Toni Matthews

About:

Toni is a compassionate and experienced Senior Psychologist with a strong focus on supporting individuals living with chronic pain. With over 25 years of experience, she has helped countless clients manage the emotional and psychological challenges associated with persistent pain, injury, and illness. Her approach integrates evidence-based interventions to foster resilience, acceptance, and improved quality of life.

Toni has worked extensively in both clinical and corporate settings, offering tailored psychological support for those navigating complex injuries, pain conditions, and return-to-work transitions. Her client-centred style is grounded in best practice and complemented by her expertise in pain coaching, empowering individuals to better understand and manage their symptoms while building a sustainable path to wellbeing.

Education:

• 1997 Post Graduate Diploma Social Science Psychology, Queensland University of Technology
• 1996 Bachelor Of Arts – Double Major in Psychology, University of Queensland

Qualifications and Memberships:

• Registered Psychologist AHPRA RegNo: PSY0000969900
• Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Areas of Interest:

Adjustment-to-injury counselling, chronic pain and fatigue management, workplace mental health, psychosocial risk assessment, complex case management, rehabilitation and return-to-work strategies, and biopsychosocial assessments.

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