Ballina & Byron Bay Relationship Counselling
Suite 14, The Boulevard
70 River St
Ballina NSW 2478
Australia
(02) 8968 9323
Clinton Power is a psychotherapist who provides relationship counselling and individual therapy services at his Ballina office for clients in the Byron Bay and Northern Rivers area of NSW.
Counselling in Ballina, Byron Bay and surrounding areas
Clinton Power provides individual and couple counselling and psychotherapy services to residents of Byron Bay and surrounding areas of the Northern Rivers.
Clinton provides therapy services for individual or couple relationship issues. He aims to help you create healthy relationships and improve your mental health conditions so that you can live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Clinton lives in the northern rivers and has an office in Ballina, a 25-minute drive from Byron Bay.
Which areas does your Ballina office service in the Northern Rivers of NSW?
Clinton provides individual and relationship counselling services to residents in the areas of Byron Bay and Ballina shires, which include:
Alstonville, Ballina, Bangalow, Bogangar, Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay, Casino, Drake, Evans Head, Glencoe, Grafton, Iluka, Kingscliff, Kyogle, Lennox Head, Lismore, Maclean, Mullumbimby, Murwillumbah, New Brighton, Nimbin, Nymboida, Ocean Shores, Pottsville, Suffolk Park, Tweed Heads, Whiporie, Wollongbar, and Yamba
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What are the most common relationship issues Clinton works with?
Clinton has extensive experience and training in working with a wide range of relationship issues, including:
- issues with finding and establishing a long-term relationship
- patterns of unresolved fighting and arguing
- relationship betrayal and affairs
- worry about loneliness and isolation
- addiction issues causing relationship problems
- parenting challenges with managing children or adolescents
- difficulty in overcoming the hurt from previous relationships
- mental health symptoms such as depression in one or both partners
- challenges with intimacy and sexual issues
- how to deal with divorce and separation issues
- health issues causing stress and impacting your psychology
- acceptance and support for life transitions
- feelings of low self-esteem and doubting your place in the world
- families suffering from unresolved family conflict
- post-traumatic stress disorder impacting your life
- sexuality, sexual identity, and same-sex relationship issues
What approaches does Clinton use in his work?
Clinton uses a range of evidence-based, non-judgemental talk therapy treatment approaches and modalities in his work with individuals and couples, including:
- relational therapies focused on personal development
- couple education and communication skills
- meditation and mindfulness therapies
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Gottman Couple Therapy
- Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT)
What are the benefits of psychotherapy with Clinton?
- developing your self-awareness so you make better life choices
- heal from past hurts, betrayals, or infidelity
- resolve grief and loss
- support your voice to express your wants and needs
- healing past trauma trapped in your body
- managing stress and lowering anxiety
- improving self-esteem and wellbeing
- reducing anxiety and calming your nervous system
- personal development that leads to positive changes in your life
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What qualifications and training does Clinton have?
Clinton has extensive experience and training in counselling and psychotherapy. He has a post-graduate degree in counselling and psychotherapy and an advanced diploma in Gestalt Therapy, which is the basis of his holistic approach.
Clinton has specialized in working with relationship issues since 2003. He has comprehensive training in PACT – the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and couples work using Gestalt Therapy.
Clinton is registered as a clinical member with the peak industry organisation, PACFA – The Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia. He follows their ethical guidelines in his work.
What’s the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist?
Psychologists are university-trained in psychology and can conduct diagnostic testing and assessments. Most specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and work within a clinical framework. They can also provide Medicare-rebated sessions through a Mental Health Care Plan.
Counsellors and psychotherapists specialise in talk and experiential therapies, as well as in the therapeutic relationship. The focus is on helping you understand your patterns, heal from past experiences, and make meaningful changes, particularly in relationships. The approach tends to be more personalised and less clinical than psychology.
For relationship issues specifically, a specialist counsellor or psychotherapist is often the better fit. Most psychologists don’t have dedicated training in couples therapy, whereas I’ve spent over 20 years specialising exclusively in relationship work and hold advanced training in PACT and the Gottman Method.
One practical difference: I’m not able to provide Medicare rebates as I’m not a registered psychologist. If cost is a concern and you’d prefer rebated sessions, ask your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan referral to a psychologist.
What happens in the first therapy appointment?
In your initial assessment session, Clinton will ask you about your current situation, issues, or difficulties that you want to resolve. This first session is also an opportunity to get a feel for Clinton’s approach and ensure you are a good fit for working together.
At the end of the first session, Clinton will share his assessment and feedback and make recommendations for future therapeutic work.
You will decide with Clinton on the best approach to session frequency and goals for your work together.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of therapy sessions is unique for each person. It depends on the relationship conflict, its ongoing duration, what kind of change you want, and your motivation and commitment.
On average, clients tend to work with Clinton for 3-12 months. Some clients working on long-standing issues will work with Clinton for significantly longer because they see the value in long-term therapy.
Occasionally, some clients only require a small number of sessions because they want to resolve a very specific issue that doesn’t require many sessions.
In our experience, the best results from counselling and therapy are achieved when appointments are scheduled and attended regularly.
Please note that Clinton cannot provide Medicare rebates as he is not a psychologist. For rebated psychology sessions, please see your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan to be referred to a psychologist.
How do I get started?
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Where is your Northern Rivers office located?
Clinton’s office is located at:
Suite 14, North Coast Clinic
The Boulevard
70 River St
Ballina NSW 2478
Australia
There is convenient free parking right outside the office.
What hours do you see clients in the Northern Rivers?
Clinton offers appointments in his Ballina office during the following times:
Wednesday 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Appointments are available on other days via Zoom videoconference.
There is no additional fee for after-hours appointments, but they are his most in-demand appointments, and there is often a waitlist for those times.