Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Richmond-Tweed, NSW
We all have times when we experience challenges in life that would benefit from the support of a skilled professional. Whether it be challenges with the relationship with ourselves, with an intimate partner, children, parents, grandparents, co-workers or employers, at Pause and Effect Change we can help you reconnect with your authentic needs, identify patterns that may be constraining the change you desire, find a new perspective to problems that may feel entrenched, teach you new tools that are sustainable and easy to learn and access new found energy to activate the change you need to make.
We all have times when we experience challenges in life that would benefit from the support of a skilled professional. Whether it be challenges with the relationship with ourselves, with an intimate partner, children, parents, grandparents, co-workers or employers, at Pause and Effect Change we can help you reconnect with your authentic needs, identify patterns that may be constraining the change you desire, find a new perspective to problems that may feel entrenched, teach you new tools that are sustainable and easy to learn and access new found energy to activate the change you need to make.
Hi, I am Narelle.
My highest intention is to provide a safe and nurturing space, where you feel supported when experiencing grief & loss, trauma, & mental health concerns. Walking beside you & companioning you, as you navigate challenging moments in your life, that require additional support. I believe you are the expert on you!
I am a person-centred & trauma-informed counsellor, who is also trained in EMDR. I draw on various modalities to best support your individual needs.
I live in Nimbin, NSW. I offer In-Person Counselling & also Telehealth Australia wide.
Hi, I am Narelle.
My highest intention is to provide a safe and nurturing space, where you feel supported when experiencing grief & loss, trauma, & mental health concerns. Walking beside you & companioning you, as you navigate challenging moments in your life, that require additional support. I believe you are the expert on you!
I am a person-centred & trauma-informed counsellor, who is also trained in EMDR. I draw on various modalities to best support your individual needs.
I live in Nimbin, NSW. I offer In-Person Counselling & also Telehealth Australia wide.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief or challenges at work.
I offer individual psychological therapy tailored to your needs and circumstances. We can explore your concerns, identify patterns that may be affecting you, and develop practical ways to manage difficulties and make changes that matter to you.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, grief or challenges at work.
I offer individual psychological therapy tailored to your needs and circumstances. We can explore your concerns, identify patterns that may be affecting you, and develop practical ways to manage difficulties and make changes that matter to you.
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.
The young people I have helped came to me suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, domestic violence, OCD and ADHD tendencies and low self-esteem.
I help you to understand how your core beliefs about yourself, others and the world cause you unnecessary suffering and how to challenge and replace those beliefs with more healthy ones. I also teach you about the ways our minds work to give you insights into why you do what you do and why you are often not to blame.
The young people I have helped came to me suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, domestic violence, OCD and ADHD tendencies and low self-esteem.
I help you to understand how your core beliefs about yourself, others and the world cause you unnecessary suffering and how to challenge and replace those beliefs with more healthy ones. I also teach you about the ways our minds work to give you insights into why you do what you do and why you are often not to blame.
Jessica, from the moment you walk into her clinic space, sees you for all your amazing qualities and attributes. Supporting people to really feel their value and purpose in their lives. With each topic that presents, it is delicately explored to reveal your strengths and tools to attend to what is presenting and also to identify what gets in the way.
Jessica, from the moment you walk into her clinic space, sees you for all your amazing qualities and attributes. Supporting people to really feel their value and purpose in their lives. With each topic that presents, it is delicately explored to reveal your strengths and tools to attend to what is presenting and also to identify what gets in the way.
I work primarily with families with children up to the age 12, and have a particular interest in working with anxiety, trauma, autism and ADHD.
I enjoy working with young people and families who are goal focused and motivated to make real progress and change. I have a down-to-earth and child friendly manner, with lived experience in the challenges of modern everyday family life. While having a keen interest in supporting the needs of children and families, I also provide support for individuals across the lifespan across a broad range of areas including trauma therapy and EMDR.
I work primarily with families with children up to the age 12, and have a particular interest in working with anxiety, trauma, autism and ADHD.
I enjoy working with young people and families who are goal focused and motivated to make real progress and change. I have a down-to-earth and child friendly manner, with lived experience in the challenges of modern everyday family life. While having a keen interest in supporting the needs of children and families, I also provide support for individuals across the lifespan across a broad range of areas including trauma therapy and EMDR.
We all hit bumps in the road of life.
It could be you’ve had something big happen, like the end of a relationship, the loss of someone you loved, or being let go from a job.
It might be you don’t feel happy, even tho’ your life appears pretty good from the outside. Maybe you feel disconnected or overwhelmed emotionally, or you feel tired and stuck and lack the motivation to go after the life you want.
You may realise that you keep sabotaging yourself or choosing unsuitable or unavailable partners but you can’t work out why. Maybe you want to get to know yourself better and feel comfortable about who your are. Therapy can help.
We all hit bumps in the road of life.
It could be you’ve had something big happen, like the end of a relationship, the loss of someone you loved, or being let go from a job.
It might be you don’t feel happy, even tho’ your life appears pretty good from the outside. Maybe you feel disconnected or overwhelmed emotionally, or you feel tired and stuck and lack the motivation to go after the life you want.
You may realise that you keep sabotaging yourself or choosing unsuitable or unavailable partners but you can’t work out why. Maybe you want to get to know yourself better and feel comfortable about who your are. Therapy can help.
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.
I help people who feel stuck between who they are and who they feel they’re meant to be. Often, this shows up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, or a sense of dissatisfaction that’s hard to explain. Therapy offers a place to pause, reflect, and understand these patterns—so they no longer quietly run your life.
My work is thoughtful, practical, and grounded in evidence-based approaches. I aim to create a calm, respectful space where insight and self-compassion can grow. Together, we focus on understanding your inner world, building emotional awareness, and developing skills that support long-term change—not just symptom relief.
I help people who feel stuck between who they are and who they feel they’re meant to be. Often, this shows up as anxiety, low mood, overthinking, or a sense of dissatisfaction that’s hard to explain. Therapy offers a place to pause, reflect, and understand these patterns—so they no longer quietly run your life.
My work is thoughtful, practical, and grounded in evidence-based approaches. I aim to create a calm, respectful space where insight and self-compassion can grow. Together, we focus on understanding your inner world, building emotional awareness, and developing skills that support long-term change—not just symptom relief.
I work with individuals, young people, and families navigating life's challenges — anxiety, stress, difficult transitions, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, and behavioural difficulties.
I am an AHPRA registered psychologist with experience across autism, neurodivergence, behaviour support, and psychosocial wellbeing. I offer individual telehealth sessions Australia-wide, available afternoons and evenings AEST. My approach is strengths-based, relationship-first, and grounded in evidence — flexible enough to meet you where you are.
I work with individuals, young people, and families navigating life's challenges — anxiety, stress, difficult transitions, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, and behavioural difficulties.
I am an AHPRA registered psychologist with experience across autism, neurodivergence, behaviour support, and psychosocial wellbeing. I offer individual telehealth sessions Australia-wide, available afternoons and evenings AEST. My approach is strengths-based, relationship-first, and grounded in evidence — flexible enough to meet you where you are.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, loss, trauma or life transitions.
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and practical. I draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Havening, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals. Together, we find the therapeutic approach that best supports you to manage life's challenges with greater confidence and independence.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, loss, trauma or life transitions.
My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and practical. I draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Havening, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals. Together, we find the therapeutic approach that best supports you to manage life's challenges with greater confidence and independence.
I provide a safe, supportive and empowering space where you can explore areas of worry, disconnection or uncertainty in your life.
I believe therapy is a combination of gaining practical resources, and a process of uncovering to reveal who we truly are, and have been all along. Given the opportunity to explore your feelings in a safe space, a sense of movement arises, leading to the most beautiful and embodied self-discovery. Compassion for ourselves is a key on this journey home.
I provide a safe, supportive and empowering space where you can explore areas of worry, disconnection or uncertainty in your life.
I believe therapy is a combination of gaining practical resources, and a process of uncovering to reveal who we truly are, and have been all along. Given the opportunity to explore your feelings in a safe space, a sense of movement arises, leading to the most beautiful and embodied self-discovery. Compassion for ourselves is a key on this journey home.
I help women to heal from self doubt, anxiety and painful relationship patterns, so they can reconnect with their confidence, calm and self-worth.
Through this process you can begin to feel calmer, clearer, more emotionally grounded and more empowered. Using a heart-centred and holistic approach that combines counselling, coaching, hypnotherapy and art therapy, I help women create meaningful and lasting change from the inside out.
I help women to heal from self doubt, anxiety and painful relationship patterns, so they can reconnect with their confidence, calm and self-worth.
Through this process you can begin to feel calmer, clearer, more emotionally grounded and more empowered. Using a heart-centred and holistic approach that combines counselling, coaching, hypnotherapy and art therapy, I help women create meaningful and lasting change from the inside out.
IFS & trauma informed counselling. I am an advocate for embracing diversity within the human experience. Through Gestalt methodology, I supports individuals to inhabit themselves more fully by building personal awareness and by acting as their anchor for them where things may feel a bit rocky. There is no pressure to fix anything or even have a final destination.
IFS & trauma informed counselling. I am an advocate for embracing diversity within the human experience. Through Gestalt methodology, I supports individuals to inhabit themselves more fully by building personal awareness and by acting as their anchor for them where things may feel a bit rocky. There is no pressure to fix anything or even have a final destination.
You may function well on the outside yet find yourself stuck in recurring patterns, in your relationship, within yourself, or in how you respond when triggered. You may understand the problem intellectually but still find yourself reacting in ways you later regret. I work with thoughtful, emotionally aware individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and respond differently. My approach is warm, direct and structured, helping you move from feeling stuck or disconnected toward greater clarity, choice and connection.
You may function well on the outside yet find yourself stuck in recurring patterns, in your relationship, within yourself, or in how you respond when triggered. You may understand the problem intellectually but still find yourself reacting in ways you later regret. I work with thoughtful, emotionally aware individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and respond differently. My approach is warm, direct and structured, helping you move from feeling stuck or disconnected toward greater clarity, choice and connection.
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc.
Navigating life is complex. Psychological symptoms often occur as a result of overwhelming experiences that have happened, even very long ago. My aim in therapy is to help you start making sense of your life and provide a safe space to heal and grow. I work with many modalitiies and have extensive training in resolving (the effects of) trauma through EMD&R.
When you are scrolling here, you might be struggling with emotional hardship and/or psychological pain in the form of anxious or depressed feelings, stress,loneliness, difficulty coping, grief, etc.
Navigating life is complex. Psychological symptoms often occur as a result of overwhelming experiences that have happened, even very long ago. My aim in therapy is to help you start making sense of your life and provide a safe space to heal and grow. I work with many modalitiies and have extensive training in resolving (the effects of) trauma through EMD&R.
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.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
I work with adolescents (13+) and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach combines cognitive restructuring, mindfulness-based practices, emotion-focused interventions, and somatic techniques. I support clients in understanding the underlying factors shaping their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
I work with adolescents (13+) and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach combines cognitive restructuring, mindfulness-based practices, emotion-focused interventions, and somatic techniques. I support clients in understanding the underlying factors shaping their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, while building greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.