Psychologist Byron Bay
People often come to therapy already having a good understanding of their difficulties, yet find that certain emotional reactions or patterns continue.
Brendan Lloyd PhD works with adults to explore what keeps these patterns in place, with the aim of facilitating meaningful and lasting change.
If you are considering therapy and would like to discuss whether this approach may be suitable for you, please phone Brendan on 0427 892 372.
Why Insight Does Not Always Bring Change
Many people have spent considerable time trying to understand themselves. They may have reflected deeply, read widely or previously attended therapy. Yet despite this insight, certain emotional reactions and behaviours continue.
This can be confusing. If we understand the problem, why does it keep happening?
Often, these reactions are shaped by emotional learning that developed in response to earlier experiences. At the time, the reactions may have helped the person adapt, protect themselves or maintain important relationships. Although circumstances change, the emotional learning can remain active.
Seen in this way, recurring patterns are not personal weaknesses or irrational responses. They continue because, at some level, they still carry an important emotional meaning.
How Therapy Can Help
People seek therapy for difficulties including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, work-related stress, relationship difficulties and recurring emotional or behavioural patterns.
Therapy involves exploring the situations that evoke these reactions and understanding the thoughts, emotions, physical responses and personal meanings involved.
Rather than concentrating only on managing the reaction, we also explore what may be keeping it necessary. When this becomes clear, the possibility of responding differently can emerge—not through forcing change, but because the original response may no longer feel necessary.
What to Expect
I work with adults in person in Byron Bay. The initial session provides an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, what you would like to change and whether my approach seems suitable for you.
You do not need a referral to make an appointment. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates. Approved WorkCover referrals are also accepted.
If you would like to discuss making an appointment, please phone Brendan on 0427 892 372.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychologist?
No. You can make an appointment without a referral. However, a GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan may allow you to claim Medicare rebates.
Can I claim a Medicare rebate?
Medicare rebates may be available if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. You can also attend privately without a referral.
What kinds of problems do you help with?
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem issues, work-related stress, and recurring emotional or behavioural patterns.
What is therapy focused on?
Therapy focuses on understanding the emotional patterns, meanings, and learned responses that may be keeping distress in place. The aim is relief, recovery, and meaningful lasting change.
Are sessions available in person?
Yes. Sessions are available in person in Byron Bay.
Do you accept WorkCover referrals?
Yes. WorkCover referrals are accepted and there is no cost to the client for approved WorkCover sessions.
How do I make an appointment?
You can phone Brendan Lloyd PhD on 0427 892 372 to discuss appointments.
