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Clinical Psychologist · Coorparoo · South Brisbane

Evidence-informed care
for mind, body
& everyday life

Better Times Psychology provides practical, evidence-based therapy for adults and adolescents in Coorparoo, South Brisbane and via telehealth across Queensland. Led by Josh Kelly, Clinical Psychologist, the practice supports both general psychological difficulties and the connection between mental and physical health.

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"Evidence-informed care. Clearer understanding. Meaningful change."

Josh Kelly, Clinical Psychologist
Coorparoo, South Brisbane & Telehealth QLD

Coorparoo · South Brisbane · Telehealth QLD

Better times are built.
Day by day.

Better Times Psychology is grounded in evidence and guided by genuine care — for people navigating psychological difficulty, chronic illness, pain, or a sense that things could be better. Support can be practical, respectful, and grounded in what matters to you.

Josh Kelly, Clinical Psychologist at Better Times Psychology in Coorparoo, South Brisbane

Josh Kelly

Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA: PSY0002594625
ABN: 68 656 844 639
Medicare Provider

Coorparoo, South Brisbane
About

Practical therapy.
Real progress.

Better Times Psychology is led by Josh Kelly, a male Clinical Psychologist based in Coorparoo, South Brisbane. The practice is built on a simple idea: therapy should feel useful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence — not generic, rushed, or one-size-fits-all.

I work with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, stress, adjustment difficulties, chronic pain, and the emotional impact of living with physical health conditions.

Therapy is practical and goal-focused. Sessions are tailored to what matters to you — whether that means understanding patterns that are keeping you stuck, building new coping strategies, improving day-to-day functioning, or finding a different way to relate to difficult thoughts, emotions, pain, or physical symptoms.

I draw on approaches informed by current research, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT for Chronic Pain, and contemporary pain science and pain reprocessing-informed strategies where appropriate, depending on your needs and goals.

Better Times Psychology is based in Coorparoo, South Brisbane, with telehealth available across Queensland and Australia.

  • Male Clinical Psychologist — AHPRA registered and eligible for Medicare Mental Health Care Plan rebates
  • Particular clinical interest in mind-body and physical health-related concerns: chronic pain, FND, ME/CFS, and functional gut disorders
  • Evidence-based approaches named and explained — CBT, ACT, CBT-CP, and pain reprocessing-informed strategies
  • In-person in Coorparoo, South Brisbane and telehealth across Queensland and Australia
What We Offer

Services tailored to you

Evidence-informed therapy for adults and adolescents — in-person in Coorparoo, South Brisbane or via telehealth across Queensland. Medicare rebates available with a GP Mental Health Care Plan.

Individual Therapy — Adults

One-to-one therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, and relationship difficulties. I draw upon CBT, CBT-CP, ACT, and contemporary pain science and pain reprocessing-informed strategies where appropriate, based on your presentation and goals.

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Adolescent Therapy

Developmentally informed therapy for adolescents and young people aged 15+, supporting concerns such as anxiety, school and study stress, low mood, perfectionism, social difficulties, adjustment, ADHD-related challenges, and emotional regulation in a practical, relatable way.

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Mind-Body Therapy

Experienced working with chronic pain, functional neurological disorder (FND), chronic fatigue (ME/CFS), and functional gut disorders — using evidence-informed approaches tailored to these presentations, including CBT-CP, ACT, and contemporary pain science and pain reprocessing-informed strategies — with a focus on improving coping, functioning, distress, and quality of life.

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Telehealth Sessions

All services available via secure video — ideal for clients managing chronic fatigue, pain, or mobility challenges, or those based regionally across Queensland. Medicare rebates apply equally to telehealth.

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Area of Clinical Interest

Mind-Body Psychology

A particular area of clinical focus for people living at the intersection of psychological and physical health — conditions that are real, often debilitating, and supported by a growing body of research across pain science, health psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural medicine.

Chronic Pain

Drawing upon CBT-CP, ACT, and contemporary pain science and pain reprocessing-informed strategies, psychological therapy can support meaningful improvements in how pain is experienced and managed, including pain-related distress, coping, disability, and day-to-day functioning — particularly for persistent pain where a clear structural cause has not been identified.

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Psychological support for people with Functional Neurological Disorder, including functional movement symptoms, non-epileptic seizures, and functional cognitive symptoms, ideally alongside medical and neurological care.

Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS)

Pacing-informed psychological support for people living with ME/CFS or post-viral fatigue. The approach respects the physiological reality of the condition and focuses on coping, adjustment, mood, stress, identity, uncertainty, and quality of life.

Functional Gut Disorders

Evidence-based support for IBS, functional dyspepsia, and related conditions — drawing on established gut-brain research connecting psychological regulation with gastrointestinal health.

How can psychology help with physical symptoms?

The brain and body are in constant, bidirectional communication. Stress, trauma, and learned threat responses can influence how the nervous system processes pain signals, regulates the gut, and affects movement and energy. These relationships are complex and not fully understood, but they help explain why psychological factors can play a meaningful role in physical health and functioning.

Mind-body conditions are not psychological in the dismissive sense — they involve genuine, complex neurological and physiological processes. Psychological therapy does not claim to cure these conditions, but there is good evidence it can support improved coping, functioning, quality of life, and distress management over time.

Many people with these conditions have spent years feeling dismissed or unheard by the healthcare system. Better Times Psychology aims to offer a different experience: clear explanations, genuine respect for the complexity of your situation, and a practical, collaborative approach grounded in current evidence.

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Getting Started

How it works

01

Make an Enquiry

Send a brief message via the contact form or phone. A short, no-obligation conversation to confirm the practice is a good fit for your needs.

02

Initial Assessment

Your first session covers your history, current difficulties, and goals. Together we develop a clear picture of what we're working toward and how.

03

Ongoing Therapy

Regular 50-minute sessions at a pace that suits your circumstances. Progress is collaborative and reviewed regularly — you always know where things stand.

Telehealth psychology,
wherever you are in Queensland or Australia

All services at Better Times Psychology are available via secure telehealth video across Queensland and Australia — particularly useful for clients managing chronic fatigue, pain, or mobility challenges, and for those based regionally or rurally. Medicare rebates apply to eligible telehealth sessions.

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Fees & Rebates

Transparent, fair pricing

Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients with a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP. Private health insurance extras may also apply. No referral is required to book directly.

Medicare Eligible

With Mental Health Care Plan

$104.75

estimated out-of-pocket cost per 50-minute session

Full session fee $250.00
Medicare rebate (Clinical Psychologist) − $145.25
  • Requires a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP
  • Up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year
  • Telehealth sessions equally eligible for Medicare rebate
  • GP referrals accepted
Self-Referred

Standard / Private Pay

$250

per 50-minute session — no referral required

  • No GP referral required to book
  • Concession consideration available on request

Other funding

Private health insurance: You may be eligible for a rebate depending on your level of cover. Please check directly with your insurer.

NDIS / WorkCover / other funding: Fees may vary depending on the relevant funding arrangement or service agreement. Please get in touch to discuss.

How to access a Mental Health Care Plan: Book a longer GP appointment and mention you'd like a Mental Health Care Plan referral. Your GP will assess your needs and, if appropriate, provide a plan entitling you to a Medicare rebate on psychology sessions. You can also book directly without a referral — it is not required.
Get in Touch

Start with
an enquiry.

Send through a few details and we'll be in touch within 1–2 business days. There's no obligation to proceed — it's simply a starting point.

Location

1/7 Birubi Street, Coorparoo QLD
Serving Coorparoo, South Brisbane, and surrounding Brisbane suburbs

Phone

0405 281 791

Email

hello@bettertimespsychology.com.au

Session Times

Monday & Thursday, including early morning & early evening availability

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