Tayne Allon · Registered psychologist · Rural
Hi, I’m Tayne
Warm, practical and a bit informal. Not the couch-and-clipboard type.
I am a registered psychologist working entirely by telehealth (online) from rural Queensland. I have been registered since 2019 across alcohol and other drugs, hospital settings, workers compensation and behaviour support, and Stormbird Psychology is my own practice.
Practical support for anxiety, stress, health challenges and life changes
Reaching out for support can feel uncomfortable, especially if you are used to managing things on your own. Most of the people I work with have been doing exactly that for a long time before they get in touch.
My approach is warm, practical and solutions-focused. I aim to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself while working towards changes that feel realistic and sustainable. There is room for humour in that, and there is no requirement to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
I provide evidence-based support for adults experiencing:
Workplace injury, physical and psychological (WorkCover QLD)
Anxiety and overwhelm
Stress and burnout
Life changes and adjustment difficulties
Persistent pain, injury and health concerns
General wellbeing concerns
How I work
Therapy with me is collaborative, practical and focused on change that fits real life. We make sense of what you are experiencing, work out which strategies actually help, and build practical ways of coping with what you are facing.
A lot of people are looking for support that feels approachable and genuinely relevant to everyday life, without unnecessary jargon or an overly clinical feel. That is the kind of practice this is. I will also challenge you to consider new perspectives, because that is usually where the shift happens.
Depending on your goals, sessions may draw on:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
My actual therapy room.
Rural roots
Growing up and living outside the major cities comes with pressures that are easy to overlook. Long travel times, limited local services, work and family demands, isolation, and real concerns about privacy in a small town all make getting support harder than it should be.
I built this practice around telehealth (online) so psychological support is actually accessible across rural and regional Australia, without a half-day round trip for a 50-minute appointment.
I have worked by telehealth (online) for several years and I know a lot of people feel awkward about it at first. That is completely normal, and we can work through it together. For most people it stops feeling strange within a session or two.
Appointments and professional details
Occasional Saturday appointments
Telehealth (online) appointments across Australia, with Mon to Wed afternoons and Friday daytime, with occasional Saturday appointments available. Live times are on the booking portal, and there is no wait list.
Registration and membership
General psychologist registered with AHPRA, registered since 2019. Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi). Registered WorkCover QLD provider.
Who I see
Adults. I keep my caseload deliberately small, so you will not be one of thirty-odd people in a week. I do not take crisis presentations, high-risk clients, or people needing complex multidisciplinary care.
I am not a crisis service. Bookings and messages are not monitored constantly, so I cannot respond quickly enough to an urgent mental health concern. If you need help now, please contact one of these services.
Lifeline 13 11 14 · Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 · Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 · MensLine 1300 789 978 · 13YARN 13 92 76
If you or someone else is in danger, call 000.
Book in, or ask a question first
Booking online is the fastest way in and there is no wait list. If you would rather ask something before committing, use the form and I will come back to you within two to three business days.
Book an appointmentTelehealth (online) Australia-wide · WorkCover QLD clients in Queensland
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