Addiction Counselling in Richmond-Tweed, NSW

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Tania Djipalo
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean Shores, NSW 2483
Issues include parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, life direction, addiction and trauma.
Relational Gestalt therapy is process-oriented, focussing on integrating the senses, body, emotions, and intellect. Working toward becoming an authentic whole human being. Issues include addiction, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Expressive therapies offer a bridge between our inner and outer worlds when language is often unavailable.
Issues include parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, life direction, addiction and trauma.
Relational Gestalt therapy is process-oriented, focussing on integrating the senses, body, emotions, and intellect. Working toward becoming an authentic whole human being. Issues include addiction, relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Expressive therapies offer a bridge between our inner and outer worlds when language is often unavailable.
(07) 5655 7533 View (07) 5655 7533
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Alyssa Leight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Maybe you’re navigating addiction / alcoholism, codependency, or the impact of a loved one’s substance use.
I take a relational & holistic approach, integrating evidence-based modalities like ACT, DBT, EFT, Trauma-focused, & Somatic therapies. Our work will be personalised & conversational, helping you process emotions, deepen self-awareness, shift patterns & cultivate lasting change. Together, we will reconnect you with your wholeness, inner safety, & self-worth.
Maybe you’re navigating addiction / alcoholism, codependency, or the impact of a loved one’s substance use.
I take a relational & holistic approach, integrating evidence-based modalities like ACT, DBT, EFT, Trauma-focused, & Somatic therapies. Our work will be personalised & conversational, helping you process emotions, deepen self-awareness, shift patterns & cultivate lasting change. Together, we will reconnect you with your wholeness, inner safety, & self-worth.
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Free Your Body Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Now I help people worldwide overcome eating disorder recovery, exercise addiction, and have a joyful and effortless relationship with movement and food.
Lauren has a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Certified Psychedelic assisted therapy, a Degree in Nutrition Dietetics, Naturopathy, and a Graduate Dip in Psychology. Integrating these holistic and scientific approaches enables a whole person-centered approach tailored to the unique needs of the individual.
Now I help people worldwide overcome eating disorder recovery, exercise addiction, and have a joyful and effortless relationship with movement and food.
Lauren has a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Certified Psychedelic assisted therapy, a Degree in Nutrition Dietetics, Naturopathy, and a Graduate Dip in Psychology. Integrating these holistic and scientific approaches enables a whole person-centered approach tailored to the unique needs of the individual.
(02) 4504 0383 View (02) 4504 0383
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Andi Saunders
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Lismore, NSW 2480
They often struggle with substance and behavioural addictions, trauma, attachment issues and co-dependency.
I offer a holistic, person-centred approach, drawing from my nursing background. I have both personal and professional experience in the areas of addiction recovery, aged care and farming and I am passionate about working with clients in these areas. My clients say I am friendly and easy to talk to.
They often struggle with substance and behavioural addictions, trauma, attachment issues and co-dependency.
I offer a holistic, person-centred approach, drawing from my nursing background. I have both personal and professional experience in the areas of addiction recovery, aged care and farming and I am passionate about working with clients in these areas. My clients say I am friendly and easy to talk to.
(02) 5610 9012 View (02) 5610 9012
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Ian Waugh
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
I can assist individuals, couples and families struggling with mental health or relationship issues, as well as addiction.
I know it’s not always easy to reach out for counselling, but you can rest assured my counselling process and Gestalt therapy is gentle, and you’ll always be treated with the utmost respect as we work together to resolve your difficulties.
I can assist individuals, couples and families struggling with mental health or relationship issues, as well as addiction.
I know it’s not always easy to reach out for counselling, but you can rest assured my counselling process and Gestalt therapy is gentle, and you’ll always be treated with the utmost respect as we work together to resolve your difficulties.
(02) 5657 6568 View (02) 5657 6568
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Luke Mahon
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Luke graduated from a Master of Gestalt therapy and has undertaken additional training in trauma, grief, substance use and addiction.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
Luke graduated from a Master of Gestalt therapy and has undertaken additional training in trauma, grief, substance use and addiction.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
(02) 8074 5828 View (02) 8074 5828
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Mudit Vashist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I focus on areas such as anxiety, low mood, struggles with anger and emotion regulation, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and supporting men’s mental health.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Wisemind & Body, I have created a welcoming and supportive practice dedicated to providing expert care tailored to individual needs. My holistic, mind-body, and trauma-informed approach ensures that each client receives comprehensive treatment for mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Beyond just treatment, I am passionate about empowering clients to embrace their personal journeys, equipping them with tools to overcome challenges. Choosing Wisemind & Body means choosing a path that respects your unique experiences, gives you control, and fosters lasting change.
I focus on areas such as anxiety, low mood, struggles with anger and emotion regulation, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and supporting men’s mental health.
As a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Wisemind & Body, I have created a welcoming and supportive practice dedicated to providing expert care tailored to individual needs. My holistic, mind-body, and trauma-informed approach ensures that each client receives comprehensive treatment for mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Beyond just treatment, I am passionate about empowering clients to embrace their personal journeys, equipping them with tools to overcome challenges. Choosing Wisemind & Body means choosing a path that respects your unique experiences, gives you control, and fosters lasting change.
(07) 2801 7785 View (07) 2801 7785
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Joanne Walker
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties.
I have a passion for authentic, respectful relationships along with a present-centred, experiential, creative and holistic approach in which new and needed experiences can be experienced in the moment, and real, long lasting and choiceful change become possible. For younger children I offer play therapy, with more talking for older children and adults.
I have spent many years working with adults, children, families and professionals most notably those that have experienced trauma, but also addiction, grief, anxiety, emotional, relationship, parenting and other difficulties.
I have a passion for authentic, respectful relationships along with a present-centred, experiential, creative and holistic approach in which new and needed experiences can be experienced in the moment, and real, long lasting and choiceful change become possible. For younger children I offer play therapy, with more talking for older children and adults.
(07) 5655 7413 View (07) 5655 7413
Catherine Stokoe
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
I specialise in PTSD and trauma, attachment and relationship issues, addiction, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, childhood wounds, and reconnection with a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
I am a qualified, skilled and highly experienced therapist with over 20 years in practice. My approach is warm, compassionate and effective. I am committed to working in collaboration with you to develop an individualised and specifically tailored course of therapy that works. I offer short term counselling to target specific issues, and longer term therapy to identify, explore, and resolve the deeper underlying patterns and drivers of distress. I will help you understand yourself better, gain the skills you need to stay well and happy, and move towards living a life of choice, freedom and peace.
I specialise in PTSD and trauma, attachment and relationship issues, addiction, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, childhood wounds, and reconnection with a sense of purpose and meaning in life.
I am a qualified, skilled and highly experienced therapist with over 20 years in practice. My approach is warm, compassionate and effective. I am committed to working in collaboration with you to develop an individualised and specifically tailored course of therapy that works. I offer short term counselling to target specific issues, and longer term therapy to identify, explore, and resolve the deeper underlying patterns and drivers of distress. I will help you understand yourself better, gain the skills you need to stay well and happy, and move towards living a life of choice, freedom and peace.
(02) 5603 4216 View (02) 5603 4216
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Good Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Trauma, complex trauma, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression and emotional problems are my favourite things to work with.
If you are suffering from psychological and emotional pain, or problematic behaviours, I can help you to explore, understand and resolve what is causing them. Mental illness and psychological pain is confusing and often overwhelming, but it can be resolved and recovered from.
Trauma, complex trauma, addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression and emotional problems are my favourite things to work with.
If you are suffering from psychological and emotional pain, or problematic behaviours, I can help you to explore, understand and resolve what is causing them. Mental illness and psychological pain is confusing and often overwhelming, but it can be resolved and recovered from.
(08) 9126 9341 View (08) 9126 9341
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Anna Mavay
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
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.
(02) 5603 6198 View (02) 5603 6198
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Martine Baglin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Ocean Shores, NSW 2483
Do you suffer from depression, stress, addiction, unhealthy patterns, or live with reoccurring emotional or physical issues? Trauma informed Gestalt therapy with the Journey methods is an embodied psychotherapy, it is non analytical.
I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing space, and the sessions are tailored to address your personal life issues, needs and goals. As a Body Orientated Trauma informed Gestalt Therapist, and Senior Journey Practitioner, I enjoy assisting individuals on their unique journey to Wellness. The Therapy sessions are focused in the 'here and now' experience which holds our entire and unique history.
Do you suffer from depression, stress, addiction, unhealthy patterns, or live with reoccurring emotional or physical issues? Trauma informed Gestalt therapy with the Journey methods is an embodied psychotherapy, it is non analytical.
I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing space, and the sessions are tailored to address your personal life issues, needs and goals. As a Body Orientated Trauma informed Gestalt Therapist, and Senior Journey Practitioner, I enjoy assisting individuals on their unique journey to Wellness. The Therapy sessions are focused in the 'here and now' experience which holds our entire and unique history.
(02) 5605 6913 View (02) 5605 6913
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Lisa Toman
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialized training in addiction and trauma significantly informs my clinical work.
I'm here to guide your personal growth journey. Like seeds, humans thrive in nurturing environments. I explore life's interconnectedness, enriching our well-being. Challenges are opportunities for transformation. Over the years, I've had the privilege of assisting numerous individuals in turning these challenges into sources of vitality, passion and fulfilment. Every challenge uncovers hidden potential. We'll delve deep, uncovering root causes for lasting healing and growth, allowing you to flourish authentically.
Specialized training in addiction and trauma significantly informs my clinical work.
I'm here to guide your personal growth journey. Like seeds, humans thrive in nurturing environments. I explore life's interconnectedness, enriching our well-being. Challenges are opportunities for transformation. Over the years, I've had the privilege of assisting numerous individuals in turning these challenges into sources of vitality, passion and fulfilment. Every challenge uncovers hidden potential. We'll delve deep, uncovering root causes for lasting healing and growth, allowing you to flourish authentically.
(02) 5604 8040 View (02) 5604 8040
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Nicole Trewick | Psychologist | Zenith Humans
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Nicole provides both short-term and long-term therapy to help support and empower individuals to process traumatic experiences, overcome addiction and distress, create meaningful change, and improve emotional wellbeing.
Nicole is a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based client-centric interventions for a range of psychological presentations including trauma (PTSD, complex trauma/PTSD), psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), addictions, mood disorders, stress and burnout, anxiety, and life transitions. She also works with athletes and professionals who need support for their wellbeing and development of mental skills to improve performance.
Nicole provides both short-term and long-term therapy to help support and empower individuals to process traumatic experiences, overcome addiction and distress, create meaningful change, and improve emotional wellbeing.
Nicole is a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based client-centric interventions for a range of psychological presentations including trauma (PTSD, complex trauma/PTSD), psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), addictions, mood disorders, stress and burnout, anxiety, and life transitions. She also works with athletes and professionals who need support for their wellbeing and development of mental skills to improve performance.
(07) 2801 5339 View (07) 2801 5339
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Janine Hogg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
About Me I’m a registered mental health social worker with over 30 years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children overcome challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and stress.
Janine uses various therapy styles to suit individual Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness strategies.: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR.
About Me I’m a registered mental health social worker with over 30 years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children overcome challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and stress.
Janine uses various therapy styles to suit individual Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness strategies.: Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR.
(07) 2801 5671 View (07) 2801 5671
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Tegan Campbell Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a neuroaffirming clinician I take a client centred and strengths approach, respecting your unique neurotype and what works best for you! What might we talk about in therapy? Almost anything! Perhaps it's stress, anxiety or depression, your neurodivergent identity (ADHD/Autism), the assessment process (I conduct ADHD/Autism assessments and can provide post diagnosis support/coaching), the executive functions of the brain or substance use difficulties.
My style is: Warm, compassionate & supportive with a dash of humour. I am a parent, neurodivergent ally, psychologist and life long learner. Our initial session: is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, to chat about what you would like help with... what you would like to be doing more of (or less of) during our time together.
As a neuroaffirming clinician I take a client centred and strengths approach, respecting your unique neurotype and what works best for you! What might we talk about in therapy? Almost anything! Perhaps it's stress, anxiety or depression, your neurodivergent identity (ADHD/Autism), the assessment process (I conduct ADHD/Autism assessments and can provide post diagnosis support/coaching), the executive functions of the brain or substance use difficulties.
My style is: Warm, compassionate & supportive with a dash of humour. I am a parent, neurodivergent ally, psychologist and life long learner. Our initial session: is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, to chat about what you would like help with... what you would like to be doing more of (or less of) during our time together.
(07) 4515 2398 View (07) 4515 2398
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Kelly Breen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders.
I believe that each person is doing the best they can with the resources they have. I humbly support you in developing more adaptive patterns, and support networks, and help you tap into your innate wisdom and healing potential.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders.
I believe that each person is doing the best they can with the resources they have. I humbly support you in developing more adaptive patterns, and support networks, and help you tap into your innate wisdom and healing potential.
(03) 9007 2718 View (03) 9007 2718
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Will Heaton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Will is a compassionate psychologist committed to supporting individuals attain greater mental health and well-being. He provides a safe, non-judgmental space where treatment is collaborative and uniquely tailored to each client’s goals and experiences. Will works with a broad range of clients from diverse backgrounds and clinical presentations. Using a trauma-informed approach, sessions often involve exploring the origins of problematic thoughts and behaviours, whilst supporting them adopt more healthy behaviours and thinking patters.
Will is a compassionate psychologist committed to supporting individuals attain greater mental health and well-being. He provides a safe, non-judgmental space where treatment is collaborative and uniquely tailored to each client’s goals and experiences. Will works with a broad range of clients from diverse backgrounds and clinical presentations. Using a trauma-informed approach, sessions often involve exploring the origins of problematic thoughts and behaviours, whilst supporting them adopt more healthy behaviours and thinking patters.
(02) 4404 0103 View (02) 4404 0103
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Caston Smith
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Bangalow, NSW 2479
I am an English born, Australian qualified psychologist who is trained to help people of all ages with their mental and emotional challenges.
I am an English born, Australian qualified psychologist who is trained to help people of all ages with their mental and emotional challenges.
(02) 5602 6931 View (02) 5602 6931
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Zen Coaching
MSc
Verified Verified
Pottsville, NSW 2489
With a proven record of success in education for over twenty years, Ben demonstrates exemplary professionalism, outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for helping people perform at their peak. A certified Master of Coaching Psychology from The University of Sydney and a double degree in Education ensures Ben is well researched and informed when it comes to coaching people to be better.
With a proven record of success in education for over twenty years, Ben demonstrates exemplary professionalism, outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for helping people perform at their peak. A certified Master of Coaching Psychology from The University of Sydney and a double degree in Education ensures Ben is well researched and informed when it comes to coaching people to be better.
(02) 5657 4179 View (02) 5657 4179
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Addiction Counsellors

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.