Depression Psychologists and Therapists in Goonellabah, NSW
I work with children, adolescents and adults who have been the victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse and neglect. Clients work with me towards processing their trauma, relieving their symptoms and ultimate healing. My clients want to feel worthy, find peace, be heard and understood, and live the life that they deserve and want to live.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who have been the victims of crime, including domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse and neglect. Clients work with me towards processing their trauma, relieving their symptoms and ultimate healing. My clients want to feel worthy, find peace, be heard and understood, and live the life that they deserve and want to live.
I love to support people from all walks of life covering many topics, including careers, big and sudden changes, family and children, self-love and supporting client to feel empowered in attending to what they present and beyond what they bring to counselling. I bring a person centred and strength based approach to offer autonomy and empowerment to my clients so they can support themselves beyond the counselling space.
I love to support people from all walks of life covering many topics, including careers, big and sudden changes, family and children, self-love and supporting client to feel empowered in attending to what they present and beyond what they bring to counselling. I bring a person centred and strength based approach to offer autonomy and empowerment to my clients so they can support themselves beyond the counselling space.
Life can throw us curve balls and can be very challenging at times, however how we approach that challenge and difficulty will determine what sort of outcome we get from it. Caroline sees it as a honour and a privilege to support people through some of their most difficult times, as well as, to support them when their aim is to further enrich and advance their lives and relationships. Her approach is very much one of care and understanding. She holds a space that allows you to feel safe to express and share, which can seem difficult during challenging times.
Life can throw us curve balls and can be very challenging at times, however how we approach that challenge and difficulty will determine what sort of outcome we get from it. Caroline sees it as a honour and a privilege to support people through some of their most difficult times, as well as, to support them when their aim is to further enrich and advance their lives and relationships. Her approach is very much one of care and understanding. She holds a space that allows you to feel safe to express and share, which can seem difficult during challenging times.
I work with people experiencing a range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, health and wellbeing issues, relationship difficulties, stress, work-related issues, pain management, and life challenges and transitions.
I deeply believes in people’s innate ability to overcome their difficulties and heal. I am genuinely dedicated to supporting clients to reach their potential and live a truly fulfilling life by addressing the underlying issues and obstacles that prevent them from moving forward. I bring genuine care, warmth, and a supportive environment for clients to express their concerns.
I work with people experiencing a range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, health and wellbeing issues, relationship difficulties, stress, work-related issues, pain management, and life challenges and transitions.
I deeply believes in people’s innate ability to overcome their difficulties and heal. I am genuinely dedicated to supporting clients to reach their potential and live a truly fulfilling life by addressing the underlying issues and obstacles that prevent them from moving forward. I bring genuine care, warmth, and a supportive environment for clients to express their concerns.
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I work in a relational and psychodynamically informed way with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship issues, chronic/persistent health conditions, grief and loss, significant life decisions, psychedelic or spiritual integration and with patients who have a history of trauma.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I like to help people know themselves more fully and in doing so; become more whole and live life more freely on their terms. I work with anyone no matter their group identity, but I have a special interest in working with men. I have completed the core training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a psychodynamic psychotherapy that focuses on causative factors, not just symptom relief. I have also completed introductory training in a number of other modalities including Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
I work in a relational and psychodynamically informed way with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship issues, chronic/persistent health conditions, grief and loss, significant life decisions, psychedelic or spiritual integration and with patients who have a history of trauma.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I like to help people know themselves more fully and in doing so; become more whole and live life more freely on their terms. I work with anyone no matter their group identity, but I have a special interest in working with men. I have completed the core training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a psychodynamic psychotherapy that focuses on causative factors, not just symptom relief. I have also completed introductory training in a number of other modalities including Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
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.
Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions.
We specialise in third wave psychological therapies such as: dialectical behaviour therapy; schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We also offer EMDR treatment in some of our clinic locations.
Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions.
We specialise in third wave psychological therapies such as: dialectical behaviour therapy; schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We also offer EMDR treatment in some of our clinic locations.
I see individuals who are experiencing difficulties with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, identity issues, low self-esteem, coping and adjustment issues, and self-care.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist and my approach is collaborative, holistic and client-centred. I offer a respectful, attentive and warm space where a strong therapeutic relationship can be fostered. By clarifying therapy goals, identifying strengths and using evidence based treatment approaches, I work with clients to alleviate symptoms and enhance wellbeing.
I see individuals who are experiencing difficulties with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, identity issues, low self-esteem, coping and adjustment issues, and self-care.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist and my approach is collaborative, holistic and client-centred. I offer a respectful, attentive and warm space where a strong therapeutic relationship can be fostered. By clarifying therapy goals, identifying strengths and using evidence based treatment approaches, I work with clients to alleviate symptoms and enhance wellbeing.
Angela is an Australian registered Psychologist. She has a degree in Psychological Science with honours as well as a degree in Commerce. She has also completed a Master of Clinical Psychology. Angela is a well-rounded psychologist and enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals with disabilities and adults. She takes a holistic and evidence-based approach and can develop strong therapeutic relationships with individuals from all walks of life.
Angela is an Australian registered Psychologist. She has a degree in Psychological Science with honours as well as a degree in Commerce. She has also completed a Master of Clinical Psychology. Angela is a well-rounded psychologist and enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals with disabilities and adults. She takes a holistic and evidence-based approach and can develop strong therapeutic relationships with individuals from all walks of life.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, and long-standing patterns that feel hard to change.
I offer Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and Focal Psychodynamic Therapy (FPT). These approaches help identify recurring patterns in relationships, emotions and self-esteem, and explore how past experiences continue to shape present difficulties. I also integrate Compassion-Focused CBT, CBT-E, DBT, FBT and schema therapy into my practice.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, and long-standing patterns that feel hard to change.
I offer Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and Focal Psychodynamic Therapy (FPT). These approaches help identify recurring patterns in relationships, emotions and self-esteem, and explore how past experiences continue to shape present difficulties. I also integrate Compassion-Focused CBT, CBT-E, DBT, FBT and schema therapy into my practice.
We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling.
Welcome to my practice. I offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals and couples experiencing life challenges. With over 20 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy and social work practice, I am able to specialize in areas such as anxiety and depression management, bereavement support, stress management and relationship issues.
We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling.
Welcome to my practice. I offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals and couples experiencing life challenges. With over 20 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy and social work practice, I am able to specialize in areas such as anxiety and depression management, bereavement support, stress management and relationship issues.
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’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.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve been carrying too much for too long. I work with adolescents (13+) and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I take a holistic, evidence-based approach, exploring how past experiences, attachment patterns, nervous system responses, relationships, and current stressors may be shaping your emotional well-being. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and reconnect with your sense of self. My aim is to help you feel more grounded, confident, resilient, and able to create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve been carrying too much for too long. I work with adolescents (13+) and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I take a holistic, evidence-based approach, exploring how past experiences, attachment patterns, nervous system responses, relationships, and current stressors may be shaping your emotional well-being. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and reconnect with your sense of self. My aim is to help you feel more grounded, confident, resilient, and able to create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
The foundation of my work lies in the therapeutic relationship I have with my clients during our sessions. Grounded in the principles of Gestalt psychotherapy, I provide a safe, supportive space based on trust and authenticity. I believe in a client centred approach, meeting you where you are, and working together to support you in your growth process.
The foundation of my work lies in the therapeutic relationship I have with my clients during our sessions. Grounded in the principles of Gestalt psychotherapy, I provide a safe, supportive space based on trust and authenticity. I believe in a client centred approach, meeting you where you are, and working together to support you in your growth process.
I help clients move beyond symptom management to understand the emotional processes underlying anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges.
I work with thoughtful, psychologically minded people who want to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting change. People often come to therapy feeling stuck in recurring emotional, behavioural, or relationship patterns that persist despite insight and effort. Together, we explore what is driving these patterns, including emotional learning that may be operating outside awareness. The goal is not simply symptom relief, but helping clients develop greater flexibility, resilience, and freedom to respond differently to life's challenges.
I help clients move beyond symptom management to understand the emotional processes underlying anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other challenges.
I work with thoughtful, psychologically minded people who want to understand themselves more deeply and create lasting change. People often come to therapy feeling stuck in recurring emotional, behavioural, or relationship patterns that persist despite insight and effort. Together, we explore what is driving these patterns, including emotional learning that may be operating outside awareness. The goal is not simply symptom relief, but helping clients develop greater flexibility, resilience, and freedom to respond differently to life's challenges.
My areas of expertise include: relationship issues, mens issues, depression, anxiety, dreamwork, addictions, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, self-esteem issues and internal critics.
Sometimes we experience a sense of stuckness in life and things can seem as though they are on a loop. We are bothered by inner resistance, doubt, restlessness, or anxiety. There may be challenges showing in our relationships, work, dreams and physical wellness. These symptoms could be signalling that something is emerging, something quite useful. It’s entirely possible that this is an invitation to grow, to learn, to change. I will support you to explore what is happening in a safe and meaningful way.
My areas of expertise include: relationship issues, mens issues, depression, anxiety, dreamwork, addictions, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, self-esteem issues and internal critics.
Sometimes we experience a sense of stuckness in life and things can seem as though they are on a loop. We are bothered by inner resistance, doubt, restlessness, or anxiety. There may be challenges showing in our relationships, work, dreams and physical wellness. These symptoms could be signalling that something is emerging, something quite useful. It’s entirely possible that this is an invitation to grow, to learn, to change. I will support you to explore what is happening in a safe and meaningful way.
Get help by seeing Fiona, who has extensive experience with: Women’s issues Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence (DV) Family Violence Stress management Anxiety Depression Self esteem Assertiveness Identity issues Change and transition Grief and bereavement Wellbeing and balance Self-Esteem Life Coaching Spirituality Meaning and Purpose Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Issues, Counselling, Coaching and De-Briefing Workplace Issues Workplace Bullying Medicare, Private Health Insurers provider Psychologist Reports
I am an experienced psychologist and therapist of 23 years plus. I have worked across diverse roles in the public, non-government and non-profit sectors and in employee assistance programs, as well as in private practice. I am genuinely committed and passionate about people and the therapy space and the work of self awareness and I walk the talk.
Get help by seeing Fiona, who has extensive experience with: Women’s issues Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence (DV) Family Violence Stress management Anxiety Depression Self esteem Assertiveness Identity issues Change and transition Grief and bereavement Wellbeing and balance Self-Esteem Life Coaching Spirituality Meaning and Purpose Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Issues, Counselling, Coaching and De-Briefing Workplace Issues Workplace Bullying Medicare, Private Health Insurers provider Psychologist Reports
I am an experienced psychologist and therapist of 23 years plus. I have worked across diverse roles in the public, non-government and non-profit sectors and in employee assistance programs, as well as in private practice. I am genuinely committed and passionate about people and the therapy space and the work of self awareness and I walk the talk.
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. They are often reflective and seeking deeper understanding of recurring patterns in their emotional and relational life, and may notice a connection between psychological stress and the body. Clients often come when anxiety, stress, or self-criticism becomes persistent, or when life changes feel destabilising. I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy informed by Jungian and psychodynamic approaches, supporting insight, emotional integration, and more sustainable psychological change over time.
My ideal clients are adults experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. They are often reflective and seeking deeper understanding of recurring patterns in their emotional and relational life, and may notice a connection between psychological stress and the body. Clients often come when anxiety, stress, or self-criticism becomes persistent, or when life changes feel destabilising. I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy informed by Jungian and psychodynamic approaches, supporting insight, emotional integration, and more sustainable psychological change over time.
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
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.