Wayne

Mr Wayne Gillespie

Psychologist

“ Wayne has a current private consulting, coaching and counselling practice at www.wgpsychology.com.au. Wayne held a position as a Psychologist/Counsellor at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and at the University of New South Wales Counselling and Psychological Service (CAPS) from 2001 to 2021. Wayne has a special interest in working with people in the creative/performing arts field. His previous career as a Pharmacist also gives him expertise working with clients on medication. He is an accredited Master trainer for delivering Mental health First Aid (MHFA) course since 2012. Registered Psychologist and Acceptance and Commitment(ACT) Therapist, he completed his Honours degree in Psychology at Macquarie University in 1997 and has been a registered Psychologist in NSW and full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) since April 2000. Wayne's UK published research "The Personality of Rock Musicians" has also lead to a special interest in working with people in the creative/performing arts field. ”

About Me

Wayne supports individuals navigating challenges within educational, organisational, and creative arts settings. With over 20 years as a psychologist, he offers an empathetic Counseling style. Using evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he helps clients develop practical tools. This approach empowers those seeking to build resilience and find clarity amidst workplace stress or creative blocks.

Approach

Sessions move between focused skill practice and reflective exploration, using ACT and CBT principles to keep work grounded and actionable. In my Sydney clinic and via online appointments we set clear, paced goals, then try small steps between meetings so insights translate into daily routines. I listen for values and performance patterns, gently challenging rigid thinking while teaching simple mindfulness and strategy techniques tailored to workplace pressures, creative blocks and burnout. This way of working suits adults seeking steady, practical change.
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Basic Information

Services

Wayne has a special interest in working with people in the creative/performing arts field. He is an accredited Master trainer for delivering Mental health First Aid (MHFA) course since 2012.

Services Offered:

  • •Coaching
  • •Counseling
  • •Wellness Support
  • •Mindfulness
  • •Psychology
  • •Health Psychology
  • •Psychopharmacology
  • •Supervision

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • •Anxiety
  • •Career Issues
  • •Personal Development
  • •Mood Disorder
  • •Stress / Burnout
  • •Men's Issues
  • •Performance
  • •Trauma Therapy

Professional Title:

  • •Psychologist

Qualifications

MacQuarie University, Central Institute of Technology.

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Psychologist

Service Area

St James Trust Building

In-person & Online

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia

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