Psychology
We all may need help from time to time. Life challenges, with work stress, marriage & relationship pressures, life traumas and concerns in Depression, Anxiety and Stress can all become overwhelming.
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​Your local psychologist near you at Harbour Health Psychology and Clinical Services is here to support you.
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Located in Shellharbour Village NSW, close to Shellharbour CBD, Wollongong and Illawarra regions, we support clients from all across this beautiful coastal city. We aim to provide timely effective treatment with appointment available now for Psychological support.
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Committed to providing effective, timely support for your mental health needs.
Face to face services are provided in our quite, confidential space in Shellharbour Village NSW.
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You may access privately, under a GP Referral with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (+ gap fee), or through Work Cover NSW Insurance.
Mood changes
Changes in your mood can be a concern and it can be challenging to understand what impacts our mood.. Working together we can identify strategies to improve.
Relationships & Parenting
Marriage and relationships present complex issues and have a large impact on our wellbeing. Your relationship matters, and working together can improve this.
Mens & Womens Health
The challenges men & Women face are unique and complex with work and career stressors. With experience supporting these issues, developing skills can benefit
Defence
The experience and demands of military service can impact your wellbeing and mental health. Targeted care can develop skills to improve.
Adult care
We are an Adult clinic, supporting ages 18+. By understanding the challenges adults face in todays world, we can work through your current stressors to improve.
Trauma
Impacts of trauma can last for many years and manifest in ways you might not know. Develop skills that can help your wellbeing to improve.
Strategies for success.
Here for you.
A psychologist can help you by providing professional support to understand and manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. They offer strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, and depression, help improve relationships, and guide personal growth. Through tailored therapy and evidence-based techniques, a psychologist works with you to address challenges and enhance your overall well-being.
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Counseling can be highly relevant to you by offering personalized support to address your specific concerns and challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, or personal growth, counseling provides a safe space to explore your feelings and develop effective strategies for improvement. It helps you gain insights into your behaviors and emotions, enhance coping skills, and work towards achieving your goals and improving your overall well-being.
Psychologist team
Focused on providing high quality, evidenced, psychological care. Our team is here to support you in your treatment needs.
Rhyle - Psychologist
Rhyle is Principal Psychologist and Director of Harbour Health Psychology & Clinical Services.
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He has operated Harbour Health Psychology & Clinical Services from 2021 and serves the community for a variety of needs. Working across the lifespan from 18+ years old.
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My aim in running the private practice is to put you first. Having worked in larger organisations, it can be difficult to support the client from start to finish and so this practice is an opporunity to priorities you in your care.
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Rhyle aims to be approachable, supporting you in targeted, effective ways to improve your mental wellbeing. There is importance in connecting with people, breaking down the barriers to getting mental health support, and seeing people change through connection to their values.
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Outside of HHPCS, Rhyle enjoys spending time at the beach, exercising and spending time with family and friends.
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AHPRA Registration PSY0002098046; SIRA 20107
Laurelle - Psychologist
Laurelle is a registered psychologist with AHPRA who has been practising in the Illawarra and South Coast regions since 2011. She brings extensive experience across a range of mental health presentations and is particularly skilled in working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
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Committed to improving access to psychological services, Laurelle offers weekend availability with Sunday appointments to support clients who may find it difficult to attend during standard business hours.
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Her clinical approach is client-centred, collaborative, and focused on building psychological flexibility and practical coping strategies. Laurelle is dedicated to helping individuals identify their goals and develop the tools required for long-term self-management and wellbeing.
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Areas of Training & Therapeutic Expertise:
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
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Explain Pain (Chronic Pain Management)
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Schema Mode Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Positive Psychology​
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Laurelle works as an independent contractor for Harbour Health Psychology & Clinical Services. ABN: 94939916925
Best practice supports for your mental health.
Keeping appointments available. No waitlist.
We support Adults 18+. Working across the lifespan, understanding the challenges adults face.
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Psychology is for anyone going through anything. You might need help processing career stress, working on a relationship, or to work on developing skills to better manage depression, anxiety or stress. Booking an appointment and starting counselling can help you in improving your situation.
Sessions
Therapy approaches:
We offer a range of evidence-based therapy modalities which are tailored to your unique needs and goals, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema therapy; strengths based problem solving and goal setting and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Treatment is tailored to your needs, so we may use skills from a variety of modalities.
Experienced in supporting:
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Depression; Anxiety; Stress
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Addictions & Gambling
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Relationship issues - communication
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Career challenges
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Parenting stress
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Life traumas and difficulties
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Anger issues
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Self-esteem and confidence
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​Adjustment difficulties and/or navigating stressful life events
What to expect
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Tailored treatment for your needs.
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Individual counselling support targeted to addressing your mental health needs;
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Private & Confidential support
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Goal setting
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Problem solving to improve your situation
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Treatment planning
Fees
​We are a fee paying clinic. Our fees vary for initial consultation to regular ongoing consultations.
Medicare rebates are available up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Additional Harbour Health provides services under WorkCover, Open Arms/ DVA, NDIS.​
