Personality Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Richmond-Tweed, NSW
I work with individuals experiencing an array of mental health issues including life transitions, loss and grief and the impact of childhood traumas to name a few. I use a trauma informed approach and I aim to create a safe and inspiring space to facilitate healing of the heart and mind. I see my role as helping people to find their way in overcoming obstacles and creating ‘a life worth living’ in a respectful, non-judgemental and compassionate manner.
I work with individuals experiencing an array of mental health issues including life transitions, loss and grief and the impact of childhood traumas to name a few. I use a trauma informed approach and I aim to create a safe and inspiring space to facilitate healing of the heart and mind. I see my role as helping people to find their way in overcoming obstacles and creating ‘a life worth living’ in a respectful, non-judgemental and compassionate manner.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
I love working with people who are seeking change and therapy in a supportive non judgmental space. I am able to support everyday issues and more severe psychological distress by viewing people in their whole being. Goals of treatment not only involve reducing emotional distress, and the absence of illness, but the ability to flourish in life.
I am a board approved supervisor and am experienced working discretely with professionals and other clinicians who are experiencing their own mental health challenges.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem. Elaine believes that everyone has the innate capacity to heal themselves with the right kind of support. She sees her role as working together with clients to help them find their equilibrium, reconnect them to their strengths and their capacity for a stronger sense of self and improved wellbeing.
Elaine is a caring and compassionate Psychologist with a depth of experience and treatment focus in the following areas: anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), childhood abuse, complex trauma, grief and loss, separated parenting, couples counselling, adjustment issues, and low self-esteem. Elaine believes that everyone has the innate capacity to heal themselves with the right kind of support. She sees her role as working together with clients to help them find their equilibrium, reconnect them to their strengths and their capacity for a stronger sense of self and improved wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Kate. I'm a clinical psych and I'm passionate about forming strong working relationships with clients and working toward a goal together. I have a special interest in trauma as well as body image issues, including body dysmorphia, perinatal and postnatal, post weight-change or other circumstances which might have led you to feel discomfort, shame or even disgust living in your own skin. I am an EMDR therapist and I truly believe it can be used to help any person to let go of the barriers holding them back. If you're reading this bio, it means part of you is ready for that change. Get in touch and we can work the rest out!
Hi, I'm Kate. I'm a clinical psych and I'm passionate about forming strong working relationships with clients and working toward a goal together. I have a special interest in trauma as well as body image issues, including body dysmorphia, perinatal and postnatal, post weight-change or other circumstances which might have led you to feel discomfort, shame or even disgust living in your own skin. I am an EMDR therapist and I truly believe it can be used to help any person to let go of the barriers holding them back. If you're reading this bio, it means part of you is ready for that change. Get in touch and we can work the rest out!
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
I value individuality, respecting diversity, distinct experiences, belief systems, and unique social, environmental, and cultural influences. Through building a therapeutic connection, I attempt to comprehend one’s motivations and catalysts for purposeful change and personal transformation.
I value individuality, respecting diversity, distinct experiences, belief systems, and unique social, environmental, and cultural influences. Through building a therapeutic connection, I attempt to comprehend one’s motivations and catalysts for purposeful change and personal transformation.
Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions.
We specialise in third wave psychological therapies such as: dialectical behaviour therapy; schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We also offer EMDR treatment in some of our clinic locations.
Our therapists work with a range of issues, including: depression; anxiety; stress; grief; personality disorders; bi-polar disorder; grief and loss; and dealing with life transitions.
We specialise in third wave psychological therapies such as: dialectical behaviour therapy; schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. We also offer EMDR treatment in some of our clinic locations.
Kathleen is an Australian registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar. Kathleen has a range of experience working with clients across the lifespan and in different settings including inpatient mental health, acute outpatient mental health, education and private practice. Kathleen is passionate about working collaboratively with clients in an empathic and confidential space that fosters trust, curiosity, and personal growth. She has extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, adjustment issues, grief and loss and parenting.
Kathleen is an Australian registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar. Kathleen has a range of experience working with clients across the lifespan and in different settings including inpatient mental health, acute outpatient mental health, education and private practice. Kathleen is passionate about working collaboratively with clients in an empathic and confidential space that fosters trust, curiosity, and personal growth. She has extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, adjustment issues, grief and loss and parenting.
Changes are part of life. We all have times when we want to change, and sometimes we want a bit of help. Through an integration of techniques and methods and using your own strengths we can work together. Through my experience and studies I work with anxiety, stress, PTSD, grief and loss, existential issues, life transitions, and general mental health challenges.
I use modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Gestalt, Creative, Narrative, Internal Family Systems, and Integral therapy, all based on the Rogerian principles of accepting, listening and not judging.
Changes are part of life. We all have times when we want to change, and sometimes we want a bit of help. Through an integration of techniques and methods and using your own strengths we can work together. Through my experience and studies I work with anxiety, stress, PTSD, grief and loss, existential issues, life transitions, and general mental health challenges.
I use modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Gestalt, Creative, Narrative, Internal Family Systems, and Integral therapy, all based on the Rogerian principles of accepting, listening and not judging.
Life rarely follows a straight line. It can be overwhelming, messy and empty. Sometimes we just feel stuck, not knowing what to do. The ways we try to cope - like cutting off from things or people we value - often make us feel more sad or worried. I work with young people, adults and families to develop new perspectives, learn strategies to cope and build meaningful lives.
Life rarely follows a straight line. It can be overwhelming, messy and empty. Sometimes we just feel stuck, not knowing what to do. The ways we try to cope - like cutting off from things or people we value - often make us feel more sad or worried. I work with young people, adults and families to develop new perspectives, learn strategies to cope and build meaningful lives.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I like to help people know themselves more fully and in doing so; become more whole and live life more freely on their terms. I work with anyone no matter their group identity, but I have a special interest in working with men. I have completed the core training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a psychodynamic psychotherapy that focuses on causative factors, not just symptom relief. I have also completed introductory training in a number of other modalities including Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I like to help people know themselves more fully and in doing so; become more whole and live life more freely on their terms. I work with anyone no matter their group identity, but I have a special interest in working with men. I have completed the core training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a psychodynamic psychotherapy that focuses on causative factors, not just symptom relief. I have also completed introductory training in a number of other modalities including Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
I work with Personality Disorders, Trauma, Eating Disorder, Mood disorders and welcome CALD/LGBTIQA+ and neurodiverse clients.
I believe that life has a way of throwing challenges at us, leaving us feeling vulnerable at times. I view therapy as being a place where people can feel safe, heard and supported. I work with individuals experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and those feeling a loss of direction, values, or meaning in life. My therapeutic approach is client-centred and flexible—non-directive when appropriate, but structured when needed.
I work with Personality Disorders, Trauma, Eating Disorder, Mood disorders and welcome CALD/LGBTIQA+ and neurodiverse clients.
I believe that life has a way of throwing challenges at us, leaving us feeling vulnerable at times. I view therapy as being a place where people can feel safe, heard and supported. I work with individuals experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and those feeling a loss of direction, values, or meaning in life. My therapeutic approach is client-centred and flexible—non-directive when appropriate, but structured when needed.
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.
Dr Dale Leslie Davidson
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486
I'm a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a variety of psychological difficulties. I also work with athletes who are looking to optimize their sporting performance.
I'm a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a variety of psychological difficulties. I also work with athletes who are looking to optimize their sporting performance.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and the sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. I’m especially interested in working with people who feel unsure about therapy, including men and others who may not have felt at home in more traditional therapeutic spaces.
My approach is thoughtful, grounded, collaborative, and informed by evidence-based practice. Together, we build a shared language for what you’re going through, making room to come up for air, understand the patterns you’re caught in, and find a way forward that feels more like your own.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and the sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed. I’m especially interested in working with people who feel unsure about therapy, including men and others who may not have felt at home in more traditional therapeutic spaces.
My approach is thoughtful, grounded, collaborative, and informed by evidence-based practice. Together, we build a shared language for what you’re going through, making room to come up for air, understand the patterns you’re caught in, and find a way forward that feels more like your own.
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.
As a psychologist, I have the privilege of working with you to identify and heal the core issues driving the behaviour causing you pain. It gives me great joy to meet people who are eager to know themselves better and awaken their spiritual essence. When Life is going wrong, I believe life isn’t just happening to you; it’s happening for you to heal parts of self that are caught in a negative emotional cycle.
As a psychologist, I have the privilege of working with you to identify and heal the core issues driving the behaviour causing you pain. It gives me great joy to meet people who are eager to know themselves better and awaken their spiritual essence. When Life is going wrong, I believe life isn’t just happening to you; it’s happening for you to heal parts of self that are caught in a negative emotional cycle.
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.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, relationship conflict, trauma, major life changes, or the impact of domestic or family violence. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, and long-standing patterns that feel hard to change. My approach is psychodynamic and trauma-informed, supporting people to understand their difficulties while developing greater emotional stability and healthier ways of relating. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with experience in hospital and acute mental health settings.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions, relationship conflict, trauma, major life changes, or the impact of domestic or family violence. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, and long-standing patterns that feel hard to change. My approach is psychodynamic and trauma-informed, supporting people to understand their difficulties while developing greater emotional stability and healthier ways of relating. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with experience in hospital and acute mental health settings.
At 4Women Psychology we provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological therapy and assessments specifically for young women (13+ yrs) and women across every stage of life. At 4Women Psychology, our team is guided by the 4Women Psychology Pillars of Continuity of Care, Collaboration, Compassion, and Clinical Integrity, ensuring our clients feel supported, understood, and empowered
At 4Women Psychology we provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological therapy and assessments specifically for young women (13+ yrs) and women across every stage of life. At 4Women Psychology, our team is guided by the 4Women Psychology Pillars of Continuity of Care, Collaboration, Compassion, and Clinical Integrity, ensuring our clients feel supported, understood, and empowered
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Personality Disorders Therapists
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.
When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.
How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.
Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.