- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Body‑focused awareness
About Olivia
Olivia Notter is an AHPRA-registered psychologist with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Olivia describes her practice as attentive to how thoughts, feelings and the body connect when life feels overwhelming.
She trained to doctoral level with a PhD in Psychology and holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Olivia has worked in a range of settings with people who have experienced sexual, emotional and physical abuse, complex trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Her background combines clinical training with personal exploration of meaning and identity.
Olivia often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients notice patterns in how they respond to strong emotion and to what emerges in relationships. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support skills for managing distress and for clarifying values. Mindfulness and Jungian ideas inform her attention to symbols, dreams and bodily sensations.
In sessions she pays close attention to bodily signals and to sensations that feel disconnected from thoughts. Working with the body can reveal feelings that are hard to name and can point to old adaptive strategies that no longer help. Olivia invites practical steps alongside this awareness work so people can try different ways of responding.
She aims to help people reduce self-judgement and understand patterns that keep them stuck. Olivia encourages honest conversation about what is present in the room and supports clients to practise new responses outside sessions. If the way she works resonates, clients are invited to complete a short questionnaire and book a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Olivia commonly integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on recognising and naming strong feelings and the patterns that follow, which can help when emotional responses feel confusing or overwhelming. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and practise small committed actions that match those values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and to test different ways of responding in everyday life.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Olivia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful in sessions. Together they review what helps and adjust the focus as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It also means people can continue their work from different locations when needed. Practical arrangements and the best format for each person are discussed during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Olivia work with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other focuses include panic, dissociation, shame and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic approach?
Olivia uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT and CBT influences. She also brings mindfulness and Jungian ideas to attention to dreams and symbols.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in various clinical settings. Her training includes a PhD in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Olivia is registered with AHPRA and is based in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.