Online Therapy for Healing, Hope & Positive Change
with Dr Elizabeth Buikstra
Bookings available soon
Can Therapy Help Me?
Psychological therapy is provided for a wide range of personal and emotional challenges, including:
Trauma & Stress-Related Conditions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, Childhood Trauma
- Complex Trauma, Dissociative Disorders
- Acute Stress Reaction & Disorder
- Sexual, physical and/or verbal abuse
- Grief, Loss & Bereavement
- Adjustment disorders
Mood, Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
- Depression & Low Mood
- Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- Anger & Emotional dysregulation
- Managing Stress, burnout and overwhelm
- Sleep difficulties and disturbances
Relationships, Lifestyle & Coping
- Attachment Disorders
- Coping with illness or chronic pain
- Difficulty maintaining healthy work-life balance
- Interpersonal and/or family difficulties
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Strained or unfulfilling relationships
Please note that we can only provide services for adults 18 years and over. While we're unable to provide crisis support, you can find more details about our scope of care in our FAQs.
Supportive Tools and Approaches in Therapy
Our therapeutic approach combines practical techniques and psychological education to help you navigate your mental health journey. Depending on your needs, your psychologist may draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and its role in healing trauma, attachment issues, depression, anxiety, and emotional regulation
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-Informed Techniques to support emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Stress Management Strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve resilience
- Motivational Interviewing to support change in addictive or maladaptive coping behaviours
- Anxiety Management Techniques to help reduce anxiety symptoms and improve overall wellbeing
- Mindfulness and Meditation Practices to enhance present-moment awareness and calm
- Guided Relaxation and Breathing Techniques to support nervous system regulation
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills to navigate life’s challenges more effectively
- Assertive Communication and Boundary Setting for healthier relationships
- Establishing Healthy Routines and Self-Care Habits including exercise, nutrition, hobbies, and balance
- Sleep Hygiene Practices to improve rest and recovery
Dr Elizabeth Buikstra
BSc Hons (Psych), MBA, MPJM, PhD (Psych), MAPS
Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Buikstra is a registered Psychologist with more than 25 years' experience in clinical practice, project management and research. Liz specialises in trauma, workplace stress, burnout, grief & loss, anxiety, depression and interpersonal difficulties, particularly for those in the emergency services and living in rural environments. With a background spanning both public and private sectors, Liz offers grounded, personalised care that draws on both professional and lived experience.
Accessible Support, Wherever You Are
Telehealth provides a convenient and effective way to access psychological support, particularly for individuals living in rural or remote areas, those with limited mobility, or anyone seeking greater flexibility in managing their mental health care.
Fees & Referrals
You do not need a referral to book an appointment with Lacewing Psychology unless you plan to claim Medicare or have a referral from a third party organisation, such as ADF and DVA. Members of the QPS can access the self-refer program.
Book Appointment
You’re welcome to book an appointment directly — no referral is required. However, if you wish to access the Medicare rebate, a referral from a GP or Psychiatrist is necessary. Referrals are also required from third party organisations, such as ADF, DVA and QPS (self-refer program).
