Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Burringbar, NSW

Uri Bookman
Counsellor, PACFA
4 Endorsed
Burringbar, NSW 2483
You may function well on the outside yet find yourself stuck in recurring patterns, in your relationship, within yourself, or in how you respond when triggered. You may understand the problem intellectually but still find yourself reacting in ways you later regret. I work with thoughtful, emotionally aware individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and respond differently. My approach is warm, direct and structured, helping you move from feeling stuck or disconnected toward greater clarity, choice and connection.
You may function well on the outside yet find yourself stuck in recurring patterns, in your relationship, within yourself, or in how you respond when triggered. You may understand the problem intellectually but still find yourself reacting in ways you later regret. I work with thoughtful, emotionally aware individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and respond differently. My approach is warm, direct and structured, helping you move from feeling stuck or disconnected toward greater clarity, choice and connection.
(02) 5604 6607 View (02) 5604 6607
Elise (Sakina) Bridgeman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Burringbar, NSW 2483
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or life’s transitions?
I specialise in supporting adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and depression. Using a client-centred approach, I combine traditional talk therapy with expressive modalities like Sandplay and somatic exploration. Together, we will uncover your strengths, build coping strategies, and create a path toward emotional well-being.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or life’s transitions?
I specialise in supporting adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and depression. Using a client-centred approach, I combine traditional talk therapy with expressive modalities like Sandplay and somatic exploration. Together, we will uncover your strengths, build coping strategies, and create a path toward emotional well-being.
(02) 5603 0914 View (02) 5603 0914
Gretta Bottomley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
This approach is suitable for most people and is particularly beneficial for people who are looking to get fast symptom relief from PTSD, complex PTSD related to adverse childhood experiences, phobias, anxiety, complex grief, and depression.
I draw on a relational, attachment-focused approach in my work with clients, which views the client in the context of their early life experiences and family of origin. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist and integrate this with EMDR to support my clients to heal and grow.
This approach is suitable for most people and is particularly beneficial for people who are looking to get fast symptom relief from PTSD, complex PTSD related to adverse childhood experiences, phobias, anxiety, complex grief, and depression.
I draw on a relational, attachment-focused approach in my work with clients, which views the client in the context of their early life experiences and family of origin. I am an Advanced Accredited Schema Therapist and integrate this with EMDR to support my clients to heal and grow.
(02) 5605 0934 View (02) 5605 0934
Succoris Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions.
We specialise in third wave psychological therapies such as: dialectical behaviour therapy; schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We also offer EMDR treatment in some of our clinic locations.
Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions.
We specialise in third wave psychological therapies such as: dialectical behaviour therapy; schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We also offer EMDR treatment in some of our clinic locations.
(03) 9007 0490 View (03) 9007 0490
Phoebe Morwood
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often living with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or relationship struggles that don’t seem to shift.
I also specialise in preparation, support, and integration for expanded states of consciousness. If you are exploring psychedelics or other expanded states for healing and personal growth, I offer a space to prepare intentionally, navigate the experience skilfully, and integrate meaningful insights back into everyday life.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, often living with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, or relationship struggles that don’t seem to shift.
I also specialise in preparation, support, and integration for expanded states of consciousness. If you are exploring psychedelics or other expanded states for healing and personal growth, I offer a space to prepare intentionally, navigate the experience skilfully, and integrate meaningful insights back into everyday life.
(02) 5605 3266 View (02) 5605 3266

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Madison Lee Alldridge
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483
I work with adolescents (13+) and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach combines cognitive restructuring, mindfulness-based practices, emotion-focused interventions, and somatic techniques. I support clients in understanding the underlying factors shaping their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
I work with adolescents (13+) and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach combines cognitive restructuring, mindfulness-based practices, emotion-focused interventions, and somatic techniques. I support clients in understanding the underlying factors shaping their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
(08) 6800 1032 View (08) 6800 1032
Catherine Fleming
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Lismore, NSW 2480
I work primarily with families with children up to the age 12, and have a particular interest in working with anxiety, trauma, autism and ADHD.
I enjoy working with young people and families who are goal focused and motivated to make real progress and change. I have a down-to-earth and child friendly manner, with lived experience in the challenges of modern everyday family life. While having a keen interest in supporting the needs of children and families, I also provide support for individuals across the lifespan across a broad range of areas including trauma therapy and EMDR.
I work primarily with families with children up to the age 12, and have a particular interest in working with anxiety, trauma, autism and ADHD.
I enjoy working with young people and families who are goal focused and motivated to make real progress and change. I have a down-to-earth and child friendly manner, with lived experience in the challenges of modern everyday family life. While having a keen interest in supporting the needs of children and families, I also provide support for individuals across the lifespan across a broad range of areas including trauma therapy and EMDR.
(02) 5604 6303 View (02) 5604 6303
Jane Dodding
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships.
Essentially people only see me when things aren’t working. I like to work from a practical perspective, providing ideas and strategies to do things differently and we review the outcome. We continue to explore additional techniques to equip you with many tools. I tailor treatment to your needs and wants and often use CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy.
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships.
Essentially people only see me when things aren’t working. I like to work from a practical perspective, providing ideas and strategies to do things differently and we review the outcome. We continue to explore additional techniques to equip you with many tools. I tailor treatment to your needs and wants and often use CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy.
(08) 7008 7171 View (08) 7008 7171
Sheena Schuy
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
The main issues we work with are anxiety, burnout, relationships, ADHD and depression but can also help with career development, mindset, personal development, leadership, business strategy and entrepreneurship.
I specialise in therapy and counselling of mood issues, anxiety, stress, burn out and depression. I also specialise in high-performance coaching for female leaders, entrepreneurs and C-suite executives given the high pressure they are often under. I use neuroscience and biopsychosocial model to inform my practice for long-lasting change.
The main issues we work with are anxiety, burnout, relationships, ADHD and depression but can also help with career development, mindset, personal development, leadership, business strategy and entrepreneurship.
I specialise in therapy and counselling of mood issues, anxiety, stress, burn out and depression. I also specialise in high-performance coaching for female leaders, entrepreneurs and C-suite executives given the high pressure they are often under. I use neuroscience and biopsychosocial model to inform my practice for long-lasting change.
(07) 2000 5406 View (07) 2000 5406
Alanna Cashman
Psychologist, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help people overcome anxiety, panic, trauma, depression, stress, workplace injuries and life transitions.
Director: APR Psychology: My clients arrive feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. They may feel they’ve tried everything, be struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, body image concerns, or major life transitions. Many clients come to me feeling like they are functioning on the outside but struggling internally — caught in cycles of worry, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from themselves. They may be tired of surviving and ready to understand why they feel this way and create meaningful change.
I help people overcome anxiety, panic, trauma, depression, stress, workplace injuries and life transitions.
Director: APR Psychology: My clients arrive feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. They may feel they’ve tried everything, be struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, body image concerns, or major life transitions. Many clients come to me feeling like they are functioning on the outside but struggling internally — caught in cycles of worry, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from themselves. They may be tired of surviving and ready to understand why they feel this way and create meaningful change.
0431 253 898 View 0431 253 898
Elissa at Live Happy Hub
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
Elissa works with both adolescents and adults, online, and uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat PTSD, trauma, stress, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Elissa operates from a holistic, strengths-based perspective, with her psychotherapeutic approach incorporating knowledge from various human development theories and therapeutic interventions, with a particular interest and passion for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Services are offered online.
Elissa works with both adolescents and adults, online, and uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat PTSD, trauma, stress, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Elissa operates from a holistic, strengths-based perspective, with her psychotherapeutic approach incorporating knowledge from various human development theories and therapeutic interventions, with a particular interest and passion for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Services are offered online.
(07) 2801 6469 View (07) 2801 6469
Daniela Cristofaro
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, sex-related challenges, grief, depression, reactivity, body image & relationship issue and more.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
I work with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, sex-related challenges, grief, depression, reactivity, body image & relationship issue and more.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
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Orly Miller
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
I work with individuals and couples experiencing limerence, obsessive love, attachment anxiety, betrayal, or relationship distress who want clarity, emotional steadiness, and healthier connection.
I specialise in limerence and attachment dynamics. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, psychodynamic insight, and mindfulness-based practice, I help you understand the roots of obsessive attachment, reduce emotional intensity, and build more secure and grounded relational patterns.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing limerence, obsessive love, attachment anxiety, betrayal, or relationship distress who want clarity, emotional steadiness, and healthier connection.
I specialise in limerence and attachment dynamics. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, psychodynamic insight, and mindfulness-based practice, I help you understand the roots of obsessive attachment, reduce emotional intensity, and build more secure and grounded relational patterns.
(03) 7003 2040 View (03) 7003 2040
Monica Masero
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
We all have times when we experience challenges in life that would benefit from the support of a skilled professional. Whether it be challenges with the relationship with ourselves, with an intimate partner, children, parents, grandparents, co-workers or employers, at Pause and Effect Change we can help you reconnect with your authentic needs, identify patterns that may be constraining the change you desire, find a new perspective to problems that may feel entrenched, teach you new tools that are sustainable and easy to learn and access new found energy to activate the change you need to make.
We all have times when we experience challenges in life that would benefit from the support of a skilled professional. Whether it be challenges with the relationship with ourselves, with an intimate partner, children, parents, grandparents, co-workers or employers, at Pause and Effect Change we can help you reconnect with your authentic needs, identify patterns that may be constraining the change you desire, find a new perspective to problems that may feel entrenched, teach you new tools that are sustainable and easy to learn and access new found energy to activate the change you need to make.
(02) 8599 7168 View (02) 8599 7168
Jayant David Singh
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Online Only
I work with clients who often struggle with anxiety, depression, and questions of identity, which often arrive together.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it. Functioning on the outside. Holding careers, relationships, and families together. But underneath, something keeps surfacing in the same patterns, the same arguments, the same sleepless nights. Many are navigating major transitions. A career change. A relationship ending. A move across countries or cultures. Some carry the invisible weight of expectations that were never theirs to own. All of them have reached a point where something has to shift. I work with them to find what is underneath. Not to fix them. To help them finally see themselves clearly.
I work with clients who often struggle with anxiety, depression, and questions of identity, which often arrive together.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it. Functioning on the outside. Holding careers, relationships, and families together. But underneath, something keeps surfacing in the same patterns, the same arguments, the same sleepless nights. Many are navigating major transitions. A career change. A relationship ending. A move across countries or cultures. Some carry the invisible weight of expectations that were never theirs to own. All of them have reached a point where something has to shift. I work with them to find what is underneath. Not to fix them. To help them finally see themselves clearly.
(02) 4306 7160 View (02) 4306 7160
Cody Tonkin
Psychologist, MPsych, Assoc MAPS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Cody works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma, life adjustments, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
Cody works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief & loss, trauma, life adjustments, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
She has worked with infants to adults during her career and ensures her practice is culturally appropriate and trauma informed. Cody's approach is integrative she she uses therapies like CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Schema therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. Cody also provides board approved supervision.
(03) 9118 9048 View (03) 9118 9048
Joni Bryan-Power
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Although I enjoy helping people in many areas, I really like working with anxiety, life transitions, relationship counselling, trauma & grief.
I combine the knowledge and expertise of a clinical psychologist with the experience of counselling and therapy and the wisdom of many years of life. I believe in living life as fully and positively as possible. Although I use a number of modalities I particularly like working with EMDR, schema based therapy, experiential work, and EFT for couples.
Although I enjoy helping people in many areas, I really like working with anxiety, life transitions, relationship counselling, trauma & grief.
I combine the knowledge and expertise of a clinical psychologist with the experience of counselling and therapy and the wisdom of many years of life. I believe in living life as fully and positively as possible. Although I use a number of modalities I particularly like working with EMDR, schema based therapy, experiential work, and EFT for couples.
(03) 4420 3583 View (03) 4420 3583
Samantha Smith - Individuals and Couples Therapist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Many also seek clarity around ADHD and ASD, anxiety, support with fertility, loss, and identity.
I’m a registered psychologist offering individual and couples therapy, and assessments for ADHD and ASD. I support my clients drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches with a particular interest in relationships, women’s health, and anxiety. My approach is warm, empathetic and collaborative to support meaningful change.
Many also seek clarity around ADHD and ASD, anxiety, support with fertility, loss, and identity.
I’m a registered psychologist offering individual and couples therapy, and assessments for ADHD and ASD. I support my clients drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches with a particular interest in relationships, women’s health, and anxiety. My approach is warm, empathetic and collaborative to support meaningful change.
(08) 6845 4430 View (08) 6845 4430
Mindful Sparrow Therapy & Holistic Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Online Only
I'm Megan Shea, a psychotherapist working with adults navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, identity shifts, and major life transitions.
I draw on evidence-based approaches — CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and narrative therapy — alongside somatic and nervous-system-informed work. Sessions begin with a thorough assessment so we're clear on what's actually going on before we decide what to do next. This isn't a symptom-only model; we work with the whole person.
I'm Megan Shea, a psychotherapist working with adults navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, identity shifts, and major life transitions.
I draw on evidence-based approaches — CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and narrative therapy — alongside somatic and nervous-system-informed work. Sessions begin with a thorough assessment so we're clear on what's actually going on before we decide what to do next. This isn't a symptom-only model; we work with the whole person.
(03) 7003 2678 View (03) 7003 2678
Krystal Ellis Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I support adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout and life transitions.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling tailored to your unique needs. Using EMDR, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients process difficult experiences, develop effective coping skills, improve relationships and create lasting positive change.
I support adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout and life transitions.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling tailored to your unique needs. Using EMDR, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients process difficult experiences, develop effective coping skills, improve relationships and create lasting positive change.
(08) 7948 6663 View (08) 7948 6663
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.