Positive Psychology Counselling in Newcastle, NSW
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
You're a busy, highly achieving professional and you're getting tired. Possibly burning out. You're feeling more negative these days and you're struggling sometimes to bring your usual 'A game' to what you do. You've tried holidays, 'self care' and self-help, but nothing seems to do much to move you out of the gloom. You feel stuck. And you're worried, because this can't continue. You want to get your mojo back, continue to achieve greatly, and make a positive difference. Joyfully. Your work matters, and you want to be all you can be. You want to thrive. But how do you even begin to get back to who you truly are?
You're a busy, highly achieving professional and you're getting tired. Possibly burning out. You're feeling more negative these days and you're struggling sometimes to bring your usual 'A game' to what you do. You've tried holidays, 'self care' and self-help, but nothing seems to do much to move you out of the gloom. You feel stuck. And you're worried, because this can't continue. You want to get your mojo back, continue to achieve greatly, and make a positive difference. Joyfully. Your work matters, and you want to be all you can be. You want to thrive. But how do you even begin to get back to who you truly are?
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
I'm a Mental Health Social Worker offering online support for adults and 'walk-and-talk' sessions in Newcastle. You might feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or perfectionism - constantly doing, but rarely feeling settled or enough. Maybe anxiety, stress, or low self-worth make it hard to connect with yourself or others. I offer a warm, grounded, trauma-informed space to gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work toward more clarity, confidence, and peace in both body and mind - so you can feel like yourself again, or maybe for the first time.
I'm a Mental Health Social Worker offering online support for adults and 'walk-and-talk' sessions in Newcastle. You might feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or perfectionism - constantly doing, but rarely feeling settled or enough. Maybe anxiety, stress, or low self-worth make it hard to connect with yourself or others. I offer a warm, grounded, trauma-informed space to gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we’ll work toward more clarity, confidence, and peace in both body and mind - so you can feel like yourself again, or maybe for the first time.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works across a broad range of issues including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD, relationship and parenting challenges, substance use and school related issues. I have a warm and easy going therapeutic style and I am passionate about supporting the mental health and improving the lives of the clients I work with. I like to empower the strength, resilience and wisdom embedded in all of us to help clients facilitate change in their own lives in areas that are most important to them.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works across a broad range of issues including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD, relationship and parenting challenges, substance use and school related issues. I have a warm and easy going therapeutic style and I am passionate about supporting the mental health and improving the lives of the clients I work with. I like to empower the strength, resilience and wisdom embedded in all of us to help clients facilitate change in their own lives in areas that are most important to them.
New Ability Health provides diagnostic assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health, developmental and learning difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Learning Difficulties, and Mental Health disorders.
New Ability Health provides diagnostic assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health, developmental and learning difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Learning Difficulties, and Mental Health disorders.
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure we create a personalised plan for them. I am very experienced in supporting adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure we create a personalised plan for them. I am very experienced in supporting adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
My work is client-centered and eclectic. I emphasise creating a safe and supportive environment to meet my clients' needs to explore and enable change.
My work is client-centered and eclectic. I emphasise creating a safe and supportive environment to meet my clients' needs to explore and enable change.
At Olaga Therapeutic Support, we will see you, and we will hear you, regardless of your background and circumstances. We work with children adolescents and adults by providing age appropriate, person-centered counselling and psychotherapy. We welcome all to our space and encourage those from multicultural, marginalised and minority communities to contact us.
At Olaga Therapeutic Support, we will see you, and we will hear you, regardless of your background and circumstances. We work with children adolescents and adults by providing age appropriate, person-centered counselling and psychotherapy. We welcome all to our space and encourage those from multicultural, marginalised and minority communities to contact us.
Your nervous system is designed to heal! I know it's sometimes hard to imagine what life could be like without anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, the same repeating challenges in relationships, at work, with family, etc. Awareness and mindset work is always great, it is a necessary, ongoing part of the process, but alone it doesn't always reach the deeper roots of the issue. Unless we address the underlying patterns in the nervous system, sustainable change can feel so hard, sometimes impossible. But your body knows how to heal and it's always communicating with you.
Your nervous system is designed to heal! I know it's sometimes hard to imagine what life could be like without anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, the same repeating challenges in relationships, at work, with family, etc. Awareness and mindset work is always great, it is a necessary, ongoing part of the process, but alone it doesn't always reach the deeper roots of the issue. Unless we address the underlying patterns in the nervous system, sustainable change can feel so hard, sometimes impossible. But your body knows how to heal and it's always communicating with you.
You’ll learn how to recover with strength, rebuild with resilience, and rediscover your sense of purpose through a grounded approach that includes elements of positive psychology.
Our sessions are designed to give you a safe, supportive space where you can open up and begin to process what you’re going through. Along the way, I’ll share practical tools and strategies to help you cope in healthy, sustainable ways. Through my training, education, and personal experience, I’ve built a solid toolbox to support you every step of the way.
You’ll learn how to recover with strength, rebuild with resilience, and rediscover your sense of purpose through a grounded approach that includes elements of positive psychology.
Our sessions are designed to give you a safe, supportive space where you can open up and begin to process what you’re going through. Along the way, I’ll share practical tools and strategies to help you cope in healthy, sustainable ways. Through my training, education, and personal experience, I’ve built a solid toolbox to support you every step of the way.
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
Adam has a particular interest in working with complex trauma presentations (such as those common in first responding, domestic violence and veterans populations), PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, ADHD and Autism. He draws on a wide range of evidence-based approaches in his work, including EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, DBT, ACT, the Gottman Method for couples and B-SFT. He is also a board-approved supervisor and is passionate about mentoring other psychologists in their clinical journey.
Adam has a particular interest in working with complex trauma presentations (such as those common in first responding, domestic violence and veterans populations), PTSD, mood and anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, ADHD and Autism. He draws on a wide range of evidence-based approaches in his work, including EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, DBT, ACT, the Gottman Method for couples and B-SFT. He is also a board-approved supervisor and is passionate about mentoring other psychologists in their clinical journey.
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability! I love working with "everyday" teens to 20s, who are doing it tough and want to change the direction of their life. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, OCD, stress, and are feeling stuck, hopeless, alone.... Maybe you've had a rough upbringing, made "bad" decisions, use substances and want to stop. Or maybe life is ok but you just want more...
NOW accepting NEW clients & HAVE availability! I love working with "everyday" teens to 20s, who are doing it tough and want to change the direction of their life. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, OCD, stress, and are feeling stuck, hopeless, alone.... Maybe you've had a rough upbringing, made "bad" decisions, use substances and want to stop. Or maybe life is ok but you just want more...
Will is a Psychologist and Mental Health Occupational Therapist, with an extensive background in the delivery of individual and group therapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Will's dual qualification promotes a holistic approach, with an understanding of how mental health issues impact people psychologically and functionally.
Will is a Psychologist and Mental Health Occupational Therapist, with an extensive background in the delivery of individual and group therapy interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Will's dual qualification promotes a holistic approach, with an understanding of how mental health issues impact people psychologically and functionally.
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.
Life can feel overwhelming when the world isn’t built for the way you think, feel, or process experiences. Many of my clients—children, teens, and adults—struggle with overwhelm, feeling out of control or unsafe, daily functioning, emotional regulation, identity, or relationships. Some seek support in navigating neurodivergence, while others face trauma, anxiety, or depression. Families often feel lost, unsure how to advocate for their children or themselves. My goal is to empower you with understanding, strategies, and confidence to move forward in a way that aligns with who you truly are.
Life can feel overwhelming when the world isn’t built for the way you think, feel, or process experiences. Many of my clients—children, teens, and adults—struggle with overwhelm, feeling out of control or unsafe, daily functioning, emotional regulation, identity, or relationships. Some seek support in navigating neurodivergence, while others face trauma, anxiety, or depression. Families often feel lost, unsure how to advocate for their children or themselves. My goal is to empower you with understanding, strategies, and confidence to move forward in a way that aligns with who you truly are.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
Welcome! Finding the right psychologist can be a daunting process- especially if you have experienced trauma in the past. I want to acknowledge how much courage it takes to even begin the search.
I would describe myself as a passionate and dedicated clinical psychologist who brings warmth, authenticity, and genuine care into the therapy space. I work from a trauma-informed and attachment-based perspective. This means I deeply understand how our past experiences shape our current relationships, emotions, health, and sense of self.
Welcome! Finding the right psychologist can be a daunting process- especially if you have experienced trauma in the past. I want to acknowledge how much courage it takes to even begin the search.
I would describe myself as a passionate and dedicated clinical psychologist who brings warmth, authenticity, and genuine care into the therapy space. I work from a trauma-informed and attachment-based perspective. This means I deeply understand how our past experiences shape our current relationships, emotions, health, and sense of self.
Leigh is a senior psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals in clinical settings. She is deeply committed to helping people create meaningful change, foster personal growth, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Leigh has a particular interest in chronic health issues and eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating patterns. She also works extensively with individuals navigating underlying perfectionism and burnout, helping them identify unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, and restore balance in their lives.
Leigh is a senior psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals in clinical settings. She is deeply committed to helping people create meaningful change, foster personal growth, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Leigh has a particular interest in chronic health issues and eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating patterns. She also works extensively with individuals navigating underlying perfectionism and burnout, helping them identify unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, and restore balance in their lives.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviours differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.