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About Tracie Bailey, Clinical Counsellor
I’m Tracie Bailey, a clinical counsellor and the founder of Inspire Clinical Counselling and Coaching. I support women, children, couples, and families to navigate life’s challenges through trauma-informed, evidence-based, and compassionate care. Based in South Golden Beach, NSW 2483, I work with clients in-person across the Northern Rivers region and online Australia-wide.
My counselling approach combines clinical skills with a gentle, relational style. I draw from play therapy, trauma-informed practice, Gottman Method couples therapy, NLP therapeutic coaching, and Christian pastoral counselling when desired. My work focuses on helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported so they can heal, grow, and thrive.
Person-Centred Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy
I journey alongside you, listening, empathetic, with unconditional positive regard, and respond to your individual needs.
Tracie’s Pastoral Counselling
Tracie’s Pastoral Counselling
My pastoral counselling is unique blend of clinical pastoral counselling and life coaching, that includes psychology, psychotherapy, and spirituality, as well as motivation, encouragement, and guidance.
At Inspire Clinical Counselling and Coaching, based in South Golden Beach, NSW 2483, and online Australia-wide, Tracie Bailey’s pastoral counselling approach centres on your needs and holistically meeting those by offering the options of:
- the format you need, including: face-to-face, video and telephone appointments; sensory adjustments; beginning with relaxing and centering breathing and visualisation exercises;
- short-term or long-term counselling;
- longer sessions;
- after-hours sessions in the evenings and on weekends;
- follow-up emails with support between sessions;
- inclusion of your spirituality;
- diversity affirmation and inclusion, including neurodiversity-affirming therapy;
- trauma-informed counselling;
- communication with your wellness team (e.g. your GP, psychiatrist, school learning support) and referrals for diagnosis (e.g. referral to a psychologist or paediatrician);
- a welcoming, peaceful, and safe space that is like a home;
- no busy waiting room;
- strict commitment to confidentiality;
- options for outdoor sessions in my backyard, or walking sessions through my local leafy streets or at the beach;
- a wide range of methods to select from to help you express, explore, and process, such as: art therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) activities, somatic activities (e.g. breathing exercises, body scan), and Time Line Therapy; and
- motivation and assistance achieving your goals.
About Tracie Bailey, Clinical Pastoral Counsellor
I’m Tracie Bailey, a clinical counsellor and the founder of Inspire Clinical Counselling and Coaching. I support women, children, couples, families, and older adults to navigate life’s challenges through trauma-informed, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Based in South Golden Beach, NSW, I work with clients in person across the Northern Rivers and online Australia-wide.
My counselling style is warm, relational, and collaborative. I draw from trauma-informed psychotherapy, play therapy, Gottman Method couples counselling, NLP-informed therapeutic coaching, somatic practices, and pastoral counselling when faith or spirituality is important to the client. My priority is helping people feel safe, understood, and supported as they heal and grow.
I have particular experience supporting anxiety, complex trauma, grief and loss, emotionally abusive and narcissistic relationships, neurodivergence (autism and ADHD), disability, chronic health challenges (including cancer), and major life transitions. I also support families navigating parenting challenges, school stress, and emotional regulation.
Alongside private counselling, I provide therapeutic supports for NDIS participants and psychosocial counselling for older adults as an aged care service provider through Support at Home and Home Care Packages.
I am a Level 2 Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and regularly engage in professional development. I value integrity, inclusion, and collaborative care, and with consent, I work alongside GPs, coordinators, and other professionals to support client wellbeing.
Trust by Previous Clients
“I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the support and guidance you’ve provided during our sessions. My experience with you has been incredibly positive, and I truly appreciate the safe and non-judgmental space you create.
Your ability to listen attentively and offer thoughtful insights has made a big difference in my personal growth. I especially appreciate the coping strategies you introduced, which have helped me manage stress more effectively.
I feel more confident and equipped to handle my challenges, and I’m truly grateful for your help. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and encouragement—I look forward to continuing this journey with your guidance.
Em
Business Owner, Byron Bay NSW
“Tracie listened to me and that was a game changer. Feeling heard enabled me to be vulnerable and honest about how I was feeling and what I was experiencing. From this I noticed a huge shift in my internal voice towards myself and others. I noticed that I instantly spoke to how I was feeling, through writing it down or talking it out, and instead of sitting in a dark hole, I began to move through everything.
The physical environment was calming and beautiful to be in, which helped me to drop into an open and honest space.
I would describe Tracie’s counselling and life coaching as safe, inspiring and extremely progressive. In comparison to other therapists, I felt a change almost instantly and Tracie’s intentions were truly for my benefit.”
Tia
Year 12 Student, Byron Bay NSW
“Tracie is light personified and her passion to help others is boundless. I have found the specific guidance I have needed to not only empower and enrich my life but to do so from a place of love and authenticity. I highly recommend Tracie.”
Ally
Accommodation Consultant, Port Fairy VIC
“Inspire Clinical Counselling and Coaching sessions were so beneficial for me. Tracie helped me identify goals that were important to me and guided me in a safe space. I feel that I have grown and better understand myself. I would definitely recommend Tracie to anyone struggling or feeling lost or stuck.”
Alesha
University Student, Lismore NSW
“After seeing Tracie my daughter has found a new confidence within herself, I would say brought out the confidence from within her. She is much happier, hasn’t missed any school due to anxiety, has found her common ground and has the tools to deal with situations. She is a much happier girl.
Tracie is marvellous. She has always followed up with myself and my daughter from day one and onwards and checks in on how things are progressing and letting us know that if we need her she is there for us.
A big THANK YOU Tracie. I have a happy girl and it is so nice to see.”
Sonya
Mother of Teenage Client, Warrnambool VIC
“I wanted to become more confident in my own body, I wanted to be able to wear whatever or do whatever without caring about what others thought.
You helped me release any unwanted emotions about myself and others that I wanted to get rid of. I have become more confident, I’m a lot happier and relaxed and I’m just extremely happy with myself and my life, and you have helped me get to this point.
If I needed to book in for more sessions for any reason in the future, I would because the experience has helped me a lot and I’m very grateful for everything that you have done for me.”
Felicity
Year 8 Student, Warrnambool VIC
Inspire Clinical Counselling and Coaching Service Area
Inspire Clinical Counselling and Coaching Service Area
I provide counselling in South Golden Beach, serving the Ocean Shores, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Ballina, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, and surrounding Northern Rivers and southern Gold Coast communities, as well as online video conferencing and telephone sessions for clients across Australia.