Daniela Cristofaro

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2 Endorsed

Suite 9, 2A Redman Road, Dee Why, NSW 2099

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Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.

I blend talk therapy with mindful, somatic psychotherapy. With a Grad Diploma in Counselling, BA (Hons) in Psychology, Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy training, & a Certificate in Somatic Sexology, I offer a safe & compassionate space where you can make sense of your experiences, find greater ease in life. I'm also completing a Master of Counselling.

It takes time to build trust with a new therapist, so I offer a free 15-min connection call to help you decide if I’m a good fit. Send me an email if you'd like to book an appointment. :) I would love to meet you and forward to connecting with you!

Email Daniela Cristofaro now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Balanced Psychology

Suite 9

2A Redman Road

Dee Why, NSW 2099 map

Grow Mindfully

134 Willoughby Road

Crows Nest, NSW 2065 map

My website

I offer therapy sessions online and in-person in Crows Nest and Northern Beaches. I'm available most weekdays.

I focus on Anxiety, Self Esteem and Sex Therapy

$150 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Just a quick video to say hello! If you think we might be a good match, drop me a message and let's have a quick call - free of charge :)

Connect with Daniela Cristofaro

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Balanced Psychology

Suite 9

2A Redman Road

Dee Why, NSW 2099 map

Grow Mindfully

134 Willoughby Road

Crows Nest, NSW 2065 map

My website

I offer therapy sessions online and in-person in Crows Nest and Northern Beaches. I'm available most weekdays.

I focus on Anxiety, Self Esteem and Sex Therapy

$150 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Just a quick video to say hello! If you think we might be a good match, drop me a message and let's have a quick call - free of charge :)

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $200
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer

I accept payments by bank transfer and accept payment plans. If you are struggling financially, please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

I accept payments by bank transfer and accept payment plans. If you are struggling financially, please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from University of Strathclyde BAHons Psy Daniela Cristofaro

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Hakomi Institute Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy Trained / 2024

Degree/Diploma from University of Canberra in Counselling (GrDip.Coun) Graduate Diploma Counslling / 2025

Completing a Master of Counselling, I am fully trained in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy. I hold a Grad Diploma of Counselling, a BA (Hons) in Psych, & a Certificate in Somatic Sexology (Sexological Bodywork). I also became an NLP and hypnosis practitioner early in my professional journey.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy

Practice Areas

Bisexual
Body Image
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I support people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Many of my clients have done lots of cognitive therapy but feel ready for somatic work. I work with self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, sex-related challenges, grief, depression, reactivity, body image & relationship issue and more. Somatic sessions tend to create the conditions for genuine embodied change, rather than just symptom management.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

2 Endorsements

Gaynor Connor

Psychotherapist, PACFA

Daniela is an inspiring colleague & friend. Her combination of psychotherapy, mindfulness and somatic work provides a truly holistic experience. Gentle, intuitive and compassionate, she leaves you feeling safe and held, allowing for deep therapeutic work.

Paul Mitchell

Psychotherapist, PACFA

Daniela is both a friend and a fellow therapist, and I deeply admire her authentic, heart-centered approach to life and her work. Her practice feels truly embodied, and her insights come from a place of genuine experience. Highly recommended.

Client Focus

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

I also speak

Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

I also speak

Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Gestalt
Hakomi Somatic Mindful Psychotherapy
Humanistic
Hypnotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Multicultural
Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
Person-Centred
Somatic
Somatic Sexology
Trauma Focused

Body Mind Conversations is a form of body-centred mindful psychotherapy with roots in Hakomi Psychotherapy, Counselling and Somatic Practices. In sessions, we explore the unconscious patterns & conditioning that affect us immensely, but that our minds may be unaware of. With sensitivity and compassion, we'll explore how you experience the world now, gently uncovering new possibilities & pathways.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Daniela Cristofaro

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Balanced Psychology

Suite 9

2A Redman Road

Dee Why, NSW 2099

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Additional Location

Grow Mindfully

134 Willoughby Road

Crows Nest, NSW 2065

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I offer therapy sessions online and in-person in Crows Nest and Northern Beaches. I'm available most weekdays.

Daniela Cristofaro

I offer therapy sessions online and in-person in Crows Nest and Northern Beaches. I'm available most weekdays.

Daniela Cristofaro

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