Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Richmond-Tweed, NSW

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Donna Van Haren
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
(08) 7562 9435 View (08) 7562 9435
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Dorian De Nobrega
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Dorian is a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 20 years experience in the health and welfare sector. He provides general therapeutic support to people of all genders and ages, while specializing in men’s mental health and youth mental health. Dorian offers sessions with adults, young people and children, to support a variety of needs.
Dorian is a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 20 years experience in the health and welfare sector. He provides general therapeutic support to people of all genders and ages, while specializing in men’s mental health and youth mental health. Dorian offers sessions with adults, young people and children, to support a variety of needs.
(08) 6219 3971 View (08) 6219 3971
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Dr Tracey Hunter
Psychologist, PhD, MACPA
Serves Area
Are you seeking Schema Therapy so you can explore the lifelong schemas that cause stress at home and work? Schemas such as unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, emotional deprivation, abandonment and approval-seeking undermine our confidence, our mood and our wellbeing. The clients I see are aware that they have patterns that are not working for them at home, in their relationships and in their family life but don't know how to shift them. Schema Therapy improves the way we relate and 'talk' to ourselves, which creates a ripple effect on our self-esteem, our sense of purpose in life, our core values, and our key relationships.
Are you seeking Schema Therapy so you can explore the lifelong schemas that cause stress at home and work? Schemas such as unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, emotional deprivation, abandonment and approval-seeking undermine our confidence, our mood and our wellbeing. The clients I see are aware that they have patterns that are not working for them at home, in their relationships and in their family life but don't know how to shift them. Schema Therapy improves the way we relate and 'talk' to ourselves, which creates a ripple effect on our self-esteem, our sense of purpose in life, our core values, and our key relationships.
(02) 3820 5546 View (02) 3820 5546
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Kelly Breen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders. I also help people navigate the challenges associated with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My integrative therapy style incorporates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Schema, IFS, psychodynamic approaches, Mindfulness, and ACT. As a trained yoga teacher, I integrate these practices and somatic work. I am trained to provide psychedelic integration & preparation support and the Safe and Sound protocol for nervous system regulation.
I have extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma (c/PTSD), addiction, self-harm, and eating disorders. I also help people navigate the challenges associated with relationship issues, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My integrative therapy style incorporates evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Schema, IFS, psychodynamic approaches, Mindfulness, and ACT. As a trained yoga teacher, I integrate these practices and somatic work. I am trained to provide psychedelic integration & preparation support and the Safe and Sound protocol for nervous system regulation.
(03) 9007 2718 View (03) 9007 2718
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Cody Tonkin
Psychologist, MPsych, Assoc MAPS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Cody is a warm, non-judgemental registered psychologist who will help you facilitate long lasting change and a deeper sense of self, by investigating how your past can influence your present and by looking at the roots of an issue. She will work with you to uncover subconscious patterns that have developed over time and then help you transform them into healthier behaviours. Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
Cody is a warm, non-judgemental registered psychologist who will help you facilitate long lasting change and a deeper sense of self, by investigating how your past can influence your present and by looking at the roots of an issue. She will work with you to uncover subconscious patterns that have developed over time and then help you transform them into healthier behaviours. Cody works with a range of presentations including anxiety, stress, trauma and childhood trauma, life adjustments, depression, grief & loss, coping skills, life coaching, interpersonal or relationship difficulties and supervision.
(03) 9118 9048 View (03) 9118 9048
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Leila Mosavi
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
There is a very specific type of exhaustion that cannot be cured by sleep. It happens when you carry deep, invisible wounds that haven't been seen or believed, leaving you feeling isolated and cut off from your true self. If you are high-functioning but secretly feel like you are drowning, your nervous system might be overwhelmed. I am a depth counsellor working with emotional wounds, patterns, trauma, grief, identity shifts, and the “dark night of the soul". I currently have immediate availability for Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS participants. My practice space is calm and designed to support nervous system healing.
There is a very specific type of exhaustion that cannot be cured by sleep. It happens when you carry deep, invisible wounds that haven't been seen or believed, leaving you feeling isolated and cut off from your true self. If you are high-functioning but secretly feel like you are drowning, your nervous system might be overwhelmed. I am a depth counsellor working with emotional wounds, patterns, trauma, grief, identity shifts, and the “dark night of the soul". I currently have immediate availability for Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS participants. My practice space is calm and designed to support nervous system healing.
(03) 6160 7619 View (03) 6160 7619
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Daniel Di Pietro
Psychotherapist, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
(03) 7003 2160 View (03) 7003 2160
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Chrissy Clarke
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a warm, welcoming space for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues to deepen self-awareness, heal and create meaningful change through a somatic, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach to therapy. By gently guiding you to explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions, and identifying patterns and needs, I can support you in gaining clarity and finding a positive way forward. Based on your goals or intentions for therapy, I personalise sessions, creating a sense of direction and purpose, while still remaining open to spontaneity.
I offer a warm, welcoming space for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues to deepen self-awareness, heal and create meaningful change through a somatic, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach to therapy. By gently guiding you to explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions, and identifying patterns and needs, I can support you in gaining clarity and finding a positive way forward. Based on your goals or intentions for therapy, I personalise sessions, creating a sense of direction and purpose, while still remaining open to spontaneity.
(03) 9118 9058 View (03) 9118 9058
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Alexander Webb
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Online Only
Something feels off in the way you relate to people. You might find yourself second-guessing what you say, holding things back, or trying to get it right so things don’t go wrong. You might also find yourself overthinking, trying to work out whether your reactions make sense, or if you’re overdoing it. Other times, you shut down, pull back, or feel flat. Either way, it’s hard to feel like yourself. You might already understand some of this. It just doesn’t shift.
Something feels off in the way you relate to people. You might find yourself second-guessing what you say, holding things back, or trying to get it right so things don’t go wrong. You might also find yourself overthinking, trying to work out whether your reactions make sense, or if you’re overdoing it. Other times, you shut down, pull back, or feel flat. Either way, it’s hard to feel like yourself. You might already understand some of this. It just doesn’t shift.
(02) 4077 2831 View (02) 4077 2831
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Sacred Wild Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Experiencing anxiety, depression or conflict? Needing more Clarity, Compassion & Connection in your world? I’m here to help. We begin with whatever is showing up for you right now & together co-create a space tailored just for you. I bring an Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Trauma Informed approach to support you to go deep into what really matters & what might be getting in your way. With a focus on Compassion & Curiosity you're invited to review the stories & patterns you might be holding & to get Curious about: their origins, the way they might might have served you, whether they need updating & what else might be possible.
Experiencing anxiety, depression or conflict? Needing more Clarity, Compassion & Connection in your world? I’m here to help. We begin with whatever is showing up for you right now & together co-create a space tailored just for you. I bring an Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Trauma Informed approach to support you to go deep into what really matters & what might be getting in your way. With a focus on Compassion & Curiosity you're invited to review the stories & patterns you might be holding & to get Curious about: their origins, the way they might might have served you, whether they need updating & what else might be possible.
(02) 5133 8006 View (02) 5133 8006
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Sonja Baker
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
Not accepting new clients
Medicare Rebates available on Mental Health Plan from your DR. I have a deep belief in the power of human connection, community, healing and growth. In my practice I offer compassionate, non-judgmental professional connection. A blend of Neuroscience, Epigenetic's, EMDR, Energetics, Spirituality and Psychology. With me you will feel seen heard and understood. My approach is collaborative, rooted in respect, curiosity, and tailored to meet you exactly where you are, my goal is to help you move toward clarity, confidence, and calm.
Medicare Rebates available on Mental Health Plan from your DR. I have a deep belief in the power of human connection, community, healing and growth. In my practice I offer compassionate, non-judgmental professional connection. A blend of Neuroscience, Epigenetic's, EMDR, Energetics, Spirituality and Psychology. With me you will feel seen heard and understood. My approach is collaborative, rooted in respect, curiosity, and tailored to meet you exactly where you are, my goal is to help you move toward clarity, confidence, and calm.
(02) 6422 6013 View (02) 6422 6013
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Lucy Wise
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Lismore, NSW 2480
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I'm Lucy Wise, a proudly neurodivergent Registered Psychologist and the founder of Ritual Psychology. I offer warm and compassionate neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults navigating Autistic burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and OCD. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for individuals to explore their experiences and to develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.
Hello, I'm Lucy Wise, a proudly neurodivergent Registered Psychologist and the founder of Ritual Psychology. I offer warm and compassionate neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults navigating Autistic burnout, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and OCD. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for individuals to explore their experiences and to develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.
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