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Schema Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Psychologist in Australia supporting individuals and couples with mental health, relationships, trauma recovery, and emotional wellbeing.
Therapy that supports you to :
- make sense of and find peace with your past,
- navigate the present with greater awareness and choice, and
- step into a future guided by your values, with more clarity, connection, and hope.
You’re interested in understanding longstanding patterns, not just managing symptoms
You’re curious about how earlier relational or systemic experiences shape your present life.
You’re looking for a deeper therapeutic process rather than quick fixes
You see therapy as a long-term investment in yourself, your relationships, and the quality of your life
You notice familiar emotional or relational patterns repeating, especially with those you care about
You find yourself responding in ways that don’t always reflect your values or intentions
SCHEMA THERAPY MAY BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
WHO I WORK WITH:I work with Adults and Couples who are experiencing:
Longstanding emotional, behavioural or relational patterns that interfere with well-being or relationships
Relationship and communication difficulties (individuals and couples)
Mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and OCD (including scrupulosity and moral OCD)
Recovery from trauma, including adverse childhood experiences, family and domestic violence, sexual abuse, workplace bullying, spiritual abuse, and medical trauma.
Repetitive patterns such as people-pleasing, emotional withdrawal, avoidance, or emotional reactivity
Burnout and emotional exhaustion, including work-, caregiving-, or ministry-related burnout
Difficulties with emotional regulation, self-esteem, or sense of identity
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AREAS OF SUPPORT
Mental Health SupportCompassionate, evidence-based support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional distress, tailored to the individual’s circumstances, values, and goals.
Couples TherapySchema therapy for couples supports partners to understand and change recurring relationship patterns, including those shaped by past relational injuries such as betrayal or infidelity.
trauma & Abuse RecoveryEvidence-informed support for those impacted by a range of trauma and abuse, including emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual abuse and religious trauma.
relationship supportSupport for individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, including conflict, extended family difficulties, betrayal, and relationship or marriage breakdown.
I’m Kylie Walls, a registered psychologist who utilises evidence-based approaches, particularly Schema Therapy, to help people understand and shift longstanding emotional and relational patterns
I work with both individuals and couples
I support people whose difficulties persist despite insight or previous therapy
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and values-guided
I’m interested in how earlier relational or systemic experiences shape present-day difficulties, and in working with these experiences in ways that support greater choice and flexibility.
I aim to create a safe, thoughtful therapeutic space that supports deeper therapeutic work.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds
I’m able to offer a faith-sensitive approach where this is relevant and desired
About meMy Approach is…
EVIDENCE BASED
Support is grounded in well-established psychological research and clinical approaches shown to be effective, while remaining responsive to your needs and goals.
COMPASSIONATE
Care is offered with warmth and empathy, creating a safe space where you can be heard and understood with respect for your unique circumstances.
TRAUMA INFORMED
Therapy recognises the impact of past and present trauma, prioritising your safety, choice, and sense of control throughout the process. Trauma-informed approaches are used.
RESPECTFUL OF YOU
Support is tailored to your lived experience, values, and worldview, with sensitivity to cultural, spiritual, and personal contexts.
“Over time, I’ve seen how mental health challenges, relational strain, experiences of harm or control, and pressures linked to work, caregiving, identity, or belief can deeply affect a person’s sense of self and connection. I approach each story with respect, thoughtfulness, and care, offering ethical, trauma-informed, and evidence-based psychological support.”
Kylie Walls, Psychologist
About Kylie Walls
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Qualifications
Registered Psychologist - Psychology Board of Australia
Registered Teacher (Qld)
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Education
Master of Psychological Practice, CSU
Master of Guidance & Counselling, QUT
Bachelor of Psychology, UNE
Bachelor of Ed/Bachelor of Music, UQ
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Associations
Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi)
International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST)
Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA)
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Additional Training
Individual Schema Therapy
Couples Schema Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy
EMDR
EFT, CBT & ERP
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Published Research
Investigated coercive control, attachment styles, emotion regulation, and shame in intimate relationships.
Journal of Family Violence
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Focus Areas
Mental health challenges · Long-standing emotional and relational patterns · Relational and family difficulties · Domestic and family violence · Recovery from harmful or high-control relationships and systems · Abuse recovery
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Fees, Rebates & Referral Information
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Individual Consultation - $225/session
Couples Therapy - $260/session
A $30 surcharge applies to out-of-hours appointments (after 5:00 weekdays, and all weekend appointments)
With a Mental Health Treatment Plan, a rebate of $98.95 is available for up to 10 appointments per calendar year for individual appointments. This cannot be used for couples therapy appointments.
Private Health Fund rebates may be available at the discretion of your fund.
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A referral is not required. You are able to book appointments without a GP referral. However, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates with a GP Referral with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Medicare Rebates: $98.95 with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (for 10 appointments per calendar year).
Rebates for private health funds are available without a referral. Seek advice from your individual health fund before booking to confirm this.
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If you cancel your appointment after 8:00 AM the day before you appointment incure a late fee of $80. Any appointments cancelled within 6 hours of the session time will be charged at the full fee.
Medicare, private health funds, and most third-party payers do not rebate cancellation fees.
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