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Mind Mode
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder. I feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with couples to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder. I feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with couples to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
(02) 4058 4423 View (02) 4058 4423
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Courtney Luftig
Counsellor, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Currently accepting new clients. My clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, depression and self esteem and relationship issues. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, behaviours, and relationships, working towards meaningful growth and lasting change. If you’re ready to transform your life, reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation. Let's begin your journey to a more fulfilling future.
Currently accepting new clients. My clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, depression and self esteem and relationship issues. Together, we’ll explore your emotions, behaviours, and relationships, working towards meaningful growth and lasting change. If you’re ready to transform your life, reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation. Let's begin your journey to a more fulfilling future.
(02) 4214 4816 View (02) 4214 4816
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Anjali Nair
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Anjali has immediate availability to see people aged 12 and over. Anjali is warm, curious, respectful, and collaborative. Anjali provides therapy for adolescents and adults (including neurodivergent, and gender and sexually diverse people) for a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and parenting support. Anjali has a passion for working with queer folk, supporting people experiencing grief and loss and people who are adjusting to chronic health conditions. Anjali speaks Malayalam fluently and can communicate in Tamil and Hindi.
Anjali has immediate availability to see people aged 12 and over. Anjali is warm, curious, respectful, and collaborative. Anjali provides therapy for adolescents and adults (including neurodivergent, and gender and sexually diverse people) for a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and parenting support. Anjali has a passion for working with queer folk, supporting people experiencing grief and loss and people who are adjusting to chronic health conditions. Anjali speaks Malayalam fluently and can communicate in Tamil and Hindi.
(02) 4210 5185 View (02) 4210 5185
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Mathew Aquilina
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Not accepting new clients
I am a registered psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor. A decade of experience in the psychology field has seen me undertake a variety of work including: child and adolescent therapy; parenting support; group facilitation; university student counselling; adult therapy; clinical supervision; and service management. I practice from an attachment-based and relational framework and am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Schema Therapy; Psychodynamic therapy; the Circle of Security protocol; and the 'Becoming Us' Perinatal Mental Health Facilitator Training.
I am a registered psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor. A decade of experience in the psychology field has seen me undertake a variety of work including: child and adolescent therapy; parenting support; group facilitation; university student counselling; adult therapy; clinical supervision; and service management. I practice from an attachment-based and relational framework and am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Schema Therapy; Psychodynamic therapy; the Circle of Security protocol; and the 'Becoming Us' Perinatal Mental Health Facilitator Training.
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Hope Christian Counselling
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Finding someone to talk to who will really listen so that you can feel understood is difficult! I believe that finding a good fit in a therapist, someone you can share thoughts and emotions that have been weighing you down, without fear of feeling judged, is crucial to experiencing positive change.
Finding someone to talk to who will really listen so that you can feel understood is difficult! I believe that finding a good fit in a therapist, someone you can share thoughts and emotions that have been weighing you down, without fear of feeling judged, is crucial to experiencing positive change.
(02) 4214 8627 View (02) 4214 8627
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Dr Atanas Janackovski
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Wollongong, NSW 2500
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
(02) 4214 8005 View (02) 4214 8005
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Jennifer Fisher
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I enjoy working with a range of psychological and emotional concerns. My main area of interest is helping people who are living with an eating disorder. I am passionate about timely and effective support for individuals struggling with eating and body image concerns. In addition to eating disorders, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing different types of anxiety and emotional distress, chronic pain and illness, relationship concerns, grief, loss and adjusting to life changes including parenthood.
I enjoy working with a range of psychological and emotional concerns. My main area of interest is helping people who are living with an eating disorder. I am passionate about timely and effective support for individuals struggling with eating and body image concerns. In addition to eating disorders, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing different types of anxiety and emotional distress, chronic pain and illness, relationship concerns, grief, loss and adjusting to life changes including parenthood.
(02) 4214 8212 View (02) 4214 8212
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Elizabeth Tillman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Not accepting new clients
Hi I'm Liz. I am dedicated to providing a warm, accepting space where clients feel comfortable to explore their inner difficulties, relationship dynamics and past traumas. I admire the bravery it takes to attend therapy, and aim to uphold this respect when working together. A guiding principle in my work is to help clients build compassion for themselves, discover their own autonomy to face challenges and recognise their capacity to heal.
Hi I'm Liz. I am dedicated to providing a warm, accepting space where clients feel comfortable to explore their inner difficulties, relationship dynamics and past traumas. I admire the bravery it takes to attend therapy, and aim to uphold this respect when working together. A guiding principle in my work is to help clients build compassion for themselves, discover their own autonomy to face challenges and recognise their capacity to heal.
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Klaudia Gebert
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Klaudia believes in working collaboratively with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. She understands that each experience is unique, and therefore treatment must be tailored to meet individual needs. Klaudia goes beyond a band-aid treatment approach to help you understand your underlying causes, what perpetuates your current difficulties and empowers you to make lifelong sustainable changes. She has an approach that is both warm and empathically challenging to help you build motivation and accountability, while getting your needs met through the therapeutic journey.
Klaudia believes in working collaboratively with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. She understands that each experience is unique, and therefore treatment must be tailored to meet individual needs. Klaudia goes beyond a band-aid treatment approach to help you understand your underlying causes, what perpetuates your current difficulties and empowers you to make lifelong sustainable changes. She has an approach that is both warm and empathically challenging to help you build motivation and accountability, while getting your needs met through the therapeutic journey.
(02) 4288 2540 View (02) 4288 2540
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Madeline Franklin
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Immediate availability for people 12 years and over. I work with various presentations including eating disorders, stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma.
Immediate availability for people 12 years and over. I work with various presentations including eating disorders, stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma.
(02) 4214 8416 View (02) 4214 8416
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Rhyle Baker
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
(02) 4210 5092 View (02) 4210 5092
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Stuart Purcell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I enjoy working with a range of emotional and psychological concerns including anxiety, mood concerns, stress, anger, behavioural concerns, relationships, adjustment to changes and circumstances, and grief and loss.
I enjoy working with a range of emotional and psychological concerns including anxiety, mood concerns, stress, anger, behavioural concerns, relationships, adjustment to changes and circumstances, and grief and loss.
(02) 4214 4029 View (02) 4214 4029
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Cheree Henderson
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Wollongong, NSW 2500
HI, I am a compassionate counsellor offering a mobile service in the Illawarra region, ensuring accessible and flexible support to meet my clients’ needs. Dedicated to supporting individuals from adolescence onwards through life’s challenges, I specialise in anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, self-esteem, postnatal support, and life transitions. I provide a safe and empathetic space for personal growth and healing. I also work with NDIS clients, offering tailored therapy to enhance well-being and independence.
HI, I am a compassionate counsellor offering a mobile service in the Illawarra region, ensuring accessible and flexible support to meet my clients’ needs. Dedicated to supporting individuals from adolescence onwards through life’s challenges, I specialise in anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, self-esteem, postnatal support, and life transitions. I provide a safe and empathetic space for personal growth and healing. I also work with NDIS clients, offering tailored therapy to enhance well-being and independence.
(02) 4214 8283 View (02) 4214 8283
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Emma Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Online Only
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
(02) 7501 1205 View (02) 7501 1205
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Wellness 'N' Nature
Counsellor, PACFA
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Waitlist for new clients
If you prefer to be outside, to have the freedom to move while exploring your emotions and concerns, I am your Gal. You are determined to have more compassion for yourself, and to use this as a springboard for self empowerment and healing. You want understanding of yourself, and tools for the alleviation of anxiety, sadness, heaviness, 'Stuckness', relationship concerns, and general emotional discomfort. I also have a room on Mondays in Wollongong, and offer Online therapy for those uncomfortable with being in the Outdoor Space, where we can still bring in Nature and Movement.
If you prefer to be outside, to have the freedom to move while exploring your emotions and concerns, I am your Gal. You are determined to have more compassion for yourself, and to use this as a springboard for self empowerment and healing. You want understanding of yourself, and tools for the alleviation of anxiety, sadness, heaviness, 'Stuckness', relationship concerns, and general emotional discomfort. I also have a room on Mondays in Wollongong, and offer Online therapy for those uncomfortable with being in the Outdoor Space, where we can still bring in Nature and Movement.
(02) 4214 4850 View (02) 4214 4850
Bush Magic Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Mount Keira, NSW 2500
I work with children individually and in group programs through my organisation Bush Magic Therapy. My bush school program teaches children social skills, anxiety management, emotional regulation and other therapeutic skills through fostering nature connection and teaching survival skills. We offer programs from 0-14 years which include playgroup, bush school, after school and school holidays. We aim to be inclusive of all children and to build a community of support around children and families. NDIS funding can be claimed for involvement in the program.
I work with children individually and in group programs through my organisation Bush Magic Therapy. My bush school program teaches children social skills, anxiety management, emotional regulation and other therapeutic skills through fostering nature connection and teaching survival skills. We offer programs from 0-14 years which include playgroup, bush school, after school and school holidays. We aim to be inclusive of all children and to build a community of support around children and families. NDIS funding can be claimed for involvement in the program.
(02) 4214 8832 View (02) 4214 8832
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Anita S
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Anita is a registered psychologist with extensive experience providing psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents, and adults. Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Anita also works with clients who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Anita works with individuals through Medicare, Private, Victims Services, NDIS, Open Arms/DVA and Workcover/SIRA.
Anita is a registered psychologist with extensive experience providing psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents, and adults. Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Anita also works with clients who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Anita works with individuals through Medicare, Private, Victims Services, NDIS, Open Arms/DVA and Workcover/SIRA.
(02) 8105 6470 View (02) 8105 6470
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Fortem Australia
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Wollongong, NSW 2500
As a first responder or a family member, you might be feeling the weight of work or personal stress, or relationship challenges that come with the demands of frontline work. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, leading to burnout, anxiety, or strained relationships. We're here to help you, whether you're the one serving or supporting a loved one, to find relief, build resilience, and restore balance. We understand the unique pressures faced by both first responders and their families, and we provide practical, compassionate support to help you regain control of your mental health and wellbeing.
As a first responder or a family member, you might be feeling the weight of work or personal stress, or relationship challenges that come with the demands of frontline work. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, leading to burnout, anxiety, or strained relationships. We're here to help you, whether you're the one serving or supporting a loved one, to find relief, build resilience, and restore balance. We understand the unique pressures faced by both first responders and their families, and we provide practical, compassionate support to help you regain control of your mental health and wellbeing.
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Katrina Thorn-Clarke
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past trauma. Maybe you’ve tried to manage things on your own, but the same patterns keep showing up, leaving you exhausted and frustrated. You want to feel more in control of your life, build resilience, and move forward—but you're not sure where to start. What you truly need is a space where you feel heard and understood. A place where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment, gain practical tools for coping, and start making meaningful changes that align with the life you want to create.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past trauma. Maybe you’ve tried to manage things on your own, but the same patterns keep showing up, leaving you exhausted and frustrated. You want to feel more in control of your life, build resilience, and move forward—but you're not sure where to start. What you truly need is a space where you feel heard and understood. A place where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment, gain practical tools for coping, and start making meaningful changes that align with the life you want to create.
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Dr Stephanie Shippen
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I am on leave until June 2025. Being human can be hard! You may feel alone in your struggles. It's important to have a place where you can let your guard down, acknowledge what you're facing, and begin healing. I love providing clients with this type of support. I help clients get to know themselves more deeply. I enjoy working with clients to identify and overcome barriers, prepare and cope with life transitions, heal from trauma, tend and befriend feelings, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, build healthy relationships, and foster meaning and purpose in their life.
I am on leave until June 2025. Being human can be hard! You may feel alone in your struggles. It's important to have a place where you can let your guard down, acknowledge what you're facing, and begin healing. I love providing clients with this type of support. I help clients get to know themselves more deeply. I enjoy working with clients to identify and overcome barriers, prepare and cope with life transitions, heal from trauma, tend and befriend feelings, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, build healthy relationships, and foster meaning and purpose in their life.
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Number of Counsellors in 2500

100+

Average cost per session

$180

Counsellors in 2500 who prioritize treating:

90% Anxiety
76% Depression
74% Self Esteem
72% Trauma and PTSD
72% Stress
64% Relationship Issues
62% Coping Skills

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

69% Medicare Rebates
45% NDIS
31% Other

How Counsellors in 2500 see their clients

76% In Person and Online
24% Online Only

Gender breakdown

80% Female
18% Male
2% Non-Binary