RG Psychology

RG Psychology RG Psychology is a boutique psychology and wellbeing practice situated in the picturesque New England

Bringing high quality boutique mental health care to regional NSW, RG Psychology aims to support, educate and empower our clients to move towards a state of complete mental health (social, emotional, psychological wellbeing); a strong sense of self (confidence, acceptance, self-esteem, resilience, meaning and purpose). To achieve this, our therapists aim to work collaboratively with each client to create a tailored treatment plan that takes into account, your style, needs and preferences.

💥The More You Avoid It… The Bigger It FeelsAnxiety says: “What if it goes wrong?”So you avoid it.The task. The call. The...
02/09/2025

💥The More You Avoid It… The Bigger It Feels
Anxiety says: “What if it goes wrong?”
So you avoid it.
The task. The call. The conversation. The decision.

And for a moment — you feel relief. 😮‍💨
But soon, the fear grows louder.
The guilt creeps in.
The list gets longer.
And your confidence shrinks.

This is the anxiety-avoidance cycle.

It works like this:
➡️ Anxiety rises
➡️ You avoid the trigger
➡️ Anxiety eases temporarily
➡️ Long-term, the fear grows
➡️ You feel stuck, small, ashamed
➡️ Repeat…

💡 The good news? You can break this cycle — gently and gradually — with support.

💬 I help rural women and mums facing overwhelm, avoidance, and perfectionism find practical, compassionate tools to move forward (..at your pace).

👉Need a free call from our team to chat about how Rebecca can support you, or how to access a Medicare rebate with an eligible referral? Fill in our New Contact Form on the website.

💥Rebember that social media is not therapy. If any of this information resonates, or is distressing the best place to go is your GP - or emergency department in moments of high distress!

💥Why You Snap, Shut Down or Can’t Think Straight When You’re OverwhelmedEver found yourself yelling over spilled milk,sh...
01/09/2025

💥Why You Snap, Shut Down or Can’t Think Straight When You’re Overwhelmed
Ever found yourself yelling over spilled milk,
shutting down when your toddler melts down,
or feeling totally frozen when you should “just write the list”?

You’re not overreacting.
You’re not failing.
You’re in fight, flight, or freeze — and your brain is doing its best to protect you.

🧠 Here’s what’s happening:

Your limbic system (the survival part of your brain) can’t tell the difference between a toddler tantrum and a tiger in the paddock.
It sees stress, sounds the alarm — and suddenly:

Fight: You yell, snap, or feel like screaming.
Flight: You want to walk out, disappear, or escape into your phone.
Freeze: You go blank. You can’t think, move, or decide.
⚖️ Your brain is trying to keep you safe…
But it wasn’t meant to live like this all day, every day.

What helps?

✔️ Slow breaths (longer exhales)
✔️ Grounding in your senses (touch, smell, sound)
✔️ Naming what’s happening: “This is fight/flight/freeze.”
✔️ Knowing you're not alone — this is a normal brain in a high-load environment.

💬 If this sounds like your daily reality, therapy can help you build regulation, reset, and reconnect.

👉Need a free call from our team to chat about how Rebecca can support you, or how to access a Medicare rebate with an eligible referral? Fill in our New Contact Form on the website.

💥Rebember that social media is not therapy. If any of this information resonates, or is distressing the best place to go is your GP - or emergency department in moments of high distress!

🔥🔄🔥Time to stop avoiding the difficult conversations or cycling through conflict/avoidance! Conflict is part of life, es...
31/08/2025

🔥🔄🔥Time to stop avoiding the difficult conversations or cycling through conflict/avoidance!

Conflict is part of life, especially in farming families spanning generations, marriages, finances and ideas about change.

3 Tips/Strategies:
1️⃣ Regulate yourselves first! It's a simple idea but rarely done when we are so pushed for a conclusion. Take a break, set the intention and time for the next meeting.
2️⃣ Listen to understand each other's pain, values and fears. Remember this doesn't require you to agree on their argument, just to see the challenge for them.
3️⃣ Focus on values, not the emotion behind the challenge. For example, if you are against a shift to renewables look at why - What is the change you are wanting to stop - what do you see this will do to impact your values for finances, family, safety, security ect.. Listen for these in others.

👉Remember if someone is highly emotional and unable to regulate you may not be able to safely have this conversation. It is important to stay safe and if you are unable to find that safe space seek professional support from a credible service such as psychologists, solicitors or accountants.

🛋Rebecca’s wait time is usually 2-4 weeks, appointments Monday-Friday. Complete the New Client callback form for a free introductory call. Medicare rebates may be available with GP or psychiatrist referral; private health rebates may also apply.

🔥Social media is not therapy. If it resonates, see your GP for referral options, possibly including sessions with Rebecca. In an emergency, visit the nearest emergency department.

👋Hello! 🌳I’m Rebecca Gilchrist, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Board approved Supervisor, mum, step-mum & farmer here...
29/08/2025

👋Hello!

🌳I’m Rebecca Gilchrist, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Board approved Supervisor, mum, step-mum & farmer here in New England NSW.

💻I offer therapy to women anywhere in Australia via Telehealth & face to face sessions from my clinic in Uralla.

📋I provide clinical supervision for psychologists & mental health clinicians wanting to navigate complex ethical challenges or therapeutic growth.

💃 I support mental health clinicians build their brand, define their niche and refine referral streams.

A few fun facts 👇🏻
✨I was born in NE Vic, but spent 10 years living in Hong Kong as a child before bording school at MLC in Melbourne. I then lived in India, Turkey and East Timor before making my way home 🇦🇺

✨I am wife to a 6th generation farmer with epilepsy - still running sheep & cattle on his part of the original family station and run my own little herd.

✨I had my first baby on a plane and felt the sting of isolation when returning home to the farm raising 2 under 2 while building my thriving private practice from the ground up.

✨Boundary setting and holding firm is a special skill - that I love to share with my clients whenever I can!

✨ There is a fire in my belly for rural mental health and advocating for better services in the bush!

✨I am a recovering perfectionist, chronic overachiever (I have 3 Bachelors & a Masters) and believe I can organise my way out of anything!

✨I am always going to side with a healthy dose of outdoors & horses!

📍Information shared here is general information only and does not constitute psychological or medical advice. Check in with your GP for a referral to see me or a psychologist near you!

🛎️ Simply fill in the contact form on our website and we will give you a free call to start the ball rolling!

https://rgpsychology.com.au/new-clients

🛟Don’t be a stranger, I am always happy to try my best to share resources, links, podcasts and have some freebies to download on my website!
📸 Fancy photos by

Refining Communication and Relationship Skills🧠You don’t need to be in conflict to seek help improving communication wit...
29/08/2025

Refining Communication and Relationship Skills

🧠You don’t need to be in conflict to seek help improving communication with family members. Fine-tuning these skills can enhance understanding, prevent misunderstandings, and keep relationships strong.

3 Tips/Strategies:
1️⃣ Practice active listening—focus fully on the speaker without interruption.
2️⃣ Use “I” statements to express feelings calmly and clearly.
3️⃣ Check in regularly, rather than waiting for tension to build.

🛋Rebecca’s wait time is usually 2-4 weeks, appointments Monday-Friday. Complete the New Client callback form for a free introductory call. Medicare rebates may be available with GP or psychiatrist referral; private health rebates may also apply.

🔥Social media is not therapy. If it resonates, see your GP for referral options, possibly including sessions with Rebecca. In an emergency, visit the nearest emergency department.

⚡Turning Hyperfocus into Productivity ⚡For those with ADHD, hyperfocus can be a powerful tool—allowing for intense conce...
28/08/2025

⚡Turning Hyperfocus into Productivity ⚡

For those with ADHD, hyperfocus can be a powerful tool—allowing for intense concentration and productivity. However, without the right strategies, it can also lead to burnout, as time and energy become hyper-focused on one task while others are neglected. Understanding how to harness these periods effectively can transform hyperfocus into a productive advantage.

Three top tips:
1️⃣ Set Clear Goals Beforehand: Before diving into a hyperfocus session, outline what you want to accomplish. Having a clear plan helps direct your energy effectively.
2️⃣ Use Timers to Check In: Set alarms or timers to remind yourself to take short breaks. This not only prevents burnout but also helps you transition to other important tasks.
3️⃣ Create a Balanced To-Do List: List both the tasks you’re excited about and the ones you might avoid. Balancing your energy across these can make hyperfocus periods more productive and balanced.

If you’re struggling to manage hyperfocus or feeling burnt out, professional guidance may help you develop effective strategies that fit the rhythm of rural life. 🌾 Wait times are 4-6 weeks, so plan ahead if you’re considering support.

💡 Australian clients may be eligible for Medicare rebates with a GP or psychiatrist referral. Private health insurance rebates may also be available.

Note: This information is not therapy. If you find it helpful, speak to your GP for a referral. For emergencies, visit your nearest emergency department.

🛩️I am incredibly excited to be off to Canberra on Sunday for a week of learning and chinwags as the x Squadron Energy ...
26/08/2025

🛩️I am incredibly excited to be off to Canberra on Sunday for a week of learning and chinwags as the x Squadron Energy scholarship winner to attend the - Farming Forever National Summit!

I am often finding myself bridging the gap in the therapy space for our communities and farming families - Using well supported and existing therapy tools drawn from ACT, DBT, and CBT help to smooth heated conversations, hear all sides and negotiate from a place of values as our compass rather than highly charged emotions.

⭐️to feel seen & heard no matter the position on renewable transition.
⭐️to navigate information overload & challenges in change.
⭐️to find strength in regulation before communication.
⭐️to define individual, family & community values to form a stronger foundation.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced. — James Baldwin

Welcome! 💥Marrying a 6th generation farmer, birthing on an ambulance plane, a stint in NICU, raising babies in the bush ...
26/08/2025

Welcome!

💥Marrying a 6th generation farmer, birthing on an ambulance plane, a stint in NICU, raising babies in the bush & juggling a farmer with epilepsy makes for a fairly healthy perspective of the reality of rural life!

🛋I support women and mothers around Australia via Zoom or in person here in Uralla NSW. While I am certainly not the key to everyone's lock in the therapy space I offer a genuine, real and understanding space for rural women.

👉If you would like to know more about my service, how to access a Medicare rebate for sessions with me or other services that may be helpful please complete the New Client Form on the website.

👉The information on this page is general in nature only. If you are distressed at all by this content or anything online, please speak with your GP or present to your closest emergency department for support.


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🔬Science says it’s not just fluff — gratitude lowers anxiety and depression.“Gratitude-based interventions led to signif...
25/08/2025

🔬Science says it’s not just fluff — gratitude lowers anxiety and depression.

“Gratitude-based interventions led to significant reductions in depressive and anxious symptoms.”

🌿 Relevance:
You don’t need fancy journals or big routines — just a moment to write or whisper what you're grateful for, even if it’s small.

🛋A simple tool often threaded throughout therapy, Rebecca supports rural and regional women anywhere in Australia. Book a spot via the link in bio.

👉Remember that instagram is not therapy and the best place to go first is your GP (or an online option) they can check its not a medical issue causing you grief and can offer a Mental Health Care Plan to see a psychologist with a Medicare rebate if you are eligible.

🌙Designing Better Sleep Habits for Emotional Resilience🧠Improved sleep quality is closely linked to emotional stability....
22/08/2025

🌙Designing Better Sleep Habits for Emotional Resilience

🧠Improved sleep quality is closely linked to emotional stability. Small habit changes can enhance rest, helping you wake up more prepared to handle the day’s challenges.

3 Tips/Strategies:
1️⃣ Set a consistent bedtime to stabilise your body’s internal clock.
2️⃣ Dim lights and reduce screen time 30 minutes before bed.
3️⃣ Use a calming bedtime cue—like a short breathing exercise—to signal sleep readiness.

🛋Rebecca’s appointments have a 4 week wait, limited Monday-Friday. Complete the New Client callback form for a free introductory call. Medicare rebates may apply with GP or psychiatrist referral; private health rebates may also be available.

☢Instagram is not therapy. If it resonates, consult your GP for referral options that may include sessions with Rebecca. In emergencies, visit your nearest emergency department.


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🔥Is it time to start working on you? 🧚‍♀️While I certainly am not the key to every lock in the therapy space.. I am a mo...
21/08/2025

🔥Is it time to start working on you?

🧚‍♀️While I certainly am not the key to every lock in the therapy space.. I am a mother, step-mother, farmer and clinical psychologist supporting women around Australia.

🛋If you need a psychologist with a rural perspective who understands the farm-family-work struggle well... I am accepting a limited number of new clients.

👉Register for a free callback from our team via the 'New Client Form' to discuss how Rebecca can support you, accessing a Medicare rebate or other options that might be available.

👉The information shared on this account is general in nature only and your local emergency department or 000 is your best place for emergency contact.

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Memorial Institute, Level 1, 55 Bridge Street
Uralla, NSW
2358

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+61262109350

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