Welcome to Ponder and Perch Wellness
Psychology and wellness service located in Byron Bay, NSW servicing local clients in person, and all of Australia via in online support.
About the Clinic
Psychological Services
At Ponder and Perch Wellness, we provide evidence-based psychological care for adults seeking support, clarity, and lasting wellbeing. Sessions are available in person and via secure telehealth across Australia.
Individual Therapy for Adults (18+)
We offer personalised, one-on-one therapy tailored to your needs and goals. Our approach draws on evidence-based and person-centred therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Solutions focused therapy and trauma-informed care.
We work collaboratively to help you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Support
We support a broad range of mental health and wellbeing concerns, including:
Anxiety, depression, and stress
Burnout and emotional overwhelm
Trauma and past experiences
Life transitions and adjustment challenges
Self-esteem, identity, and personal growth
Relationship difficulties
Substance use and behavioural addictions
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek support early to maintain wellbeing, gain clarity, and navigate life with greater confidence.
At Ponder and Perch Wellness, we provide a professional, confidential, and supportive space where you can feel understood and supported.
Psychologist
Beth Moore
Registered Psychologist
About Beth
Beth is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and member of APS, with experience across occupational rehabilitation, community mental health, and residential care. Her work has involved supporting people through concerns such as depression, anxiety, burnout, adjustment difficulties, eating disorders, PTSD, and substance‑related or behavioural challenges. She has provided counselling in both individual and group settings and has collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clients receive thoughtful, coordinated care.
Her therapeutic approach is shaped by a commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering space. She values authenticity, curiosity, and genuine connection, and aims to support clients in understanding themselves with compassion and clarity.
Outside her professional work, Beth enjoys time with loved ones, being at the beach, listening to music, watching movies, and reading.
Services
Please view the details below for contacting us and our operating hours. Appointments can also be booked through our website via the Zanda Health app.
What we offer
Psychological Services
At Ponder and Perch Wellness, we provide professional, evidence-based psychological care for adults seeking support, clarity, and meaningful change. Our approach combines clinical expertise with a calm, respectful therapeutic environment, supporting both immediate concerns and long-term wellbeing. Sessions are available in person and via secure telehealth across Australia.
Individual Therapy for Adults (18+)
We offer personalised, one-on-one therapy tailored to your individual needs, experiences, and goals. Treatment is grounded in evidence-based modalities, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Person-centred and trauma-informed approaches
Our work is collaborative and paced to support you in developing insight, emotional resilience, and practical strategies for lasting change.
Areas of Support
We provide psychological treatment for a wide range of mental health and wellbeing concerns, including:
Anxiety disorders and depression
Stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Substance use and behavioural addictions
Emotional regulation and anger difficulties
Self-esteem, identity, and personal development
Grief, loss, and relationship challenges
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek support proactively to strengthen coping skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.
Operating Hours
Monday 9-5pm (AEST)
Tuesday 9-5pm (AEST)
Wednesday 9-5pm (AWST)
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday - 10-3pm
Sunday- 9-2pm
Book an appointment online
Booking an appointment at Ponder and Perch is easy and fast! All you need to do is give us a call or send an enquiry through if you are a NEW client or click the button below to select an available time slot if you are an existing client. In person sessions are available to clients in the Northern Rivers (NSW) in Byron Bay on Mondays and every second Saturday. Telehealth (online) appointments are available to all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we do offer bulk billing. In order to be eligible for bulk billing at our facility, you must have a valid Medicare card or other form of concession card with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Yes, we are able to schedule online from anywhere in Australia. You will need to have access to a devise with a camera, be able to use the ZOOM or Teams app, and have adequate internet connection.
General Psychologist:
Initial consultation
60-70 minutes
$250
Standard consultation
50 minutes
$230
Bulk Billing: Bulk billing may be available where a client has a valid Australian Health Care Card and is receiving benefits.
Medicare: A Mental Health Care plan provides a $98.95 rebate, meaning that out of pocket costs to a client with a MHCP will typically be between $131.05-151.05 per session.
A valid Medicare card and a doctor's referral with a Mental Health Care Plan is required. Your GP will need to spend time with you to determine your eligibility for a care plan, which is submitted by your GP in order for you to obtain a Medicare Rebate through Ponder and Perch. Those not eligible can pay privately but are billed at a rate of $230 per standard consultation. This option can also be used by those wishing to utilise services beyond the standard 10 sessions covered by the Mental Health Care Plan.
Contact Us
Address
Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Phone
0416736408Operating Hours
Monday- 9am- 5pm
Tuesday -9am-5pm
Wednesday -9am-5pm
Thursday-
Friday -
Saturday- 9am-2pm
Sunday- 11am- 3pm