strengths-based strategies to assist with motivation, emotional regulation, organisation and self-understanding.

Working With Brenda

Patients often describe Brenda as calm, approachable and practical. She places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and non judgemental space where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges at their own pace.

Brenda has worked across a wide range of clinical settings including schools, community health services, universities and private practice. She has also been involved in the development and delivery of training programs for professionals, including work with police and frontline services.

Her diverse background allows her to understand the pressures of different life roles and tailor therapy accordingly.

Beyond the Therapy Room

Outside of her clinical practice, Brenda enjoys creative writing, spending time with family and friends, and recharging in nature—whether walking along a trail or relaxing by the beach. She values a balanced life and brings this philosophy into her work with clients.