The
Rewilding Psychologist

Supporting wellbeing through a compassionate mind–body approach that nurtures awareness and exploration of the inner landscape.

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

About

The Rewilding Psychologist

Natalie (Nat) Hurst

Registered Psychologist (MAPS)

GradDipPsych, M.Psych.Prac

Based in Port Macquarie, NSW

The Rewilding Psychologist offers trauma-informed psychology services for adults, providing a supportive and respectful space for healing, self-understanding, and emotional growth. Therapy is collaboratively tailored, with the option of traditional room-based sessions or nature-based/walk and talk therapy, guided by your individual needs, pace, and sense of safety.

Grounded in humanistic and evolutionary approaches, The Rewilding Psychologist offers sessions that gently integrate the mind–body connection and prioritise nervous system regulation, choice, and empowerment. A particular focus is supporting women through significant life transitions—such as motherhood, perimenopause and menopause, burnout, identity shifts, and periods of change or uncertainty.

Nature-based therapy in the local area offers an additional pathway for healing, supporting reconnection with the natural environment, strengthening self-awareness, and realigning with personal values and current life goals, alongside or in addition to, traditional room-based therapy. Walk-and-talk sessions follow evidence-informed frameworks (e.g., CBT, ACT, somatic regulation) and are selected based on clinical formulation and client suitability.

Workers Compensation (WorkCover) Psychology

The Rewilding Psychologist is an approved SIRA psychologist providing assessment and treatment for people recovering from workplace injury or psychological injury. Sessions focus on recovery, capacity building and safe return to work. Treatment plans and progress reports are completed directly for the insurer when required.

Referrals accepted from:

GPs
Rehabilitation providers
Case managers
Employers

You can verify The Rewilding Psychologist's approval via the public SIRA Allied Health Practitioner Directory.

Areas of Interest:

- Ecotherapy/Nature Based Therapy/Walk and Talk Therapy

- Internal Family Systems (IFS Informed)

- Somatic Therapy

- Holistic Models of Wellness

- Women's health and life transitions

- Burnout

Memberships:

- Australian Psychological Society (APS)

- Outdoor Health Australia (OHA)

AHPRA Registered Psychologist | Medicare Provider | SIRA Approved (NSW Workers Compensation)

Services

With a commitment to providing professional, high-quality care that supports positive outcomes and fosters safe, respectful relationships, The Rewilding Psychologist is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Psychologists are bound by a professional code of conduct and are required to abide by principles of professional competence. They follow strict guidelines regarding legal matters, responsibilities, informed consent and confidentiality. This ethical foundation ensures every client receives trustworthy and compassionate support throughout their therapeutic journey.

Treatment Room Therapy

Room-based therapy follows a traditional therapeutic format and provides a consistent, private, and uninterrupted space for sessions, supporting comfort, focus and ease.

In a calm, private, and supportive setting, treatment room therapy provides a safe space to explore personal challenges, process emotions, and develop skills for positive change.

Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs and may include:

Individual counselling and support through evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and strengths-based practices
Emotional regulation and somatic-based strategies informed by polyvagal theory.
Psychoeducation and practical tools for daily life
Support for anxiety, depression, grief, stress, identity, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Benefits of the treatment room:

A quiet, contained environment designed to foster safety, trust, and reflection
Focused, one-on-one attention with space to go deeper into personal experiences
Development of coping strategies and tools to enhance emotional well-being
Opportunity for consistent, structured support tailored to individual goals
A confidential space to be heard, validated, and supported through life’s challenges

Nature-Based Therapy

Nature-based therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is a unique approach that combines the benefits of traditional psychological interventions (such as CBT and ACT) with the restorative effects of being outdoors. Offering the same therapeutic benefits as room-based therapy, sessions take place while walking side by side or sitting in natural settings, allowing therapy to unfold within a more open and dynamic environment. This approach not only provides a refreshing change of scenery but also fosters a sense of equality in the therapeutic relationship, as both therapist and client move together.

Benefits of Outdoor Therapy:

Nature offers a deeply restorative space for emotional healing and nervous system regulation.
Spending time outdoors can support a sense of calm, clarity, and balance, helping to ease stress and anxiety while gently reconnecting us with the present moment.
The sensory experience of the natural world invites mindfulness and self-awareness, supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
Walk and talk therapy weaves therapeutic support with the natural rhythm of movement.
Walking side by side can feel less formal and more easeful, creating a collaborative and grounded therapeutic space.
Movement through changing landscapes can help shift perspective, open new ways of understanding life’s challenges, and remind us of our innate capacity for change, growth, and renewal.

Note: Outdoor sessions are offered following clinical suitability assessment and are not appropriate for acute risk presentations.

Appointments and Fees

The Rewilding Psychologist will be taking new client referrals from mid-February 2026. Assessment referrals will not be accepted at this time.

Please contact The Rewilding Psychologist to check availability and see if we can assist.

The Rewilding Psychologist is currently accepting referrals for Better Access (MHCPs), Work Cover NSW and NDIS (Plan or Self-Managed) clients who qualify for psychological services.

Fees and Rebates

The Australian Psychological Society recommended fee until 30th June 2026 for a standard psychological consultation of 46-60 minutes is $318. The Rewilding Psychologist currently charges a rate of $222 for standard referrals. Work Cover and NDIS fees are determined as per recommended fee schedules.

You may be eligible for a Medicare benefit rebate for face-to-face sessions with a Mental Health Care Plan (10 sessions per calendar year) from your GP. The Medicare rebate benefit for psychological services is currently $98.95 that you will receive back into your bank account.

Private Health Insurance - Please check with your insurance company for eligibility as rebates vary depending on your fund and level of extras cover.

Payment Methods

Appointment fees are payable prior to or at the completion of each session. Payment can be made securely via EFTPOS or credit card.

48 Hour Cancellation Policy

The Rewilding Psychologist understands that at times life can be unpredictable and cancellations are unavoidable due to circumstances outside of clients’ control.

Due to extensive wait times and limited availability, we ask that you please email to let us know that you cannot attend your appointment at least 48 hours prior. In these circumstances, we will try to reschedule your appointment and fill your session with someone waiting.

Currently Accepting New Referrals
- March 2026

Contact

Suite 9/110 William Street

Port Macquarie NSW 2444

nat@therewildingpsychologist.com

The Rewilding Psychologist is not a crisis service. For emergencies, contact 000 or NSW Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511, Lifeline 13 11 14 or 13Yarn 13 92 76.