Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychologists and Therapists in Port Adelaide, SA
I’m Amy, an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, and a local Largs mum with lived experience of parenting, partnering, and living with neurodiversity. I combine evidence based therapy with real world understanding to support people through a wide range of life challenges.
My approach is trauma informed and neuroaffirming, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities to support individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and work life balance pressures, and I bring particular expertise in couples and family work.
I’m Amy, an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist, and a local Largs mum with lived experience of parenting, partnering, and living with neurodiversity. I combine evidence based therapy with real world understanding to support people through a wide range of life challenges.
My approach is trauma informed and neuroaffirming, drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities to support individuals, couples, and families. I have experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and work life balance pressures, and I bring particular expertise in couples and family work.
I am a compassionate, client-centred Counsellor & Psychotherapist supporting individuals, couples, and families through relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions. With experience in both legal and mental health settings, like Relationship Australia SA & Anglicare SA.I provide practical, empathetic support, including court-mandated counselling. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT, Emotion-Focused and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have a special interest in working with women, adolescent girls, and couples, focusing on empowerment, self-worth and meaningful change in a safe, supportive space.
I am a compassionate, client-centred Counsellor & Psychotherapist supporting individuals, couples, and families through relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions. With experience in both legal and mental health settings, like Relationship Australia SA & Anglicare SA.I provide practical, empathetic support, including court-mandated counselling. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT, Emotion-Focused and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have a special interest in working with women, adolescent girls, and couples, focusing on empowerment, self-worth and meaningful change in a safe, supportive space.
I draw on many therapeutic modalites, including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Anger Management programs and the Gottman method of relationship counselling (Level 2) .
I am an energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and mature individual with a wealth of life experience . With a Bachelor Degree in Psychological Science and a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, My experience, training and warm empathic nature enables me to offer effective, confidential, individualised counselling care. I provide a warm space in which individuals and couples can feel safe, heard, valued and supported. My passion is assisting you in building your own strengths, resilience and capabilities in order to support your growth, independence and autonomy. I offer the convenience of evening and weekend sessions
I draw on many therapeutic modalites, including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Anger Management programs and the Gottman method of relationship counselling (Level 2) .
I am an energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and mature individual with a wealth of life experience . With a Bachelor Degree in Psychological Science and a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, My experience, training and warm empathic nature enables me to offer effective, confidential, individualised counselling care. I provide a warm space in which individuals and couples can feel safe, heard, valued and supported. My passion is assisting you in building your own strengths, resilience and capabilities in order to support your growth, independence and autonomy. I offer the convenience of evening and weekend sessions
I am a Mental Health Clinician. Within my role, it has become a great passion of mine to work alongside clients to help them identify their own values, qualities and strengths. I also believe in assisting clients through a strengths based perspective to acknowledge their own history and the part it plays within their journey. I provide a space for clients that is safe and judgement free, where they are able to explore said journey and decide the path they would like to take towards their future.
I am a Mental Health Clinician. Within my role, it has become a great passion of mine to work alongside clients to help them identify their own values, qualities and strengths. I also believe in assisting clients through a strengths based perspective to acknowledge their own history and the part it plays within their journey. I provide a space for clients that is safe and judgement free, where they are able to explore said journey and decide the path they would like to take towards their future.
My practice integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Schema Therapy, with sessions tailored to meet your individual goals.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, trapped in their thoughts, or frustrated that their body and mind don’t seem to be cooperating, no matter how hard they try. You may seem like you’re coping from the outside but inside your mind can’t switch off. You may also be wondering whether therapy will help, or how to find the right support. It’s a lot, but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialise in supporting adults with anxiety, OCD, & trauma, as well as those navigating chronic pain/health conditions, autoimmune conditions, PMDD, endometriosis, or perinatal/postpartum challenges. Proudly neuro-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive.
My practice integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Schema Therapy, with sessions tailored to meet your individual goals.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, trapped in their thoughts, or frustrated that their body and mind don’t seem to be cooperating, no matter how hard they try. You may seem like you’re coping from the outside but inside your mind can’t switch off. You may also be wondering whether therapy will help, or how to find the right support. It’s a lot, but you don’t have to do it alone. I specialise in supporting adults with anxiety, OCD, & trauma, as well as those navigating chronic pain/health conditions, autoimmune conditions, PMDD, endometriosis, or perinatal/postpartum challenges. Proudly neuro-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive.
I provide a relaxed, confidential space to explore what's creating distress, preventing you from feeling fulfilled or causing difficulties in life & relationships. We explore the impact of life experiences on you, your behaviours & perceptions, your community & your challenges. With this insight, you can then work out what you want in life & how you want to be, giving you choice. Using evidence-based neurobiological and emotion focused, experiential interventions we'll process what’s happening to you, explore your resources & strengths & develop further skills to manage your challenges.
I provide a relaxed, confidential space to explore what's creating distress, preventing you from feeling fulfilled or causing difficulties in life & relationships. We explore the impact of life experiences on you, your behaviours & perceptions, your community & your challenges. With this insight, you can then work out what you want in life & how you want to be, giving you choice. Using evidence-based neurobiological and emotion focused, experiential interventions we'll process what’s happening to you, explore your resources & strengths & develop further skills to manage your challenges.
Need help to increase self love and begin having healthy relationships? Often what we need most is a safe place to explore our emotions without judgement! With the right support, a 'breakdown' can become a 'break through'!
Need help to increase self love and begin having healthy relationships? Often what we need most is a safe place to explore our emotions without judgement! With the right support, a 'breakdown' can become a 'break through'!
In a safe, supportive space, we use practical strategies tailored to your needs, including ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, Values Exploration, and Positive Psychology.
I help people navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or family issues, bullying, and trauma. I believe everyone has the potential to grow and change, and my goal is to help you discover new ways of thinking, feeling, and coping.
In a safe, supportive space, we use practical strategies tailored to your needs, including ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, Values Exploration, and Positive Psychology.
I help people navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship or family issues, bullying, and trauma. I believe everyone has the potential to grow and change, and my goal is to help you discover new ways of thinking, feeling, and coping.
I use a trauma-informed approach integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I support adolescents and adults who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to create real, lasting change. Many of my clients face trauma, PTSD, BPD traits, neurodivergence, anxiety, eating-disorder patterns, domestic violence,grief or ongoing crisis that has left them overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves.
My approach is steady, grounded, and practical. I help clients regulate their nervous system, understand their patterns, and rebuild a sense of safety within themselves. Together, we work toward clarity, stability, and a life defined by self-trust rather than fear or chaos.
Just begin - the rest will follow!
I use a trauma-informed approach integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness.
I support adolescents and adults who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to create real, lasting change. Many of my clients face trauma, PTSD, BPD traits, neurodivergence, anxiety, eating-disorder patterns, domestic violence,grief or ongoing crisis that has left them overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves.
My approach is steady, grounded, and practical. I help clients regulate their nervous system, understand their patterns, and rebuild a sense of safety within themselves. Together, we work toward clarity, stability, and a life defined by self-trust rather than fear or chaos.
Just begin - the rest will follow!
Everyone has their own strengths and potentials - often all you need is a leg-up to help reach for them. We experience life differently, too. One person's anger, trauma, grief or self-doubt is not the same as the next person's. My interests in animals, nature and outdoor sports taught me to value the whole person; mind, body, heart and intuition. So you won't have to perform in any way. Each session is designed for you, based on Master’s degree-level expertise, evidence-based approaches, compassion, respect and experience.
Everyone has their own strengths and potentials - often all you need is a leg-up to help reach for them. We experience life differently, too. One person's anger, trauma, grief or self-doubt is not the same as the next person's. My interests in animals, nature and outdoor sports taught me to value the whole person; mind, body, heart and intuition. So you won't have to perform in any way. Each session is designed for you, based on Master’s degree-level expertise, evidence-based approaches, compassion, respect and experience.
I get it. You're struggling with balancing work and life and trying to make sense of how to not be so frustrated and angry about the state of your world when it all seems too much. Then trying to explain it all to someone (perhaps your partner) when it gets too much but who can only offer a sympathetic nod or unhelpful advice such as 'just get over it' or 'you're being dramatic!' (which rarely helped in the history of advice!). The problem is not having space or the ability to try and untangle your thoughts amidst trying to just stay afloat in an ever-increasing complex world with competing demands on your attention and sanity.
I get it. You're struggling with balancing work and life and trying to make sense of how to not be so frustrated and angry about the state of your world when it all seems too much. Then trying to explain it all to someone (perhaps your partner) when it gets too much but who can only offer a sympathetic nod or unhelpful advice such as 'just get over it' or 'you're being dramatic!' (which rarely helped in the history of advice!). The problem is not having space or the ability to try and untangle your thoughts amidst trying to just stay afloat in an ever-increasing complex world with competing demands on your attention and sanity.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Specialised in fields of HSP and Trauma Work, MiCBT, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, DBT, EMDR, IFS, Art Therapy.
Client centred, versatile, trained in trauma work, using frameworks including MiCBT and CBT, ACT, MBSR ( Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion), DBT, EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness and Energy Therapy. In addition to Trauma informed retreats for women and MSC teacher, I run workshops and the 8-week MSC course (with CPD for professionals).
Specialised in fields of HSP and Trauma Work, MiCBT, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, DBT, EMDR, IFS, Art Therapy.
Client centred, versatile, trained in trauma work, using frameworks including MiCBT and CBT, ACT, MBSR ( Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), MSC (Mindful Self-Compassion), DBT, EMDR, IFS, Mindfulness and Energy Therapy. In addition to Trauma informed retreats for women and MSC teacher, I run workshops and the 8-week MSC course (with CPD for professionals).
Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and isolating, whether you were diagnosed as a child or just discovering it as an adult.
I specialise in helping individuals with ADHD better understand how their brain works, develop personalised strategies for managing daily life, and build the confidence to thrive, not just survive.
I also support people who have Borderline Personality Disorder, using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I offer a combination of therapy and coaching, grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to your goals. My work is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.
Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and isolating, whether you were diagnosed as a child or just discovering it as an adult.
I specialise in helping individuals with ADHD better understand how their brain works, develop personalised strategies for managing daily life, and build the confidence to thrive, not just survive.
I also support people who have Borderline Personality Disorder, using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I offer a combination of therapy and coaching, grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to your goals. My work is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.
I specialise in evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hello, I'm Sandra. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience. My primary aim is to establish a supportive environment to assist people of all ages. My experience includes working with people in private practice and a school setting. My therapeutic approach revolves around putting the client at the centre, and I design treatment plans that are customised to suit each individual and their personal goals.
I specialise in evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hello, I'm Sandra. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience. My primary aim is to establish a supportive environment to assist people of all ages. My experience includes working with people in private practice and a school setting. My therapeutic approach revolves around putting the client at the centre, and I design treatment plans that are customised to suit each individual and their personal goals.
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Maxine is an empathetic General Psychologist experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Maxine is caring and compassionate and brings a sense of warmth and calm to her practice. She has worked in a wide range of mental health settings and has experience in assessment and treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions and disorders. Maxine uses a variety of evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Maxine is an empathetic General Psychologist experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Maxine is caring and compassionate and brings a sense of warmth and calm to her practice. She has worked in a wide range of mental health settings and has experience in assessment and treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions and disorders. Maxine uses a variety of evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Talking to a counsellor is an important choice to make because feeling emotionally well is not easy and problems do not usually get better in isolation or silence.
HSP being highly sensitive with its uniqueness; or expected or unexpected transitions or change, for example, take courage and support. Grief; or relationship issues, too, take time to understand and learn about.
Trauma of any size is important to discover its unique impact in your life.
SPS and empathic traits are worthy of recognition and understanding.
Talking to a counsellor is an important choice to make because feeling emotionally well is not easy and problems do not usually get better in isolation or silence.
HSP being highly sensitive with its uniqueness; or expected or unexpected transitions or change, for example, take courage and support. Grief; or relationship issues, too, take time to understand and learn about.
Trauma of any size is important to discover its unique impact in your life.
SPS and empathic traits are worthy of recognition and understanding.
People seeking psychological services know that it is a deeply personal experience to connect with another human being trying to improve their life experience. I have always believed in personal service, the one-on-one conversation where the person feels heard and validated, instead of big business where clients feel like a number. I aim to be respectful and connected and ensure a high standard of care for all my clients.
People seeking psychological services know that it is a deeply personal experience to connect with another human being trying to improve their life experience. I have always believed in personal service, the one-on-one conversation where the person feels heard and validated, instead of big business where clients feel like a number. I aim to be respectful and connected and ensure a high standard of care for all my clients.
I work with individuals aged 16 and above who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, OCD, or the effects of trauma. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift—such as overthinking, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, or feeling constantly on edge. You might be someone who appears to be coping on the outside but feels overwhelmed internally, or someone who has tried to manage things on your own but is finding it increasingly exhausting. I take a collaborative approach to therapy. Together, we will make sense of what is maintaining your current difficulties and identify clear, manage steps forward.
I work with individuals aged 16 and above who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, OCD, or the effects of trauma. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift—such as overthinking, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, or feeling constantly on edge. You might be someone who appears to be coping on the outside but feels overwhelmed internally, or someone who has tried to manage things on your own but is finding it increasingly exhausting. I take a collaborative approach to therapy. Together, we will make sense of what is maintaining your current difficulties and identify clear, manage steps forward.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.