Ria Hutchison
Ms Ria Hutchison

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registration Number
32384
Registration category
Certified Practising
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Ria is an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor based on the Gold Coast, Australia. Her approach is rooted in warmth, compassion, and a deep attunement to her clients.

Her integrative approach is grounded in person-centred, trauma-focused, and somatic principles, with a particular interest in grief and loss, developmental trauma, identity and existentialism, and nervous system regulation.

With a background as a yoga teacher since 2020, Ria brings a strong foundation in body-based practices and mindfulness to her clinical work, alongside an evolving interest in experiential and process-oriented modalities. She values the therapeutic relationship as a space for co-regulation, presence, and transformation.

Ria draws on a variety of evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy (PIT), Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Ecotherapy.

Ria brings warmth, depth, and a strong commitment to reflective practice, with a heartfelt intention to support individuals in navigating life’s challenges and reconnecting with themselves in meaningful and embodied ways.

Ria recognises the profound impact that early experiences have on how we relate to ourselves and others, and she creates a space where clients can feel safe to explore these dynamics. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a vital avenue for healing and transformation. Valuing the uniqueness of every client, she tailors her approach to each person and endeavours to foster meaningful and trusting connections.

Ria embraces diversity and is committed to supporting individuals from all walks of life.

Areas of interest include:
nervous system regulation
relationship challenges
existential concerns
attachment-related concerns
life transitions
emotional regulation
developmental trauma
grief and loss
depression
anxiety
illness and health challenges
Oncology support

Available for in-person and telehealth sessions Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

For more information please visit: www.psychotherapistria.com
Practice opening hours
10am-6pm
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Careers counselling, Chronic pain or illness, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Depression, Eating disorders, Existential or spiritual issues, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Relationship issues, Sex and sexual issues, Stress, Trauma recovery
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Existential psychotherapy, Integrative therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic psychotherapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Drop of Life Psychology39 Tallebudgera Creek RoadBurleigh HeadsQLD4220