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Psychotherapist, PACFA
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Amber Rules

Psychotherapist, PACFA (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
283 Parramatta Road Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Are you struggling with substances, gambling, smoking or other patterns that feel impossible to change? Or perhaps you're affected by someone else's addictive behaviours? As an experienced addiction support specialist, I help you understand these patterns and manage the chaos they create. Together, we'll combine practical education, evidence-based strategies, and counselling to help you make choices that align with the life you want. I also work with clients experiencing challenges including ADHD, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, and complex mental health diagnoses.
I specialise in supporting people with substance use concerns such as alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, as well as behavioural patterns like gambling, gaming, and impulsivity. My approach is flexible: individual therapy, couples' counselling, family counselling, group work, or online sessions - we'll find what works best for you and your situation.
My extensive background in addictions treatment, combined with lived experience, means I understand how hard it can be. Using a variety of approaches that fit best for you and your situation, I can help you carve out a path forward that feels safer, more hopeful, and genuinely sustainable.
Call or Amber Rules now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9158 6064

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sydney Addictions Recovery

283 Parramatta Road

Leichhardt, NSW 2040 map

(02) 9158 6064
My website
I see clients in person in Leichhardt, Sydney or online via Telehealth across Australia. I have daytime and evening appointments available.
I focus on Addiction, Alcohol Use and Gambling 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Hi, I'm Amber. I'm an addictions specialist and I see people face-to-face, via Zoom and telephone. Get in touch to see how I can support you
Amber Rules
Let's Connect (02) 9158 6064
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sydney Addictions Recovery

283 Parramatta Road

Leichhardt, NSW 2040 map

(02) 9158 6064
My website
I see clients in person in Leichhardt, Sydney or online via Telehealth across Australia. I have daytime and evening appointments available.
I focus on Addiction, Alcohol Use and Gambling 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Hi, I'm Amber. I'm an addictions specialist and I see people face-to-face, via Zoom and telephone. Get in touch to see how I can support you
Amber Rules

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • ARHG
  • Bupa
  • CUA Health
  • Emergency Services Health
  • HCF
  • Medibank Private
  • Phoenix Health
  • Police Health
  • St Luke's Health
  • Teachers Health
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Billing is completed online via a secure payment portal. If your health insurer is not listed here, please get in touch - you may still be eligible for a rebate.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064
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Billing is completed online via a secure payment portal. If your health insurer is not listed here, please get in touch - you may still be eligible for a rebate.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Amber Rules
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Bachelor of Counselling and Human Change (Applied Psychotherapy), Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Clinical Member
  • Certificate from Optimise Potential Clinical Supervision / 2019
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In addition to my degree, I have completed several addiction-specific diplomas and certificates. I also supervise and teach other addictions therapists in rehabs, clinics, universities and at conferences.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064
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In addition to my degree, I have completed several addiction-specific diplomas and certificates. I also supervise and teach other addictions therapists in rehabs, clinics, universities and at conferences.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Gambling

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Body Neutrality and Body Acceptance
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Health At Every Size
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Women's Issues
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I use a combination of addiction education and strategies alongside psychotherapy to help you understand how addiction works, make choices that feel right for you, and to help you make the changes you want to.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064
"
I use a combination of addiction education and strategies alongside psychotherapy to help you understand how addiction works, make choices that feel right for you, and to help you make the changes you want to.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064

5 Endorsements

Elizabeth Nagy
Elizabeth Nagy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Amber is an extraordinary practitioner in the area of addiction, with many years of experience and tremendous empathy, skill and exceptional respect and regard for her clients.
Ronald Hoang Marriage Counselling & Family Therapy
Ronald Hoang Marriage Counselling & Family Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Amber is an addiction specialist with many years of experience.
Julie Sweet
Julie Sweet
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber demonstrates remarkable knowledge and expertise in the fields of addiction, susbtance abuse, and dependency. With her empathic and compassionate approach she ensures that clients' needs remain the priority and supports them consistently.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a combination of compassion-based and harm reduction principles to help keep you or your loved one safe while exploring the impact of addiction in your life.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064
"
I use a combination of compassion-based and harm reduction principles to help keep you or your loved one safe while exploring the impact of addiction in your life.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9158 6064

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Sydney Addictions Recovery

283 Parramatta Road

Leichhardt, NSW 2040

(02) 9158 6064
"
I see clients in person in Leichhardt, Sydney or online via Telehealth across Australia. I have daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9158 6064
"
I see clients in person in Leichhardt, Sydney or online via Telehealth across Australia. I have daytime and evening appointments available.
Photo of Amber Rules, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Amber Rules
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9158 6064