Counselling in Forest Lodge, NSW

I have over 15 years experience as a multi-cultural counsellor. I offer therapy in English, Arabic and French. I support at-risk youth, displaced families, and those facing relationship problems. I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, created by bullying and domestic violence. I offer a client-centred and multicultural approach in therapy. I emphasise accepting the uniqueness of each individual while also working with the intricate impact of culture on self- awareness, development and overall well-being.

Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. ​ Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.

Life’s not always the best to us, but we can always make something good out of life - and sometimes all we need to achieve that is a little extra assistance. It is my commitment to help you discover and fulfil your true potential.

Life’s not always good to us, but we can always make something good out of life - and sometimes all we need to achieve that is a little extra guidance. It is my mission to help you discover and fulfil your true potential.

Expertise in treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you want to understand the impact of cultural influences on your mental health? Have you been left misunderstood and alone in your struggle with yourself? Do you want to be supported to understand yourself better and reach your full potential? I can help you learn positive coping skills and mechanisms. I can help you increase your confidence, and self-esteem and improve your relationship with yourself and others. If this is what you want, and you are ready to invest in yourself and your well-being, enquire within to start your healing journey.

“Thank you for reaching out and taking the first, and hardest step towards a better life. I’m glad you’re here. No matter where you are in life, how bad you think things are or that there is no light at the end of the tunnel, i look forward to guiding you to a healthier and happier life. I look forward to getting to know you as an individual and to know the details that make you unique; the little parts of you that others just don’t seem to understand. Help and hope work great together, and i look forward to being able to do the same with you!”

Our team of highly skilled psychologists are bilingual and / or multilingual . Our practice is also located in multiple locations and telehealth for easier accessibility for clients.

If you are feeling a lack of direction in your life at the moment, I can support you to find greater clarity, direction and peace of mind. I work alongside you in an empowering way so that you leave with strategies, resources and the tools tailored to you that you can apply straight away to your life. My hope is that you leave my counselling sessions with the tools to take back your life. Gain more empowerment and control in your life and overcoming negative thoughts and discover strategies to overcome negative thoughts. Counselling can help you; • Reduce overwhelm • improve sleep & increased positivity • improve wellbeing • Gain

I offer a human service. I hold space for my clients, so that they can share and tell their story with the guarantee of safety. Together, we look at the things in their life that are no longer serving them, or holding them back from living the life they imagined. Unhelpful patterns, relationships, processes, may all be holding people back from crafting the life that they want to live.

Having lived with Mental Health and its ups and downs, I have been able to overcome the negative ways of my Mental Health and gain valuable knowledge and experience which relates to my clients in ways that is understandable and respectful to them.

El-afraa is a registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist with postgraduate training. Drawing from a wealth of experience and expertise, El-afraa offers an integrative therapeutic approach tailored specifically to your unique needs and circumstances. She combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Interpersonal therapy (PIT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness and attachment theory.

My goal as a licenced professional counsellor is to assist my clients in making positive adjustments that sometimes seem just out of reach. But I assure you that there isn't! Life can be challenging sometimes, and you might feel slightly confused. But during our sessions, I'll be a supportive mentor, walking each step of the journey with you. you are restoring your inner self-assurance, humour, and light because what you seek will no longer be lost because it was always there! Every session I utilise a person-centred approach to help you gain the self-assurance you need to live your authentic, happy life.

My ideal client wants to work collaboratively with their therapist, to establish a resilient and independent coping mechanism to manage their everyday life. Common presenting problems for such clients may include depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, Self-esteem issues and personality disorders (such as borderline personality disorder).

I have extensive experience providing treatment within a vast scope of areas, these include addictions, adolescences, trauma informed care and recovery, families and relationships, psychiatric mental health, disabilities, men’s behaviour, and domestic and family violence. I utilise evidence-based treatments, cognitive behaviour therapy, A key aspect of my intervention involves mindfulness, “the element of being aware of oneself”. Outside of career pursuits, l enjoy recreational sports, travel, music, meditation, and family life.

Hi, my name is Nadine. I'm a psychologist and psychotherapist. I believe that our relationship with ourselves is the single most important relationship we will hold throughout our lifetime. For this reason, my work focuses on how to have a better relationship with ourselves and live a life in line with our values and goals. In doing so, I hope to make my role redundant as you gain the skills needed to withstand any challenge and obstacle you may face throughout your life. I hope that I can be a part of your recovery and growth to better mental health.

We are a team of psychologists in the Liverpool. We see clients for various issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression , gambling, adjustment issues, relationship issues , marriage counselling , self esteem , children, adolescents private clients, workcover, CTP , solicitors reports. We help in guiding you for whatever life changes you are going through.

Majority of the clients I have worked with, have had issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions challenges, relationship breakdowns, stress, low self-esteem and identity crisis, previous domestic violence abuse from parents and so much more. Over the years, I have found, taking a holistic approach when it comes to therapeutic techniques, exercises and treatment has immensely helped my clients overcome, understand and have readily available tools to help them.

We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment by fostering an atmosphere where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.