Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Byron Bay, NSW
Dr Christine
Psychologist, PsychD, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
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.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
I help clients move beyond symptom management to understand the emotional processes underlying anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges.
You may understand what is troubling you, yet still find certain emotional reactions or patterns difficult to change. Or perhaps you know something is wrong but cannot yet make sense of it. Therapy can begin by exploring what keeps the problem going, rather than relying only on effort to manage it. I work with adults to understand and change unwanted emotional reactions and patterns. To discuss whether this approach may suit you, phone Brendan on 0427 892 372. You can also read “Why do I feel this way and what should I do?” on my website.
I help clients move beyond symptom management to understand the emotional processes underlying anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges.
You may understand what is troubling you, yet still find certain emotional reactions or patterns difficult to change. Or perhaps you know something is wrong but cannot yet make sense of it. Therapy can begin by exploring what keeps the problem going, rather than relying only on effort to manage it. I work with adults to understand and change unwanted emotional reactions and patterns. To discuss whether this approach may suit you, phone Brendan on 0427 892 372. You can also read “Why do I feel this way and what should I do?” on my website.
Trauma, complex trauma, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression and emotional problems are my favourite things to work with.
If you are suffering from psychological and emotional pain, or problematic behaviours, I can help you to explore, understand and resolve what is causing them. Mental illness and psychological pain is confusing and often overwhelming, but it can be resolved and recovered from.
Trauma, complex trauma, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression and emotional problems are my favourite things to work with.
If you are suffering from psychological and emotional pain, or problematic behaviours, I can help you to explore, understand and resolve what is causing them. Mental illness and psychological pain is confusing and often overwhelming, but it can be resolved and recovered from.
Eleasa Pearce has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you if you’re experiencing: Anxiety Panic Attacks Phobias ( Fear of specific things / situations) Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Early childhood trauma Depression Relationship issues / counselling and interpersonal issues Eco anxiety and client grief Values exploration Burnout Workplace stress and career change Communication skills Grief and loss Chronic pain Stress-related conditions Coaching Anger Management Sleep difficulties Medicare, Private Health Insurers, NDIS, TAC and WorkCover Psychologist Reports.
Eleasa is a highly empathetic and compassionate psychologist with a strong focus on client centred care. She creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their life challenges. Eleasa uses an integrative approach individually tailored for each client so they can reach their own goals, while also promoting greater wellbeing, growth & resilience.
Eleasa Pearce has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you if you’re experiencing: Anxiety Panic Attacks Phobias ( Fear of specific things / situations) Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Early childhood trauma Depression Relationship issues / counselling and interpersonal issues Eco anxiety and client grief Values exploration Burnout Workplace stress and career change Communication skills Grief and loss Chronic pain Stress-related conditions Coaching Anger Management Sleep difficulties Medicare, Private Health Insurers, NDIS, TAC and WorkCover Psychologist Reports.
Eleasa is a highly empathetic and compassionate psychologist with a strong focus on client centred care. She creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their life challenges. Eleasa uses an integrative approach individually tailored for each client so they can reach their own goals, while also promoting greater wellbeing, growth & resilience.
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or life transitions.
I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy informed by Jungian and psychodynamic approaches, with attention to emotional patterns, relationships, and the connection between mind and body. I help clients explore underlying psychological processes, build self-understanding, and support lasting emotional integration and change beyond symptom relief.
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or life transitions.
I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy informed by Jungian and psychodynamic approaches, with attention to emotional patterns, relationships, and the connection between mind and body. I help clients explore underlying psychological processes, build self-understanding, and support lasting emotional integration and change beyond symptom relief.
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.
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.
I support adults, couples and teens experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions and parenting challenges.
Hi, I’m Freya. I work with couples and individuals, with a focus on relationships as central to wellbeing. Drawing on evidence-based Gottman Method and EFT couples therapy principles, I support couples and individuals to strengthen connection, communicate with clarity, and move through conflict more effectively.
Clinical training underpins my practice, but motherhood, three children, long term relationships, grief, and unplanned detours have given me wisdom. I’ve learned that hardship is universal, what matters is building the kind of support, both internal and relational, that lets us move through it with honesty and grace.
I support adults, couples and teens experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions and parenting challenges.
Hi, I’m Freya. I work with couples and individuals, with a focus on relationships as central to wellbeing. Drawing on evidence-based Gottman Method and EFT couples therapy principles, I support couples and individuals to strengthen connection, communicate with clarity, and move through conflict more effectively.
Clinical training underpins my practice, but motherhood, three children, long term relationships, grief, and unplanned detours have given me wisdom. I’ve learned that hardship is universal, what matters is building the kind of support, both internal and relational, that lets us move through it with honesty and grace.
I help women to heal from self doubt, anxiety and painful relationship patterns, so they can reconnect with their confidence, calm and self-worth.
Through this process you can begin to feel calmer, clearer, more emotionally grounded and more empowered. Using a heart-centred and holistic approach that combines counselling, coaching, hypnotherapy and art therapy, I help women create meaningful and lasting change from the inside out.
I help women to heal from self doubt, anxiety and painful relationship patterns, so they can reconnect with their confidence, calm and self-worth.
Through this process you can begin to feel calmer, clearer, more emotionally grounded and more empowered. Using a heart-centred and holistic approach that combines counselling, coaching, hypnotherapy and art therapy, I help women create meaningful and lasting change from the inside out.
In a sessions you may learn about self- compassion, emotional regulation, how to deal with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression and relationship issues.
I'm Anna, I have Clinical membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I am a “BUPA recognised provider” "Medibank" and an "ahm-approved" Therapist.
I work with all people and provide a safe non-judgemental space for to explore whats going on.
I have worked at government and non government organisations such as Headspace and Sydney Psychology Centre. I work across the life span but have a particularly interest in working with ADHD and complex trauma clients.
In a sessions you may learn about self- compassion, emotional regulation, how to deal with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression and relationship issues.
I'm Anna, I have Clinical membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I am a “BUPA recognised provider” "Medibank" and an "ahm-approved" Therapist.
I work with all people and provide a safe non-judgemental space for to explore whats going on.
I have worked at government and non government organisations such as Headspace and Sydney Psychology Centre. I work across the life span but have a particularly interest in working with ADHD and complex trauma clients.
You might look like you’re functioning — working, achieving, showing up for others — but inside feel anxious, stuck, or unsure about your relationships or direction in life.
Together, we explore the patterns shaping your relationships and sense of self, and what you need to feel more grounded, confident, and fulfilled.
I work with adults across Australia via secure Telehealth. Many of my clients are busy professionals or travel frequently and value the privacy and convenience of online sessions.
You might look like you’re functioning — working, achieving, showing up for others — but inside feel anxious, stuck, or unsure about your relationships or direction in life.
Together, we explore the patterns shaping your relationships and sense of self, and what you need to feel more grounded, confident, and fulfilled.
I work with adults across Australia via secure Telehealth. Many of my clients are busy professionals or travel frequently and value the privacy and convenience of online sessions.
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA.
Doug takes a person-centred approach, ensuring that you are heard, valued, and empowered. By focusing on your
needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment. As a trauma-informed
practitioner, he acknowledges the profound impact of past experiences on well-being and integrate sensitivity with
evidence-based strategies
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA.
Doug takes a person-centred approach, ensuring that you are heard, valued, and empowered. By focusing on your
needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment. As a trauma-informed
practitioner, he acknowledges the profound impact of past experiences on well-being and integrate sensitivity with
evidence-based strategies
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.
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.
I’m a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist who works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens. With a background in Gestalt therapy and a personal understanding of AUDHD and complex trauma, I offer compassionate, creative support for sensitive souls, neurodivergent adults, overwhelmed parents, and anyone navigating life transitions or self-doubt.
I’m a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapist who works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens. With a background in Gestalt therapy and a personal understanding of AUDHD and complex trauma, I offer compassionate, creative support for sensitive souls, neurodivergent adults, overwhelmed parents, and anyone navigating life transitions or self-doubt.
Julia’s primary interests include supporting people experiencing trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disorders (including bipolar), individual relationship support and difficulties related to identity.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor providing online services. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
Julia’s primary interests include supporting people experiencing trauma, anxiety disorders (including OCD), mood disorders (including bipolar), individual relationship support and difficulties related to identity.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor providing online services. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.
Hi I am Maria Waris Nawaz, My ideal client is someone navigating emotional overwhelm, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or identity confusion.
I offer a warm, collaborative space where evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed therapy meet real-life challenges. I tailor therapy to your needs, helping you build insight, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships either in-person or via Telehealth.
I also do Adult & Child Cognitive Assessments.
Hi I am Maria Waris Nawaz, My ideal client is someone navigating emotional overwhelm, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or identity confusion.
I offer a warm, collaborative space where evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed therapy meet real-life challenges. I tailor therapy to your needs, helping you build insight, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships either in-person or via Telehealth.
I also do Adult & Child Cognitive Assessments.
Cody works with presentations including 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 presentations including 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.
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- Lennox Head
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- Ocean Shores
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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.