Mr Hayden Reid

Hayden is a psychologist with experience at Lifeline, secondary-schools and private clinical settings. He has more than 10 years of experience working across a variety of settings and with a broad range of mental health issues. Hayden understands that seeing a psychologist for the first time can be a scary experience, which is why he emphasizes the importance of creating a safe therapeutic-space. His approach begins with building rapport and a judgement-free environment. Hayden truly believes in the value of therapy not only for improving mental health, but also for creating a more fulfilling, connected and meaningful life. Hayden is caring, authentic and insightful in his approach. He integrates evidence-based approaches with creating a safe and compassionate space for personal growth.

Hayden works with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, including:

• ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

• Mood and motivation

• Anxiety

• Sleep

• Anger/irritability and aggression

• Stress and burnout

• Self-esteem and body-image

• Adjustment to life changes

• Relationship issues

• Grief and loss

• Trauma

• Alcohol and other substance use

Therapeutic approaches

Depending on his client’s needs and preferences Hayden uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

• Mindfulness

• Strengths-based approaches

• Compassion-based approaches