Counselling in 2010

Many different events will impact our lives, most of the time we can deal with them, other times we cannot. A difficult childhood, the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, an illness or accident, a toxic work environment, sexuality & gender, unemployment, the current pandemic affecting our world or just being at a new stage of our lives can cause us to feel lost within ourselves and the wider world. This can lead to anxiety or depression, it can affect our self-esteem and disconnect us from everyone around us, leaving us isolated and alone.

Are you struggling with feeling of shame, not being good enough, feel anxious or are uncomfortable around intimacy? Do you feel as though people just don't get you or that no-one is listening to what you are REALLY saying? Are you struggling with the impact of childhood experiences that - no matter what you do - just don't seem to go away? Then psychotherapy can help. With the right person and the right guidance it is possible to navigate through these issues and start to feel as though you are able to engage with life in a meaningful way again. I work together with you to discover that meaning and find a better place in the world.

Psychological well-being is more than just an absence of mental illness. It underpins many elements of our emotional and physical health and can determine whether we move through life thriving, or just surviving. Whether you are in need of support during a period of instability or crisis, seeking to improve your interpersonal relationships, or need an impartial space to navigate a difficult decision, counselling and psychotherapy can equip you with insight and strategies to improve the quality of your life.

I bring my clinical lens and client centered approach in my work in helping individuals and couples effectively cope with emotional distress and learn helpful strategies to deal with mental health concerns like depression, anxiety and stress. I work as an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and bring my experience of working across cultures & communities to the sessions.

When you are stressed, addicted, have behavioural problems, phobias, sexual issues, traumatised, high anxiety or depression I can help you fix it. You may have tried many avenues without success but I can help you fix things fast. The work we do is very in-depth and always positive as I help you build the skills you need to avoid those problems in the future and feel better quickly. From the first session we start to change what you are doing and experiencing. You want therapy to be empowering. I know your time and money are precious. I help you make a concise list of what you want to achieve and that's what we work on.

Having a lot on your mind but finding it hard to articulate those emotions? Experiencing anxiety, stress, and feeling down is tough. We may try to cope by directing our feelings inward, leading to long term issues including depression, anger, and other emotional pain. There are many reasons we feel the way we do. It could have been from past trauma, difficulty growing up, or carrying emotional weight on our shoulders for too long. I understand the tolls of keeping everything inside, but the thought of sharing it with others make us feel vulnerable. The first step is rough - there are solutions, and I am here to walk alongside you.

I have adopted an approach which enables me to be creative, reflective and flexible in my work. I believe that people don’t fit into boxes and in order to support someone in a way that is useful, it is important to integrate different ideas and ways of understanding a person’s experiences.

I focus on supporting people who come from immigrant families who want to be in more control of their own lives and be more self-efficient. This includes if you: 1) want to improve how you feel and think; 2) want more out of life; 3) want to be better equipped with dealing with family, partners, friends, colleagues or new people. So if you want to enhance your ability to manage emotions or your internal voice that’s critical of you, if you want to get motivated, enhance your effectiveness in an area of life or if you just want more balance, if you want to be more self-assured or if you want support with dealing with discrimination.

My ideal client is interested in developing self-awareness and learning skills to better manage difficult thoughts and feelings. They are looking for a therapist who they can build a working relationship with, based on genuine respect, support, and compassion, and who draws from the most recent research about what is effective in treatment. They want therapy to be tailored to their unique life experiences and personal strengths and weaknesses. My ideal client is someone who wants therapy to be a collaborative process, where the therapist and client work together to help the client reach their goals.

You’ve been struggling with the important relationships in your life, and feeling as if everything is falling apart and getting to be too much. Maybe it’s your relationship with a parent or with a romantic partner. You are finding it hard to communicate with them. You may find yourself taking out your anger on them and behaving in ways that you don’t recognize. You may be trying not to be so hard on yourself because you know you have been through a lot. At the same time, you want to hold yourself accountable for your behavior and learn coping skills that are healthier.

Natasha is a psychologist who knows that life can get tough sometimes and difficult to manage. She understands that sometimes there are things that are too overwhelming to face alone and how as humans, we yearn to be held and supported along the way. Natasha is passionate about meeting you where you are at, providing a trauma sensitive collaborative approach in her work, which can be as directive or as open and flexible as you need.

My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor with over six years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are mainly conducted online, either via Zoom or over the phone. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.

At Partnership for Growth we understand that it is not always easy to reach out and ask for help. We also know with the right support you can overcome your mental health and emotional struggles. Our therapy takes a holistic approach that get's to the root of your problem and give you the skills needed to cope and manage your life better. The journey can be inspiring, you will get clarity, understanding and confidence to move forward and get out of being stuck and not knowing what to do. We look forward to being there with you and supporting you in your journey to recovery.

I’m passionate about supporting individuals and couples. I can assist with anxiety, stress, low mood/depression, relationship issues (romantic or non-romantic), low self-esteem, and life/career dissatisfaction. I have a particular interest in working with people experiencing relationship anxiety, relationship OCD, dating anxiety, distress caused by a breakup, difficulties with boundaries, communication problems, lack of assertiveness, women’s health issues, cultural and sexual identity issues, excessive self-criticism, imposter syndrome, procrastination and lack of motivation, and concerns regarding ethnic and/or cultural identity.

I am a registered psychologist, board approved supervisor and SIRA registered. I have also had extensive experience with NDIS clients.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist and I specialize in helping clients cope with improving mood, facing anxiety, reducing stress, enhancing communication skills, fostering assertiveness, cultivating harmonious relationships, overcoming self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, and living more authentic and meaningful lives.

I am energised by supporting individuals to address the unmet needs and challenges in their lives by helping them to find effective coping strategies.

My therapy approach is trauma-sensitive, attachment-based and acknowledges that suppressed emotion and unresolved trauma is held in the body. Avoiding our emotions is one of the main contributors to mental health issues and my approach provides a greater understanding of our emotions and the behaviours that go with them. Our emotions organise our inner experience and avoiding them means missing out on the vital information they hold. For lasting change to occur, we must fully engage with our emotions, rather than fear them.

My approach is welcoming of everyone, compassionate, and focused on the evidence-based practices of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)