Hesychia

Our Name

Hesychia refers to a state of inner stillness, grounded presence, and calm clarity. The word originates from ancient contemplative traditions, where it described a quiet mind and an open heart. As a psychological service, Hesychia embodies this meaning: creating a supportive, reflective space where individuals can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and access the clarity needed for meaningful healing and growth.

Our Mission

In Hesychia, our mission is to support clients in achieving self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth through evidence-informed and spiritually attuned approaches. By fostering meaningful transformation, Hesychia empowers individuals to live balanced, authentic, and fulfilling lives.

Rosa Barron
BSc, GradDip (Psych), GDipPsych(Adv), MProfPsych

Rosa is a skilled and compassionate psychologist who takes an integrative approach to therapy. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate mental health challenges while guiding them toward greater self-worth, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

Over the course of her career, Rosa has worked across a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, universities, non-profit organisations, and rehabilitation services. This broad experience has equipped her with a profound understanding of the diverse psychological needs people face at various stages of life.

She has supported clients of diverse ages, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, bringing a respectful and inclusive lens to her work.

Rosa is also passionate about working with clients who are seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and more fulfilling life experiences.
Whether you're struggling with a specific concern or seeking to deepen your self-awareness, she offers a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your journey and support meaningful, lasting change.

Rosa offers support for a wide range of concerns, including:

• Depression and Mood Disorders
• Anxiety and Phobias
• Persistent Stress
• Self-perception and Confidence
• Life Transitions and Adjustment Challenges
• Grief and Loss
• Relationship and Attachment Issues
• Chronic Pain
• Trauma
• Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns
• Neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, ID, SLD)

Rosa offers evidence-based psychological therapy integrating contemporary research, trauma-informed practice, and holistic approaches to mental health.

The modalities included in her practice are:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Supports psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and values-based action to improve emotional wellbeing.

• Client-Centred Therapy: A relational approach that emphasises empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.

• Gestalt Therapy: A present-focused, experiential approach that supports awareness of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and relational patterns, to develop greater integration and self-responsibility.

• Psychodynamic and Attachment-Informed Therapy: Explores how early relationships and unconscious processes influence current emotional experiences and relationships.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy: Ensures emotional safety, collaboration, and choice when working with trauma, complex trauma, and adverse life experiences.

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy: A highly researched and effective psychological treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress.

• Transpersonal Therapy, a holistic approach that recognises that mental health involves emotional wellbeing, personal values, and a sense of purpose, alongside symptom relief.