Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Kempsey, NSW
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.
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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.
I support people experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, psychosis, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), cognitive and memory concerns, ADHD and Autism.
My approach is personalised, collaborative, and evidence-based, with a focus on improving day-to-day functioning and helping clients develop practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change.
I support people experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, psychosis, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), cognitive and memory concerns, ADHD and Autism.
My approach is personalised, collaborative, and evidence-based, with a focus on improving day-to-day functioning and helping clients develop practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change.
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.
Welcome to a space designed for navigating life’s tougher challenges—a place where you are invited to be heard, respected, and accepted. Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying stress, anxiety, deep sadness, grief, or relationship strains. If you are feeling stuck, taking the first step to reach out takes immense courage.
Welcome to a space designed for navigating life’s tougher challenges—a place where you are invited to be heard, respected, and accepted. Life can feel overwhelming when you are carrying stress, anxiety, deep sadness, grief, or relationship strains. If you are feeling stuck, taking the first step to reach out takes immense courage.
I am a caring and compassionate multilingual psychologist fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I work with all age groups and address a wide range of psychological issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, mood and thinking disorders, psychosis, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, and work-related concerns. I also provide career coaching, pre/post-marriage counselling, parenting advice, Christian counselling, and cognitive assessments.
I am a caring and compassionate multilingual psychologist fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I work with all age groups and address a wide range of psychological issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, mood and thinking disorders, psychosis, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, and work-related concerns. I also provide career coaching, pre/post-marriage counselling, parenting advice, Christian counselling, and cognitive assessments.
Many people today feel isolated and alone in their relationships as a result of the current difficult times of the pandemic. A basic human need is to connect and the breakdown of relationships can be extremely painful. My aim is to help you grow in your relationship - to move from a state of conflict, loneliness, unhappiness to healing and connection with your partner.
Many people today feel isolated and alone in their relationships as a result of the current difficult times of the pandemic. A basic human need is to connect and the breakdown of relationships can be extremely painful. My aim is to help you grow in your relationship - to move from a state of conflict, loneliness, unhappiness to healing and connection with your partner.
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.
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.
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.
Online Therapists
I provide a reflective and confidential space where you can explore not only the difficulties you are facing now, but the deeper patterns that shape your relationships, emotions and sense of self. Our work is not focused on quick fixes, 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 deeper patterns that shape your relationships, emotions and sense of self. Our work is not focused on quick fixes, 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.
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.
Trained in person-centred techniques and with a holistic view of each person, I engage in an integrative psychotherapeutic approach, incorporating modalities such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Embodied Psychotherapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to suit the individuality of each of my clients.
At The Purpose Place, I offer a compassionate space where you can be seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is not just about talking, it’s about reconnecting with your true self and reclaiming your personal power. Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, burnout, chronic illness, or a sense of being “stuck,” I walk alongside you at your pace.
Trained in person-centred techniques and with a holistic view of each person, I engage in an integrative psychotherapeutic approach, incorporating modalities such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Embodied Psychotherapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to suit the individuality of each of my clients.
At The Purpose Place, I offer a compassionate space where you can be seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is not just about talking, it’s about reconnecting with your true self and reclaiming your personal power. Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, burnout, chronic illness, or a sense of being “stuck,” I walk alongside you at your pace.
Psychodynamic Therapists
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.