Counselling in Cudgen, NSW

We are a group of compassionate and experienced therapists. We have experience in treating children; adolescents and adults and can assist with issues such as: Dealing with grief and loss; Understanding sexuality and gender issues; Disordered eating; Personality disorders Mood disorders; Anxiety; Depression; Dealing with life transitions; and Anger management. We also provide full cognitive assessments for adults (16 years and older), including interpretive reports.
We are a group of compassionate and experienced therapists. We have experience in treating children; adolescents and adults and can assist with issues such as: Dealing with grief and loss; Understanding sexuality and gender issues; Disordered eating; Personality disorders Mood disorders; Anxiety; Depression; Dealing with life transitions; and Anger management. We also provide full cognitive assessments for adults (16 years and older), including interpretive reports.
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"Creating Motherhood" - Sarah Manning Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
Welcome Mothers ! My Art Therapy & Psychotherapy sessions with Mumma's are collaborative, person-centred & directed by your needs. I view each Mother I work with as an expert in her own life. My role is to fully understand your lived experience of Mothering & walk beside you with empathy, understanding & compassion. "Creating Motherhood" provides "Mother to Mother" mental health support to nourish, nurture & empower you through the joys & challenges of Motherhood. As a trauma informed, multi-modal arts therapist, I am trained to use multiple creative modalities in sessions that safely support your exploration of Matrescence.
Welcome Mothers ! My Art Therapy & Psychotherapy sessions with Mumma's are collaborative, person-centred & directed by your needs. I view each Mother I work with as an expert in her own life. My role is to fully understand your lived experience of Mothering & walk beside you with empathy, understanding & compassion. "Creating Motherhood" provides "Mother to Mother" mental health support to nourish, nurture & empower you through the joys & challenges of Motherhood. As a trauma informed, multi-modal arts therapist, I am trained to use multiple creative modalities in sessions that safely support your exploration of Matrescence.

Performance psychotherapy utilises a unique and integrative approach that is aimed at enhancing performance in various domains, such as sports, arts, business, or personal development. It focuses on helping individuals overcome mental barriers, manage stress, and optimise their mindset to achieve their goals. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, self-esteem, family/relationship dynamics and attachment styles, Bounce Back Therapies can assist you on your self-exploratory journey.
Performance psychotherapy utilises a unique and integrative approach that is aimed at enhancing performance in various domains, such as sports, arts, business, or personal development. It focuses on helping individuals overcome mental barriers, manage stress, and optimise their mindset to achieve their goals. Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, self-esteem, family/relationship dynamics and attachment styles, Bounce Back Therapies can assist you on your self-exploratory journey.

Byron Bay Play Therapy is a mental health service offering support to children and families experiencing emotional, relational and behavioural challenges. Principle play therapist Skye Gannon is a certified Synergetic Play Therapist & Accredited Social Worker (AASW) with postgraduate qualifications in psychology, play therapy and the arts.
Byron Bay Play Therapy is a mental health service offering support to children and families experiencing emotional, relational and behavioural challenges. Principle play therapist Skye Gannon is a certified Synergetic Play Therapist & Accredited Social Worker (AASW) with postgraduate qualifications in psychology, play therapy and the arts.

Do you feel stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, or hard-to-explain fear? Or struggle to shake off a habit that hinders your health or happiness? Are you tired of striving for success, feeling you are never good enough and afraid of being discovered? Or in a loop of relationship patterns that don't work for you? Your subconscious fears and doubts no longer have to rule your life!
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, or hard-to-explain fear? Or struggle to shake off a habit that hinders your health or happiness? Are you tired of striving for success, feeling you are never good enough and afraid of being discovered? Or in a loop of relationship patterns that don't work for you? Your subconscious fears and doubts no longer have to rule your life!

Anna has extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of mental health, trauma, relationships, neurodiversity and addiction. Anna’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic, holistic, eclectic and compassionate. Anna will gently support you to uncover unresolved feelings and issues that keep you stuck, repeating negative patterns, which can cause issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependence, chronic worry, anger, perfectionism, eating disorders, hopelessness, difficult relationships, low self esteem, loneliness, disease and addiction. Anna has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.
Anna has extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of mental health, trauma, relationships, neurodiversity and addiction. Anna’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic, holistic, eclectic and compassionate. Anna will gently support you to uncover unresolved feelings and issues that keep you stuck, repeating negative patterns, which can cause issues such as anxiety, depression, co-dependence, chronic worry, anger, perfectionism, eating disorders, hopelessness, difficult relationships, low self esteem, loneliness, disease and addiction. Anna has extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families.

Lorretta provides evidence based therapy grounded in traditional Buddhist wisdom, insights, and perspectives. Medicare Provider . University quals. No faith req. Individuals, Couples, ( packages avail ) Families, EMDR, Workcover, NDIS, Eating issues 30 yrs exp. Memberships APS (affiliate) AASW & AABCAP ensuring ethical and professional standards. Accredited Buddhist Psychotherapist and Certified Mindfulness & Compassion teacher
“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness" P. Levine.
Lorretta provides evidence based therapy grounded in traditional Buddhist wisdom, insights, and perspectives. Medicare Provider . University quals. No faith req. Individuals, Couples, ( packages avail ) Families, EMDR, Workcover, NDIS, Eating issues 30 yrs exp. Memberships APS (affiliate) AASW & AABCAP ensuring ethical and professional standards. Accredited Buddhist Psychotherapist and Certified Mindfulness & Compassion teacher
“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness" P. Levine.

Brigid Blanckenberg
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Brigid is a warm, compassionate therapist who works collaboratively with her clients to deepen their understanding of life challenges and create meaningful change. She places a strong focus on the quality of her therapeutic relationships and draws on a range of evidence based modalities to support healing and growth. She adopts an attachment informed approach to therapy, which carefully considers the impacts of early life experiences on current beliefs, feelings and behaviours, especially within relationship contexts.
Brigid is a warm, compassionate therapist who works collaboratively with her clients to deepen their understanding of life challenges and create meaningful change. She places a strong focus on the quality of her therapeutic relationships and draws on a range of evidence based modalities to support healing and growth. She adopts an attachment informed approach to therapy, which carefully considers the impacts of early life experiences on current beliefs, feelings and behaviours, especially within relationship contexts.

Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood sexual abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, relationship conflict, adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties. Elaine believes that everyone has the innate capacity to heal themselves and she sees her role as working together with clients to help them find their equilibrium/balance, reconnect them to their strengths and their capacity to create a stronger sense of self and wellbeing in their lives.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood sexual abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, relationship conflict, adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties. Elaine believes that everyone has the innate capacity to heal themselves and she sees her role as working together with clients to help them find their equilibrium/balance, reconnect them to their strengths and their capacity to create a stronger sense of self and wellbeing in their lives.

Cheryl has years of experience in working with both adult individuals and couples in medium to long term psychotherapy, relationship therapy, and equine psychotherapy. She is also trained in Mindfulness with Jon Kabat Zinn, Buddhist Psychotherapy and Compassion therapy.
Cheryl has years of experience in working with both adult individuals and couples in medium to long term psychotherapy, relationship therapy, and equine psychotherapy. She is also trained in Mindfulness with Jon Kabat Zinn, Buddhist Psychotherapy and Compassion therapy.

Liz is the owner and director of Grove Psychology Clinic located in Brunswick Heads. She has eleven years of advanced education and training in the field of psychology and earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. She has over ten years of clinical experience and has worked in various settings, such as inpatient units, hospitals, and private practice. Liz has been practicing as a registered psychologist in the Byron Shire after moving to Australia five years ago.
Liz is the owner and director of Grove Psychology Clinic located in Brunswick Heads. She has eleven years of advanced education and training in the field of psychology and earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. She has over ten years of clinical experience and has worked in various settings, such as inpatient units, hospitals, and private practice. Liz has been practicing as a registered psychologist in the Byron Shire after moving to Australia five years ago.

Gretta Hazel Bottomley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Billinudgel, NSW 2483
I am currently only accepting clients who would like to do an EMDR intensive. The program I offer consists of 6 hours of EMDR therapy (equivalent of 7 x 50 minutes sessions) condensed into one day. Depending on your needs and goals, you may wish to do more than one day of this program. With this model you can expect to achieve more than you would in conventional therapy, so it is more time and cost effective. We get really specific about what it is we are working on and your goals and stay targeted on moving though the 8 phases of EMDR processing, doing deep lasting work to give you relief from trauma related symptoms.
I am currently only accepting clients who would like to do an EMDR intensive. The program I offer consists of 6 hours of EMDR therapy (equivalent of 7 x 50 minutes sessions) condensed into one day. Depending on your needs and goals, you may wish to do more than one day of this program. With this model you can expect to achieve more than you would in conventional therapy, so it is more time and cost effective. We get really specific about what it is we are working on and your goals and stay targeted on moving though the 8 phases of EMDR processing, doing deep lasting work to give you relief from trauma related symptoms.

Art Therapist & accredited Mental Health Social Worker specialising in trauma counselling and EMDR. I love working with clients who are choosing to shine their light, live life with more joy and freedom and are committed to transforming the past. If you're seeking a deeper meaning to life & wanting to resolve and heal past trauma to rediscover clarity, joy and purpose in life then see my website for more info. Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Art Therapist & accredited Mental Health Social Worker specialising in trauma counselling and EMDR. I love working with clients who are choosing to shine their light, live life with more joy and freedom and are committed to transforming the past. If you're seeking a deeper meaning to life & wanting to resolve and heal past trauma to rediscover clarity, joy and purpose in life then see my website for more info. Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Care Plan.

Hi, I’m Alana! I help clients manage anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, and focus on self-care. My ideal clients are women in their 20s and 30s who feel overwhelmed and challenged with self-doubt. Who seek a safe, supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings, along with coping strategies to build confidence. Having faced similar challenges myself, I understand the journey of overcoming self-doubt. This fuels my passion for guiding others through their paths of self-discovery and growth and building confidence.
Hi, I’m Alana! I help clients manage anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, and focus on self-care. My ideal clients are women in their 20s and 30s who feel overwhelmed and challenged with self-doubt. Who seek a safe, supportive environment to explore their thoughts and feelings, along with coping strategies to build confidence. Having faced similar challenges myself, I understand the journey of overcoming self-doubt. This fuels my passion for guiding others through their paths of self-discovery and growth and building confidence.

Do you wonder whether your goals and aspirations have been influenced by society? Perhaps if you were truly living for YOU, your goals would look quite different. Anxiety can dominate our lives until we start uncovering what we truly want out of life. Radically accepting yourself - and understanding your true desires and values - can set you on a more meaningful and fulfilling path. Looking at our issues in a Holistic way allows us to understand ourselves better, which fosters self-compassion.
Do you wonder whether your goals and aspirations have been influenced by society? Perhaps if you were truly living for YOU, your goals would look quite different. Anxiety can dominate our lives until we start uncovering what we truly want out of life. Radically accepting yourself - and understanding your true desires and values - can set you on a more meaningful and fulfilling path. Looking at our issues in a Holistic way allows us to understand ourselves better, which fosters self-compassion.

Steven is registered psychologist who provides primarily afterhours telehealth support and psychological interventions to adolescents and adults. Steven focuses on rapport and therapeutic relationships by spending time building relationships with clients to ensure best practice ethical and professional services to support their betterment of mental health and life’s daily challenges. A values based natural rapport leader with an expertise area spanning various life situations and demographics, Steven emphasises getting to know the individual in all situations.
Steven is registered psychologist who provides primarily afterhours telehealth support and psychological interventions to adolescents and adults. Steven focuses on rapport and therapeutic relationships by spending time building relationships with clients to ensure best practice ethical and professional services to support their betterment of mental health and life’s daily challenges. A values based natural rapport leader with an expertise area spanning various life situations and demographics, Steven emphasises getting to know the individual in all situations.

My clients encompass a diverse group. They often struggle with substance and behavioural addictions, trauma, attachment issues and co-dependency. They may be facing the challenges of aging or are a part of the farming community. Their common needs include navigating life transitions, reducing harmful habits, fostering healthy relationships and boundaries, boosting self-esteem and finding relational and social support. Ultimately, they desire to move from mere survival to seeking a fulfilling and balanced life.
My clients encompass a diverse group. They often struggle with substance and behavioural addictions, trauma, attachment issues and co-dependency. They may be facing the challenges of aging or are a part of the farming community. Their common needs include navigating life transitions, reducing harmful habits, fostering healthy relationships and boundaries, boosting self-esteem and finding relational and social support. Ultimately, they desire to move from mere survival to seeking a fulfilling and balanced life.

I offer in-person psychological counselling in Gold Coast and Byron Bay, plus Telehealth worldwide. Counselling can be an empowering process that supports you to develop a deeper understanding of the areas of life that are preventing you from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties with truly understanding themselves, why their relationships are stressful or dissatisfying, why they feel they're not succeeding in their work, why they engage in self-defeating behaviour patterns and self-critical ways of thinking. Counselling can help you answer these "whys" and support you in making the necessary changes.
I offer in-person psychological counselling in Gold Coast and Byron Bay, plus Telehealth worldwide. Counselling can be an empowering process that supports you to develop a deeper understanding of the areas of life that are preventing you from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties with truly understanding themselves, why their relationships are stressful or dissatisfying, why they feel they're not succeeding in their work, why they engage in self-defeating behaviour patterns and self-critical ways of thinking. Counselling can help you answer these "whys" and support you in making the necessary changes.

Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, individual, couples and family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.
Hi, I’m Nerissa. I’m a mental health occupational therapist, individual, couples and family therapist and life coach passionate about supporting my clients to form healthy and loving relationships with themselves and others, build deeper awareness into how past experiences and traumas impact their life and creating space for healing, empowerment and conscious creation of positive and sustainable change. I come to private practice with over ten years’ experience working in the public mental health sector across both adult and child and adolescent services. I have worked with individuals, couples and families.

My approach to working with you is deeply present, creating the space for exploration, to heal, to grow and to discover the inner resources that are uniquely yours. I am passionate about the journey of walking beside you as you transition through life changes, connecting more deeply with your authentic self. Your journey is fully supported and respected for its own timing and unique healing process. I work holistically involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
My approach to working with you is deeply present, creating the space for exploration, to heal, to grow and to discover the inner resources that are uniquely yours. I am passionate about the journey of walking beside you as you transition through life changes, connecting more deeply with your authentic self. Your journey is fully supported and respected for its own timing and unique healing process. I work holistically involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
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FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Cudgen?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.