Substance Use Counselling in Cessnock, NSW
I work collaboratively with clients to explore the underlying factors contributing to their struggles with body image, burnout, work/school stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I help clients build self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and cultivate self-compassion. Together, we focus on identifying strengths, celebrating progress, and empowering clients to create meaningful changes in their lives.
I work collaboratively with clients to explore the underlying factors contributing to their struggles with body image, burnout, work/school stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I help clients build self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and cultivate self-compassion. Together, we focus on identifying strengths, celebrating progress, and empowering clients to create meaningful changes in their lives.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with people through processes of change that improve their overall health and wellness so that they can live a fulfilling, self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. My counselling style is gentle, empathetic and non-judgmental that provides an authentic, comfortable space for the people I support. I value really getting to know people and their life journeys and forming a solid relationship with them so they feel comfortable to talk freely with me about their concerns and struggles. I am here to listen, be present, walk alongside and support you towards your goals.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with people through processes of change that improve their overall health and wellness so that they can live a fulfilling, self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential. My counselling style is gentle, empathetic and non-judgmental that provides an authentic, comfortable space for the people I support. I value really getting to know people and their life journeys and forming a solid relationship with them so they feel comfortable to talk freely with me about their concerns and struggles. I am here to listen, be present, walk alongside and support you towards your goals.
I am a qualified clinical counsellor and a registered NDIS provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients struggling with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This may be in relation to life situations including anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness, PTSD and other traumas. My approach when working with my clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.
I am a qualified clinical counsellor and a registered NDIS provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients struggling with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This may be in relation to life situations including anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness, PTSD and other traumas. My approach when working with my clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
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I have extensive experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, supporting adults with mental health and psychosocial conditions, such as PTSD, CPTSD, substance use disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and depression.
I have received formal training in EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, and am a qualified Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) practitioner. I also worked as an Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist for several years (supporting individuals struggling with alcohol addiction) and have an in-depth understanding of that approach.
I have extensive experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors, supporting adults with mental health and psychosocial conditions, such as PTSD, CPTSD, substance use disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and depression.
I have received formal training in EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT and Motivational Interviewing, and am a qualified Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) practitioner. I also worked as an Allen Carr’s Easyway therapist for several years (supporting individuals struggling with alcohol addiction) and have an in-depth understanding of that approach.
I am experienced working with Victims of Crime, those struggling with substance use and those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Are you looking for a safe space to work through your trauma and heal?
I offer warm, supportive, trauma informed phone and video counselling to people aged 16 and over. I am able to offer Approved Victims of Crime Counselling for those with funding in NSW.
I am experienced working with Victims of Crime, those struggling with substance use and those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Are you looking for a safe space to work through your trauma and heal?
I offer warm, supportive, trauma informed phone and video counselling to people aged 16 and over. I am able to offer Approved Victims of Crime Counselling for those with funding in NSW.
I offer counselling and therapy to young people and adults (14 years old and over) who are looking for support with their mental health, substance use, and trauma recovery.
My Psychology Today profile has a summary of my clinical experience and therapeutic approaches, but for more detail it's best to pop over to my website. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions or to make a booking.
I offer counselling and therapy to young people and adults (14 years old and over) who are looking for support with their mental health, substance use, and trauma recovery.
My Psychology Today profile has a summary of my clinical experience and therapeutic approaches, but for more detail it's best to pop over to my website. Please feel free to get in touch with any questions or to make a booking.
Experienced with many issues including disability, alcohol and other substance use problems, gambling, vocation, personal injury, relationships and immediate crisis.
The issues for clients can be many and varied, single or multiple including mental health, personal crisis, relationships, poverty, employment, substances etc. Clients want to be listened to in a non judgemental manner and helped to explore their world. The want to be enabled and empowered to get things better because the current is almost unbearable
Experienced with many issues including disability, alcohol and other substance use problems, gambling, vocation, personal injury, relationships and immediate crisis.
The issues for clients can be many and varied, single or multiple including mental health, personal crisis, relationships, poverty, employment, substances etc. Clients want to be listened to in a non judgemental manner and helped to explore their world. The want to be enabled and empowered to get things better because the current is almost unbearable
If you feel that you are struggling with your mental well-being, feel disconnected from yourself, others, or life, or have an issue with substance use or another form of addiction, please reach out for a confidential chat.
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
If you feel that you are struggling with your mental well-being, feel disconnected from yourself, others, or life, or have an issue with substance use or another form of addiction, please reach out for a confidential chat.
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
I am a compassionate, relatable and non judgemental therapist. I love the process of helping people to understand and overcome the complexities and challenges they face in their daily lives. I have over 30 years experience working as a mental health practitioner and psychotherapist, and 10 years experience as a meditation teacher, mindfulness practitioner and practising buddhist. I understand that every person is unique and requires a personalised approach to healing. Whatever changes or problems you are navigating, my priority is to create a warm and open space for you to share and work through your experiences.
I am a compassionate, relatable and non judgemental therapist. I love the process of helping people to understand and overcome the complexities and challenges they face in their daily lives. I have over 30 years experience working as a mental health practitioner and psychotherapist, and 10 years experience as a meditation teacher, mindfulness practitioner and practising buddhist. I understand that every person is unique and requires a personalised approach to healing. Whatever changes or problems you are navigating, my priority is to create a warm and open space for you to share and work through your experiences.
My work is client-centered and eclectic. I emphasise creating a safe and supportive environment to meet my clients' needs to explore and enable change.
My work is client-centered and eclectic. I emphasise creating a safe and supportive environment to meet my clients' needs to explore and enable change.
Gerard engages with clients in a warm and compassionate, person-centred therapeutic manner.His approach and experience is the bedrock for creating a safe and non-judgmental therapy space for clients from age 10 years old and upwards. Often Gerard's clients present with struggles such as overwhelming levels of stress, relationship challenges, elevated anxiety, depression and self-doubt. These clients generally come to work with Gerard to develop improved coping skills with the view to forging lives that are more manageable and enjoyable, despite the inevitable challenges that life presents.
Gerard engages with clients in a warm and compassionate, person-centred therapeutic manner.His approach and experience is the bedrock for creating a safe and non-judgmental therapy space for clients from age 10 years old and upwards. Often Gerard's clients present with struggles such as overwhelming levels of stress, relationship challenges, elevated anxiety, depression and self-doubt. These clients generally come to work with Gerard to develop improved coping skills with the view to forging lives that are more manageable and enjoyable, despite the inevitable challenges that life presents.
I'm a clinical psychologist with experience in both the public and private sector helping teenagers and adults overcome emotional challenges. I believe people need someone to be in the moment with them as they face their feelings in response to everyday struggles and past issues. I prioritise emotional regulation and understanding so people feel empowered to meet their true capacity and overcome life's challenges.
I'm a clinical psychologist with experience in both the public and private sector helping teenagers and adults overcome emotional challenges. I believe people need someone to be in the moment with them as they face their feelings in response to everyday struggles and past issues. I prioritise emotional regulation and understanding so people feel empowered to meet their true capacity and overcome life's challenges.
The one constant we all share, regardless of our gender, wealth, race, location or religious beliefs is that we will spend our life in our body. This will also be one of the most confronting, challenging and potentially beautiful relationships we'll ever experience. Can we fully embrace our body? Can we come to terms with the social and cultural factors surrounding our body and, when the time comes to leave our body, will we do so with love and gratitude for how it helped us to connect with ourselves and others? Let's explore those questions together.
The one constant we all share, regardless of our gender, wealth, race, location or religious beliefs is that we will spend our life in our body. This will also be one of the most confronting, challenging and potentially beautiful relationships we'll ever experience. Can we fully embrace our body? Can we come to terms with the social and cultural factors surrounding our body and, when the time comes to leave our body, will we do so with love and gratitude for how it helped us to connect with ourselves and others? Let's explore those questions together.
Grace is a friendly and approachable psychologist, she is passionate about helping people better understand themselves to navigate life's challenges and joys. Grace loves to work with individuals from all walks of life and values working on the root cause of challenges whenever possible, rather than focusing solely on symptom management. Grace believes in flexibly tailoring therapy to individual needs and has experience with working with trauma, disability, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodiversity, adjustment difficulties, attachment difficulties, family dynamics, stress, social difficulties, and emotional difficulties.
Grace is a friendly and approachable psychologist, she is passionate about helping people better understand themselves to navigate life's challenges and joys. Grace loves to work with individuals from all walks of life and values working on the root cause of challenges whenever possible, rather than focusing solely on symptom management. Grace believes in flexibly tailoring therapy to individual needs and has experience with working with trauma, disability, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodiversity, adjustment difficulties, attachment difficulties, family dynamics, stress, social difficulties, and emotional difficulties.
I work with individuals from all backgrounds, addressing challenges such as trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety through a non-judgmental, holistic, and compassionate approach. My mission is to equip clients with effective tools and strategies to calm the mind and gracefully navigate life's challenges, empowering both individuals and couples with enduring resilience skills. With a practical and relaxed counselling style, I specialise in Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, guiding clients in managing their emotions and thoughts for lasting impact.
I work with individuals from all backgrounds, addressing challenges such as trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety through a non-judgmental, holistic, and compassionate approach. My mission is to equip clients with effective tools and strategies to calm the mind and gracefully navigate life's challenges, empowering both individuals and couples with enduring resilience skills. With a practical and relaxed counselling style, I specialise in Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, guiding clients in managing their emotions and thoughts for lasting impact.
I am dedicated in supporting those struggling with the lasting effects of trauma, addiction, anxiety or depression. It is an honor to work with those feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns and seeking relief. I am here to support you if you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped by past experiences, and longing for healing, emotional freedom, and a sense of control over your life. I am here to guide you in achieving your goals is and to break free from cycles of self-destructive behavior, reconnect with your true self, and build healthier relationships.
I am dedicated in supporting those struggling with the lasting effects of trauma, addiction, anxiety or depression. It is an honor to work with those feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns and seeking relief. I am here to support you if you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped by past experiences, and longing for healing, emotional freedom, and a sense of control over your life. I am here to guide you in achieving your goals is and to break free from cycles of self-destructive behavior, reconnect with your true self, and build healthier relationships.
Jay Richards Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Valentine, NSW 2280
Jay is an affirming, understanding, and experienced clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy, assessments and reports, and clinical supervision. He aims to empower individuals such that they can manage problems in their lives independently and effectively. Jay is an integrative practitioner who draws on multiple evidence-based therapy approaches and tailors these to each person’s unique clinical needs. Jay Richards Psychology provides psychotherapy for adults only and currently accepts private, Medicare, NDIS, and WorkCover clients.
Jay is an affirming, understanding, and experienced clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy, assessments and reports, and clinical supervision. He aims to empower individuals such that they can manage problems in their lives independently and effectively. Jay is an integrative practitioner who draws on multiple evidence-based therapy approaches and tailors these to each person’s unique clinical needs. Jay Richards Psychology provides psychotherapy for adults only and currently accepts private, Medicare, NDIS, and WorkCover clients.
The CBT Clinic (Alexander Cameron)
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Warners Bay, NSW 2282
I am a Psychologist in my eleventh year of clinical practice in Newcastle, NSW. I have undertaken advanced training in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) - the originating form of CBT - and met the international training standards set by The Albert Ellis Institute in New York City - where CBT was pioneered. I have been approved by the AEI as a RE-CBT Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer. I am a Supervisor/Trainer with the Australian Institute of REBT (AIREBT). I am also an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute and Associate Member of the International Association for REBT; and am a Board-Approved Supervisor.
I am a Psychologist in my eleventh year of clinical practice in Newcastle, NSW. I have undertaken advanced training in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) - the originating form of CBT - and met the international training standards set by The Albert Ellis Institute in New York City - where CBT was pioneered. I have been approved by the AEI as a RE-CBT Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer. I am a Supervisor/Trainer with the Australian Institute of REBT (AIREBT). I am also an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute and Associate Member of the International Association for REBT; and am a Board-Approved Supervisor.
I believe everyone has the potential for growth and change given the right support. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful and safe space to explore your presenting concerns and will work with you towards creating meaningful change. I draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices, seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. Seeing a Clinical Psychologist, allows you to access a Medicare rebate of $141.85 with a Mental Health Care Plan from you GP (gap $103.15). Feel free to phone or email me with any questions you may have.
I believe everyone has the potential for growth and change given the right support. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful and safe space to explore your presenting concerns and will work with you towards creating meaningful change. I draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices, seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. Seeing a Clinical Psychologist, allows you to access a Medicare rebate of $141.85 with a Mental Health Care Plan from you GP (gap $103.15). Feel free to phone or email me with any questions you may have.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.