Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Sawtell, NSW
People seek support for many reasons, including anxiety, emotional difficulties, learning challenges, or concerns about attention and behaviour.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT and ACT, tailored to each individual. I support emotional regulation, anxiety, attention and learning challenges. I also provide psychological assessments to better understand cognitive strengths, learning profiles and attention difficulties, helping guide practical supports at home, school and in everyday life.
People seek support for many reasons, including anxiety, emotional difficulties, learning challenges, or concerns about attention and behaviour.
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT and ACT, tailored to each individual. I support emotional regulation, anxiety, attention and learning challenges. I also provide psychological assessments to better understand cognitive strengths, learning profiles and attention difficulties, helping guide practical supports at home, school and in everyday life.
People living with anxiety and PTSD who deserve to learn new ways of coping to experience more Joy and deeper satisfaction in Life
I have over 15 years of experience as a therapist and I have studied and worked with many different modalities. I can help you to shift old trauma and to begin to see yourself more clearly.
People living with anxiety and PTSD who deserve to learn new ways of coping to experience more Joy and deeper satisfaction in Life
I have over 15 years of experience as a therapist and I have studied and worked with many different modalities. I can help you to shift old trauma and to begin to see yourself more clearly.
Have you tried therapy before and found that some things still don’t shift? I bring a relational and embodied approach to working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation, and longstanding patterns held in the body. I use EMDR and somatic (sensorimotor) approaches, alongside a relational, weight-inclusive approach to eating and body image concerns.
Have you tried therapy before and found that some things still don’t shift? I bring a relational and embodied approach to working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation, and longstanding patterns held in the body. I use EMDR and somatic (sensorimotor) approaches, alongside a relational, weight-inclusive approach to eating and body image concerns.
I specialise in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/ relational/ complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others.
I work from a humanistic and integrative framework, grounded in client-centred, trauma-responsive, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive practice. I aim to offer a safe and supportive therapeutic container where individuals can explore their challenges, deepen connection with different aspects of themselves, and move toward a fuller sense of wholeness.
I specialise in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/ relational/ complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others.
I work from a humanistic and integrative framework, grounded in client-centred, trauma-responsive, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive practice. I aim to offer a safe and supportive therapeutic container where individuals can explore their challenges, deepen connection with different aspects of themselves, and move toward a fuller sense of wholeness.
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Perhaps you understand why you feel as you do, yet still find yourself caught in the same anxiety, relationship patterns or emotional responses.
My approach integrates EMDR with psychodynamic and Jungian psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based approaches.
I have particular expertise in working with dreams and nightmares to integrate them into therapy. A dream may open possibilities that ordinary conversation has not yet reached.
Perhaps you understand why you feel as you do, yet still find yourself caught in the same anxiety, relationship patterns or emotional responses.
My approach integrates EMDR with psychodynamic and Jungian psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems and other evidence-based approaches.
I have particular expertise in working with dreams and nightmares to integrate them into therapy. A dream may open possibilities that ordinary conversation has not yet reached.
I am an ally of diversity and inclusion and work with adult clients experiencing relationship difficulties, living with chronic pain/illness, transitions and adjustments (e.g., journey/transition to parenthood), stress management, gender and cultural identity, self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, work/life balance issues.
I am a registered psychologist, clinical psychology registrar, endorsed organisational psychologist and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc and EMDR Association of Australia. I partner with people from all walks and stages of life who are seeking psychological growth and would like assistance in improving their mental health.
I am an ally of diversity and inclusion and work with adult clients experiencing relationship difficulties, living with chronic pain/illness, transitions and adjustments (e.g., journey/transition to parenthood), stress management, gender and cultural identity, self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, work/life balance issues.
I am a registered psychologist, clinical psychology registrar, endorsed organisational psychologist and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc and EMDR Association of Australia. I partner with people from all walks and stages of life who are seeking psychological growth and would like assistance in improving their mental health.
I am a registered Medicare and NDIS provider offering psychology and counseling sessions either in-person or on-line across Australia, including rural and remote areas.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often shaped by complex trauma, neurodivergence, long-standing emotional patterns, chronic health challenges, life transitions, or relationship stress. I am sensitive to cross cultural and LGBTQIA+ needs in therapy.
I work holistically recognising that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, sense of meaning, your nervous system, strengths and needs.
I am a registered Medicare and NDIS provider offering psychology and counseling sessions either in-person or on-line across Australia, including rural and remote areas.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often shaped by complex trauma, neurodivergence, long-standing emotional patterns, chronic health challenges, life transitions, or relationship stress. I am sensitive to cross cultural and LGBTQIA+ needs in therapy.
I work holistically recognising that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, sense of meaning, your nervous system, strengths and needs.
We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling.
Welcome to my practice. I offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals and couples experiencing life challenges. With over 20 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy and social work practice, I am able to specialize in areas such as anxiety and depression management, bereavement support, stress management and relationship issues.
We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling.
Welcome to my practice. I offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals and couples experiencing life challenges. With over 20 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy and social work practice, I am able to specialize in areas such as anxiety and depression management, bereavement support, stress management and relationship issues.
helping individuals with anxiety and depression, lack or loss of confidence, perimenopause, or menopause challenges, helping people through a life or career transition.
My counselling philosophy is that you are the author and director of your life. Sometimes we get lost or knocked off-track and find it hard to get back to where we want to be. This is my job, to listen to you, understand your challenges and to work with you to get you back on track. To help you find the lost hope, or to help you achieve a great goal, whatever it is, I am your partner, team-mate and helper, to stand with you along the journey. I am solution focused, with an objective to guide you from where you are now, to where you want to be, in as little time as possible.
helping individuals with anxiety and depression, lack or loss of confidence, perimenopause, or menopause challenges, helping people through a life or career transition.
My counselling philosophy is that you are the author and director of your life. Sometimes we get lost or knocked off-track and find it hard to get back to where we want to be. This is my job, to listen to you, understand your challenges and to work with you to get you back on track. To help you find the lost hope, or to help you achieve a great goal, whatever it is, I am your partner, team-mate and helper, to stand with you along the journey. I am solution focused, with an objective to guide you from where you are now, to where you want to be, in as little time as possible.
I help people with a wide range of mental health issues, be it diagnosis or feelings and symptoms of: anxiety; depression; neurodiversity; addiction; or relationship difficulties.
I offer highly trained psychological therapy tailored to your unique lived experience. I have worked with individuals and couples improving their mental, emotional and relational well-being for over 20 years. I love the feeling of being with people when they feel truly seen and more understood and how this increases emotional freedom and sense of connection.
I help people with a wide range of mental health issues, be it diagnosis or feelings and symptoms of: anxiety; depression; neurodiversity; addiction; or relationship difficulties.
I offer highly trained psychological therapy tailored to your unique lived experience. I have worked with individuals and couples improving their mental, emotional and relational well-being for over 20 years. I love the feeling of being with people when they feel truly seen and more understood and how this increases emotional freedom and sense of connection.
Nicole provides treatment for anxiety, depression, grief, post traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma resulting from abuse and neglect.
With over ten years of professional experience, Nicole integrates principles from Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy into her practice, tailoring interventions to meet the individual needs of each client.
Nicole provides treatment for anxiety, depression, grief, post traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma resulting from abuse and neglect.
With over ten years of professional experience, Nicole integrates principles from Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy into her practice, tailoring interventions to meet the individual needs of each client.
This often includes trauma, anxiety, or workplace stress that continues to resurface in similar ways.
My work is grounded in EMDR, including Flash and specialised protocols for recent traumatic events, alongside other evidence-based approaches. Many clients process a difficult memory or experience fully within a few sessions, something that can feel surprising after years of talking about the same material without it shifting.
This often includes trauma, anxiety, or workplace stress that continues to resurface in similar ways.
My work is grounded in EMDR, including Flash and specialised protocols for recent traumatic events, alongside other evidence-based approaches. Many clients process a difficult memory or experience fully within a few sessions, something that can feel surprising after years of talking about the same material without it shifting.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
They may be experiencing challenges such as eating disorders and disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, stress and low mood, perfectionism, or difficult life transitions.
I am a registered psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, providing therapy via secure video telehealth to adolescents and adults across Australia. I have particular expertise in eating disorders and wellbeing, and offer a collaborative, person-centred, and evidence-based approach.
They may be experiencing challenges such as eating disorders and disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, stress and low mood, perfectionism, or difficult life transitions.
I am a registered psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, providing therapy via secure video telehealth to adolescents and adults across Australia. I have particular expertise in eating disorders and wellbeing, and offer a collaborative, person-centred, and evidence-based approach.
Hello, I’m Caroline. I’m a dedicated registered psychologist with a person-centered and neuro-affirmative approach to my practice. I know therapy can be a daunting experience where you’re put in a very vulnerable position with a stranger. I try to create a space where my clients can take their time to open up, so they feel emotionally safe and ultimately seen.
Hello, I’m Caroline. I’m a dedicated registered psychologist with a person-centered and neuro-affirmative approach to my practice. I know therapy can be a daunting experience where you’re put in a very vulnerable position with a stranger. I try to create a space where my clients can take their time to open up, so they feel emotionally safe and ultimately seen.
I specialise in supporting people through burnout, anxiety, and stress held in the body.
Do you feel like you’re holding everything together, while quietly running on empty? Maybe you’ve tried talking about it, but something still feels stuck.
I’m Bianca, a counsellor and kinesiologist in Coffs Harbour. I work with people carrying exhaustion, overwhelm, or stress that hasn’t shifted with talk therapy alone.
My approach blends counselling with gentle body-based kinesiology techniques — working with both your story and your physiology, because real healing happens when both are included.
I specialise in supporting people through burnout, anxiety, and stress held in the body.
Do you feel like you’re holding everything together, while quietly running on empty? Maybe you’ve tried talking about it, but something still feels stuck.
I’m Bianca, a counsellor and kinesiologist in Coffs Harbour. I work with people carrying exhaustion, overwhelm, or stress that hasn’t shifted with talk therapy alone.
My approach blends counselling with gentle body-based kinesiology techniques — working with both your story and your physiology, because real healing happens when both are included.
Are you a woman who realises there are things holding you back from creating the life you desire? My unique approach using hypnotherapy & psychotherapy is specifically designed for women. I offer personalized online sessions that fit your schedule. You may have tried traditional counseling or psychology sessions, but found that even after months there is not much change in your life. Or, you may have found traditional therapy confronting and tiring. Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy delivers deep change within 3 sessions in a safe and relaxing way. Let’s work together to create the vibrant, fulfilling life you deserve.
Are you a woman who realises there are things holding you back from creating the life you desire? My unique approach using hypnotherapy & psychotherapy is specifically designed for women. I offer personalized online sessions that fit your schedule. You may have tried traditional counseling or psychology sessions, but found that even after months there is not much change in your life. Or, you may have found traditional therapy confronting and tiring. Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy delivers deep change within 3 sessions in a safe and relaxing way. Let’s work together to create the vibrant, fulfilling life you deserve.
I welcome clients with a wide range of concerns, and have particular experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, neurodivergence, relationships, adolescent mental health, and women's health.
I hold a Master of Professional Psychology. With a strong clinical background working with young people, adult private practice and psychosocial support, I've built deep experience across a wide range of presentations and work with clients of all ages. I welcome clients whatever brings them to therapy. My approach is warm, structured, and tailored to you.
I welcome clients with a wide range of concerns, and have particular experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, neurodivergence, relationships, adolescent mental health, and women's health.
I hold a Master of Professional Psychology. With a strong clinical background working with young people, adult private practice and psychosocial support, I've built deep experience across a wide range of presentations and work with clients of all ages. I welcome clients whatever brings them to therapy. My approach is warm, structured, and tailored to you.
I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapies, ACT, DBT, CBT, trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models, tailored to support insight, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapies, ACT, DBT, CBT, trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models, tailored to support insight, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
Whether you're seeking to resolve a phobia, recover from trauma, boost self-confidence, conquer an addiction, overcome anxiety or rediscover life beyond depression.
My website includes many testimonials from previous clients, please feel free to visit and take a look at how others have benefited from working with me.
Whether you're seeking to resolve a phobia, recover from trauma, boost self-confidence, conquer an addiction, overcome anxiety or rediscover life beyond depression.
My website includes many testimonials from previous clients, please feel free to visit and take a look at how others have benefited from working with me.
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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.