Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Umina Beach, NSW
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and family constellations.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma.
My approach is trauma-informed and along with my post graduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy, combines a number of holistic and integrative approaches such as Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and family constellations.
I bring extensive experience supporting women through trauma, anxiety, grief and depression.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
I bring extensive experience supporting women through trauma, anxiety, grief and depression.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
With personal experience overcoming depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, I bring nearly 20 years of clinical experience as a counsellor specialising in addiction recovery and relapse prevention.
If you're in recovery and scared it's not going to stick — I get it. I've been there. I'm a counsellor with almost 20 years of clinical experience and my PhD research specialises in addiction recovery and relapse prevention. I work with people who are serious about lasting change, not just getting through the week. My Terrigal clinic is a short drive from anywhere on the Central Coast, and I offer telehealth if that's easier. Call me for a free 15-minute chat — no pressure, no forms, just a conversation. If you are ready for recovery - REALLY ready - then let's get started.
With personal experience overcoming depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, I bring nearly 20 years of clinical experience as a counsellor specialising in addiction recovery and relapse prevention.
If you're in recovery and scared it's not going to stick — I get it. I've been there. I'm a counsellor with almost 20 years of clinical experience and my PhD research specialises in addiction recovery and relapse prevention. I work with people who are serious about lasting change, not just getting through the week. My Terrigal clinic is a short drive from anywhere on the Central Coast, and I offer telehealth if that's easier. Call me for a free 15-minute chat — no pressure, no forms, just a conversation. If you are ready for recovery - REALLY ready - then let's get started.
You need a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to explore your inner landscape without fear of criticism or rushing.
Are you in need of a NDIS Therapeutic support for your Self Managed NDIS Plan. If so Soulfull Wellness Clinic provides Trauma Informed Psychosocial Capacity Building Supports for Families, Adolescents, Neurodivergent and Individuals who may be experiencing Loss, Grief, Trauma, Life Transitions, Cultural Transitions and Displacement .
You need a safe, non judgemental space where you can begin to explore your inner landscape without fear of criticism or rushing.
Are you in need of a NDIS Therapeutic support for your Self Managed NDIS Plan. If so Soulfull Wellness Clinic provides Trauma Informed Psychosocial Capacity Building Supports for Families, Adolescents, Neurodivergent and Individuals who may be experiencing Loss, Grief, Trauma, Life Transitions, Cultural Transitions and Displacement .
Many clients experience low mood, anxiety, shame, or overwhelm.
I use a variety of modalities and approaches with clients depending on what they need and enjoy. I use evidence based practices and supplement cognitive and solution focused approaches with interpersonal, emotion focused, narrative, and trauma processing approaches where indicated. Directed by your goals we will develop a treatment plan that works for you.
Many clients experience low mood, anxiety, shame, or overwhelm.
I use a variety of modalities and approaches with clients depending on what they need and enjoy. I use evidence based practices and supplement cognitive and solution focused approaches with interpersonal, emotion focused, narrative, and trauma processing approaches where indicated. Directed by your goals we will develop a treatment plan that works for you.
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
I’m a registered psychologist and performance psychologist based on the Central Coast. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD/ASD, and life challenges, as well as athletes wanting to strengthen mindset and confidence. My approach is compassionate, down‑to‑earth, and focused on helping you build the skills and clarity you need to thrive.
I’m a registered psychologist and performance psychologist based on the Central Coast. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD/ASD, and life challenges, as well as athletes wanting to strengthen mindset and confidence. My approach is compassionate, down‑to‑earth, and focused on helping you build the skills and clarity you need to thrive.
I offer therapy for a range of presentations such as Trauma and C-PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression and Adjustment, anger management, masking and navigating late diagnosis, support for executive functioning skills, boundary setting, self-esteem and identity exploration, parenting and emotional regulation support, school refusal (“school can’t”).
Working across multiple locations and clinics has allowed me the chance to develop skills in a range of areas, including early childhood (5+), adolescence, and into adulthood. This has also given me the opportunity to develop clinical therapeutic skills while also expanding my knowledge in the diagnostic assessment space.
I offer therapy for a range of presentations such as Trauma and C-PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression and Adjustment, anger management, masking and navigating late diagnosis, support for executive functioning skills, boundary setting, self-esteem and identity exploration, parenting and emotional regulation support, school refusal (“school can’t”).
Working across multiple locations and clinics has allowed me the chance to develop skills in a range of areas, including early childhood (5+), adolescence, and into adulthood. This has also given me the opportunity to develop clinical therapeutic skills while also expanding my knowledge in the diagnostic assessment space.
Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
Our clinicians offer evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, ACT, Play Therapy and somatic treatments. Our highly skilled assessment team provides gold standard, collaborative assessment for ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, cognitive functioning and more. Support for NDIS participants is available too.
Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
Our clinicians offer evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), CBT, ACT, Play Therapy and somatic treatments. Our highly skilled assessment team provides gold standard, collaborative assessment for ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, cognitive functioning and more. Support for NDIS participants is available too.
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT. I support emotion regulation, grounding, and goal-focused change to build safety, connection, and meaningful progress. Sessions available in person or via telehealth.
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
I am trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT and ACT. I support emotion regulation, grounding, and goal-focused change to build safety, connection, and meaningful progress. Sessions available in person or via telehealth.
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Or feeling stuck in patterns like anxiety, stress, or low motivation that you can’t seem to shift?
I work with adults in two key areas. I have a special interest in supporting individuals exploring gender identity, sexuality, and self-understanding in a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space. I also support people experiencing everyday challenges such as stress, anxiety, emotional eating, low motivation, and feeling stuck, helping them build practical
Or feeling stuck in patterns like anxiety, stress, or low motivation that you can’t seem to shift?
I work with adults in two key areas. I have a special interest in supporting individuals exploring gender identity, sexuality, and self-understanding in a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space. I also support people experiencing everyday challenges such as stress, anxiety, emotional eating, low motivation, and feeling stuck, helping them build practical
If you've spent years trying harder, organising better, and following advice that works for everyone except you — you're probably not the problem. The systems were.
I'm Jacob, founder of T.H.E. Psyborg and a counsellor who has been navigating ADHD since I was a kid. I didn't build this practice from a textbook - I built it from the inside out, because I know what it's like to be capable and inconsistent, to have the insight without the follow-through, to understand exactly what needs doing and still not be able to start.
If you've spent years trying harder, organising better, and following advice that works for everyone except you — you're probably not the problem. The systems were.
I'm Jacob, founder of T.H.E. Psyborg and a counsellor who has been navigating ADHD since I was a kid. I didn't build this practice from a textbook - I built it from the inside out, because I know what it's like to be capable and inconsistent, to have the insight without the follow-through, to understand exactly what needs doing and still not be able to start.
Distress, anxiety and stress from life's issues may be getting in the way of your achieving your personal goals.
Using integrated psychotherapy methods and collaborative strategies, I help adults who may be dealing with depression & anxiety, anxiety disorders (including panic attacks), phobias, life transitions, self esteem, relationship, and workplace issues. I am accessible through face to face sessions, phone and video sessions.
Distress, anxiety and stress from life's issues may be getting in the way of your achieving your personal goals.
Using integrated psychotherapy methods and collaborative strategies, I help adults who may be dealing with depression & anxiety, anxiety disorders (including panic attacks), phobias, life transitions, self esteem, relationship, and workplace issues. I am accessible through face to face sessions, phone and video sessions.
Areas I can support with; low mood, stress, anxiety, relationship stress, workplace stress, lifestyle changes, burnout, career, grief and loss, self-esteem, purpose and more.
Effective therapy goes beyond talking. It's about practical strategies that lead to real change. My approach is evidence-based and tailored to your needs, designed to help you move from coping to truly thriving. My goal is for every client to walk away with a new outlook and be better equipped to handle life challenges and to pass that strength onto others.
Areas I can support with; low mood, stress, anxiety, relationship stress, workplace stress, lifestyle changes, burnout, career, grief and loss, self-esteem, purpose and more.
Effective therapy goes beyond talking. It's about practical strategies that lead to real change. My approach is evidence-based and tailored to your needs, designed to help you move from coping to truly thriving. My goal is for every client to walk away with a new outlook and be better equipped to handle life challenges and to pass that strength onto others.
Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
I use a range of evidence-based therapies, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, couples counselling, and mindfulness, tailored to your unique needs. In 2006, I was honoured with the Order of Australia for my work in disability and creating community support facilities; reflecting my commitment to making a positive impact.
Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
I use a range of evidence-based therapies, including psychodynamic therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, couples counselling, and mindfulness, tailored to your unique needs. In 2006, I was honoured with the Order of Australia for my work in disability and creating community support facilities; reflecting my commitment to making a positive impact.
Perhaps it's the echo of past trauma, the fog of anxiety or depression, or the quiet ache of grief that doesn't seem to shift.
Frank is a psychotherapist and counsellor who works with people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and the weight of life's harder chapters. He draws on a range of approaches — including EMDR, somatic and emotion-focused therapies — tailored to each person's needs and pace.
Perhaps it's the echo of past trauma, the fog of anxiety or depression, or the quiet ache of grief that doesn't seem to shift.
Frank is a psychotherapist and counsellor who works with people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and the weight of life's harder chapters. He draws on a range of approaches — including EMDR, somatic and emotion-focused therapies — tailored to each person's needs and pace.
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA.
Doug takes a person-centred approach, ensuring that you are heard, valued, and empowered. By focusing on your
needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment. As a trauma-informed
practitioner, he acknowledges the profound impact of past experiences on well-being and integrate sensitivity with
evidence-based strategies
Get help by seeing Doug, who has extensive experience with:
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression,
Domestic Violence
Gambling
Intellectual Disability
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma
PTSD
Douglas Kirk is a registered psychologist with AHPRA.
Doug takes a person-centred approach, ensuring that you are heard, valued, and empowered. By focusing on your
needs, strengths, and goals, he cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment. As a trauma-informed
practitioner, he acknowledges the profound impact of past experiences on well-being and integrate sensitivity with
evidence-based strategies
Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in both individual and group therapy settings, working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and grief, woman’s health, parenting and executive coaching.
As a Psychologist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients on their journeys toward understanding and healing. Based in Sydney, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations and ages.I believe in creating a warm, safe space where clients feel heard and valued. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, recognising that each person’s experience is unique. I tailor my therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs, drawing on evidence-based practices.
Throughout my career, I have honed my expertise in both individual and group therapy settings, working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and grief, woman’s health, parenting and executive coaching.
As a Psychologist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients on their journeys toward understanding and healing. Based in Sydney, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations and ages.I believe in creating a warm, safe space where clients feel heard and valued. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, recognising that each person’s experience is unique. I tailor my therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs, drawing on evidence-based practices.
I am particularly interested in supporting people struggling with anxiety, stress, and trauma.
I provide a calming, safe and compassionate space for you to feel heard and to express your authentic self. Through openness and curiosity I work with you to explore and understand the underlying causes of your struggles and empower you to overcome patterns that are getting in the way of your wellbeing. I support you to build a deeper connection with yourself and your needs, and move forward in your life with a greater sense of resilience, purpose, and fulfilment.
I am particularly interested in supporting people struggling with anxiety, stress, and trauma.
I provide a calming, safe and compassionate space for you to feel heard and to express your authentic self. Through openness and curiosity I work with you to explore and understand the underlying causes of your struggles and empower you to overcome patterns that are getting in the way of your wellbeing. I support you to build a deeper connection with yourself and your needs, and move forward in your life with a greater sense of resilience, purpose, and fulfilment.
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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.