Olivia Notter, AHPRA

Olivia Notter is a holistic psychologist with Swiss family roots who was born in Aotearoa, New Zealand and now lives and practises in Australia on Gubbi Gubbi land, where she acknowledges and respects the land's guardians. She brings eight years of professional experience across a range of settings, supporting people through relationship difficulties, trauma including sexual and physical abuse, transitions, low self-worth, anxiety, depression and other mood and stress-related concerns.

Her training includes a PhD in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology, qualifications that combine advanced research and clinical preparation. She is also registered with AHPRA, the national registration body for health practitioners in Australia. Olivia describes her approach as holistic - attending to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing while working collaboratively with each person.

Olivia works with what presents in the moment, paying close attention to bodily sensations as important sources of information, particularly when trauma has produced a disconnection between body and mind. She supports clients in exploring uncomfortable feelings so those experiences become more understandable and less threatening, and she helps people move beyond self-judgement to uncover new insights and strengths.

Those interested in exploring therapy with Olivia can send her a message to arrange an initial conversation and see if the fit feels right.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Olivia integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) into her online work. ACT focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify personal values and take meaningful action despite discomfort - useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. CBT addresses the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, panic and social anxiety by changing unhelpful thinking patterns. EFT concentrates on emotional patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people improve communication, process hurt and build stronger connections with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Olivia, as a licensed professional, works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the approach as the work evolves.

Online therapy with Olivia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access consistent care, continue work between in-person appointments and practice therapeutic skills in everyday environments.