Dillan Mayer
Provisional Psychologist
(He/him)
Currently accepting new clients.
Dillan is a provisional psychologist currently completing his final year of his Master of Clinical Psychology. He is passionate about supporting adults who are navigating emotional, interpersonal, and psychological challenges. He has particular interests in working with personality-related difficulties, interpersonal relationship difficulties, adjustment-related concerns, and trauma.
Dillan is known for his open, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach, and places a strong emphasis on building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. He strives to be relatable and authentic in his work, creating a space where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and understood. Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, Dillan approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and respect for each individual’s unique circumstances.
His practice is trauma-informed and guided by evidence-based approaches, with a special interest in schema principles. Dillan works collaboratively with clients to build self-understanding and self-awareness, and is thoughtful yet willing to gently challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking where appropriate. His overarching aim is to support clients to develop deeper insight, strengthen emotional resilience, and move towards meaningful and lasting change.
Areas of Practice
- Personality-related difficulties
- Interpersonal and relationship issues
- Attachment-related concerns and relational patterns
- Trauma and trauma-related concerns
- Adjustment and life-transition difficulties
- Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Self-understanding, self-awareness, and identity exploration
- Schema-focused work and unhelpful core beliefs
- LGBTQIA+ affirming psychological support
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema-based approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
Professional Memberships
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AHPRA: Psychologist with Provisional Registration (PSY0002853161)
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) – RMIT University
- Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours) – Victoria University
- Master of Clinical Psychology – Federation University (current)
Referrals and Funding
- In order to see Dillan, we require you have a referral from your GP, Specialist or Psychiatrist.
- No funding options available.
More about Dillan
Outside of the therapy room, Dillan enjoys travelling overseas and spending time in nature. In his spare time, you’ll often find him hiking at Wilsons Promontory, surfing along the coast, or relaxing with his Staffy, Spencer.
Availabilities
Mondays – 9.00am – 5.00pm
Fridays – 9am – 5.00pm
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Before you contact us:
To help save you time, we want to be clear about when Breathe Psychology may not be the right service.
We are unable to provide support for:
-psychosis
-eating disorders and treatment under an eating disorder management plan.
-alcohol or substance use as the primary concern
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If you have a history of mania, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, a referral from a psychiatrist is required before engaging in our service. This helps us ensure your treatment pathway is safe, appropriate, and well supported.
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-understand what you would like support with
-learn about your goals and preferences
-identify any safety or clinical factors
-match you with a psychologist whose skills and availability fit your needs
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