Fiona Akal
Occupational Therapist (Mental Health)
17 – 19 Prince Street, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia
About
Fiona Akal is a Medicare Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Counsellor based in Grafton, supporting adults across the Clarence Valley and via Telehealth Australia-wide.
With qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Education and Counselling, Fiona works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, psychosocial disability, autism, ADHD, emotional and sensory regulation difficulties, chronic pain, fatigue, grief and life transitions.
Fiona understands that life can feel complicated, and when several areas are difficult at once, knowing where to start can be hard. Her approach combines space for talking and reflection with practical, meaningful strategies that can be applied in everyday life. Support is collaborative, trauma-informed and paced around what feels manageable, with a focus on achievable change and participation in daily life. Modalities include CBT, ACT, DBT-informed strategies, MI, SFBT, EFT and EMDR.
Fiona works with adults 18+ and speaks English, German and Afrikaans.
Areas of practice
- Addictions
- Adjustment disorders
- Anger management
- Anxiety disorders
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Chronic illness
- Chronic pain
- Cognitive impairment
- Developmental disorders
- Loss & grief
- Menopause/Perimenopause
- Mood disorders
- Perinatal/Postnatal depression
- Physical disabilities
- Psychotic disorders
- Sensory Processing Challenges
- Somatic disorders
- Suicide & self harm
- Trauma
Service & access
- Fee options
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- Comprehensive Third Party (CTP)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Medicare Better Access to Mental Health (Bulk billed by arrangement, Medicare rebate)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) (Non-registered provider – Plan managed clients)
- Private health insurance funds
- State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA, formerly Workcover)
- Victims Services
- Fee notes
- $220
- Medicare rebate
- Yes — with MHCP (if registered)
- Client groups
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Adults, Carers, Culturally and linguistically diverse people (CALD), LGBTQIA+, Older Adults
- Session types
- In-person
- Available days
- Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
- Therapies
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioural Activation, Cognitive Behavioural Intervention – Tics/Tourette Syndrome (CBIT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement De-sensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving, Psychoeducation, Relaxation Training, Schema Therapy, Sensory Processing Strategies, Skills Training, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy, Trauma Focussed CBT (TF-CBT)
Other services offered
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) assessments
Location & contact
Clarence Consulting
- Mobile
- 0409 364 259
- Website
- http://clarenceconsulting.com.au
- Address
- 17 – 19 Prince Street, Grafton NSW 2460, Australia
- New patient appointments currently available (2-4 weeks)
- Wheelchair accessible
Days working: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday