felicity manley
Psychologist
BASc(Psych), GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych
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​Services for:
Children of all ages
Teens
Adults
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about felicity:
Felicity Manley (she/her) is a general psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds with their mental health and well-being. With a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, Felicity creates a safe space for clients to explore their challenges. She believes in fostering positive change through evidence-based techniques and collaboratively developing insight with her clients.
Felicity has extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, particularly those dealing with mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Felicity is particularly passionate about supporting young people navigate the transition to adulthood.
Her therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
areas of interest:
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Anxiety (general anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety, agoraphobia, and phobias)
Depression (major depressive disorder (MDD) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD))
Trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD))
Eating Disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and ARFID)
Grief & Loss
Women’s Mental Health (including perinatal/postnatal anxiety and depression, balancing multiple societal roles, self-confidence, and body image)
Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health (including friendship/relationship changes, adjustment to life transitions, and identity and life purpose development/exploration)
Supporting Emergency Workers (including paramedics, doctors, police, firefighters, nurses, midwives, and other first responders) with psychological challenges that come with high-pressure and unpredictable work environments
Sleep Difficulties (including insomnia)
Self-harm & Suicide Ideation
Interpersonal & Relationship Challenges (including romantic, friendship, and attachment styles)
ADHD & Autism Support
Coping with Uncertainty (including climate and world events anxiety)
School, University & Work Challenges (Including school refusal, bullying, exam/assignment/presentation stress, navigating workplace demands, career changes, burn out, and perfectionism)
Digital Wellbeing (including managing social media pressure, and screen time)
Identity & Culture (including support with gender, sexuality, and navigating cultural or societal challenges)
Thriving, not just Surviving (strategies to excel in life goals and boost performance - including personal and sport/music)
Finding Your Feet Abroad (tools for adjusting, belonging, and feeling at home in Australia or overseas)
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therapuetic approaches:
​Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trauma-informed care
Schema Therapy
Solution-focused Therapy
Strengths-based Approaches
Play Therapy Techniques