About Us
Ms. Rena Kouppa
MProfPsych, GDipPsych(Adv), GDipPsych, BA, MAPS
Rena is a registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, bringing a wealth of life experience and professional expertise to her practice. Rena views life as a vibrant journey filled with both ups and downs, where every change, despite its challenges, offers an opportunity for remarkable growth.
Rena is deeply passionate about helping individuals understand their world during times of crisis and distress. She empowers people to enhance their quality of life with a positive, person-centred approach, creating a warm and safe space where clients feel heard and free to express themselves.
Rena enjoys working with individuals of all ages and a variety of presentations. Rena is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness. She particularly excels in connecting with children, using a creative, play-based approach that makes therapy engaging, fun, and effective.
With a background in design, Rena enjoys tailoring individualised treatment plans for children, empowering them with inner strength and resilience. She equips children and their parents or caregivers with lifelong tools for well-being.
Rena is committed to helping each client achieve a greater sense of inner harmony and thrives on making a positive impact in their lives.
Clients Seen:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Areas of Practice:
Adults:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Adjusting to life stressors
- Self-esteem issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
- ADHD
- Autism
- Parenting
- Fears (Phobias)
- Panic Attacks
- Grief and Loss
- Sleep Management
Children & Adolescents:
- Autism
- ADHD (Assessment and Support)
- Supporting children with childhood disorders (eg ADHD/ Autism/Asperger’s) spectrum disorders
- Behavioural problems
- Anger management
- Stress
- Anxiety (including separation anxiety)
- Panic Attacks
- School-based issues (e.g. social skills/academic stressors)
- Emotional issues (cries / upsets easily, complains of a sore tummy)
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Sleep issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
- Bullying
- Depression (including self-harm)
- Family Issues
- Phobias
- School Refusal
- Adjustment disorder (e.g. following separation and divorce or other stressful life events)