Psychologist and
psychotherapist
in Byron Bay

and by video link or phone
wherever you are

A middle-aged man with curly, dark hair and a light beard, smiling in front of lush green tropical plants, wearing a blue denim shirt.

If you’re an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, alcohol and drug use, or general malaise, I can help.

Based in Byron Bay, I work with people across the Northern Rivers, including Lennox Head, Ballina, Bangalow, and Mullumbimby.

What I do

Counselling and psychotherapy

What’s the difference between counselling and psychotherapy? The short answer: nothing. For a slightly longer answer, click here.

I do counselling and psychotherapy
with adults (18+)
to change
‍ ‍anxiety, stress, panic,
‍ ‍depression,
‍ ‍trauma and PTSD,
‍ ‍alcohol and drug use,
‍ ‍relationship difficulties, and
general malaise,
and to
know yourself better.


I’m a registered provider with
Medicare,
NSW WorkCover, and the
NSW Victims Support Scheme.
DVA clients welcome.
NDIS participants welcome.

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About me

Hi. I'm a registered psychologist based in Byron Bay.

I’ve got 25 years of clinical experience in a variety of contexts. The Buttery drug rehab, ACON, NSW Health, and private practice.

I'm practical, philosophical, and good humoured. I've sat across from a lot of different people with a lot of different problems, and with the people who’ve been willing to do a bit of work, I’ve never come across a problem that couldn’t be solved.

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What therapy looks like

Collaborative

You know your life better than I ever will. I know a few things about how people get stuck. We talk and we work out what’s going on together.


Reflective & practical

I help you to slow down so that you can notice things you normally rush past. (Even if you sit still in a chair all day and stare at a wall, there are things your attention rushes past.)

From this slowed down, attentive place, I explore with you to find a new way to act. It’s usually something small. That’s why it works. A meaningful small change makes a big difference in your day-to-day life.

Each session, you leave with something to think about and something to do.


Gestalt

My general therapeutic approach is Gestalt psychotherapy. This therapy supports you to relax into your innate spontaneity so that you feel fully engaged with yourself, others, and the world. For more detail, click here.


ACT

I sometimes teach the ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) model. This is a simple, practical model that helps you to make space for whatever it is that you happen to be feeling so that you can get on with living the life you want to live. For more detail, click here.


The nuts and bolts

Sessions run for 50 minutes and are available in person in Byron Bay or by video link or phone.

FAQs

If you’re unsure where to start, get in touch and I’ll guide you through the options.

Email or phone me