Chanelle Caires

Chanelle Caires

Provisional Psychologist – Wollongong
“Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.” — Brené Brown

Chanelle (she/her) takes a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert in their own inner world. She works collaboratively with clients, focusing on their strengths and creating a safe, respectful space where they feel heard and supported.

Chanelle is a provisional psychologist with experience working with children and their families, adolescents, and adults across a range of concerns including anxiety, mood difficulties, stress, trauma, self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges. She has a particular interest in the mind–body connection, especially when working with trauma, and values listening to and trusting the wisdom of the body as part of the healing process.

In her work, Chanelle draws on evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ACT, while integrating elements of Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic approaches to tailor therapy to each client. What she enjoys most about being a clinician is helping clients recognise their own strengths and walking alongside them as they move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.