Pia cole

Pronouns: She/they

Psychologist

Working hours:
East Brunswick Village Wellness Centre: Monday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fee: $260

Medicare rebates available: $163.35 out of pocket fee.

Pia’s therapeutic approach is warm, empathic, and non-judgemental. She prioritises building collaborative, open and authentic relationships with clients. She aims to foster a safe and inclusive space in which clients can explore identity, understand emotions, build self-understanding, and reconnect with their bodies, to navigate life’s challenges.

Drawing from her studies in community psychology, Pia centres her values in her work, utilising an intersectional feminist lens and queer theory to understand sociocultural context and identity as important influences on well-being. With a research background in positive body image, gender diversity, and social issues, Pia also takes a person-centred and strengths-based approach which recognises individuals’ unique strengths, resilience and capacity for growth. 


Pia has a special interest and experience working with queer identities and the lived experiences of women and AFAB (assigned female at birth) individuals. Pia has experience working with adults as well as adolescents and young people. She has experience with a broad range of mental health challenges, including sexual health concerns, self-esteem, body image, depression, anxiety, and grief, as well as victim-survivors of trauma. Pia draws from multiple modalities such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) in an individualised manner, guided by clients. 

In their free time, Pia loves to go for a boogie, get out in nature, or cosy up with arts and crafts or a book.

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TREATMENT OFFERED

Please use the drop down arrows to view Pia’s areas of treatment and support:

    • Sexual pain (vulvodynia, vaginismus)

    • Sexual anxiety

    • Desire difficulties

    • Premature ejaculation

    • Erectile Dysfunction

    • Orgasm/pleasure

    • Navigating differences in libido

    • STI diagnosis

    • LGBTIQ + support

    • Sexual education

    • Conflict in a relationship

    • Communication issues

    • Navigating sexual health issues in relationship

    • Feelings of disconnection in relationship

    • Uncertainty about the future of relationship

    • Navigating separation

    • Trust issues

    • Infidelity

    • Support coping with external pressures

    • Learning how to support a partner who is/has experience mental health issues, trauma or abuse

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Stress

    • Work-related stress

    • Grief and loss

    • Sleep/wake disorders

    • Adjustment Disorder

    • Body image issues (not eating disorders)

    • Neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism support, not diagnostic assessments)

    • PTSD

    • Childhood sexual trauma

    • Recent trauma

    • Relational/attachment trauma

    • Gender questioning support

    Does not currently provide:

    • Gender Reports

    • Chronic illness

    • Terminal illness

MODALITIES

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Motivational Interviewing

TYPES OF THERAPY

  • Individual

  • Adults (18+)

  • Adolescents (14+). If you are under the age of 18 (or a parent/guardian booking on behalf of), we cannot accept new bookings online; please contact intake@shipspsychology.com.au.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Bachelor of Arts

  • Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)

  • Masters of Applied Psychology (Community)