Counselling in Western Australia
Online Trauma Brainspotting Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000 (Online Only)
Dr Astrid Staley has 15+ years of experience using talk therapies, Neuropsychotherapy & Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapy to move people toward optimal functioning. Her experience extends to Christian & non-Christian contexts. Choose a preferred style to support a holistic approach to wellbeing in body, mind, spirit. Counselling/Coaching/ Supervision packages. Specialised ages 16+ ADHD Coaching/ Counselling support & Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching/Counselling support. Neuro Change Personal Development Coaching/Counselling package. Supporting clients 16+ years.
Dr Astrid Staley has 15+ years of experience using talk therapies, Neuropsychotherapy & Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapy to move people toward optimal functioning. Her experience extends to Christian & non-Christian contexts. Choose a preferred style to support a holistic approach to wellbeing in body, mind, spirit. Counselling/Coaching/ Supervision packages. Specialised ages 16+ ADHD Coaching/ Counselling support & Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching/Counselling support. Neuro Change Personal Development Coaching/Counselling package. Supporting clients 16+ years.
Elena Beutel
MPsych
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! No GP referral is required. Psychotherapist and Certified Coach focused on empowering clients to achieve sound mental health, fulfilling relationships and careers. My clients typically experience some of these challenges: low mood, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, emotional swings, irritability, anxiety, social relationship difficulties, addictions, psychosomatic symptoms, family and work conflict, lack of energy. I am a wife, a mother of two, an immigrant, a professional, a Christian... I am here to build you up, there is nothing you can tell me that will scare or discourage me from helping you.
Accepting new clients! No GP referral is required. Psychotherapist and Certified Coach focused on empowering clients to achieve sound mental health, fulfilling relationships and careers. My clients typically experience some of these challenges: low mood, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, emotional swings, irritability, anxiety, social relationship difficulties, addictions, psychosomatic symptoms, family and work conflict, lack of energy. I am a wife, a mother of two, an immigrant, a professional, a Christian... I am here to build you up, there is nothing you can tell me that will scare or discourage me from helping you.
Better Life Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mindarie, WA 6030
Elanie is a skilled and compassionate counsellor and psychotherapist with a deep respect for the counseling relationship and her clients. She possesses a strong sense of empathy, allowing her to connect with individuals on a sincere level and understand their unique experiences and challenges. With a discerning approach, she carefully assesses her clients’ needs and tailors her therapeutic interventions to suit their specific circumstances. Elanie is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and a registered provider for Bupa, Medibank, AHM, HCF and ARHG.
Elanie is a skilled and compassionate counsellor and psychotherapist with a deep respect for the counseling relationship and her clients. She possesses a strong sense of empathy, allowing her to connect with individuals on a sincere level and understand their unique experiences and challenges. With a discerning approach, she carefully assesses her clients’ needs and tailors her therapeutic interventions to suit their specific circumstances. Elanie is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and a registered provider for Bupa, Medibank, AHM, HCF and ARHG.
Heart and Mind Society
Counsellor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rivervale, WA 6103
With a focus on wellbeing, I work to tailor counselling services to the needs of each individuals’ requirements. With a tailored and person-centred approach I work with clients with tools and strategies to motivate and inspire personal and/or professional goals to achieve optimum wellbeing. I have been working in this capacity for over ten years and discover the needs (of individuals, couples and groups) from a holistic viewpoint. With clear direction, we work in collaboration to ensure that we meet goals that are in line with the personal and emotional growth and healing.
With a focus on wellbeing, I work to tailor counselling services to the needs of each individuals’ requirements. With a tailored and person-centred approach I work with clients with tools and strategies to motivate and inspire personal and/or professional goals to achieve optimum wellbeing. I have been working in this capacity for over ten years and discover the needs (of individuals, couples and groups) from a holistic viewpoint. With clear direction, we work in collaboration to ensure that we meet goals that are in line with the personal and emotional growth and healing.
Deborah Woon
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Applecross, WA 6153
Hello, my name is Deb. I am a Registered Clinical Supervisor & Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist (PACFA and ACA Level 4). My areas of special interest include Trauma and PTSD (developmental and incidental); attachment styles, anxiety and emotional regulation, coping skills, addictions, life transitions, grief and loss, single parenting, separation, or divorce. I am passionate about mental health recovery and take pride in my clients' success in processing present and past traumas and other presenting difficulties.
Hello, my name is Deb. I am a Registered Clinical Supervisor & Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist (PACFA and ACA Level 4). My areas of special interest include Trauma and PTSD (developmental and incidental); attachment styles, anxiety and emotional regulation, coping skills, addictions, life transitions, grief and loss, single parenting, separation, or divorce. I am passionate about mental health recovery and take pride in my clients' success in processing present and past traumas and other presenting difficulties.
Avila Counselling and Wellness
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Bunbury, WA 6230
At Avila Counselling and Wellness, we're committed to person-centred therapy, focusing on you and your unique needs. My mission is to provide a safe and understanding environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we'll work on developing new skills, and strategies to navigate through your unique story of pain. I firmly believe that change and healing are possible for everyone.
At Avila Counselling and Wellness, we're committed to person-centred therapy, focusing on you and your unique needs. My mission is to provide a safe and understanding environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we'll work on developing new skills, and strategies to navigate through your unique story of pain. I firmly believe that change and healing are possible for everyone.
Lye Fong (Kelly) Lee
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000 (Online Only)
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay
Counsellor Houssam Elsheikh
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000
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
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
Stickbymecounselling - Johanna
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Perth, WA 6000
Johanna focuses on working with singles, couples, and families. She also works with men's sexual health difficulties, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like porn addiction in addition to family therapy, fertility challenges,and low libido, women's sexual health issues, including preconceptions and conception, and men's sexual health issues, including erectile dysfunction.Johanna is sex worker friendly. Johanna is capable of working with poly/open partnerships and is LGBTQ, kink, and fetish friendly. Johanna also works with clients of the NDIS.
Johanna focuses on working with singles, couples, and families. She also works with men's sexual health difficulties, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like porn addiction in addition to family therapy, fertility challenges,and low libido, women's sexual health issues, including preconceptions and conception, and men's sexual health issues, including erectile dysfunction.Johanna is sex worker friendly. Johanna is capable of working with poly/open partnerships and is LGBTQ, kink, and fetish friendly. Johanna also works with clients of the NDIS.
Amaka Nwankwo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Thornlie, WA 6108
My goal is to help individuals navigate life's obstacles and improve their overall well-being. I provide therapy to address a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and personal growth barriers. Clients are welcomed into a safe environment where they can freely express themselves, receive validation, and develop coping strategies. With empathy and compassion, I guide clients through their healing journey. My therapeutic approach is centred on identifying strengths, fostering resilience, and facilitating positive change.
My goal is to help individuals navigate life's obstacles and improve their overall well-being. I provide therapy to address a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and personal growth barriers. Clients are welcomed into a safe environment where they can freely express themselves, receive validation, and develop coping strategies. With empathy and compassion, I guide clients through their healing journey. My therapeutic approach is centred on identifying strengths, fostering resilience, and facilitating positive change.
Applecross Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
I am passionate about assisting clients to understand the reasons behind their presenting issues, and help them develop strategies to manage those issues, so that they are better equipped to handle the various things that life can present. I work with children in the areas of school resistance, social skills, or bullying, as well as parenting strategies. I can assist older teenagers and young adults such issues as sexuality, abuse, difficulty with relationships, work related problems and workplace bullying. I work with adults and older adults in older lifestyle areas such as, retirement and health issues such as dementia.
I am passionate about assisting clients to understand the reasons behind their presenting issues, and help them develop strategies to manage those issues, so that they are better equipped to handle the various things that life can present. I work with children in the areas of school resistance, social skills, or bullying, as well as parenting strategies. I can assist older teenagers and young adults such issues as sexuality, abuse, difficulty with relationships, work related problems and workplace bullying. I work with adults and older adults in older lifestyle areas such as, retirement and health issues such as dementia.
Richard Elms Therapy Training Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000 (Online Only)
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
Richard Elms is an experienced therapist, offering compassionate and solution focussed counselling, working together with his clients to create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. Richard also provides clinical and professional supervision as well as training to other professionals.
Online Therapists
Lennard La Grange
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Lakes, QLD 4509
I am passionate about helping people overcome some of life's inevitable struggles and to further navigate through these times to become the best they can be and to lead a full and meaningful lives.
I am passionate about helping people overcome some of life's inevitable struggles and to further navigate through these times to become the best they can be and to lead a full and meaningful lives.
Phoenix Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLaren Vale, SA 5171
My ideal counselling client is someone who is committed to personal growth and self-discovery. They may be facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating major life transitions. However, what sets them apart is their willingness to confront these challenges head-on and their openness to exploring new perspectives and solutions. Their issues might include struggles with self-esteem, unresolved trauma, or difficulty managing stress and emotions. They may feel stuck or lost, unsure of how to move forward in their lives.
My ideal counselling client is someone who is committed to personal growth and self-discovery. They may be facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating major life transitions. However, what sets them apart is their willingness to confront these challenges head-on and their openness to exploring new perspectives and solutions. Their issues might include struggles with self-esteem, unresolved trauma, or difficulty managing stress and emotions. They may feel stuck or lost, unsure of how to move forward in their lives.
Step Ahead Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Nundah, QLD 4012
Are you struggling with thoughts about yourself, your career, your self-worth, your life's direction, or your relationships? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to move forward? You don’t have to figure things out alone, I am here to support you! At Step Ahead Counselling, your feelings, your wellbeing and your personal goals are important to me. Collaboratively we will work together to help you unpack any limiting beliefs, past trauma and negative thoughts and doubts that are holding you back and making you feel insecure, and question your self-worth. This can result in you settling for less than you desire and deserve.
Are you struggling with thoughts about yourself, your career, your self-worth, your life's direction, or your relationships? Do you feel 'stuck' and unable to move forward? You don’t have to figure things out alone, I am here to support you! At Step Ahead Counselling, your feelings, your wellbeing and your personal goals are important to me. Collaboratively we will work together to help you unpack any limiting beliefs, past trauma and negative thoughts and doubts that are holding you back and making you feel insecure, and question your self-worth. This can result in you settling for less than you desire and deserve.
Michaels Aibangbee
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Jamisontown, NSW 2750
It’s often said that the most powerful tool in a person's life comes from within - your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As a clinical psychotherapist with experience across diverse demography ranging from teenagers to working professionals, I know just how true this is. My journey has taught me one thing – we all have the power to make our lives better if we put in the effort and work towards cultivating our inner resilience. My philosophy is guided by evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
It’s often said that the most powerful tool in a person's life comes from within - your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As a clinical psychotherapist with experience across diverse demography ranging from teenagers to working professionals, I know just how true this is. My journey has taught me one thing – we all have the power to make our lives better if we put in the effort and work towards cultivating our inner resilience. My philosophy is guided by evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Anita Devi Narayan
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gladesville, NSW 2111
Step 1 Building rapport, trust and connecting with the client is the first step. Provide a safe environment for them to address their concerns. Listening attentively what the issues are and how it is impacting their lives. Implementing strategies to solve their problem using right modality.
Step 1 Building rapport, trust and connecting with the client is the first step. Provide a safe environment for them to address their concerns. Listening attentively what the issues are and how it is impacting their lives. Implementing strategies to solve their problem using right modality.
Debbie Wullschleger
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Bulimba, QLD 4171
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Burnout and Trauma related symptoms can be resolved. If you are struggling with any of these... Contact me and I will be able to help you through this.
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Burnout and Trauma related symptoms can be resolved. If you are struggling with any of these... Contact me and I will be able to help you through this.
Elmien Britz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Magill, SA 5072
Clients who engage with me are committed to personal growth and are seeking an individual who can often just be a witness to their reality. Personal growth requires courage, courage to be honest and courage to admit that there are certain components in our lives we are unable to change. I have been privileged to be part of the self-actualization journey of numerous individuals over the years and I have come to understand that we all have the ability to evolve. Therapy is not for the faint hearted yet it is one of the best investments in yourself you will ever make.
Clients who engage with me are committed to personal growth and are seeking an individual who can often just be a witness to their reality. Personal growth requires courage, courage to be honest and courage to admit that there are certain components in our lives we are unable to change. I have been privileged to be part of the self-actualization journey of numerous individuals over the years and I have come to understand that we all have the ability to evolve. Therapy is not for the faint hearted yet it is one of the best investments in yourself you will ever make.
Manna Maniago
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Caringbah, NSW 2229
Are you hurting and feeling hopeless? If that's what brought you here, it may be time for us to talk. Distress, anxiety and stress from life's issues may be getting in the way of your achieving your personal goals. Together we can change your life story from defeat to one where you can tell yourself "I CAN deal with it! And I WILL overcome!". Are you ready to feel hopeful again and take the reins back on your life?
Are you hurting and feeling hopeless? If that's what brought you here, it may be time for us to talk. Distress, anxiety and stress from life's issues may be getting in the way of your achieving your personal goals. Together we can change your life story from defeat to one where you can tell yourself "I CAN deal with it! And I WILL overcome!". Are you ready to feel hopeful again and take the reins back on your life?
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Christian Counsellors
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognise an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.