Priscilla Floyd

Psychologist

About

Priscilla is a registered Psychologist and completed her studies at the University of Melbourne and Victoria University. Her thesis was in the area of men’s mental health and the effects of exercise on mental health and psychological wellbeing.  Prior to becoming a psychologist, Priscilla was admitted to practice as a lawyer, and worked in employee relations and as an accredited mediator.  Priscilla continues to take a keen interest in workplace psychology and uses her mediation skills in facilitating a safe and productive space for family therapy and couples, including those who are separating.

Priscilla enjoys working with young adults (e.g., 18 – 40) and people of all ages navigating life transitions and personal difficulties for interventions of short, medium or long term duration as required.  Presentations Priscilla frequently works with include anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, trauma, relationship and work difficulties, disordered eating and substance abuse.

Priscilla’s therapeutic style is collaborative, animated, friendly, compassionate and analytical. She aims to shed light on the primary causes of a client’s challenges and bring awareness to each client’s innate strengths, wisdom and values to live a more fulfilling life.  

Therapeutic Approaches

 Priscilla applies a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to the individual client, including

Priscilla is trained in Gottman Level 1 couples therapy, which delivers practical tools to help couples strengthen their relationship and manage conflicts.

Qualifications

  • Graduate Diploma in Psychology, The University of Melbourne

  • Bachelor of Arts/Law, The University of Melbourne

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours, Victoria University

Professional Memberships

Priscilla is a registered Psychologist with the National Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). She is also a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) and Australian Mediation Association.