Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Shellharbour, NSW
Perhaps substance use has become problematic, or past experiences continue to impact your relationships and sense of self.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience, my focus is on helping people navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. I use evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT. Together, we’ll create personalised strategies aligned with your goals, empowering you to achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Perhaps substance use has become problematic, or past experiences continue to impact your relationships and sense of self.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience, my focus is on helping people navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. I use evidence-based therapies including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT. Together, we’ll create personalised strategies aligned with your goals, empowering you to achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.
Counselling provides you with insight, skills and new approaches that will enable you to change unwanted patterns and ultimately build a more satisfying relationship. Tracey delivers the highest standard of counselling in a kind, supportive and non-judgemental manner and utilises cognitive mindfulness-based strategies to empower a change.
Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.
Counselling provides you with insight, skills and new approaches that will enable you to change unwanted patterns and ultimately build a more satisfying relationship. Tracey delivers the highest standard of counselling in a kind, supportive and non-judgemental manner and utilises cognitive mindfulness-based strategies to empower a change.
My name is Christelle Ardill and I am a Psychologist located in the idyllic seaside city of Wollongong. I've been practicing as a Psychologist for 10 years now (time flies when you're having fun) and in this time have committed to developing my professional persona in a way that let's my authentic self shine through. I pride myself on developing genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients, and take an honest and compassionate approach to therapy.
My name is Christelle Ardill and I am a Psychologist located in the idyllic seaside city of Wollongong. I've been practicing as a Psychologist for 10 years now (time flies when you're having fun) and in this time have committed to developing my professional persona in a way that let's my authentic self shine through. I pride myself on developing genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients, and take an honest and compassionate approach to therapy.
I have particular counselling experience working within drug and alcohol rehabilitations, community health care settings, gambling support, and delivery of services within mental health hospitals.
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
I have particular counselling experience working within drug and alcohol rehabilitations, community health care settings, gambling support, and delivery of services within mental health hospitals.
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
You might look like you’re coping from the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, burnt out or unsure how much longer you can keep carrying everything. You may be struggling in your relationship, navigating ADHD or neurodivergence, carrying the impact of trauma, or simply feeling like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way.
You might look like you’re coping from the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, burnt out or unsure how much longer you can keep carrying everything. You may be struggling in your relationship, navigating ADHD or neurodivergence, carrying the impact of trauma, or simply feeling like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way.
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
Colour outside the lines with Art Therapy!
Expressing yourself with just words can sometimes be tough. Art therapy offers you a safe and creative space to visualise your inner world rather than just talking about it. As an art psychotherapist, I am here to help you explore and share your feelings using creative materials in a warm and supportive environment. Together, we work to understand and embrace emotions that might feel too overwhelming to talk about, while finding ways to manage them and take charge of your life.
Colour outside the lines with Art Therapy!
Expressing yourself with just words can sometimes be tough. Art therapy offers you a safe and creative space to visualise your inner world rather than just talking about it. As an art psychotherapist, I am here to help you explore and share your feelings using creative materials in a warm and supportive environment. Together, we work to understand and embrace emotions that might feel too overwhelming to talk about, while finding ways to manage them and take charge of your life.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Perhaps relationships feel hard, burnout has crept in, or you're going through a major life change and don't quite recognise yourself anymore. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it didn't quite click. Reaching out is often the hardest part; everything after that, we figure out together. I work with adults across a wide range of concerns — online and in-person — and am Medicare and SIRA registered, welcoming WorkCover and DVA clients.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Perhaps relationships feel hard, burnout has crept in, or you're going through a major life change and don't quite recognise yourself anymore. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it didn't quite click. Reaching out is often the hardest part; everything after that, we figure out together. I work with adults across a wide range of concerns — online and in-person — and am Medicare and SIRA registered, welcoming WorkCover and DVA clients.
With over 10 years post graduate experience working with families and expertise in the field of Child Protection, Disability, Mental Health, Aged Care and Drug and Alcohol services
I can assist clients to:
Gain skills to process and overcome past traumatic experiences.
To Learn effective techniques to manage trauma-related symptoms.
To develop strategies to enhance emotional resilience and stability.
By providing a safe space to explore and address impact of trauma.
With over 10 years post graduate experience working with families and expertise in the field of Child Protection, Disability, Mental Health, Aged Care and Drug and Alcohol services
I can assist clients to:
Gain skills to process and overcome past traumatic experiences.
To Learn effective techniques to manage trauma-related symptoms.
To develop strategies to enhance emotional resilience and stability.
By providing a safe space to explore and address impact of trauma.
Life is rarely straightforward, and people’s experiences are often layered and complex. Along the way, we encounter challenges that can lead to growth, renewed energy, and hope — and others that can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or as though life is moving on without us. These experiences can be deeply confronting and, over time, may erode a person’s sense of confidence, autonomy, and emotional energy. They can affect how we function at work, at home, and in our relationships, or remain hidden beneath the surface, often accompanied by feelings of shame or self-doubt.
Life is rarely straightforward, and people’s experiences are often layered and complex. Along the way, we encounter challenges that can lead to growth, renewed energy, and hope — and others that can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or as though life is moving on without us. These experiences can be deeply confronting and, over time, may erode a person’s sense of confidence, autonomy, and emotional energy. They can affect how we function at work, at home, and in our relationships, or remain hidden beneath the surface, often accompanied by feelings of shame or self-doubt.
I am a Behaviour Support Practitioner with Therapy Near Me, providing NDIS-funded behaviour support and counselling across the NSW South Coast via in-home and Telehealth sessions. I specialise in helping children, adolescents and adults with emotional regulation difficulties, autism, ADHD, trauma or long-term behavioural challenges.
My approach is trauma-informed, family-centred and practical, focusing on real-world strategies that improve safety, communication, confidence and independence. I work closely with parents, carers, schools and allied health professionals to ensure support is consistent and collaborative.
I am a Behaviour Support Practitioner with Therapy Near Me, providing NDIS-funded behaviour support and counselling across the NSW South Coast via in-home and Telehealth sessions. I specialise in helping children, adolescents and adults with emotional regulation difficulties, autism, ADHD, trauma or long-term behavioural challenges.
My approach is trauma-informed, family-centred and practical, focusing on real-world strategies that improve safety, communication, confidence and independence. I work closely with parents, carers, schools and allied health professionals to ensure support is consistent and collaborative.
Our team of psychologists work with people and schools across Nowra and the greater Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions to provide counselling and help people resolve issues they feel are getting in the way of reaching their potential. At Shoalhaven Psychology Services we believe in whole well-being and addressing all aspects of the self internally and externally to attain capacity for processing and adapting in life.
Our team of psychologists work with people and schools across Nowra and the greater Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions to provide counselling and help people resolve issues they feel are getting in the way of reaching their potential. At Shoalhaven Psychology Services we believe in whole well-being and addressing all aspects of the self internally and externally to attain capacity for processing and adapting in life.
I commonly support people experiencing concerns related to:
• Anxiety & perfectionism
• Stress and burnout
• Depression and self-esteem concerns
• Relationship difficulties
• ADHD and neurodivergence
• Trauma, PTSD and complex trauma symptoms
• Substance use and addiction
• Life transitions and identity concerns
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy to adolescents (15+) and adults in Wollongong or online Australia-wide.
I commonly support people experiencing concerns related to:
• Anxiety & perfectionism
• Stress and burnout
• Depression and self-esteem concerns
• Relationship difficulties
• ADHD and neurodivergence
• Trauma, PTSD and complex trauma symptoms
• Substance use and addiction
• Life transitions and identity concerns
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing therapy to adolescents (15+) and adults in Wollongong or online Australia-wide.
Dealing with the impact of life stressors, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction can be overwhelming, but you are not alone.
Mia specialises in distress reduction by utilising a range of therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS and psychotherapy. These therapies are specific to trauma which means they focus on not re-triggering the individual during therapy. Trauma therapy is always paced to what the individual is comfortable with and able to handle.
Dealing with the impact of life stressors, PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction can be overwhelming, but you are not alone.
Mia specialises in distress reduction by utilising a range of therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS and psychotherapy. These therapies are specific to trauma which means they focus on not re-triggering the individual during therapy. Trauma therapy is always paced to what the individual is comfortable with and able to handle.
Expertise with Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, Vaginismus, Painful Sex, Desire Discrepancy, Porn Addiction, Sex Addiction, Couples Counselling, General Counselling.
I have been in private practice since 2006 with thousands of client hours under my belt. I have completed a Master of Health Science (Sexual Health) at the University of Sydney, I have also completed a 2nd Master Degree being a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs & Sexual Health)(Sydney School of Medicine)(Usyd). I work with couples and individuals.
Expertise with Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, Vaginismus, Painful Sex, Desire Discrepancy, Porn Addiction, Sex Addiction, Couples Counselling, General Counselling.
I have been in private practice since 2006 with thousands of client hours under my belt. I have completed a Master of Health Science (Sexual Health) at the University of Sydney, I have also completed a 2nd Master Degree being a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs & Sexual Health)(Sydney School of Medicine)(Usyd). I work with couples and individuals.
More Therapists Nearby
These behavioural or “process” addictions bring short‑term relief but often create more secrecy, disconnection, and repeated relationship struggles.
With over a decade supporting people in addiction recovery, I'm passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives. I specialise in behavioural/process addictions, compulsive sexual behaviour, love and relationship addiction, codependency, shame, and intimacy difficulties.
These behavioural or “process” addictions bring short‑term relief but often create more secrecy, disconnection, and repeated relationship struggles.
With over a decade supporting people in addiction recovery, I'm passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives. I specialise in behavioural/process addictions, compulsive sexual behaviour, love and relationship addiction, codependency, shame, and intimacy difficulties.
I am passionate about helping people through depression, anxiety, mood disorders and addiction.
My approach is holistic and integrative utilising a toolbox of healing and therapeutic modalities, drawing on my many years of experience of practice, study, working in the corporate world, as well as my own life experience of healing and self-exploration.
I am passionate about helping people through depression, anxiety, mood disorders and addiction.
My approach is holistic and integrative utilising a toolbox of healing and therapeutic modalities, drawing on my many years of experience of practice, study, working in the corporate world, as well as my own life experience of healing and self-exploration.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
Sometimes that presents itself as anxiety, the black cloud of depression, or coping mechanisms that can lead to addiction.
That’s where I come in. I’m a neuro-diverse guy who’s experienced divorce, grief, addicted family members and more until one too many knocks made me decide to quit life. Counselling saved me, the right words at the right time. Now I use that to help others, with a range of simple therapies that are designed to help men quickly, simply and online.
Sometimes that presents itself as anxiety, the black cloud of depression, or coping mechanisms that can lead to addiction.
That’s where I come in. I’m a neuro-diverse guy who’s experienced divorce, grief, addicted family members and more until one too many knocks made me decide to quit life. Counselling saved me, the right words at the right time. Now I use that to help others, with a range of simple therapies that are designed to help men quickly, simply and online.
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Addiction Therapists
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.