Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Coffs Harbour, NSW
My entrance to psychotherapy and counselling evolved over many of years of training, personal therapy and life experience. I work with peoples of all ages and have experience with many personal issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems both between couples and extended families. I have also worked extensively with people addicted to drugs and alcohol. In addition I use mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization and bodywork to enhance the outcome. Every person is unique therefore I work eclectically with my clients, adapting to the needs of the individual in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
My entrance to psychotherapy and counselling evolved over many of years of training, personal therapy and life experience. I work with peoples of all ages and have experience with many personal issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems both between couples and extended families. I have also worked extensively with people addicted to drugs and alcohol. In addition I use mindfulness, breathing techniques, visualization and bodywork to enhance the outcome. Every person is unique therefore I work eclectically with my clients, adapting to the needs of the individual in order to achieve the best possible outcome.
I provide a reflective and confidential space where you can explore not only the difficulties you are facing now, but the underlying patterns that shape your relationships, emotions and sense of self. Our work is not focused on short-term strategies, but on developing insight into longstanding ways of thinking, feeling and relating that may have formed early in life and continue to influence you today.
I provide a reflective and confidential space where you can explore not only the difficulties you are facing now, but the underlying patterns that shape your relationships, emotions and sense of self. Our work is not focused on short-term strategies, but on developing insight into longstanding ways of thinking, feeling and relating that may have formed early in life and continue to influence you today.
I am a Relationships Therapist and Sexologist. I am extremely passionate about helping clients have healthier more fulfilling relationships. I work with all types of relationships from monogamy to consensual non monogamy. I also work with mismatched desire, erectile difficulties, painful sex, performance anxiety and out of control sexual behaviors. I am passionate about diversity and equality and aim to walk beside my clients on their journey providing a non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment. I am sex-positive, LGBTIQ, Poly and BDSM friendly.
I am a Relationships Therapist and Sexologist. I am extremely passionate about helping clients have healthier more fulfilling relationships. I work with all types of relationships from monogamy to consensual non monogamy. I also work with mismatched desire, erectile difficulties, painful sex, performance anxiety and out of control sexual behaviors. I am passionate about diversity and equality and aim to walk beside my clients on their journey providing a non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment. I am sex-positive, LGBTIQ, Poly and BDSM friendly.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside, it feels different.
Part of you pushes to stay in control, fix things, and keep it all together… while another part feels overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted.
You may notice the same patterns repeating—overthinking, emotional reactions, or relationship tension—and no matter how hard you try, they don’t shift. There may also be older experiences or unresolved pain shaping how you feel and respond.
What you’re looking for is a sense of calm, clarity, and understanding—along with support to make sense of what’s happening inside and feel more grounded and at ease.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside, it feels different.
Part of you pushes to stay in control, fix things, and keep it all together… while another part feels overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted.
You may notice the same patterns repeating—overthinking, emotional reactions, or relationship tension—and no matter how hard you try, they don’t shift. There may also be older experiences or unresolved pain shaping how you feel and respond.
What you’re looking for is a sense of calm, clarity, and understanding—along with support to make sense of what’s happening inside and feel more grounded and at ease.
My integrative therapy style incorporates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Schema, IFS, psychodynamic approaches, Mindfulness, and ACT.
I believe that each person is doing the best they can with the resources they have. I humbly support you in developing more adaptive patterns, and support networks, and help you tap into your innate wisdom and healing potential.
My integrative therapy style incorporates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Schema, IFS, psychodynamic approaches, Mindfulness, and ACT.
I believe that each person is doing the best they can with the resources they have. I humbly support you in developing more adaptive patterns, and support networks, and help you tap into your innate wisdom and healing potential.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapies, ACT, DBT, CBT, trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models, tailored to support insight, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
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.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapies, ACT, DBT, CBT, trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models, tailored to support insight, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
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.
My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and draws from a variety of practices, including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Immediate availability online, no waitlist. If you are struggling in your relationships - either with others or with yourself - and are ready to do the deeper work of healing attachment injuries and wounds from your past, reach out. We'll work together long-term so that you can feel more connected to yourself and feel more present in the world around you. I'm here to help with a wide variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, identity, relationships, loneliness, isolation, grief and loss.
My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and draws from a variety of practices, including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Immediate availability online, no waitlist. If you are struggling in your relationships - either with others or with yourself - and are ready to do the deeper work of healing attachment injuries and wounds from your past, reach out. We'll work together long-term so that you can feel more connected to yourself and feel more present in the world around you. I'm here to help with a wide variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, identity, relationships, loneliness, isolation, grief and loss.
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
I work with adults who feel stuck, particularly where previous therapy has helped but not fully resolved things. This often includes trauma, anxiety, or workplace stress that continues to resurface in similar ways. The focus is on changing the underlying pattern, not just how you react to it. My approach is structured and collaborative, focused on processing experiences while maintaining stability. We work at a pace that feels manageable, adapting within the session to what works best for you, with you remaining grounded and in control throughout.
I work with adults who feel stuck, particularly where previous therapy has helped but not fully resolved things. This often includes trauma, anxiety, or workplace stress that continues to resurface in similar ways. The focus is on changing the underlying pattern, not just how you react to it. My approach is structured and collaborative, focused on processing experiences while maintaining stability. We work at a pace that feels manageable, adapting within the session to what works best for you, with you remaining grounded and in control throughout.
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and relationship specialist offering online therapy across Australia.
I specialise in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships.
Using a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, I help clients gain insight, deepen understanding, and create healthier, more connected relationships.
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and relationship specialist offering online therapy across Australia.
I specialise in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships.
Using a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, I help clients gain insight, deepen understanding, and create healthier, more connected relationships.
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People come to sessions when something feels off: overwhelm, anxiety, behaviour that doesn't make sense, or a sense of being stuck.
I work with children, young people, and adults. With young people, I meet them through what already matters to them, play, interests, conversation, so they can express themselves without pressure. With adults, we slow things down and make sense of what's happening underneath the story.
We focus less on "fixing" and more on understanding. From there, change becomes possible, within reach... clients become steadier, more grounded. More in control of what happens next.
People come to sessions when something feels off: overwhelm, anxiety, behaviour that doesn't make sense, or a sense of being stuck.
I work with children, young people, and adults. With young people, I meet them through what already matters to them, play, interests, conversation, so they can express themselves without pressure. With adults, we slow things down and make sense of what's happening underneath the story.
We focus less on "fixing" and more on understanding. From there, change becomes possible, within reach... clients become steadier, more grounded. More in control of what happens next.
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My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
I support mothers who care deeply about connection with their children, but feel overwhelmed by the emotional load of motherhood and guilty when they lose patience. Through compassionate counselling and psychotherapy support, I help mothers better understand their triggers, process past trauma, reconnect with themselves, and navigate motherhood with greater compassion and alignment with their personal values.
I support mothers who care deeply about connection with their children, but feel overwhelmed by the emotional load of motherhood and guilty when they lose patience. Through compassionate counselling and psychotherapy support, I help mothers better understand their triggers, process past trauma, reconnect with themselves, and navigate motherhood with greater compassion and alignment with their personal values.
Her integrative approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt therapy, alongside attachment-based and psychodynamic frameworks.
Vanessa Moore, founder and principal psychotherapist at Moore & Co., provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress, grief, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties and significant life transitions. She also works with individuals and families navigating separation, divorce, high-conflict relationships, family-law matters and complex legal circumstances. Therapy is carefully tailored to each client’s developmental needs, personal context and therapeutic goals, supporting deeper insight, greater emotional capacity and enduring psychological change.
Her integrative approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt therapy, alongside attachment-based and psychodynamic frameworks.
Vanessa Moore, founder and principal psychotherapist at Moore & Co., provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress, grief, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties and significant life transitions. She also works with individuals and families navigating separation, divorce, high-conflict relationships, family-law matters and complex legal circumstances. Therapy is carefully tailored to each client’s developmental needs, personal context and therapeutic goals, supporting deeper insight, greater emotional capacity and enduring psychological change.
A life event that destabilises us can create all range of emotions and behavioural responses without our awareness and in turn, cause additional distress to your life. When we feel threatened, challenged or overwhelmed - our behaviours, feelings and thoughts can be all consuming. Without emotional processing and resolving the distress can form unhealthy maladaptive responses and associations. Engaging in professional help to support you through these events can provide you adaptive ways to respond to your world. Be brave and reach out.
A life event that destabilises us can create all range of emotions and behavioural responses without our awareness and in turn, cause additional distress to your life. When we feel threatened, challenged or overwhelmed - our behaviours, feelings and thoughts can be all consuming. Without emotional processing and resolving the distress can form unhealthy maladaptive responses and associations. Engaging in professional help to support you through these events can provide you adaptive ways to respond to your world. Be brave and reach out.
I am flexible and able to work with both males and females. Age does not preclude me from seeing someone. I am accepting of anyone who is looking for someone to listen to and see them. Together we will discover and give them their voice.
I worked in Samaritans and Lifeline for 20 years. I work with various addictions and traumas. I counsel the addict, or the family, and friends of the addict.
Working with discovering purpose, trust and sobriety, I am able to hold the person in a safe space while dealing with trauma by using different counselling modalities suited to them.
I am flexible and able to work with both males and females. Age does not preclude me from seeing someone. I am accepting of anyone who is looking for someone to listen to and see them. Together we will discover and give them their voice.
I worked in Samaritans and Lifeline for 20 years. I work with various addictions and traumas. I counsel the addict, or the family, and friends of the addict.
Working with discovering purpose, trust and sobriety, I am able to hold the person in a safe space while dealing with trauma by using different counselling modalities suited to them.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.