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Clinical Psychologist | Rural Women's Mental Health Advocate | Speaker | Media Commentator

Rebecca Gilchrist is an Australian Clinical Psychologist, Director of RG Psychology and Chair of the NSW Farmers Armidale Branch. Based on a sixth-generation farming property in regional New South Wales, Rebecca brings a distinctive combination of clinical expertise, lived experience and rural leadership to national conversations about women's mental health, motherhood and healthcare accessibility.

Through her private practice, Rebecca provides psychological care to women across rural, regional and remote Australia, specialising in anxiety, trauma, maternal mental health, burnout and the psychological challenges of navigating motherhood and significant life transitions.

Her commitment to improving rural healthcare is both professional and deeply personal. At 33 weeks pregnant, Rebecca unexpectedly gave birth to her daughter aboard an aircraft during an emergency medical transfer—an extraordinary experience that shaped her understanding of resilience, maternal vulnerability and the inequalities facing regional families accessing healthcare.

Beyond clinical practice, Rebecca advocates for rural communities through her leadership with NSW Farmers, participation in the New England Renewable Energy Zone Community Reference Group and contributions to a Senate inquiry examining Medicare access and funding.

An experienced keynote speaker and podcast guest, Rebecca is passionate about translating psychological research into accessible, meaningful conversations that challenge expectations of motherhood, explore the realities of rural life and advocate for better outcomes for Australian women.

Areas of Media Expertise

  • Women's mental health, anxiety, burnout and psychological wellbeing

  • Maternal mental health, birth trauma and the transition to motherhood

  • Maternal rage, emotional regulation and the invisible mental load

  • Rural and remote mental healthcare access and Medicare policy

  • Psychological resilience, adversity and post-traumatic growth

  • Mental health within farming families and regional communities

  • Women's leadership, identity and the pressures of balancing professional and family responsibilities

Available For

Expert commentary, television and radio interviews, podcast appearances, editorial features, opinion pieces and keynote speaking engagements.

Website: www.rgpsychology.com.au
Instagram: @her_rural_psychologist
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rebeccagilchristclinicalpsychologist

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  • Approved professional high & low resolution images in clinic & on farm.

  • Approved copy detailing Rebecca’s birth story for publication.

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  • Consultant Psychologist

    Rebecca holds a unique space for organisations wishing for mental health and wellbeing to be at the forefront of their policies and workplace practice. Not only is Rebecca an endorsed Clinical Psychologist, she also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management.

    Updating your workplace policies?

    Designing a wellbeing program?

    Wanting to educate your employees in neurodiversity, mental health first aid or general wellbeing?

    Rebecca welcomes enquiries from organisations Australia wide for consultation.

  • Workshop & Keynote Speaker

    Rebecca provides tailored presentations to community groups, businesses and schools with evidence based clinical understanding from a uniquely rural perspective. Hear Rebecca’s remarkable story of birthing her daughter on a plane, her own journey of mental wellbeing and relatable material to get you and your group thinking about your own mental wellness!

  • Podcast Contributor

    As a rural woman and mother Rebecca knows just how hard it can be to access accurate and digestible information that you can trust . Rebecca is passionate about mental health promotion, sharing her own story, knowledage and training.

  • Writer

    Rebecca often shares her knowledge and expertise in the field of psychology, supporting promotion of evidence based and relatable information for rural women and mothers.