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Available both in-person and online
Suite 25B (2nd Floor ) 38-42 Pearl Street Kingscliff, NSW 2487
Accredited Buddhist Psychotherapist Western evidence based psychological approach with Buddhist wisdom and insights. No faith req. Individuals & Couples Medicare Rebates, University quals, EMDR, WorkCover NDIS, 30 yrs exp Professional Memberships include APS (professional affiliate) AASW & AABCAP. Many professionals and women in high-demand roles appear to be coping well, yet privately experience anxiety, burnout, stress , depression, relentless standards or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right. I also work with Couples and a Credentialed Eating d/o Clinician CBT-e and DBT-BN therapy trained.
My offering is a unique combination of both Western evidence based therapy grounded in authentic Buddhist wisdom, warm perspectives and clear insight to help reduce suffering. No faith req. Extraordinary openings can happen in a single session !
Our grief may be unique - but our need for connection is universal
Take the first step to help. Call or Dharma Psychology now - (02) 5602 4119

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Professional Centre

Suite 25B (2nd Floor )

38-42 Pearl Street

Kingscliff, NSW 2487 map

(02) 5602 4119
Website
Face to face in professional rooms or Telehealth online. Sessions can still be valuable from the comfort and convenience of your home !
I focus on Women's Issues, Relationship Issues and Addiction 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (02) 5602 4119
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Professional Centre

Suite 25B (2nd Floor )

38-42 Pearl Street

Kingscliff, NSW 2487 map

(02) 5602 4119
Website
Face to face in professional rooms or Telehealth online. Sessions can still be valuable from the comfort and convenience of your home !
I focus on Women's Issues, Relationship Issues and Addiction 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • Medibank Private
  • Medicare Rebates
  • NDIS
  • Workcover NSW & QLD
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Medicare Provider. Medibank, BUPA, NDIS, and Workcover. G.P. referral only required if wanting to claim a Medicare rebate otherwise no referral needed ! HICAPS or Cash. Rates avail on website Dharma Psychology
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
or call with questions - (02) 5602 4119
"
Medicare Provider. Medibank, BUPA, NDIS, and Workcover. G.P. referral only required if wanting to claim a Medicare rebate otherwise no referral needed ! HICAPS or Cash. Rates avail on website Dharma Psychology
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
or call with questions - (02) 5602 4119

Qualifications

    Psychotherapist: Lorretta Anza

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Lorretta Anza
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Bachelor of Soc Wk ( 4 years UQ ) Post Grad Buddhist Psychotherapy ( 2 years ), Bachelor Social Work & Buddhist Psychotherapy and , Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Queensland in Mental Health Social Work (B Soc Wk) B Soc Wk / 2003
  • Diploma from Australian Association of Buddhist Psychotherapist and Counsellors
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Ensuring Professional & Ethical standards Memberships with APS & AASW & AABCAP
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
or call with questions - (02) 5602 4119
"
Ensuring Professional & Ethical standards Memberships with APS & AASW & AABCAP
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
or call with questions - (02) 5602 4119

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Women's Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Addiction

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • EMDR - Eye movement desensitization reprocessing
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obesity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Workcover ( NSW & QLD ) and NDIS provider
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Special interest Women's mental health. Couples counselling, Addictions, PTSD , anxiety depression and eating disorders/issues
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
or call with questions - (02) 5602 4119
"
Special interest Women's mental health. Couples counselling, Addictions, PTSD , anxiety depression and eating disorders/issues
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
or call with questions - (02) 5602 4119

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Single Parent

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Single Parent

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • EMDR - EMDR Academy, Australia
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 5602 4119
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 5602 4119

Location

Primary Location

The Professional Centre

Suite 25B (2nd Floor )

38-42 Pearl Street

Kingscliff, NSW 2487

(02) 5602 4119
"
Face to face in professional rooms or Telehealth online. Sessions can still be valuable from the comfort and convenience of your home !
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 5602 4119
"
Face to face in professional rooms or Telehealth online. Sessions can still be valuable from the comfort and convenience of your home !
Photo of Lorretta Anza - Dharma Psychology, Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Dharma Psychology
Psychotherapist, AMHSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 5602 4119