Rest In Essence

23/02/2026

A big thank you to all our clients who helped bring this puzzle to life 🧩
The last two weeks we have seen people slow down, connect, and engage with one another while they wait. We love watching these small mindful moments unfold in our space.

19/02/2026

We are excited to welcome Jodi to the team! 💚

Jodi is a Clinical Psychology Registrar who works with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan, providing therapy and assessments tailored to each individual’s needs. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship concerns, and broader psychosocial stressors.

Outside her professional practice, Jodi finds joy in spending time with friends and family, immersing herself in the ocean and lake, practising yoga, and exploring new places through travel.

We are so pleased to have her on board!

To book an appointment, please reach out on 02 4902 8900 or email info@restinessence.com.au 🌱

12/02/2026

Families and relationships don’t come with instruction manuals and sometimes a little guidance can make all the difference.

In this newsletter, we are exploring:

✨ The benefits of family therapy and how it can strengthen communication and connection
💛 How couples counselling can help partners navigate challenges and rebuild understanding
😴 The powerful impact of sleep on mental health, mood, and daily functioning

We are also featuring Dr Ulrick’s latest column, where he shares practical strategies you can start trying before booking an appointment. As a psychiatrist, Dr Ulrick regularly sees how small, consistent changes can have a meaningful impact on wellbeing.

📩 If you or someone you care about could benefit from extra support, get in touch!

10/02/2026

🧠 Children’s Mental Health Week 🧠

Children’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. During Children’s Mental Health Week, we recognise the importance of early intervention and ongoing support for children and families.

Our team provides evidence-based psychology and psychiatry services, working closely with families to support children’s emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.

Every child deserves to feel heard, supported, and safe. 💫

06/02/2026

Our psychologist Bella couldn’t resist making a start on our new waiting room puzzle 🧩
We love offering our clients simple, mindful ways to pass the time and puzzles are great for slowing the mind, focusing attention, and easing into the session.

04/02/2026

Cancer affects not only the person diagnosed but also their families and loved ones. The emotional and mental strain can be heavy, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times.

Our experienced team is here to support individuals, couples, and families, offering a safe space to process emotions, strengthen relationships, and build resilience together. You don’t have to face it alone; we are here for you and your loved ones every step of the way.

📩 Please get in touch on 02 4902 8900 or info@restinessence.com.au.

29/01/2026

✨ Welcome to the Team, Luella! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Luella, Registered Psychologist, to our team! 💙

Luella brings a warm, empathic, and person-centred approach, supporting clients at their own pace and empowering them to build on their strengths and achieve meaningful goals. She works with clients aged 16 and over and has experience supporting people with:

• ADHD
• Anxiety (including health & performance anxiety)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Body Dysmorphia
• Complex trauma & trauma
• Depression
• Grief
• Perfectionism
• Stress & burnout

Luella has a special interest in health psychology, including the role of sleep, diet, and exercise, as well as sport and performance psychology, high-performance occupations, and creativity. Her passion for creative approaches to healing is reflected in her research exploring community-led arts programs and trauma recovery.

Outside of work, Luella is a singer-songwriter, enjoys yoga and hiking, and loves spending time with her dog and loved ones 🐾🎶

We’re so excited to have you, Luella! 💫

28/01/2026

From German roots, to meeting an Aussie dude and settling here in beautiful Newcastle. Congratulations to Charlotte on officially becoming an Australian Citizen! We're delighted for you Charlotte, from all your team mates here at Rest in Essence.

21/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome Faith to the Rest in Essence Team! 💚 Faith brings compassion, warmth and a genuine passion for supporting others, and we’re so glad to have her as part of the team.

We asked Faith to share a little about herself and here’s what she had to say:
"I have the pleasure of being an Administrator at Rest in Essence, where I get to work with dedicated clinicians who are passionate about providing informed and individualised care for our clients. It is important to me that clients to feel comfortable in the practice and confident that we are supporting them in a reliable and high-quality manner. I am also a university student working toward becoming a psychologist and in my personal time, I enjoy playing piano, looking after my plants, and doing floristry work."

If you’d like to learn more about our team, or see how we can support you, please get in touch. 🌿

20/01/2026

🌿 New on Insight Timer 🌿

Our psychologist, Leigh, has recently set up a profile on Insight Timer!

Meditation and mindfulness can be powerful tools alongside therapy, helping with emotional regulation, stress management, and building greater self-awareness. Leigh has recorded her own guided meditations, designed to support calm, grounding, and connection, and has also curated a collection of her favourite meditations that she often recommends to clients.

If you’re curious about incorporating mindfulness into your routine, we invite you to check it out and explore what resonates with you. ✨🧘‍♀️

Leigh is an Australian psychologist, deeply committed to helping people create meaningful change, foster personal growth, and enhance overall wellbeing. Leigh has a particular interest and expertise in working with clients experiencing eating anxiety disorders, anxiety and chronic ill health. Her ap...

14/01/2026

✨ Meet Tanya ✨

Tanya is a registered Psychologist who takes a warm, person-centred approach to supporting adolescents and adults through life’s challenges. She works with anxiety, stress, life transitions, performance pressures, and has a special interest in women’s wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause.

Tanya believes meaningful change is always possible and provides a supportive, empowering space where clients feel understood and supported to move forward.

Outside of work, Tanya enjoys keeping active, spending time with family and friends, volunteering in community sport, and time by the ocean 🌊

We’re delighted to have Tanya as part of our team and know her thoughtful, supportive style will be a wonderful fit for many clients.

📩 To enquire about appointments with Tanya, please contact us on 02 4902 8900 or info@restinessence.com.au.

We’d be glad to help you take the next step. 🌿

13/01/2026

✨ Meet Bella, Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Bella works with children, adolescents, and adults, offering evidence-based assessment and therapy across a range of presentations.

Bella provides both therapy and psychological assessment, including autism, ADHD, and learning assessments. She takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach, supporting clients through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and life challenges.

Bella has been a truly lovely addition to our team, and we’re so pleased to have her with us.

📩 To book an appointment with Bella, please contact us on 02 4902 8900, or info@restinessence.com.au.

We’d love to support you. 🌱