Rest In Essence

Rest In Essence Rest in Essence believes in a brighter future for young people, their families, and our community.

✨ Meet Tanya ✨Tanya is a registered Psychologist who takes a warm, person-centred approach to supporting adolescents and...
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. 🌿

✨ Meet Bella, Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Bella works with children, adolescents, and adu...
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. 🌱

Happy Festive Season from everyone at Rest in Essence ✨🎄We wish you a peaceful and relaxing Christmas. While this time o...
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 💛

💬 “There has to be a better way.”When young people are in psychological distress, how we respond can make all the differ...
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 👇

Welcome to the team Kas!Kas is passionate about supporting individuals to connect with their values and redefine their p...
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

Last week, Steve took part in the CEO Sleepout, giving up the comforts of home to raise awareness and funds for those ex...
27/06/2025

Last week, Steve took part in the CEO Sleepout, giving up the comforts of home to raise awareness and funds for those experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to the generosity of friends, family, and colleagues that donated to this important cause.

Every dollar goes toward supporting vital services that help break the cycle of homelessness. We're proud of you, Steve, for stepping up and making a real difference. 💙

This Men’s Health Week, let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough: men’s mental healthWe regularly work with...
13/06/2025

This Men’s Health Week, let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough: men’s mental health

We regularly work with men who are navigating immense stress, emotional pain and silent struggles. Too often, societal expectations discourage men from seeking support or expressing vulnerability. The message has long been: “Be strong. Push through. Don’t talk about it.”
But real strength lies in self-awareness, in asking for help when you need it, and in taking steps toward healing.

Men’s Health Week is a powerful reminder that mental health is health and it matters just as much as physical well-being. Whether it is managing anxiety, coping with trauma, addressing depression, or simply needing space to talk, support is available.

To the men who are showing up for themselves and doing the inner work: we see you, we respect you and we are here to support you.
Let’s keep breaking the stigma. Let’s keep the conversation going.

06/06/2025

📣 We’re Hiring: Part-Time Administrator!

Rest in Essence is looking for a friendly and organised part-time Administrator to join our supportive team!

If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a caring, client-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Call us on 02 4902 8900
📧 Or send your resume to info@resinessence.com.au

Come be part of a workplace where your contribution truly matters!

🧠 Why we use MIGDAS instead of ADOS for Autism AssessmentsIn this month’s newsletter, we are sharing the reasons behind ...
06/05/2025

🧠 Why we use MIGDAS instead of ADOS for Autism Assessments

In this month’s newsletter, we are sharing the reasons behind our choice to use the MIGDAS (Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum) for autism assessments and why it aligns more closely with our values and approach.

Spoiler: It's all about strengths-based, sensory-informed, and language-sensitive assessment that honours each child’s individuality.

💌 Inside the newsletter:
✔️ Key differences between MIGDAS and ADOS
✔️ Why a narrative, sensory-informed, and personalised approach helps reveal a fuller, more accurate picture
✔️ How MIGDAS supports a deeper understanding of both challenges and brilliance

🌟 Welcome to the team, Dr James Ulrick! 🌟We’re excited to welcome Dr James Ulrick, an experienced Child and Adolescent P...
28/03/2025

🌟 Welcome to the team, Dr James Ulrick! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Dr James Ulrick, an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, to Rest in Essence Mental Health Practice! 🎉

Dr Ulrick has worked across various settings within the Hunter New England Local Health District and currently serves as the Psychiatrist for Newcastle CAMHS. With extensive training and expertise in anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders, he takes a holistic, patient-centred approach to supporting young people and their families.

Dr Ulrick offers assessments and ongoing treatment for young people (up to 24 years old) in a family context. Please note, he does not provide ADHD or ASD assessments or initiate stimulant medication.

We’re thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the great work ahead! 🙌

✨ We are excited to welcome Georgia to the Rest in Essence team! ✨Georgia is a Registered Psychologist and a Family Ther...
20/03/2025

✨ We are excited to welcome Georgia to the Rest in Essence team! ✨

Georgia is a Registered Psychologist and a Family Therapist currently completing her Master’s in Family and Systemic Therapy through the Williamsroad Family Therapy Centre in Melbourne.

With a background in AOD and gambling treatment, school psychology, disability, and private practice, Georgia has extensive experience supporting individuals and families across the lifespan. She works from a systemic and relational lens, helping families function at their healthiest in a way that aligns with their values.

Georgia takes a no wrong door approach, working collaboratively to understand each client’s unique needs. She is trained in CBT/REBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Resource Therapy (RT), and several other therapeutic modalities aimed at promoting psychological well-being. Using a strengths-based and creative arts approach, she incorporates objects, movement, and crafts into her sessions.

Having worked across the Northern Territory and New South Wales, Georgia has developed a deep understanding of supporting individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

Join us in giving Georgia a warm welcome! 👏😊

Address

48 Brown Road
Broadmeadow, NSW
2292

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+61249028900

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rest In Essence posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Rest In Essence:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category