A place for rural women.
As a Clinical Psychologist for rural women anywhere in Australia, Rebecca aims to provide a safe space for rural women to explore mental health from a rural women’s perspective. With a special interest in the area of mental wellness of rural women and mothers - experiencing the unique challenges that come with living on the land. Via online telehealth therapy or in-person therapy Rebecca works with women across the lifespan in the areas of:
Rural Womens’ mental health.
ADHD screening & coaching
Sleep difficulty
Rurality & isolation
Anxiety & depression
Matrescence & identity
PCOS, endometriosis & pain management
Decision making, taking action & motivation
Relationship difficulties (Succession planning)
Body image & dieting
Self esteem
Addiction
Grief
Fertility & Pregnancy for rural women.
Pregnancy & infant loss
Fertility & IVF
Childlessness
Birth trauma
Birth recovery
Parenting for rural women.
Attachment parenting
Breastfeeding & feeding challenges
Maternal anger & motherhood challenges
Online Telehealth & In-Person Therapy for Rural Women.
Stage 1
Detailed clinical assessment.
Stage 2
Design bespoke treatment plan.
Stage 3
Guided therapy.
Stage 4
Long term maintenance.
Rebecca is an Australian Psychology Board certified Clinical Psychologist. This is a protected title in Australia, with national registration encompassing all health practitioners in Australia, providing protections to our patients, with confidence provided in strict adherence to our Code of Ethics, minimum standards for qualifications and ongoing professional development.
Rebecca is a registered Medicare provider, therefore with an eligible referral you may be able to access a rebate of $141 .85 for each of your sessions with Rebecca.
Nurture your inner power, calm & control to connect with your strength in life, childbirth & motherhood as a rural women.
Supporting your journey towards confidence & empowerment.
Mental healthcare for rural women.
Online telehealth psychological support and in-person therapy for rural women.
Our practice is a boutique psychology and wellbeing practice grown from the New England tablelands of Northern NSW town of Uralla and Coffs Harbour. 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 as a rural woman.
Rebecca Gilchrist
Clinical Psychologist
Fellow of Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists
BBus, Psych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Hailing from a small Victorian high country border town, Rebecca went on to spend much of her childhood and early adulthood living overseas including university studies and professional adventures.
Rebecca is now a mother of two young children, that she is raising with her partner, a local New England grazier on his 6th generation sheep and cattle property. Rebecca has first hand experience of the difficulties facing regional women, the challenges faced by mothers experiencing complex pregnancies, and of children requiring additional medical care. This unique blend of life adventures brings a wealth of life experiences and a deep understanding of the value in our differences as individuals.
Rebecca has completed several Bachelor’s degrees in Business, Arts and Psychology, followed by a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Rebecca is a clinical psychologist who employs a person-centred, motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophies. Rebecca works from the secure base of a therapeutic alliance fostered in the evidence based understanding that the client is the expert of their own experience and fostering a strong therapeutic alliance is the main factor for achieving positive change in her client’s lives. Whether it’s online or in-person, Rebecca aims to create an inclusive, open-minded and relaxed session space that makes you feel comfortable, safe and heard.
Rebecca attended university in Istanbul, Turkey before completing her tertiary education including a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) and Masters of Clinical Psychology in Melbourne, Victoria before her passion for improving service provision in regional areas led to Uralla.
Experience.
Rebecca is experienced in working with high risk groups facilitating day rehabilitation programs, domestic and sexual violence crisis response, risk assessment, trauma counselling, sleep disorder management, cognitive therapy, as well as clinical, cognitive, educational and personality assessment.
Rebecca now works primarily with women across the lifespan with a special interest in working with mothers.
Rebecca has also undertaken varied public speaking engagements presenting on topics of research interest for professional associations, community groups, educational institutions as well as conferences nationally and abroad.