Hi, I’m Kayleigh Hayes,

I believe therapy can empower an individual, couple or family through compassionate understanding and active collaboration too ultimately heal core wounds and allow us to live healthy and happy lives.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy offers a confidential and compassionate environment for self-exploration and growth. Together, we’ll delve into your unique experiences, challenges and aspirations, collaboratively crafting practical strategies to navigate life’s complexities with resilience and authenticity.

Couples Counselling

Couples Counseling provides a safe and supportive space for partners to address challenges, enhance communication and strengthen their relationship. Through guidance and tailored strategies, Kayleigh fosters healthy dynamics and empowers couples to navigate conflicts and deepen connection.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy offers a nurturing environment for families to explore dynamics, resolve conflicts, and strengthen bonds. With empathy and expertise, Kayleigh guides families in fostering communication, understanding individual needs, and building resilience to navigate life’s challenges together.

Introducing Kayleigh and your first session

The first counseling and therapy session with Kayleigh is a pivotal step in your journey towards healing and growth, providing a safe and confidential space for you to share your thoughts, emotions, and goals. In our initial meeting we’ll establish rapport and discuss your expectations and objectives for therapy. We’ll have the opportunity to explore your presenting concerns and gather information to gain a comprehensive understanding of your unique situation. Together, we’ll collaboratively develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs, incorporating specific therapeutic techniques and goals to work towards. We’ll also address confidentiality and boundaries, ensuring you feel comfortable and informed. As the session concludes, we’ll schedule your next appointment and discuss any homework or self-reflection exercises to engage in between sessions.

Therapy can help with

  • Coping with stress, anxiety, or depression
  • Managing overwhelming emotions or trauma
  • Improving communication and relationships
  • Grief and loss
  • Major life transitions (e.g., divorce, job loss, relocation)
  • Coping with chronic illness or disability
  • Improving self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Seeking personal growth and self-discovery
  • Addressing addiction or substance abuse issues
  • Managing anger or conflict effectively
  • Enhancing parenting skills
  • Dealing with identity or existential issues
  • Seeking support for LGBTQ+ concerns
  • Overcoming past or childhood trauma
  • Managing work-related stress or burnout
  • Enhancing coping skills and resilience
  • Seeking guidance for spiritual or existential questions
  • Addressing symptoms of eating disorders or body image concerns
  • Improving sleep patterns and managing insomnia
  • Support for neurodiversity-related challenges like ADHD, autism etc
  • Exploring career or academic concerns

About Kayleigh

M Ed (SGC), M Ed (BM); B Ed/B Arts (Psych); Adv Dip ET; Cert IV TAA

The decision to go to university to study psychology was a natural extension to my childhood challenges, having lived through many family struggles I’ve developed a deep understanding and empathy of others going through similar dynamics and have learnt valuable evidence-based techniques through a mind-body connection to heal core childhood wounds, unhelpful patterns and trauma. My therapy approach offers holistic and practical integration with deep psychological techniques focused on somatic awareness. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and nurturing space to explore experiences and gain awareness in order to create a practical plan to process trauma and cultivate resilience through your life.

 

“After some failed attempts at therapy, I was very fortunate to have found Helen. Only after a few sessions, Helen has been able to help me view things from an empowering perspective, gain clarity and help process my thoughts and feelings. I find Helen’s approach to be kind, caring, sometimes direct. It doesn’t feel clinical or judgemental like others have.”

Luke, Central Coast, Australia

“My experience doing couples therapy with Helen has been just excellent! Some words to describe Helen and her approach include: compassionate, dedicated, thoughtful, flexible, understanding and fair. She has helped my partner and I to improve our romantic relationship in ways that other therapists haven’t been able to. Thank you”

Rebecca, Sydney, Australia

“I would highly recommend Helen for couple’s therapy. Her honest, open, and straightforward approach allowed us to be more open with each other. It wasn’t always easy, but she was warm, calm, and easy to talk to.”

Leanne F, Newcastle

“My husband and I flew from Perth to NSW to do a 2-day Relationship Intensive with Helen and Jon. I was 100% ready to end the marriage. This was our last-ditch effort to salvage our 14-year marriage. We needed someone to be direct with us, cut through the BS, and get the source of our issues, and that’s exactly what Helen and Jon did. It was a great experience in which we felt supported and came out of it with a “new” marriage and the skills to reconnect and rebuild our marriage. The space in which the intensives are held is beautiful. It was of benefit for us to be away from home and the daily stresses of life and work while doing this program. It was a lifesaving, and we will be forever grateful.”

Lesley & Mick (Perth, Australia)

“Over the three months I saw Helen my life and attitude towards life began to change. Not only was she a person I could open up to, she was also someone who could help me deal with my demons I had deep down within myself. She helped me let go a lot of traumas which I hadn’t looked at in a very long time. Helen helped me become a better partner and father. I am proud to say I am in a better place frame of mind than I have ever been. I continue to have sessions with Helen when I need them. She is a legend!”

Blake, Chittaway Bay, NSW

“After some failed attempts at therapy, I was very fortunate to have found Helen. Only after a few sessions, Helen has been able to help me view things from an empowering perspective, gain clarity and help process my thoughts and feelings. I find Helen’s approach to be kind, caring, sometimes direct. It doesn’t feel clinical or judgemental like others have”

Luke, Central Coast, Australia