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Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
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Tamara Brydges

Counsellor, PACFA (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Byron Bay, NSW 2481
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We all go through times when life feels heavy or confusing, and its hard to know what you want or need. It can be tough to keep up on the outside when things feel messy inside. You don’t have to figure it out alone—therapy offers a place to slow down and get support with the harder parts of being human. I’m a somatic counsellor trained in Gestalt and relational approaches. I work with people who are navigating anxiety, grief, identity questions, sexual wellbeing, relationship struggles, or a general sense that something’s not quite right. You don’t need to have the perfect words—just a willingness to start where you are.
A peek into virtual counselling sessions with me
In our sessions, we pay attention not just to what you’re saying, but to what your body might be holding. This can help bring clarity to emotions, patterns, and needs that may have gone unspoken or unnoticed. Our work isn’t about fixing you—it’s about gently exploring what’s here, together, at your pace.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and offers space to explore desire, boundaries, and the relationship you have with your body—including pleasure, rest, and self-trust. If this feels like it might be the kind of support you’re looking for, you’re welcome to book a free 30-minute consult to see if it feels like a good fit.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Byron Bay, NSW 2481

I'm here weekdays 9-6pm AEST for virtual sessions Australia-wide. In-person in Byron by request. Lets find the way that feels right for you.
I focus on ADHD, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Tamara Brydges
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Byron Bay, NSW 2481

I'm here weekdays 9-6pm AEST for virtual sessions Australia-wide. In-person in Byron by request. Lets find the way that feels right for you.
I focus on ADHD, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$150 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer
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Sessions are privately billed (no Medicare rebates at this time) Payment via EFT. Sliding scale is an option if money's tight, just let me know. Therapy's an investment, and I'll work with you.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Sessions are privately billed (no Medicare rebates at this time) Payment via EFT. Sliding scale is an option if money's tight, just let me know. Therapy's an investment, and I'll work with you.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Tamara Brydges

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Gestalt Institute of Toronto 5 Year Psychotherapy Training , Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Graduated 2024

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Waterloo in Psychology (BA Psych) Bachelor of Arts Psychology / 2015
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Abuse Support
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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I help with ADHD, relationship issues, and that harsh inner critic. Through conversation, curiosity, and practical tools, we explore the patterns that keep you stuck and strengthen your capacity for self-trust and emotional regulation. Over time, many clients feel more grounded, more at ease in themselves, and more able to connect with others with clarity and confidence.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I help with ADHD, relationship issues, and that harsh inner critic. Through conversation, curiosity, and practical tools, we explore the patterns that keep you stuck and strengthen your capacity for self-trust and emotional regulation. Over time, many clients feel more grounded, more at ease in themselves, and more able to connect with others with clarity and confidence.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
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Somatic therapy can sound a bit intimidating at first- especially if you're not sure what it means or worry you won't "feel enough." But really, it's just about noticing what's happening in your body, in small, manageable ways. You don't need to be in touch with your body to begin. We take it one step at a time, with no pressure to push past what feels okay for you.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Somatic therapy can sound a bit intimidating at first- especially if you're not sure what it means or worry you won't "feel enough." But really, it's just about noticing what's happening in your body, in small, manageable ways. You don't need to be in touch with your body to begin. We take it one step at a time, with no pressure to push past what feels okay for you.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Byron Bay, NSW 2481

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I'm here weekdays 9-6pm AEST for virtual sessions Australia-wide. In-person in Byron by request. Lets find the way that feels right for you.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA
"
I'm here weekdays 9-6pm AEST for virtual sessions Australia-wide. In-person in Byron by request. Lets find the way that feels right for you.
Photo of Tamara Brydges, Counsellor, PACFA
Tamara Brydges
Counsellor, PACFA