About Rachel

Rachel Wood is a registered psychologist and performance psychologist who brings a grounded, warm, and person‑centred approach to mental health and performance. With over six years’ experience across EAP services, Headspace, NDIS, and crisis support with Lifeline, she supports individuals of all ages to navigate challenges and build meaningful, sustainable wellbeing.

Rachel works with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD & ASD, life transitions, relationship challenges, and performance‑related concerns. Her style is collaborative, practical, and deeply supportive by helping clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped to move forward.

Performance Psychology Background

With a background in competitive swimming and surf lifesaving, Rachel has a strong interest in supporting athletes and performers. She understands the realities of training loads, pressure, injury, and the emotional demands of high‑performance environments.

Her performance work focuses on:

  • Confidence and mindset

  • Emotional regulation

  • Managing pressure and nerves

  • Returning from injury

  • Balancing sport, school, work, and life

  • Building resilience and self‑belief

Therapeutic Approach

Rachel draws from evidence‑based modalities including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Mindfulness‑based approaches

  • Trauma‑informed practice

  • Strengths‑based and person‑centred frameworks

Her goal is always the same: to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore, grow, and thrive.

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