Welcome to
Difference Psychology
and Wellbeing
At Difference Psychology and Wellbeing, therapy should feel safe, supportive, and personal. With over a decade of experience, we provide compassionate care that adapts to your unique needs.
While our foundation is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we tailor each session so that you feel understood, empowered, and supported in achieving your personal goals.
Therapy in a Nutshell
Understand
Gain awareness of yourself, your patterns, and the circumstances shaping your life. Insight can be an important first step toward meaningful change.
Gain Skills
Learn practical tools and strategies to approach situations differently, helping you break old cycles and develop healthier ways of coping.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-focused approach that helps you understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Often, we assume situations make us feel a certain way, but it’s actually how we interpret them that influences our emotions. CBT provides practical skills to recognize unhelpful thought patterns, adjust behaviours that may cause difficulties, and support healthy emotional regulation. The aim is not to feel happy all the time, but to experience balanced, appropriate emotions that help you live more effectively.
How We Can Help
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes it’s anxiety, panic, or low mood that makes daily life feel heavy. For others, it may involve navigating trauma, working through grief, or coping with stress, burnout, or significant life transitions. Therapy can also provide support for those living with conditions such as OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or chronic pain.
Therapy is for a wide range of challenges, including emotional wellbeing, relationship difficulties, stress, and life transitions. Every person’s experience is unique. Therapy therefore provides a space to explore what matters to you and develop strategies that support your wellbeing.
Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone—we’ll work together to help you feel more in control and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Therapy that fits
your life
Telehealth lets you access therapy securely and flexibly from anywhere in Australia. Sessions are private, convenient, and easy to schedule—making therapy easier to fit into your week.
Save travel time - log in from your home or office
Maintain privacy - attend sessions without needing to explain
Make change sustainable - integrate therapy into your routine
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Fees & Access
We accept Mental Health Care Plans, NDIS (self-managed or plan-managed), Veteran Affairs referrals, and private patients. Please note that we do not offer bulk billing for Medicare or Veteran Affairs, so a co-payment will apply for these sessions. You can begin your journey by submitting a contact form, and we will provide any necessary forms prior to your first session.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Dr Annemarike de Beer
Dr Annemarike de Beer, originally from South Africa, is the founder and lead psychologist at Difference Psychology & Wellbeing. Drawing on 14 years of experience, she is passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges and create a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and aligned with what truly matters.
Her approach is grounded in warmth, empathy, and practicality. She believes therapy is most effective when it feels safe, collaborative, and personalised—where understanding patterns meets learning new skills to support lasting change. Known for her genuine care, determination, and practical approach, Dr Annemarike works closely with clients to develop insight, build skills, and apply strategies that support meaningful change.
She is a registered psychologist since 2011 and holds:
BSc (Psychology & Physiology)
Hons (Psychology)
MSc (Psychology)
PhD (Psychology)
Her research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice. Dr Annemarike provides sessions across Australia via secure online platforms, making therapy accessible both emotionally and physically.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how we can support you, please take a moment to fill out the form below. One of our friendly team members will get back to you shortly.