Carol Mbaya, AHPRA

Carol Mbaya is a General Registered Psychologist with seven years of clinical experience supporting people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, difficulties with emotional regulation, and concerns related to substance use. She works with individuals navigating family conflict, relationship challenges, and life transitions, including those with complex mental health needs or who operate in high-pressure environments. As a practitioner registered with AHPRA - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - she follows national standards for professional practice and care.

Her approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), schema therapy, trauma-informed methods, and structured treatment planning. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to each person’s goals, values, and strengths, with an emphasis on practical strategies and clear treatment steps. Carol provides a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences at a pace that feels manageable.

Recognizing that change can feel overwhelming, she focuses on empowering clients through supportive guidance and skill-building to improve wellbeing and work toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Carol often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness. Trauma-informed approaches guide her work with people who have experienced trauma, focusing on understanding how past events affect current functioning and on building safety and coping resources.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Carol works with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure the chosen techniques fit the person rather than expecting the person to fit the method.

Online therapy with Carol is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel, which can help maintain momentum during treatment and fit therapy into busy lives.