Nicholas Payne

Gestalt Therapist / Family & Systemic Constellations

Nicholas Payne offers compassionate, client-led Gestalt psychotherapy, supporting individuals, couples and groups. His approach is relational, somatic and trauma-informed, grounded in deep care, warmth and respect.

Working collaboratively, he supports clients to explore their experiences, deepen their understanding of themselves and find new ways of meeting life’s challenges. Clients are held with dignity in their wholeness as they are, and given creative support to meet life as it is. With care and curiosity, the work unfolds at each person’s own pace, opening possibilities to reclaim aliveness and embody new ways of being.

Nicholas has a particular interest in working with relational trauma, trauma recovery, anxiety, social anxiety, addiction and burnout. He also welcomes people seeking support with a wide range of life experiences and challenges.

Nicholas offers Gestalt group therapy on Tuesday evenings, subject to availability, and periodically facilitates family constellation day workshops. Call or email for a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether working together feels right for you.

Fees:

Individual therapy – 1 hour (first session 1.5 hours): $150

Couples therapy – 1.5 hours: $200

Group therapy – 2 hours: $50

 Available both in person and online.

Private health rebates available with:

Medibank, BUPA, AHM, HCF, ARHG.

Client Testimonials

“In a short amount of time, the quality of my relationships and relating has improved greatly. I now feel greater openness, courage and curiosity, relating in a way I only ever dreamed was possible. Thank you, Nicholas, for supporting me and offering wisdom that has changed my life forever.” – Tim

“Nicholas has the most gentle, empathic, deep feeling way of supporting a person to find their own answers. The work we did permeates through my experience now and I can honestly say this process has really helped me navigate things.” – Arianne

“Nicholas is an exceptional therapist; his gentle, empathic, and soft approach had a profound impact on me. I gained valuable insights into myself, uncovering aspects I had never noticed before, as well as confronting parts of me which I had been avoiding.” – Renata

“I would not be the person I am today if it weren’t for Nicholas’s group. I have accessed authentic self-expression, repurposed blocked energy and found new ways of being I thought were out of reach.” – Rob

“I’m pretty sure this is the safest space I’ve felt to share, express and explore myself unfiltered with others. I’ve been heard, received and held in places and ways I never have before.” – Swarna

“I was amazed at how quickly the group became a space for mutual growth, where we were able to reflect on our own behaviours, share vulnerabilities, and learn from one another. I’m so grateful for the experience and for the profound impact it has had on my life.” – Jason