Psychologist Byron Bay

As registered professionals, psychologists are equipped with the science of human thought, behaviour and interaction. In Australia, psychology is regulated by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You can verify a psychologist's registration status on the AHPRA website. Psychology services are available in Byron Bay and across Australia via telehealth.

Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind, behaviour and interaction. Research in psychology is based on scientific method (testing the null hypothesis). Psychology encompasses a wide range of topics, including cognition, learning, motivation, perception, development, personality, and mental health.

How Psychology Can Help...

In practical terms, psychology can make a difference with human issues around stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment, pain management and self-esteem.

Mental health issues may stem from a number of factors to do with mind and body. From a mind perspective we might be addressing stressors, trauma, grief, self-esteem, etc. From the body perspective we could be facing nutritional or biochemical imbalances and/or toxins. A psychologist will work with you to understand your unique symptoms and underlying causes, and can explore an integrative approach—if that’s your preference—to support your recovery in the most effective way.

Options...

• No Treatment: Just talking with no judgements or expectations.
• Counselling: Talking on a topic of concern, no homework, no judgements or expectations.
• Coaching: Structured, with homework and outcomes expected.
• Eye Movement Desensitisation: Specific phobia, intrusive memories or mental imagery. Outcome expected.

Counselling

Counselling differs from psychology and psychiatry in that it isn’t governed by formal regulation in Australia. This means the title "counsellor" isn’t protected — anyone can use it, regardless of whether they’ve completed a brief workshop or a university-level qualification. While many practising counsellors have undergone some level of formal training, others may not have. So when you engage a psychologist for counselling (talk-based approaches), you can be sure that the psychologist does meet the standards for education and training.

Eye Movement Desensitisation

Eye movement desensitisation builds on a rich tradition of exposure-based therapies in psychology, tracing back to the early 1900s. These therapies have long been effective in helping individuals confront and reduce the impact of phobias, distressing memories and mental imagery. As one of the newer advancements in exposure treatments, eye movement desensitisation offers a simple and efficient approach to processing unresolved experiences. Compared to traditional methods, modern exposure techniques (including eye movement desensitisation) are designed to be more accessible and time-efficient.

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