I'm Dr Amy Reichelt, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol.), and behavioural neuroscientist (PhD). I work with thoughtful, capable people who often find themselves carrying more than anyone else realises.

Many of my clients appear to be functioning well on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing, grief, relationship difficulties, emotional eating, or a growing sense that they've lost touch with themselves. Others come to therapy during major life transitions, wanting to better understand long-standing patterns rather than simply manage symptoms.

My approach is warm, collaborative and deeply curious. Together, we explore not only what is happening in your life, but why these patterns developed, how your nervous system learned to adapt, and what it takes to create lasting change.

I bring an evidence-based understanding of how the brain, body and relationships shape emotional wellbeing. I integrate this scientific foundation with contemporary psychotherapy, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment theory, parts work, narrative therapy, somatic approaches and other trauma-informed modalities. Rather than applying a single framework, I tailor therapy to the person sitting in front of me.

My own life has included significant transitions, including moving internationally, navigating major career changes, experiencing profound grief, and learning to live with a chronic autoimmune condition. These experiences have reinforced something I believe deeply: healing doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from having a safe relationship where difficult experiences can be explored with honesty, compassion and curiosity.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in familiar patterns, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and move towards a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what matters most.

At Cultivae Psychotherapy, I believe meaningful change isn't forced or rushed. Like anything worth growing, it is cultivated with patience, understanding and care.