Zest Counselling and Psychology
Here at Zest Counselling and Psychology we believe everybody should have access to mental health support. That’s why we decided to establish a Telehealth psychology service aimed at supporting the mental health and wellbeing needs of rural and remote Australians. We are an all inclusive clinic that prioritises supporting people who are LGBTQIA+ identifying and/or live outside metropolitan regions.
Dr Robbie is a clinical psychologist who is a strong advocate for connected communities. They believes quality connections play a key role in maintaining good physical and mental health. Dr Robbie founded Zest Counselling and Psychology to help provide services to those living in remote areas of Australia. He has lived experience of being a queer country kid from immigrant parents and has a strong appreciation of intersectionality and minority stress.
Dr Robbie provides counselling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults in remote areas of Australia. Their personal style is warm, empathic, curious and jovial. Robbie uses these traits to create a safe and inviting space to address interpersonal and intrapersonal challenges. He has special interests in gender affirming care across the lifespan, intersectional stress, adjustment issues, identity concerns, relationships stress, and sex and sexuality.
Dr Robbie takes a person-centred approach to therapy and firmly believes that there is no one-size fits all solution to addressing some of life’s challenges. He works collaboratively with his clients to help unlock their potential and achieve their goals.
Qualification and Memberships
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons I) from The University of Queensland
Master of Psychology (Clinical) from Swinburne University of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical and Affective Neuroscience) from Monash University
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, Registered Clinical Psychologist (PSY0002271317)
Australian Psychological Society, Member
Australian Professional Associate for Trans Health, Member
PsyBA Board Approved Supervisor