About Pause Restore Clinical Psychology
TONI KERNICK
Toni is a Clinical Psychologist providing telehealth therapy for professional women navigating stress, burnout and life transition. Many of the women Toni works with are balancing demanding roles in their careers, families and communities. Outwardly, they are capable and responsible. Internally, they may feel anxious, exhausted, foggy overwhelmed, or uncertain about their direction. particularly during periods of heightened stress or hormonal transition, including perimenopause. Toni works with women navigating periods of pressure, burnout, hormonal transition, or career change. Her clients are often professionals who outwardly manage significant responsibilities, yet privately feel depleted, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their direction. Toni’s work focuses on the interaction between stress physiology, nervous system regulation and psychological wellbeing. She takes a structured, evidence-based approach that integrates cognitive and behavioural strategies with practical tools to restore clarity, resilience and sustainable coping. Her approach is collaborative and forward-focused. Toni offers telehealth sessions to provide accessible, flexible care for women managing complex schedules. Online therapy allows clients to engage in focused psychological work from their own space, without the added demands of travel. |
PROFESIONNAL BACKGROUND
Toni completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and a Master of Professional Psychology following earlier training in behavioural science and communication. She is a registered Psychologist with Clinical Endorsement and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Thearpy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and additional training in relationship dynamics through the Gottman Method (Level 2). Toni is also a Board Approved Supervisor and has experience in professional training and development. |
Confidential telehealth appointments available Australia-wide.
