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Anneke Van Vuuren

Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA

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Available both in-person and online
18/895 Pacific Highway Pymble, NSW 2073
I'm Anneke, a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Pymble on Sydney's Upper North Shore. I work with adults navigating major life transitions, including menopause, retirement, empty nesting, separation or divorce, redundancy, career change, caregiving, and the particular challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals and families sometimes carry. I also have particular experience supporting adults through workplace stress, whether that's burnout, a difficult environment, or the aftermath of redundancy or career change.
My approach is warm, person-centred, and grounded in trauma-informed practice. Using attachment theory, polyvagal theory, and interpersonal neurobiology, I help you understand how past experiences shape your current responses and guide you towards a more grounded sense of self.
You don't have to be in crisis to find value in support. If you've been struggling, are worn down, overwhelmed, or just not feeling like yourself, you don't have to figure it out alone. A free 15-minute phone call is a good place to start: no obligation, no pressure, just a conversation. Reach out. Let's talk about it.
Call or Anneke Van Vuuren now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 8403 0629

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Anesta Counselling and Psychotherapy

18/895 Pacific Highway

Pymble, NSW 2073 map

(02) 8403 0629
My website
Reaching out can be hard, so we start gently: a free 15-minute call, no obligation, to talk through what you're hoping to find in therapy.
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (02) 8403 0629
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Anesta Counselling and Psychotherapy

18/895 Pacific Highway

Pymble, NSW 2073 map

(02) 8403 0629
My website
Reaching out can be hard, so we start gently: a free 15-minute call, no obligation, to talk through what you're hoping to find in therapy.
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and Life Transitions 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $135
  • Couple Sessions $210
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer

Insurance

  • Bupa
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I want therapy to feel as accessible as possible. Please reach out if cost is a concern, as concession and sliding scale fees are available by prior arrangement. Some private health funds offer partial rebates for psychotherapy and counseling.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8403 0629
"
I want therapy to feel as accessible as possible. Please reach out if cost is a concern, as concession and sliding scale fees are available by prior arrangement. Some private health funds offer partial rebates for psychotherapy and counseling.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8403 0629

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Anneke Van Vuuren
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Psychotherapy and Counselling , Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Counselling Association Level 2 / 2026
  • Degree/Diploma from University of South Africa in Organisational Psychology (BCom(Hons)) Bachelor of Commerce Honours / 1995
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I hold a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling and am registered with PACFA and the ACA. Before becoming a therapist I spent many years in demanding senior roles, so I understand from the inside the pull between workplace pressure and life at home, and what it costs to carry both.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8403 0629
"
I hold a Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling and am registered with PACFA and the ACA. Before becoming a therapist I spent many years in demanding senior roles, so I understand from the inside the pull between workplace pressure and life at home, and what it costs to carry both.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8403 0629

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Neurodivergence
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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I have a special interest in the areas of professional stress and the way it quietly seeps into the rest of your life, parents carrying the worry of a child's emotional struggles, and the life transitions that ask you to adapt to a new normal. We begin gently, settling what feels overwhelming, then make sense of what you're carrying and how to move forward in a way that feels more like you.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8403 0629
"
I have a special interest in the areas of professional stress and the way it quietly seeps into the rest of your life, parents carrying the worry of a child's emotional struggles, and the life transitions that ask you to adapt to a new normal. We begin gently, settling what feels overwhelming, then make sense of what you're carrying and how to move forward in a way that feels more like you.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8403 0629

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Afrikaans

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Afrikaans

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Person-Centred
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Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 8403 0629
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 8403 0629

Location

Primary Location

Anesta Counselling and Psychotherapy

18/895 Pacific Highway

Pymble, NSW 2073

(02) 8403 0629
"
Reaching out can be hard, so we start gently: a free 15-minute call, no obligation, to talk through what you're hoping to find in therapy.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 8403 0629
"
Reaching out can be hard, so we start gently: a free 15-minute call, no obligation, to talk through what you're hoping to find in therapy.
Photo of Anneke Van Vuuren, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Anneke Van Vuuren
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 8403 0629