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Our Approach & Values

We provide tailored and compassionate support for you to navigate life’s challenges and create a fulfilling and meaningful life. 
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Are you seeking a supportive and safe space to explore the problems in your life?
Do you find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns or behaviours? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed or confused about how to start making changes in your behaviours or relationships? Do you want to explore how you can enrich your life and create sustained change?

We understand it can be difficult to prioritise your mental health. When you work with us, we will ensure your preferences, needs and values always guide your treatment.  There is no right way to approach therapy - you may prefer long term support or occasional check-ins. Whatever your needs are, we provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to start changing your relationship with your thoughts and feelings.

First Avenue Psychology is an inclusive and professional clinical psychology practice based in the beautiful seaside village of Sawtell, New South Wales. We also offer telehealth services Australia-wide.
We provide compassionate and evidence-based mental health treatment to older teens and adults for a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Our highly trained psychologists utilise a range of modern therapies and will collaborate with you to develop your treatment plan. Some of the therapeutic approaches we use include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing and emotion-focussed therapies.

We have particular expertise in supporting individuals living with chronic physical health conditions such as chronic pain, women’s health issues including endometriosis, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Adjusting to a new diagnosis and maintaining your psychological wellbeing while living with a physical health condition is challenging and often isolating - we understand and are here to help.
For our corporate and professional clients, we offer keynote presentations for events, along with professional supervision, workshops, and coaching services for businesses or individuals with a desire to reach their potential and experience lasting success.
Our Values
We value diversity and recognise that individuals from all backgrounds and identities deserve compassionate care and support.
We strive to create a safe and affirming environment where clients can openly
express themselves and be heard without judgement. By emphasising empathy, cultural sensitivity and respect in the workplace, the practice seeks to empower clients, foster positive change and promote resilience.
We are committed to integrating the latest research and therapeutic techniques to provide the best available evidence-based care.
We recognise that healing and personal growth is most effective when approached as a partnership and are thus committed to fostering collaboration between psychologists and clients at every stage of treatment.