Miami & Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
A psychologist in Burleigh & Miami who goes beyond coping strategies
Depth-focused therapy for adults on the Gold Coast who have tried the usual approaches — and found they don't quite reach the root of it.
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Therapy for people who are functioning well on the outside
Many people who find their way to Sweetnam Psychology are managing life competently — work, relationships, responsibilities. On the surface, things look fine. But underneath, something isn't quite right. There's a flatness, a persistent anxiety, a sense of going through the motions, or a pattern that keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to change it.
If you've already tried therapy, read the books, or done the work — and still feel stuck — depth-focused therapy may be what you've been missing.
The quiet burnout
You're holding everything together externally. Internally, you feel depleted, foggy, and disconnected from yourself and the people around you.
The same loop, again
Different circumstances, same emotional place. You can see the pattern clearly — you just can't seem to break it from the inside.
Therapy that didn't go deep enough
You've done the work before — CBT, strategies, journaling. It helped a little. But something underneath didn't shift.
A life transition
A breakup, a career change, new parenthood, a loss. The old tools you used to cope aren't working anymore, and you're not sure what to reach for.
The approach
Therapy that works with what's actually happening — not just how to manage it
Taylor Sweetnam is a clinical psychologist and published researcher working with adults in Miami, Burleigh Heads and across the Gold Coast — as well as online via telehealth Australia-wide.
The approach is grounded in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an evidence-based method that looks beneath the presenting symptoms to the emotional patterns driving them. This isn't about being given tools to manage your anxiety or low mood. It's about understanding what's underneath, and changing it at the root.
Taylor works with a deliberately small caseload — which means every person she works with receives her full attention and energy, consistently, not just in the early weeks.
The most powerful therapeutic experience is the corrective one: being able to reveal oneself and be met with understanding and acceptance.— Irvin D. Yalom
Serving Miami, Burleigh & surrounds
Accessible to patients across the Gold Coast
The Miami clinic is centrally located on the southern Gold Coast, easily accessible for patients from surrounding suburbs. Telehealth sessions are available for patients from further afield — and for anyone who prefers to attend from home.
Nearby areas served
Sessions are also available in person at the Kingscliff clinic in the Northern Rivers, and via telehealth across Australia. Evening and weekend appointments are available at both locations.
Getting started
What to expect when you reach out
New patients are invited to book an initial session, which runs for 50 minutes. There's no obligation to continue — it's a chance to meet, to talk about what's brought you to therapy, and for both of you to get a sense of whether this is the right fit.
Medicare rebates are available for eligible patients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. DVA funding is also accepted. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Full details are on the fees and rebates page.
In-person
Miami, Gold Coast. Also available at Kingscliff in the Northern Rivers.
Telehealth
Available Australia-wide. Equally effective for most presentations.
Walk & Talk
Available across the Gold Coast for those who prefer it.
After Hours
Evening and weekend appointments available at Miami and via telehealth.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in Miami or Burleigh Heads?
You don't need a referral to make an appointment. However, if you'd like to access Medicare rebates, you'll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP first. Your GP can provide this at any appointment.
Are evening and weekend appointments available on the Gold Coast?
Yes. Evening and weekend appointments are available at the Miami clinic and via telehealth. See the after hours page for more detail.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies significantly between individuals. Some people notice meaningful change in a small number of sessions. Others find that longer-term work is what serves them. Taylor will discuss this openly with you as treatment progresses.
Is telehealth available if I can't make it to Miami in person?
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available and are equally effective for most presentations. A practical option if you live further away, have work or family commitments, or simply prefer to attend from home.
Do you accept DVA funding?
Yes. Sweetnam Psychology accepts DVA funding for eligible veterans. See the DVA page for full details.
What areas near Miami and Burleigh do you serve?
The Miami clinic is accessible from Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Elanora, Varsity Lakes, Robina, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Coolangatta, and surrounding areas.
Ready to make a start?
Book an initial session online, or reach out if you have questions before taking that step.
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