Janelle Nichols - Psychologist & Director
Janelle Nichols is the founder and director of Huon Valley Psychology. Janelle has worked within the Huon Valley community for almost fifteen years, providing support to adults, adolescents, and children. She is a caring and empathetic psychologist who welcomes people from all backgrounds. Anxiety, depression, trauma, self-development, children’s development, and attachment-based parenting are a strong focus of Janelle’s professional work. Janelle’s approachable manner enables clients to feel relaxed whilst engaging in therapy. The aims of therapy are developed in consultation with clients, and Janelle draws from an extensive range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy. Janelle also provides services under the NDIS and through EAP referrals. In addition, Janelle enjoys the complex and interesting process of completing sensitive cognitive assessments including diagnosis of intellectual and adaptive functioning, and personality assessments for adults and children.
Group therapy^ and training* in the following areas are also offered periodically:
mob: 0432 951 133
email: huonpsych@gmail.com
Group therapy^ and training* in the following areas are also offered periodically:
- ^Circle of Security Program: Attachment Focused Parenting Program
- ^123 Magic and Emotion Coaching: Parenting Skills Training
- ^Mooditj: Adolescent Relationships, Sexual Health and Life Skills Program
- ^Cool Kids Program: Anxiety Management Skills for Children and Parents
- *Family Partnership Model: Professional Development Training
mob: 0432 951 133
email: huonpsych@gmail.com
Bethany Smith - Clinical Psychologist
Currently on Maternity Leave until mid 2021
Bethany is a caring and compassionate registered Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience working with adults and adolescents. Bethany believes that person-centred therapy, with a focus on building rapport and trust, is essential to assist people reach their goals. Bethany draws upon several evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, in her work to understand the complex issues people face in life. Bethany uses strategies from these approaches to assist her clients to build upon their skills and address their needs in therapy. Bethany has experience providing care and support to people with the following concerns:
Bethany studied at the University of Adelaide and completed her Master of Psychology (Health) in 2009. Since then Bethany has worked in government, not for profit organisations, and private practice in Melbourne and Hobart, including:
Bethany is currently on maternity leave. Her contact details will be available when she resumes work in mid 2021.
Bethany is a caring and compassionate registered Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience working with adults and adolescents. Bethany believes that person-centred therapy, with a focus on building rapport and trust, is essential to assist people reach their goals. Bethany draws upon several evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, in her work to understand the complex issues people face in life. Bethany uses strategies from these approaches to assist her clients to build upon their skills and address their needs in therapy. Bethany has experience providing care and support to people with the following concerns:
- Mood issues including, depression and adjustment to challenging life situations
- Anxiety and stress management
- Self esteem
- Grief and loss
- Experiences of trauma
- Managing chronic health conditions, including diabetes, chronic heart and lung disease, and pain management
- Anger management
- Transgender and other identity based issues
Bethany studied at the University of Adelaide and completed her Master of Psychology (Health) in 2009. Since then Bethany has worked in government, not for profit organisations, and private practice in Melbourne and Hobart, including:
- The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (Melbourne)
- Southern Health (Melbourne, hospital setting)
- Relationships Australia Tasmania
- headspace Hobart (youth focus)
Bethany is currently on maternity leave. Her contact details will be available when she resumes work in mid 2021.
Irene MacFarlane - Psychologist
Art by Irene
Resources and pathways to self-healing and life enrichment
Irene's practice provides clients with skills and resources for self-empowerment and building sustained resilience. Her approach is holistic, using a broad range of evidence-based interventions tailored to the presenting needs of the individual in the psychological, cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, spiritual and behavioural life domains.
Irene is the author of the Relaxercise stress management community based program, and Three R's - Resourced, Recovered, Resilient, a self-directed, therapist independent multi-psychotherapy depression treatment and relapse prevention program that can be delivered in groups or individually online. The program applies adult education, learning and feedback principles for greater effectiveness and for research purposes.
Irene has been in private practice for over 15 years, and endorses the Power-Threat-Meaning Framework of the British Psychology Society (Clinical Division). Initially trained as an artist, Irene subsequently taught in primary, secondary schools and adult education. An interest in innovative education led to the position of Coordinator, Blue Mountains Community School, Counsellor with the Australian Schools Commission Innovations Program, and Coordinator of Brisbane Independent School. Studies in Jungian, transpersonal and spiritual, and facilitating personal growth groups led to academic psychology training, and certificates in Gestalt Therapy and Family Therapy.
Psychologist positions held: Lifeline Brisbane, Southern Qld. Rural Division of General practice and Catholic Education (Psychologist and School Counsellor), Goodna Neighbourhood House, Australian Institute of Professional Counselling (Tutor), Child and Youth Mental Health Service Ipswich, and generalist private practice.
Irene has availability on Tuesdays. Please contact Irene directly to arrange an appointment.
mob: 0447 019 111
email: threersirene@gmail.com
Irene's practice provides clients with skills and resources for self-empowerment and building sustained resilience. Her approach is holistic, using a broad range of evidence-based interventions tailored to the presenting needs of the individual in the psychological, cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, spiritual and behavioural life domains.
- Learn to access and use your capabilities and skills and develop new ones
- Strengthen your sense of personal worth
- Find permission to better meet your needs
- Learn new habits and change those that influence your distress
- Build a tool-kit of self-help resources
- Implement effective strategies to bring the changes you want to see
- Understand how to better realise your potential
- Find positive meaning in your life-experiences
- See more clearly how to actualise your wellbeing future
- Stress and anxiety management
- Depression symptom mastery
- Lifestyle and wellbeing change strategies
- Relationship communication enhancement
Irene is the author of the Relaxercise stress management community based program, and Three R's - Resourced, Recovered, Resilient, a self-directed, therapist independent multi-psychotherapy depression treatment and relapse prevention program that can be delivered in groups or individually online. The program applies adult education, learning and feedback principles for greater effectiveness and for research purposes.
Irene has been in private practice for over 15 years, and endorses the Power-Threat-Meaning Framework of the British Psychology Society (Clinical Division). Initially trained as an artist, Irene subsequently taught in primary, secondary schools and adult education. An interest in innovative education led to the position of Coordinator, Blue Mountains Community School, Counsellor with the Australian Schools Commission Innovations Program, and Coordinator of Brisbane Independent School. Studies in Jungian, transpersonal and spiritual, and facilitating personal growth groups led to academic psychology training, and certificates in Gestalt Therapy and Family Therapy.
Psychologist positions held: Lifeline Brisbane, Southern Qld. Rural Division of General practice and Catholic Education (Psychologist and School Counsellor), Goodna Neighbourhood House, Australian Institute of Professional Counselling (Tutor), Child and Youth Mental Health Service Ipswich, and generalist private practice.
Irene has availability on Tuesdays. Please contact Irene directly to arrange an appointment.
mob: 0447 019 111
email: threersirene@gmail.com
Felicity Massey - Counsellor
Felicity is a warm and competent professional with 20+ years experience working to make a difference in people’s lives. She welcomes diversity in all its wonderful forms and seeks to provide a safe and inclusive space for all. Felicity will work with you to identify your unique strengths and to develop skills and processes that will help you get ‘unstuck’ and moving forward again in a positive and uplifting way. She believes that the world is a far nicer place when we approach, not only each other, but ourselves with openness, acceptance and loving-kindness and will help you find the path back to that place and to reframe the challenges that you are experiencing.
She draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Internal Family Systems (‘Parts’ therapy); Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction; Emotionally Focused Therapy; CBT; as well as Gottman Therapy when working with couples.
She offers individual counselling for adults, children and teens, as well as counselling for couples at any stage of relationship, including pre-marital, older couples and anything in-between! She is available on Mondays and Fridays from 8.30am, as well as some Saturdays if needed.
Felicity received her Honours in Psychology in 1996 and more recently completed her Masters in Counselling from Monash University. She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
Fees
$110 Individual
$90 Concession
$130 Couples
Testimonials from past clients:
“I truly feel so fortunate to have finally encountered someone who has really been able to assist me in a time of need, and enabled me to propel myself forward.”
Sam (Hobart)
“Felicity has been one of the most down to earth, kind hearted and good natured people I've ever come across. She has helped me make life changes so I can get the most out of my life and done so in the most positive and supportive way. I cannot thank her enough for helping open my eyes to how I view the world and cannot speak more highly of her.”
Josh (Hobart)
Felicity has availability on a Monday, Friday and Saturday morning. Please contact Felicity directly to arrange an appointment.
mob: 0403 073 529
email: huonvcounselling@gmail.com
Anna Hopwood - Counsellor
Anna is a registered counsellor and lifelong resident of the Huon Valley, with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of all people in our local community. She enjoys working with clients of any age and is particularly skilled in supporting those who may find it difficult to seek help, and are concerned that nobody will understand the struggles they face. Anna provides therapy that can help to alleviate feelings of shame and self-criticism. She offers clients gentle support, fostering the ability to recover from and overcome obstacles, to thrive and find contentment.
Anna completed a bachelor of arts with majors in psychology and philosophy in 2010, a graduate diploma in counselling in 2014, and is now in the process of completing an honours year in psychology. Her work draws on the combined knowledge of these disciplines, with a strong commitment to connected and flexible client focused therapy, underpinned by the principles of psychological science. Anna uses a range of techniques and approaches depending on client need and preference, including Rogerian counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness. She has training and particular interest in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), a trauma sensitive therapy that has many applications and particular benefit for people who experience depression that has not responded easily to other treatments. Anna is a member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation. Currently, she is the only therapist in Tasmania providing dedicated CFT.
Anna has availability on a Monday afternoon. Please contact Anna directly to arrange an appointment.
mob: 0497 386 405
email: info@huoncounselling.com.au
Anna completed a bachelor of arts with majors in psychology and philosophy in 2010, a graduate diploma in counselling in 2014, and is now in the process of completing an honours year in psychology. Her work draws on the combined knowledge of these disciplines, with a strong commitment to connected and flexible client focused therapy, underpinned by the principles of psychological science. Anna uses a range of techniques and approaches depending on client need and preference, including Rogerian counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Mindfulness. She has training and particular interest in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), a trauma sensitive therapy that has many applications and particular benefit for people who experience depression that has not responded easily to other treatments. Anna is a member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation. Currently, she is the only therapist in Tasmania providing dedicated CFT.
Anna has availability on a Monday afternoon. Please contact Anna directly to arrange an appointment.
mob: 0497 386 405
email: info@huoncounselling.com.au
