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Available both in-person and online
5 Easy Street Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Whether I am working with individuals or couples, at the heart of my work is connection — to yourself, to your partner, and to the parts of you seeking greater calm and clarity. With individuals, I help reduce anxiety and stress, rediscover joy, build self-belief, improve relationships, overcome addiction, and navigate life transitions and neurodiversity with greater clarity and confidence. With couples, I focus on rebuilding trust, belief and connection, and creating relationships where both partners feel seen and valued.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, DBT, ACT, CBT, the Gottman Method and somatic practices. But more than any method, I honour each client’s unique story and meet them where they are. I provide a warm, steady environment where growth, healing and reconnection feel achievable.
Therapy with me feels like a conversation with someone who truly understands - no clinical jargon, no mystical language, just practical tools and genuine care. It's not easy to reach out, but if you do - I am here with no expectations and judgement, only pure compassion and support.
Call or InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 5662 0414

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5 Easy Street

Byron Bay, NSW 2481 map

(02) 5662 0414
Website
Let's Connect (02) 5662 0414
Photo of Anna Reetta Makinen - InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5 Easy Street

Byron Bay, NSW 2481 map

(02) 5662 0414
Website

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Anna Reetta Makinen

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Anna Reetta Makinen
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I have over 15 years of experience helping people to break free from unhelpful patterns and unlock their potential and wellbeing from the inside out. I am a registered Counsellor with ACA, and hold Level 2 certificates on Schema Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Photo of Anna Reetta Makinen - InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5662 0414
"
I have over 15 years of experience helping people to break free from unhelpful patterns and unlock their potential and wellbeing from the inside out. I am a registered Counsellor with ACA, and hold Level 2 certificates on Schema Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Photo of Anna Reetta Makinen - InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5662 0414

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I specialise in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, navigating neurodiversity, self-esteem, addiction and life transitions. Typical approach starts with assessment and getting to know each other, and then I use a variety of approaches to help gently heal and feel better. With couples, I work with various challenges focusing on rebuilding trust and connection.
Photo of Anna Reetta Makinen - InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5662 0414
"
I specialise in helping individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, navigating neurodiversity, self-esteem, addiction and life transitions. Typical approach starts with assessment and getting to know each other, and then I use a variety of approaches to help gently heal and feel better. With couples, I work with various challenges focusing on rebuilding trust and connection.
Photo of Anna Reetta Makinen - InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5662 0414

Location

Primary Location

5 Easy Street

Byron Bay, NSW 2481

(02) 5662 0414

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Photo of Anna Reetta Makinen - InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5662 0414
Photo of Anna Reetta Makinen - InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
InPeace Psychotherapy and Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5662 0414