Rest In Essence

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. 🌱

18/12/2025

Happy Festive Season from everyone at Rest in Essence ✨🎄

We wish you a peaceful and relaxing Christmas. While this time of year can be joyful, we also recognise that it can be difficult for many. Please know you’re not alone.

Our team is available to support you until 24 December, and we’ll be back from 2 January.

Take care of yourselves and each other during the festive season 💛

25/07/2025

💬 “There has to be a better way.”
When young people are in psychological distress, how we respond can make all the difference. Yet too often, the first response is fear or force - not calm and care.

Developed by Dr Stephen Spencer (PhD), the TAR3 model offers a practical, compassionate way for families, teachers, and carers to respond effectively and safely. Learn how it’s transforming outcomes for young people, starting at home, school, and in the community.

📬 Read the full story in our latest newsletter 👇

25/07/2025

Welcome to the team Kas!

Kas is passionate about supporting individuals to connect with their values and redefine their personal narratives. She brings a person-centred, strength-based, non-judgemental, and collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Kas draws on a range of evidence-based modalities to tailor her approach to each individual, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic techniques.

Her areas of clinical interest include:
💬 Depression and anxiety
💥 Trauma and domestic/family violence
🔄 Major life transitions
🤝 Interpersonal issues
💔 Grief and loss
🌈 Sexuality

Kas also integrates the Power Threat Meaning Framework into her practice, acknowledging the role of social context and power structures in shaping mental health.

She holds a Master of Professional Psychology and is currently completing her Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Newcastle.

We’re very pleased to have Kas on board and look forward to the compassionate and thoughtful care she will provide.

📞 To book an appointment with Kas, contact us on 02 4902 8900 or email info@restinessence.com.au