“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tracey understands that the invisible battles are often the hardest.
Tracey is the founder of Wabi Sabi Psychology, and brings a calm, compassionate, and curious presence to her work. She creates an inclusive therapeutic space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with their inner strengths.
Tracey has worked in both public and private mental health settings, including Toowoomba Base Hospital and Baillie Henderson Hospital. She has supported adults across a range of life experiences, particularly those feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or impacted by difficult life events.
As a neurodivergent psychologist, Tracey understands the invisible challenges many individuals face and works from a strengths-focused perspective to help clients build self-esteem, reduce burnout, and live more sustainably. Her approach honours each person’s identity, communication style, and sensory needs.
Meet Tracey!
Outside of work, Tracey loves spending time with her partner in crime, Toby (her dog). While not going on walks, playing in the park, and just chilling out with Toby, Tracey enjoys time with family and friends.
“Toby, the beach and anything nature are my all-mighty energisers. And of course, I make sure to include ‘quiet time’ occasionally too!”
— Tracey
Why I do what I do
Growing up on the Gold Coast and spending over a decade in Japan, Tracey developed a deep appreciation for the richness of human experience—how people make sense of the world, express themselves, and find meaning in their lives.
This curiosity led Tracey to psychology and her passion to support others in navigating life’s complexities. Tracey believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live in alignment with who they are, and to find clarity, connection, and meaning along the way.
Wabi Sabi Psychology was founded to offer inclusive, affirming care that welcomes everyone, and holds space for both the messiness and beauty of being human.
What we do at Wabi Sabi
At Wabi Sabi Psychology our practice is grounded in a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach that values individual differences and celebrates each person’s unique strengths, needs, and identity. We believe mental health care is an essential part of health and well-being and is beneficial for all of us.
With experience in both public mental health and private practice, Tracey has worked with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship issues, identity exploration, sleep challenges, and trauma.
For neurodivergent individuals’ sensory needs and communication styles are accommodated for, and differentiation is central to the intake process to ensure that symptoms—such as withdrawal, low mood, or fatigue—are understood in the correct context. For example, 'Is it depression or is it withdrawal from overwhelm as part of my Autism?'. She then develops treatment plans using evidence-based practice to reflect each client’s experience, needs, and goals.
Our Values
Authenticity
Collaboration
Determination
Trust
Compassion
Kindness
Experience & Qualifications
Tracey has been involved in human services roles for over a decade and initially commenced as a psychologist at Queensland Health (Toowoomba) in 2019. Tracey has worked in the rehabilitation and recovery services department at Baillie Henderson Hospital, as a mental health case manager at Toowoomba Base Hospital for both child/youth, and adults residing in the community, and in private practice. Tracey proudly acknowledges how much she has learnt from her clients during this time, developing a great respect for their courage and bravery.
Tracey has experience working with individuals with dual diagnoses (disability and mental health), adapting latest evidence-based approaches to suit each individual’s needs. She also has experience working with individuals on capacity building for Autism/and or ADHD who have NDIS packages that are self-managed or plan- managed.
Qualifications
Master of Psychology (Professional) University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Griffith University
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Griffith University)
Registration Numbers & Professional Memberships
AHPRA registration: PSY0002170529
Australian Psychological Society (APS) Member
Provider number: 627-169-1K
ABN: 2454-1744-743
Professional Development & Training
Foundations in Autism for Mental Health Professionals with Dr Belinda Ratcliffe, Clinical Psychologist
Self-harm, Suicide & Safety Planning in Autism with Dr Belinda Ratcliffe, Clinical Psychologist
Best practice assessment and intervention for ADHD in adults with Dr Maddi Derrick, Clinical Psychologist
Solution Focused Brief-Therapy with Micheal Durrant, Psychologist (Compass Seminars)
Schema Therapy (international Society of Schema Therapy)
CBT for Psychosis (Group facilitation at Baillie Henderson Hospital)
Interested in what we do?
Learn about what we offer by clicking below to visit our Services page.