Dr Louisa Hoey is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in Kew, VIC. You can find her practice at Suite 120D, 89 High Street South, Kew VIC 3101. She offers private individual sessions that focus on what’s going on right now, and what can help you feel a bit more steady.
Her work is well suited to people who are dealing with anxiety and low mood, or who feel stuck in worrying or negative thought loops. In many cases, those feelings show up as stress, trouble sleeping, feeling tense all the time, or finding it hard to cope with everyday life. At other times, people come in because they’re trying to better understand their own patterns, and how those patterns are affecting relationships, work, or school.
Dr Hoey also provides anxiety and depression assessment. That can be helpful when you’re not sure what’s driving how you’re feeling, or when symptoms have been hanging around for a while. The goal isn’t just to name what’s happening, but to work out a practical plan you can actually use.
A big part of the sessions uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is about linking your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, then learning ways to break the cycle. You might work on noticing unhelpful thinking, changing coping habits, and building skills for calmer, more balanced days. She also covers stress management techniques, which can make a real difference when you feel like your stress levels are running your life.
For children, Dr Hoey offers behavioural therapy. Kids can feel overwhelmed in ways that don’t always look “adult” or obvious. In these sessions, the focus is on support that fits the child’s age and situation, and on strategies that help reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Families often find it useful when the plan includes clear steps, rather than vague advice.
In general, Dr Hoey’s approach is steady and down-to-earth. Sessions are structured, but they’re not cold or robotic. She helps you look at what’s been hard, what’s been tried before, and what might work better next. Over time, that can help you feel more in control, and more able to handle what comes up.
Languages spoken and details about formal education, research, or clinical trials aren’t listed. If you’d like those specifics, it’s best to contact the clinic directly.