Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Psychologists and Therapists in Woy Woy, NSW
Trauma and EMDR specialist; helping clients to overcome painful memories preventing them from living a full and happy life. Many clients tell me they are amazed how EMDR has transferred their lives, and the results they have achieved.
Trauma and EMDR specialist; helping clients to overcome painful memories preventing them from living a full and happy life. Many clients tell me they are amazed how EMDR has transferred their lives, and the results they have achieved.
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 .
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 .
What would you do without that sadness? Will we find out? Sadness has many faces: anxious, depressed, traumatised, angry. Well 10 years of formal training (Clinical Psychologist) tells you I’m patient, sincere, and ready to hold it all gently while we detangle it together. The gift is seeing your situation from higher ground. You move past the tricky mind, onto peace and flow. BYO anguish & confusion, take away stillness. Clin. Psychs use gold-standard methods to help you look afresh, identify where you're stuck, and connect you with change. It's not magic, it's settling your hurts and following a clear intention. See for yourself.
What would you do without that sadness? Will we find out? Sadness has many faces: anxious, depressed, traumatised, angry. Well 10 years of formal training (Clinical Psychologist) tells you I’m patient, sincere, and ready to hold it all gently while we detangle it together. The gift is seeing your situation from higher ground. You move past the tricky mind, onto peace and flow. BYO anguish & confusion, take away stillness. Clin. Psychs use gold-standard methods to help you look afresh, identify where you're stuck, and connect you with change. It's not magic, it's settling your hurts and following a clear intention. See for yourself.
I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, with experience across the lifespan. I've offer both therapy and diagnostic assessments in this space (including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, cognitive assessments and more). 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”).
I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, with experience across the lifespan. I've offer both therapy and diagnostic assessments in this space (including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, cognitive assessments and more). 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”).
I primarily use EMDR, DBT, ERP (for OCD), Parts Work, Psychodynamic Therapy, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (working directly with the Autonomic Nervous System).
Are you exhausted from holding it together while your nervous system is cycling between overdrive and collapse? Does the past continue to intrude on the present? Are you still figuring out how to do life with ADHD? Or are you feeling misunderstood or judged while navigating substance use? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t quite fit. Whether you’re wanting to work on your immediate challenges or are ready to go deeper in therapy, you’re in the right place.
I primarily use EMDR, DBT, ERP (for OCD), Parts Work, Psychodynamic Therapy, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (working directly with the Autonomic Nervous System).
Are you exhausted from holding it together while your nervous system is cycling between overdrive and collapse? Does the past continue to intrude on the present? Are you still figuring out how to do life with ADHD? Or are you feeling misunderstood or judged while navigating substance use? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t quite fit. Whether you’re wanting to work on your immediate challenges or are ready to go deeper in therapy, you’re in the right place.
My approach is firmly grounded in collaboration, decades of international experience, and evidence-based therapies like ACT, CBT, and DBT.
You might be feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or trauma. Maybe you’ve been carrying things for too long, and it’s starting to feel like too much. For over two decades, I’ve supported young people and adults across the world through similar experiences as well as other mental health difficulties, disability, and complex life circumstances, in community, hospital, and justice settings.
My therapeutic approach is centred on you, grounded in acceptance and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your strengths and build your expertise in your own life by discovering what truly works.
My approach is firmly grounded in collaboration, decades of international experience, and evidence-based therapies like ACT, CBT, and DBT.
You might be feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or trauma. Maybe you’ve been carrying things for too long, and it’s starting to feel like too much. For over two decades, I’ve supported young people and adults across the world through similar experiences as well as other mental health difficulties, disability, and complex life circumstances, in community, hospital, and justice settings.
My therapeutic approach is centred on you, grounded in acceptance and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your strengths and build your expertise in your own life by discovering what truly works.
You might be dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or past trauma and feel stuck and ready for change. You may struggle with managing emotions, maintaining relationships, or navigating life transitions. Despite these challenges, you are motivated to understand yourself better and develop healthier ways of coping. You are looking for support to make meaningful progress, regain balance, and feel more in control of your lives. You want to work with someone who understands your struggles and can guide you in a practical, straightforward way.
You might be dealing with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or past trauma and feel stuck and ready for change. You may struggle with managing emotions, maintaining relationships, or navigating life transitions. Despite these challenges, you are motivated to understand yourself better and develop healthier ways of coping. You are looking for support to make meaningful progress, regain balance, and feel more in control of your lives. You want to work with someone who understands your struggles and can guide you in a practical, straightforward way.
I specialize in Trauma Processing and this is where i find that the most positive outcomes are from. I love to talk to people and hear their story then we work out together what is the core beliefs and where that this might come from. Then we work on processing any trauma from childhood or other parts of life. This impacts greatly on the story that you tell yourself and the patterns of behavior that you want to change. I don't want people to be sitting talking to me for years with no breakthrough or change in behavior. I want you to be living your life to the fullest with maximum joy!
I specialize in Trauma Processing and this is where i find that the most positive outcomes are from. I love to talk to people and hear their story then we work out together what is the core beliefs and where that this might come from. Then we work on processing any trauma from childhood or other parts of life. This impacts greatly on the story that you tell yourself and the patterns of behavior that you want to change. I don't want people to be sitting talking to me for years with no breakthrough or change in behavior. I want you to be living your life to the fullest with maximum joy!
We are DBT and EMDR specialists who provide a comprehensive trauma recovery/mental health service, specialising in treating adults and couples with childhood, complex or single-incident trauma.
Raichel is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 30 years of experience as a mental health clinician. She is an accredited DBT and EMDR therapist and is co host of Wise Mind-A DBT Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. She provides therapy services to individuals, couples and groups.
We are DBT and EMDR specialists who provide a comprehensive trauma recovery/mental health service, specialising in treating adults and couples with childhood, complex or single-incident trauma.
Raichel is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 30 years of experience as a mental health clinician. She is an accredited DBT and EMDR therapist and is co host of Wise Mind-A DBT Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. She provides therapy services to individuals, couples and groups.
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 work with people who feel unhappy, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. This might show up as relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, feeling out of control, or a nagging feeling that you're not enough. Together, we work to understand your experiences and build coping skills and strategies to help you move forward. Clients often report greater self-awareness, feeling more connected to themselves, and approaching life with more choice and self-compassion. Throughout this process, I bring warmth, honesty, and humour to our work, creating a space that feels safe, validating, and supportive.
I work with people who feel unhappy, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. This might show up as relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, feeling out of control, or a nagging feeling that you're not enough. Together, we work to understand your experiences and build coping skills and strategies to help you move forward. Clients often report greater self-awareness, feeling more connected to themselves, and approaching life with more choice and self-compassion. Throughout this process, I bring warmth, honesty, and humour to our work, creating a space that feels safe, validating, and supportive.
I draw on a variety of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and schema therapy, as well as compassion-focused, mindfulness-based approaches.
I take a warm, exploratory approach to therapy, focusing on insight, self-understanding, and practical steps that support your personal goals. Together, we'll create a space that feels safe, supportive, and grounded in compassion.
I see clients struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns, trauma, anxiety or low mood, grief and loss, neurodiversity, OCD and personality difficulties. Together we'll address your challenges in a way that works for you using evidence-based treatment.
I draw on a variety of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy ( DBT), eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and schema therapy, as well as compassion-focused, mindfulness-based approaches.
I take a warm, exploratory approach to therapy, focusing on insight, self-understanding, and practical steps that support your personal goals. Together, we'll create a space that feels safe, supportive, and grounded in compassion.
I see clients struggling with disordered eating and body image concerns, trauma, anxiety or low mood, grief and loss, neurodiversity, OCD and personality difficulties. Together we'll address your challenges in a way that works for you using evidence-based treatment.
I work with older teens and adults and use a range of evidence-based therapies including compassion-focussed CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
I understand that finding the right kind of help can be difficult. Like taking any big step, it is common to feel uncertain about coming to see someone, especially if it is the first time… I am passionate about helping people. If you have any specific concerns, please feel free to reach out via phone or email.
I work with older teens and adults and use a range of evidence-based therapies including compassion-focussed CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
I understand that finding the right kind of help can be difficult. Like taking any big step, it is common to feel uncertain about coming to see someone, especially if it is the first time… I am passionate about helping people. If you have any specific concerns, please feel free to reach out via phone or email.
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.
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.
Using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, creative therapies and more, I help clients build emotional regulation, resilience, coping skills, and long-term wellbeing.
I provide therapies-CBT, ACT, play&creative therapy - for couples,children, adolescents, families and adults struggling with behaviours of concern, negative thoughts, ADHD, Autism, depression and trauma, I help clients process emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills in a safe space, fostering empowerment, growth, and hope for a brighter future
Using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, creative therapies and more, I help clients build emotional regulation, resilience, coping skills, and long-term wellbeing.
I provide therapies-CBT, ACT, play&creative therapy - for couples,children, adolescents, families and adults struggling with behaviours of concern, negative thoughts, ADHD, Autism, depression and trauma, I help clients process emotions, build resilience, and develop coping skills in a safe space, fostering empowerment, growth, and hope for a brighter future
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I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Emotional Focus Therapy rooted in attachment theory and use different trauma approach including EMDR.
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 specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy ( DBT), Emotional Focus Therapy rooted in attachment theory and use different trauma approach including EMDR.
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.
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
We use a mix of therapies including:
CBT, Solutions Focused, Motivational Interviewing, ACT , Interpersonal Therapy and
DBT
I am an open-minded LGBTIQA+ friendly, neurodivergent-affirming psychologist who approaches care from a compassionate and client-centred approach, believing every client is the expert on their own life. I value authenticity, compassion and curiosity and am committed to collaborating with clients and tailoring sessions to individual needs, combining evidence-based practises with compassionate care. We can work together to support you on your mental health journey and assist you with the tools to build self-understanding, resilience, coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and empower you towards insight and positive changes
We use a mix of therapies including:
CBT, Solutions Focused, Motivational Interviewing, ACT , Interpersonal Therapy and
DBT
I am an open-minded LGBTIQA+ friendly, neurodivergent-affirming psychologist who approaches care from a compassionate and client-centred approach, believing every client is the expert on their own life. I value authenticity, compassion and curiosity and am committed to collaborating with clients and tailoring sessions to individual needs, combining evidence-based practises with compassionate care. We can work together to support you on your mental health journey and assist you with the tools to build self-understanding, resilience, coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and empower you towards insight and positive changes
Life gets hard at times, we can get swamped and drop in to survival mode. I provide tele-health sessions to help anyone who is struggling to find a way to improve their quality of life, and head back towards thriving. Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, adjusting to change, grief, or general dissatisfaction, I collaborate with you to create a safe and warm space that provides the support that you need -we all do better when we share the load and forgo the battle to do it all alone.
Life gets hard at times, we can get swamped and drop in to survival mode. I provide tele-health sessions to help anyone who is struggling to find a way to improve their quality of life, and head back towards thriving. Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, adjusting to change, grief, or general dissatisfaction, I collaborate with you to create a safe and warm space that provides the support that you need -we all do better when we share the load and forgo the battle to do it all alone.
I’m Olivia, a friendly, caring, and outgoing Registered Counsellor and ACA Approved Supervisor, dedicated to providing a warm and supportive space for clients and supervisees. With extensive experience working with diverse individuals—from children up to older adults—I am passionate about helping people navigate their emotional challenges with confidence and resilience.
My person-centered approach integrates a range of evidence-based therapies, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. I strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals and families feel safe, heard, and empowered.
I’m Olivia, a friendly, caring, and outgoing Registered Counsellor and ACA Approved Supervisor, dedicated to providing a warm and supportive space for clients and supervisees. With extensive experience working with diverse individuals—from children up to older adults—I am passionate about helping people navigate their emotional challenges with confidence and resilience.
My person-centered approach integrates a range of evidence-based therapies, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. I strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals and families feel safe, heard, and empowered.
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Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behaviour and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behaviour, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioural change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behaviour; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.