Lia van der Kooij

With a warm and down-to-earth approach, Lia combines components from a variety of therapeutic approaches and works collaboratively with clients to help them gain a greater understanding of their difficulties and achieve their therapy goals.Lia is experienced in working with adults who have a range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety and worry, stress management, relationship difficulties, alcohol and other substance use issues, coping with grief and loss, and work-related issues. Lia has a special interest in the treatment of anxiety including health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and generalised anxiety.Lia runs her own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and other business services to enable her to provide assessment and treatment to her clients. Appointments are for 51 minutes at a rate of $215 and can attract a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan. Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 24 hours notice if you can’t attend, otherwise 50% of the full fee will apply with no Medicare rebate.