Psychologist Brisbane
About
Hello! I’m Fernanda, a psychologist specialising in individual psychotherapy for adults and young adults. With office spaces in Brisbane and telehealth available, I bring over 15 years of experience in psychology, having practiced across Brazil, Europe, and Australia.
My focus lies in supporting individuals dealing with various mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and other related issues. I am also passionate about guiding those on a journey toward self-discovery, aiming for a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Furthermore, I also enjoy working with athletes, supporting them in achieving peak performance and managing the unique challenges associated with a sporting career, including career transitions, injuries, body image issues and weight concerns.
What we offer
I work with adults and young adults who are experiencing a range of difficulties, such as:
Adjustment to life events and transitions
Difficulties with interpersonal relationships (family, friendships, romantic, relationships)
Body image issues and weight related concerns (from a health at every size approach)
Binge eating disorder
Mood-related distress (e.g. feeling depressed, anxious, or angry)
Issues related to work (e.g. injuries, bullying and harassment)
Workcover referrals accepted
Chronic pain
Athletes and performance artist who want to work on their performance related concerns
Sleep disturbances (e.g. difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep)
Peri and post-natal issues
Fees and appointments
Fees and locations +
- AUD $180 for a 50+ minute consultation
- I offer sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis, and will offer you a regular ongoing appointment time
- Appointments are at my offices in Spring Hill or St Lucia (Brisbane) or via telehealth by request
Medicare and rebates +
- You may be able to access Medicare rebates for therapy sessions if you are eligible for a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. The Medicare rebate is $96.65 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year, you would be out-of-pocket $83.35 per session.
- Patients with eating disorders can obtain Medicare rebates for up to 40 psychology sessions per year.
- If you wish to receive Medicare rebates for treatment, you will need to be referred by your General Practitioner or Psychiatrist using a Mental Health Treatment Plan or Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan. I also see clients who are funded by Workcover or DVA and there is no out-of-pocket fees in this case.
Private Health insurance +
- If you have private health insurance (including Overseas Students Health Cover) you may be eligible to claim a rebate for your session depending on your level of cover. You can claim directly with your insurer after your session.
QualificationsQualificações
AffiliationsAfiliações
PublicationsPublicações
- Undergraduate in Psychology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil (2002-2007)
- Master of Philosophy, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (2009-2010)
- Master of Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Thessaly and University of Leipzig – Trikala, Greece; Leipzig, Germany (2010-2012)
- Doctor of Philosophy – University of Queensland- Brisbane, Australia (2013- 2017)
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia with an endorsement in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI) and the European Network of Young Specialists in Sport Psychology (ENYSSP)
- Serra de Queiroz, F., & Andersen, M. B. (2020). Psychodynamic approaches. In D. Tod & M. Eubank (Eds.), Applied sport, exercise, and performance psychology: Current approaches to helping clients (pp. 12-30). London, England: Routledge.
- Queiroz, F.S., Fogaca, J. L., Hanrahan, S. J., & Zizzi, S. (2016). Sport psychology in Brazil: Reflections on the past, present, and future of the field. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 14(2), 168-185. doi:10.1080/1612197X.2016.1154090
- Queiroz, F. S., Hanrahan, S. (2012, December/January). Helping athletes develop performance routines. Active Education, 32, 58-60.
- Andersen, M. B., & Serra de Queiroz, F. (2020). Psychodynamic models. In D. Tod, K. Hodge, & V. Krane (Eds.), Routledge handbook of applied sport psychology: A comprehensive guide for students and practitioners (2nd ed., pp. 193-202). Routledge.
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