Amy Doust

Amy is a General Psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Amy holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) and a Master of Clinical Psychology and is a Clinical Psychology Registrar. Amy provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics.

Amy loves working with all ages, including adults, young adults and children. Amy also accepts complex referrals, including Dissociative Identity Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

In addition to 1:1 therapy, Amy also runs regular group programs, including:

• Pillars Group – for men ages 30 – 65 focusing on real conversations about mental health and shared well-being
• Complex Mental Health Therapy Group – Coming soon

Amy accepts both private and NDIS clients, at our East Brisbane Clinic and in the community. A referral is not required to see Amy; however, referrals can be made under the following Care Plans:

• Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan

Amy’s therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and relaxed, with the ultimate goal of modelling imperfection and celebrating vulnerability. Amy adopts a strengths-based approach, using positive reinforcement to encourage growth and resilience. Trauma-informed care is central to Amy’s practice, and she is dedicated to working collaboratively to create a space where those she supports see feel truly seen and understood.

Amy is LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent affirming, preferring a person-centered approach to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Amy’s passion lies in supporting people through various issues, including:

• Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
• Behavioural concerns
• Emotional Regulation/Sensory Approaches
• Women’s Health
• Complex mental health (including Schizophrenia and Psychosis)
• Complex/developmental trauma
• Chronic health management
• Weight loss
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Adverse childhood experiences
• Relationship issues
• Adjustment to life changes
• Stress and burnout

Therapeutic Toolkit

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Play Therapy