Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychologists and Therapists in Coffs Harbour, NSW
Are you a woman who realises there are things holding you back from creating the life you desire? My unique approach using hypnotherapy & psychotherapy is specifically designed for women. I offer personalized online sessions that fit your schedule. You may have tried traditional counseling or psychology sessions, but found that even after months there is not much change in your life. Or, you may have found traditional therapy confronting and tiring. Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy delivers deep change within 3 sessions in a safe and relaxing way. Let’s work together to create the vibrant, fulfilling life you deserve.
Are you a woman who realises there are things holding you back from creating the life you desire? My unique approach using hypnotherapy & psychotherapy is specifically designed for women. I offer personalized online sessions that fit your schedule. You may have tried traditional counseling or psychology sessions, but found that even after months there is not much change in your life. Or, you may have found traditional therapy confronting and tiring. Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy delivers deep change within 3 sessions in a safe and relaxing way. Let’s work together to create the vibrant, fulfilling life you deserve.
Areas of treatment include stress, anxiety, mood, OCD, tics, self-esteem, social confidence, relationship skills, adjustment to change, and grief.
Narelle Gibbs, Senior Psychologist at Seedling Psychology, is a warm and compassionate psychologist with extensive experience treating children, adolescents, & young adults. She uses evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBiT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Psychoeducation, & positive psychology practices. With 28 years of experience in Australia and the UK, she has recently extended her areas of practice to also support adult clients. Her rural and urban experiences inform her approach to individual needs.
Areas of treatment include stress, anxiety, mood, OCD, tics, self-esteem, social confidence, relationship skills, adjustment to change, and grief.
Narelle Gibbs, Senior Psychologist at Seedling Psychology, is a warm and compassionate psychologist with extensive experience treating children, adolescents, & young adults. She uses evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBiT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Psychoeducation, & positive psychology practices. With 28 years of experience in Australia and the UK, she has recently extended her areas of practice to also support adult clients. Her rural and urban experiences inform her approach to individual needs.
Hello, I’m Caroline. I’m a dedicated registered psychologist with a person-centered and neuro-affirmative approach to my practice. I know therapy can be a daunting experience where you’re put in a very vulnerable position with a stranger. I try to create a space where my clients can take their time to open up, so they feel emotionally safe and ultimately seen.
Hello, I’m Caroline. I’m a dedicated registered psychologist with a person-centered and neuro-affirmative approach to my practice. I know therapy can be a daunting experience where you’re put in a very vulnerable position with a stranger. I try to create a space where my clients can take their time to open up, so they feel emotionally safe and ultimately seen.
Sometimes it can feel as though you’re caught in old ways of coping, disconnected from yourself despite all your efforts to move forward.
I offer a gentle, trauma‑informed approach that works with both the mind and the body, supporting healing at the deeper levels where
patterns are held.
I am trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, and IFS-informed EMDR and I am certified in Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting. These approaches help the nervous system release deep‑rooted patterns from past stress and trauma
Sometimes it can feel as though you’re caught in old ways of coping, disconnected from yourself despite all your efforts to move forward.
I offer a gentle, trauma‑informed approach that works with both the mind and the body, supporting healing at the deeper levels where
patterns are held.
I am trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, and IFS-informed EMDR and I am certified in Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting. These approaches help the nervous system release deep‑rooted patterns from past stress and trauma
I may be the right fit for you if you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, or challenging relationships. I can also help if you’re struggling to navigate personal identity or feeling like an imposter in your own life. Bulk billing is available for clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP referral).
I may be the right fit for you if you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, or challenging relationships. I can also help if you’re struggling to navigate personal identity or feeling like an imposter in your own life. Bulk billing is available for clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP referral).
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience in private practice. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel able to openly explore their experiences, overcome challenges, and create a rich and meaningful life. I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience in private practice. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel able to openly explore their experiences, overcome challenges, and create a rich and meaningful life. I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
As your therapist, I utilize this proven approach not only for addressing complex trauma and PTSD but also effectively target concerns such as anxiety, OCD, and alcohol-related issues.
Whether you're facing the challenges of battling depression, managing anxiety, wrestling with low self-esteem, navigating parenting difficulties, relationship issues, coping with stress, dealing with life crises, family issues, complex trauma, PTSD, cross-cultural dilemmas, coping with grief and loss, tackling workplace stress, or providing support for children after separation—I'm here for you. Expect a reset button for your life. In our Telehealth sessions, we connect virtually to explore and understand your experiences. It's a conversation that helps you focus on what matters most – you.
As your therapist, I utilize this proven approach not only for addressing complex trauma and PTSD but also effectively target concerns such as anxiety, OCD, and alcohol-related issues.
Whether you're facing the challenges of battling depression, managing anxiety, wrestling with low self-esteem, navigating parenting difficulties, relationship issues, coping with stress, dealing with life crises, family issues, complex trauma, PTSD, cross-cultural dilemmas, coping with grief and loss, tackling workplace stress, or providing support for children after separation—I'm here for you. Expect a reset button for your life. In our Telehealth sessions, we connect virtually to explore and understand your experiences. It's a conversation that helps you focus on what matters most – you.
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You might be living with the impact of complex trauma - feeling on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve done therapy before and understand your story, but your nervous system still reacts as if the danger is present. I work with adults healing from complex trauma (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and repeated relational wounds. My approach integrates mind and body - supporting both insight and nervous system regulation so change feels sustainable, not forced. Trauma doesn’t only live in memory. It lives in the body and in protective patterns that once helped you survive.
You might be living with the impact of complex trauma - feeling on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve done therapy before and understand your story, but your nervous system still reacts as if the danger is present. I work with adults healing from complex trauma (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and repeated relational wounds. My approach integrates mind and body - supporting both insight and nervous system regulation so change feels sustainable, not forced. Trauma doesn’t only live in memory. It lives in the body and in protective patterns that once helped you survive.
Nicole provides treatment for anxiety, depression, grief, post traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma resulting from abuse and neglect. Nicole has extensive knowledge and experience identifying ADHD, particularly more subtle ‘internalised’ presentations often observed in (but not exclusive to) women. Nicole enjoys working with women and Mothers, providing support to manage stress and burnout during periods of transition and managing adjustment to change. Her approach is attachment focused, trauma informed and neuro-affirming.
Nicole provides treatment for anxiety, depression, grief, post traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma resulting from abuse and neglect. Nicole has extensive knowledge and experience identifying ADHD, particularly more subtle ‘internalised’ presentations often observed in (but not exclusive to) women. Nicole enjoys working with women and Mothers, providing support to manage stress and burnout during periods of transition and managing adjustment to change. Her approach is attachment focused, trauma informed and neuro-affirming.
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I work with children, adolescents, and families with a special interest in supporting people with any type of trauma and am trained in trauma-informed therapies e.g EMDR, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback. I also support mums and dads through pregnancy and post-pregnancy. Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, neurodiversity, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorders, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, Workcover, Narcissistic Abuse and Domestic Violence/relationship issues, court/legal reports and parenting skills. I am also a Board Approved Supervisor.
I work with children, adolescents, and families with a special interest in supporting people with any type of trauma and am trained in trauma-informed therapies e.g EMDR, Brainspotting and Neurofeedback. I also support mums and dads through pregnancy and post-pregnancy. Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, neurodiversity, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorders, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, Workcover, Narcissistic Abuse and Domestic Violence/relationship issues, court/legal reports and parenting skills. I am also a Board Approved Supervisor.
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
Supporting women, young girls and people with disability through emotionally difficult times is at the heart of my counselling service. I provide a safe environment where clients feel comfortable to share their concerns and gain perspective and clarity by exploring their situations, emotions and choices in depth. My lived experience of caring for my autistic son has given me great understanding of the challenges that these individuals and their families encounter on a daily basis. I am able to support NDIS self managed and plan managed clients to improve their wellbeing.
Supporting women, young girls and people with disability through emotionally difficult times is at the heart of my counselling service. I provide a safe environment where clients feel comfortable to share their concerns and gain perspective and clarity by exploring their situations, emotions and choices in depth. My lived experience of caring for my autistic son has given me great understanding of the challenges that these individuals and their families encounter on a daily basis. I am able to support NDIS self managed and plan managed clients to improve their wellbeing.
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How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.