RWA Psychology - Family Matters

21/07/2025

We all love cuddles with our little ones, but did you know that psychical touch and massage plays a vital role in strengthening the bonds between parents and their baby!

Information found within 'Infant Massage: a Handbook for Loving Parents' fourth edition by Vimala McClure

16/07/2025

The teenage years can be tricky to navigate - particularly when your child has a tendency to shut down, instead of speaking up. RWA Psychology - Family Matters has some tips to help you find common ground when checking in.

Discover our guide on getting through to teenagers. Gain expert insights and practical tips from our latest blog post. Click to read more.

15/07/2025

Be like water 💦

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04/07/2025

🌿 Meet Craig Gaskell – Psychologist at RWA Psychology 🌿

Craig is a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting people through life’s challenges — from anxiety, depression and trauma to grief, psychosis, and relationship difficulties.

He has a special interest in chronic mental illness, men’s health, and supporting carers and families facing burnout, adjustment, or ambiguous loss.

Craig brings warmth, empathy, and deep understanding to his work, drawing on evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more. He’s passionate about helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.

✅Available for appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
💻Telehealth sessions offered

📍 Get in touch with RWA Psychology to book a session with Craig on 9980 1400.

27/06/2025

Meet Michelle Singh – Clinical Psychologist👩‍⚕️💬

From young kids and teens, to parents and families, Michelle
is passionate about helping her clients to build resilience and thrive.

With nearly 25 years of experience, she supports a wide range of challenges in kids and teens including anxiety, behaviour issues, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, parenting stress, and trauma.

Her warm, collaborative approach is grounded in evidence-based care and tailored to each young person and family. Michelle also works closely with schools to support kids in their learning and wellbeing. 🌱💙

If you or your child is looking for a truly warm, caring psychologist, Michelle would love to meet you. Call our lovely admin team to enquire about appointments today!

📞 9980 1400
🏢 2a Hannah Street Beecroft
📧 www.rwapsych.com.au

20/06/2025

Meet Nicole Lee – RWA's passionate Perinatal and General Psychologist

Nicole is a warm, compassionate psychologist who specialises in supporting people through life’s big transitions — from fertility and pregnancy to parenting and beyond.

She has experience in:
💛 Perinatal & fertility support (IVF, donor conception, surrogacy)
🌈 LGBTQIA+ inclusive care
🧠 Mental health care for adolescents & young adults
🧩 Anxiety, depression, grief & loss, identity, addiction, and more

Nicole uses a mix of evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, Schema, EFT & mindfulness — all tailored to you. She’s worked in hospitals and private settings and has a passion for helping clients feel heard, supported and empowered.

✨ Nicole brings warmth, empathy and a non-judgemental presence to every session. Call us on 9980 1400 and chat to our friendly admin team to make an appointment with Nicole today!

16/06/2025

💭 What’s the real cost of therapy — and can we afford to overlook it?

In this thoughtful piece, Khalil explores the real cost of therapy — not just in dollars, but in what’s at stake when support is delayed. With the rising cost of living, it’s a conversation worth having.

👉 Read the full blog: The True Cost of Mental Health: Expense or Investment?

Mental health support is often seen as a luxury — something people turn to only when things fall apart. But many who reach out for help wish they’d done so much earlier. So why do we delay?Often, one of the biggest barriers is cost. Yes, Mental Health Can Be Expensive In Australia, psychologica...

06/06/2025

Meet May Soo – Counselling Psychologist & S*x Therapist

May is a warm and compassionate psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and couples to navigate issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and stress.

She has a strong passion for relationship counselling and helps clients improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and build stronger emotional connections.

With training in CBT, ACT, EFT, and other evidence-based approaches, May tailors therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. She also holds a Master’s in HIV, STIs & S*xual Health from the University of Sydney and offers inclusive, sex-positive therapy for concerns like low desire, performance anxiety, sexual pain, and identity questions—especially supporting women’s sexual wellbeing.

28/05/2025

Meet Rebecca - Director of RWA Psychology

With over 25 years of experience, Rebecca is passionate about supporting parents through every stage of their journey – from the earliest thoughts of starting a family, through pregnancy, birth, and the ongoing challenges of parenting.

She offers a compassionate space for parents who need support or are navigating postnatal depression, anxiety, or grief after loss. Rebecca’s approach is grounded in mindfulness, reflection, and attachment-based principles, helping parents build secure, resilient relationships with their children.

For over 25 years, she has run a successful private practice and currently consults at Westmead Private Hospital, working closely with their maternity and pediatric teams to support women during pregnancy and postpartum.

Rebecca provides a thoughtful, safe environment for clients to explore, heal, and grow.

26/05/2025

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16/05/2025

We are welcoming our registered psychologist Craig Gaskell to Wednesdays!

Starting the week of the 2nd of June, you will be able to book in with Craig on Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Visit our website www.rwapsych.com.au for more information or give our reception team a call at 9980 1400 for booking inquiries.