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Meet Taylor

Welcome! I’m Taylor (she/her), the founder of Tailored Talk Therapies.

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I became a therapist because of my own experiences growing up in a family deeply affected by trauma, domestic abuse, mental health issues, and addiction. I have witnessed and experienced the profound impact that these challenges can have on individuals and families. This has instilled a deep sense of empathy and a strong desire to help others find healing and hope.

 

As a child, I often felt helpless, overwhelmed by the turmoil that surrounded me. It was through the support of compassionate mentors and therapists that I began to understand the power of empathy, connection, and professional guidance in healing emotional wounds. These experiences opened my eyes to the importance of mental health care and inspired me to pursue a path where I could offer the same support to others.

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I chose to become a therapist to be a source of hope and healing for those who, like my family and I, have experienced pain and hardship. I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for growth and transformation. My personal journey has given me a unique perspective and a deep commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where the people I work with can explore their feelings, confront their past, and build a brighter future.

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By sharing my story, I hope to inspire trust and connection, showing others that they are not alone in their struggles. My goal is to empower those I work with to find their strength, reclaim their lives, and discover a sense of peace and well-being. Becoming a therapist is not just a profession for me; it is a calling and a way to give back, helping others find the light in their darkest times.​​

 

​I look forward to working with you and supporting you on your journey towards a more fulfilling life.

What can I offer you?

I provide holistic, trauma-informed, and compassionate counselling, social work, and mental health services tailored to meet the goals and preferences of those I work alongside. I work to form a safe space, a purposeful connection and facilitate conversation where attention is paid to the difficulties that has been brought to counselling.  I offer a safe space in which those I work with can be supported to feel, acknowledge and explore their edges, listen deeply to their internal wisdom, and experiment with new ways of thinking and being.​

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Throughout my 8-year career, I've provided counselling and social work services in a wide variety of government and non-government organisations focused on providing general counselling, mental health, drug and alcohol, domestic abuse, and trauma supports to the local community. My various roles have provided me a wealth of experience and knowledge in supporting a diverse range of people experiencing concerns in

  • Trauma – including historical or current, sexual abuse, domestic violence

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Substance use concerns

  • Women’s issues

  • Identity and self-esteem

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Skill building

  • Workplace issues

  • Parenting

  • Personal development

  • Personality disorders

  • Grief and loss

  • Life transitions

  • and much more. 
     

I draw from a variety of evidence-based psychological strategies, including

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Schema Therapy, and

  • Strengths-focused Therapy.

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If you have a topic you wish to discuss that isn't listed here, please get in contact to discuss how I can support you further. 

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​I am deeply committed to evidence-based practices and my lifelong learning journey, to ensure ethical and effective practices in my work.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Social Work

Memberships

  • Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) 

Training & Professional Development

  • ACT for trauma; ACT with Russ Harris, June 2024. 

  • PuP Practitioner Training; Parents Under Pressure, May 2023

  • Emotional regulation and communication skills in complex trauma; AASW, September 2023

  • Introduction to Interpersonal therapy; AASW, June 2023

  • Introduction to EMDR; AASW, June 2023

  • Evidenced Based Relaxation Therapy; AASW, June 2023.

  • Mindfulness practice for self-care; AASW, June, 2023

  • Suicide Prevention; LLW, May 2023

  • Motivational Interviewing 4-part suite; Insight, February 2023

  • Schema Therapy Course 1 & 2; Schema Therapy Training Online, March 2022.

  • Recognise, respond, and refer appropriately to Domestic and Family Abuse in Alcohol and other drug settings; QCDFVR, February 2022.

  • Blue Knot Three Phased Approach for Trauma; Blue Knot Foundation, February 2022.

  • ACT for Beginners; ACT with Russ Harris, December 2021.

  • DBT Skills Training; with Marsha Linehan, October 2021.

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills; Living Works, June 2021.

  • Family Inclusive Practice in Alcohol and other Drug Treatment; Insight, June 2021.

  • Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MiCBT); AASW, February 2021.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); AASW, February 2021.

  • Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; AASW, February 2021.

  • Mental Health, Depression, Suicide, and Substance Abuse; AASW, January 2021.

  • Understanding Psychoactive Drugs; Insight, March 2020.

  • Young People and Drugs; Dovetail, March 2020.

  • Orientation to Telephone Counselling for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers; Insight, March 2020.

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