Ms Nonie Carr

Clinical Psychologist

“I offer a warm, thoughtful approach to therapy, supporting people to build on their strengths, clarify what matters to them, and develop ways of responding to life's challenges that support how they live, work, and perform. I work with adolescents and adults in person and via telehealth through Enhance Life Psychology.”

About Me

I approach therapy with genuine warmth, curiosity, and respect for each person’s lived experience. My aim is to create a space where you feel at ease enough to speak openly and reflect honestly. Together, we take time to understand the patterns, experiences, and pressures that have shaped you, while also identifying the strengths and values that support meaningful change. Therapy is not about fixing what’s wrong, but about enhancing your capacity to respond in ways that align with how you want to live, work, and relate. I work collaboratively, offering steady, thoughtful guidance for those navigating anxiety, performance challenges, life transitions, or the effects of past experiences. Sessions are available in person and via telehealth, allowing flexibility while maintaining consistency and care.

Approach

I work with a calm, curious, and collaborative approach, aiming to make our sessions both thoughtful and practical. The focus is on understanding what’s happening for you, noticing patterns over time, and making space to try meaningful changes between sessions — changes that can be reflected on and built upon. Sessions are paced to your needs and grounded in your lived experience. We pay attention to habits of thinking and responding, develop skills such as mindful noticing and clearer decision-making, and explore how your values can guide real-world choices. Therapy often involves a balance of reflective discussion and gentle, practical experimentation. I offer face-to-face appointments in Albert Park, Melbourne, as well as secure telehealth sessions in English. This approach can be particularly helpful for people navigating anxiety, performance concerns, mood changes, body image difficulties, or periods of transition, who are seeking steady support to enhance wellbeing and functioning over time.

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Basic Information

Melbourne, Australia

Services

I provide psychological therapy for adolescents and adults, offering support for anxiety, performance-related concerns, trauma, mood difficulties, and life transitions. My work is collaborative and evidence-based, drawing on approaches such as ACT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. Sessions are available in person in Albert Park, Melbourne, and via secure telehealth for clients across Australia.

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Schema Therapy
A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Sport Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Professional Title:

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Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

Australian Catholic University

Monash University

Registrations

Psychology Board of Australia (via AHPRA)

Counselling Psychologist,Clinical Psychologist

Registration: PSY0001126666

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Service Area

Enhance Life Psychology

In-person & Online

Albert Park

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia