Integral Psychology

Integral Psychology Private clinical psychology practice providing treatment of a range of mental health conditions

Same goal: better mental health. Different communication styles 😂Which side are you on — Millennial or Gen Z?
20/05/2026

Same goal: better mental health. Different communication styles 😂
Which side are you on — Millennial or Gen Z?

We’re excited to announce expanded EMDR therapy capacity at Integral Psychology! As demand for trauma-informed mental he...
19/05/2026

We’re excited to announce expanded EMDR therapy capacity at Integral Psychology!

As demand for trauma-informed mental health support continues to grow, we're proud to share that Mitch Doyle and Dr. Gabriela Tavella are now offering EMDR therapy, expanding the support we can offer clients seeking evidence-based trauma treatment.

Mitch brings a warm, affirming approach with expertise in trauma, LGBTQ+ support, and relational healing, while Gabriela combines strong clinical and research expertise in burnout, mood disorders, and complex presentations.

At Integral Psychology, we’re committed to providing timely, compassionate, and evidence-based care for our community. If you or someone you know may benefit from EMDR therapy, we’d love to support you.

Who wore it best? Mitch’s new North Face jacket makes its rounds…
18/05/2026

Who wore it best? Mitch’s new North Face jacket makes its rounds…

Meet Katelyn, a compassionate and engaging Psychologist who works with children (6+), adolescents, and adults, supportin...
18/05/2026

Meet Katelyn, a compassionate and engaging Psychologist who works with children (6+), adolescents, and adults, supporting a wide range of emotional and developmental concerns. Katelyn has a particular interest in helping young people build confidence, navigate anxiety, and strengthen their sense of identity during key stages of development.
She has experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem difficulties, grief and loss, relationship challenges, ADHD and ASD presentations, and supporting individuals and families through complex developmental needs. Katelyn takes a thoughtful and practical approach to therapy, working alongside clients and families to support meaningful, long-term change.

Mitch is a thoughtful and compassionate Psychologist who works with adults and couples to navigate relationships, identi...
07/05/2026

Mitch is a thoughtful and compassionate Psychologist who works with adults and couples to navigate relationships, identity, and life’s challenges. He brings a calm, collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients improve communication, deepen connection, and better understand themselves and others. Mitch has experience supporting anxiety disorders, adjustment to illness, mood concerns, grief and loss, eating disorders, and interpersonal difficulties, and works with individuals and couples to create meaningful, lasting change.

Re-introducing Gabriela, a warm and approachable Clinical Psychology Registrar who works with adolescents and adults. Sh...
06/05/2026

Re-introducing Gabriela, a warm and approachable Clinical Psychology Registrar who works with adolescents and adults. She is passionate about helping clients manage anxiety, OCD, and emotional overwhelm, supporting them to build practical skills and regain a sense of control. Gabriela has experience working with anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, anger, perfectionism, gambling, bipolar disorder, and adjustment difficulties, and takes a structured yet compassionate approach to therapy.

Introducing Diane, a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience bringing warmth, humour, and deep pro...
06/05/2026

Introducing Diane, a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience bringing warmth, humour, and deep professional insight to her practice. Diane creates a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients across the lifespan feel truly seen and heard. With extensive experience treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and personality disorders, she is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

Meet Doris, a highly experienced and empathic Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years in the field. Doris brings a beau...
05/05/2026

Meet Doris, a highly experienced and empathic Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years in the field. Doris brings a beautiful balance of warmth and clinical expertise to her sessions, building strong, collaborative relationships with her clients. With a deep background in treating OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as extensive experience supporting people with diverse and complex mental health presentations, she provides evidence-based care tailored to each individual. Fluent in both English and Greek, Doris is dedicated to helping her clients navigate life’s challenges with compassion and professional insight.

When AI replaces therapy: What are we gaining and losingLately, I've noticed a shift in how people seek support. Not jus...
05/05/2026

When AI replaces therapy: What are we gaining and losing

Lately, I've noticed a shift in how people seek support. Not just clients, but family, friends, and strangers online often say: "I don’t need to see anyone, AI figured it out for me," or "AI gave me therapy techniques and I didn’t need to pay."

The rise of AI in mental health isn't random; it fills gaps in our current health system. Research shows barriers like cost, stigma, long wait times, and accessibility prevent many from seeking professional help in Australia [Kavanagh et al., 2023].

As a provisional psychologist, I see AI's potential, but also recognize it's not true therapy. The difference matters more than people realize.

What we are gaining:
AI isn't inherently harmful. Used thoughtfully, it can support mental health in meaningful ways:

1. Reflection and processing emotions: AI helps organize thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and identify patterns, drawing from therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
2. Psychoeducation: Accurate AI can teach about anxiety, depression, attachment styles, and coping strategies accessibly, especially for those previously without this knowledge.
3. Between-session support: For those in therapy, AI can reinforce skills, journaling, or reflection between sessions.
4. Lowering the barrier to help-seeking: AI can be a first step, helping individuals realize they might need more support.

What we are losing:
The concern isn't AI use, but its replacement of professional mental health support, which can cause problems:

1. AI cannot truly assess risk: AI lacks accountability and duty of care. It cannot intervene in crises like suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or severe trauma, unlike trained professionals.
2. It can reinforce but not challenge: A good therapist validates but also challenges unhelpful thinking or behaviors. AI can be overly agreeable, reinforcing patterns unknowingly.
3. Lack of understanding: Therapy involves understanding and articulating experiences. AI offers quick answers without fostering deep comprehension, which isn't helpful long-term.
4. No therapeutic relationship: The therapeutic alliance, the client-therapist relationship, is a strong predictor of outcomes [Flückiger et al., 2020]. Being seen, understood, and connected to another human cannot be replicated by AI.
5. Potential for misinformation or overconfidence: AI can present wrong information confidently or miss crucial context. Mental health treatment needs to be tailored, not one-size-fits-all.

So… what now?
AI will likely remain part of our mental health landscape. The goal is intentional, thoughtful use, not rejection.

Think of AI as:
• A tool, not a therapist
• A starting point, not the whole journey
• A supplement, not a substitute

Ultimately, therapy is about human connection and individualized support, something only a human can provide.

Sarah Leung
Provisional Psychologist - Integral Psychology

Finding the right psychologist matters.Our team supports children, teens, adults and couples across anxiety, OCD, relati...
03/05/2026

Finding the right psychologist matters.
Our team supports children, teens, adults and couples across anxiety, OCD, relationships and more.

Whether you’re looking for a specialist, support for your child, or a place to start—we’re here to help.
Not sure who to book with? Call us on 9522 4006 and we’ll guide you.

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Suite 15/3 Richmond Avenue, Sylvania Waters
Sydney, NSW
2224

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30am
Tuesday 10am - 5:30am
Wednesday 10am - 6am
Thursday 10am - 6am
Friday 9am - 5am

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