Psychology sessions
Psychology
Our Psychologists offer evidence-based interventions, immersed in nature, alongside our herd of horses.
Please note: Psychologists do not offer equine-assisted therapy as an intervention, as it does not yet have enough evidence as a therapeutic treatment for mental health conditions. Our Psychologists may incorporate equine and nature-based activities into their sessions.
Interventions include:
— Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
— Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
— Mindfulness-based Therapy
— Positive Psychology
— Schema Therapy
— Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
— Alcohol and Drug Treatment
— Evidence-based Emotional Freedom Techniques
— Parenting programs (Circle of Security, Triple P)
— Perinatal Mental Health programs
— Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment
— Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
— Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
and more!
Read more about psychology here: https://psychology.org.au/psychology
We support people of all ages with:
— Trauma, PTSD
— Anxiety
— Depression
— Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
— Autism
— ADHD
— Bipolar Disorder
— Grief & Loss
— Addiction
— Perinatal concerns
— Parenting issues
Cath Fleming
General Psychologist
Availability: Wednesdays or by appointment on Telehealth
Qualifications: BA of Psychology; MAPS; AHPRA
Languages: English
As a Child and Family focussed Psychologist, Cath works primarily with children and families and has a particular interest in working with anxiety, autism, ADHD and OCD. Cath has specialist training as a Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional, CBT, EMDR and CBIT for treating tic disorders.
Cath enjoys working with young people and families who are goal focused and motivated to make real progress and change. She has a down-to-earth and child-friendly manner, with lived experience in the challenges of modern everyday family life. While having a keen interest in supporting the needs of children and families, Cath also provides support for individuals across the lifespan, supporting adults across a broad range of areas including trauma therapy and providing EMDR.
Cath has a long relationship with the healing power of horses and nature.
Libby Tooth
General Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
Availability: Thursdays
Qualifications: BA of Psychological Science; Grap Dip Psychology; Master of Psychology (Clinical); MAPS; AHPRA
Libby is a General Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), currently undertaking Clinical Endorsement. Libby has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a particular interest and experience in working with parents. She has a background in youth homelessness service provision, foster care and children’s residential care. Libby is skilled in current evidence-based therapies and has a strength based, holistic, person-centred approach, that is underpinned by an understanding of developmental neurobiology, attachment and trauma informed care.
Previous to her current role as a General Psychologist, Libby has undertaken Clinical Placements within the Bond University Psychology Clinic and the Sub-Acute inpatient unit and Youth Acute Care at Byron Central Hospital. She also has recent experience working as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor.
She has specialised training in Evidence-based Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Bringing Up Great Kids parenting program. Libby strongly believes in empowering individuals to learn or develop the skills necessary to enable them to support themselves, and has a respectful understanding of each individual’s journey.
Libby has completed Perinatal Mental Health specific training through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and the Seleni Institute.
Libby has a long history with horses and nature having spent her formative years in a small bush village with 8 horses - trekking and riding in the surrounding bush and national parks. This has developed in Libby a deep understanding of the value of nature based experiences to support and balance physical and emotional imbalances. She moved to the Northern Rivers 12 years ago to birth and raise her 4 children and to reconnect with living and working more closely with the natural environment.
Facundo Cuesta
General Psychologist
Availability: Wednesdays, Fridays, or by appointment on Telehealth
Qualifications: BA of Psychology; MAPS; AHPRA
Languages: English and Spanish
Facundo is a Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Facundo has experience in the Mental Health field with a focus on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and evidence-based therapies that are client-centred. Facundo has a broad range of experience working with children, adolescents and adults as well as extensive knowledge on how to navigate the Mental Health System in the Northern Rivers Region, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Facundo is skilled in supporting people across a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, schizophrenia, autism, and addictions. Facundo is an active, curious, sociable person who strongly believes that recovery is seeing beyond a person’s mental health issues, recognising and fostering people’s abilities through the understanding of the cognitive triangle of thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Facundo was born in Argentina and migrated to Australia 5 years ago. Issues caused by the psychological impact of immigration and post-migration adaptation are also his areas of interest. He uses a compassionate, empathic, and holistic approach to support clients in difficult times and to gently guide them in reaching their full potential.
Facundo has an unwavering love for horses and a deep connection with nature. Facundo finds solace and purpose in the practice of equine therapy, incorporating horses with therapeutic tools to help individuals overcome emotional and mental challenges. Facundo's bond with these majestic creatures, combined with his understanding of their intuitive nature, allows him to create a safe and nurturing environment for his clients.
Sessions are available in English and Spanish.
