Jay Richards Psychology is owned and operated by senior clinical psychologist, Dr Jay Richards.
Jay is an affirming, understanding, and experienced clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy, assessments, and clinical supervision. He develops collaborative therapeutic relationships grounded in mutual trust and respect, and empowers individuals to manage their problems independently and effectively.
Dr Jay Richards
Dr Jay Richards is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy. He has completed eight years of university training – including a bachelor’s degree, honours degree, and a PhD in clinical psychology.
Jay is a clinical leader in psychotherapy and assessments and can work with all clinical presentations. He has special interests in:
- Trauma and dissociation
- Personality disorders and dysfunction
- Neurodivergence – ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Other complex presentations including those with multiple mental health diagnoses
Jay is a local, born and raised in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie area. He still resides in Lake Macquarie where he is raising his four young children with his wife. Having neurodivergent children of his own, he has a particular passion for working with neurodivergent clients and assisting them in working through the trauma of being misunderstood and more effectively navigating a neurotypical world. Jay is dedicated to developing collaborative therapeutic relationships grounded in mutual trust and respect. He aims to empower individuals such that they can manage problems in their lives independently and effectively.
Jay Richards Psychology provides psychotherapy for adults only and currently accepts private, Medicare, NDIS, and WorkCover clients.
Jay empowers clients through assisting them to develop:
Meaningful therapeutic goals
A deep understanding of their symptoms, their origins, and how they are maintained and perpetuated
Emotional regulation strategies
Greater interpersonal effectiveness
Practical, no nonsense coping strategies
Direction for leading a valued and meaningful life
5/70 Dilkera Ave
Valentine NSW 2280
info@jayrichardspsychology.com.au
Monday: 8am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9am – 5.30pm
Friday: 9am – 5.30pm
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We extend that respect to all Elders past, present, and future.
