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Available both in-person and online
1-15 Barr Street Balmain, NSW 2041
I am an Addictions Specialist Therapist specialising in working with populations suffering from trauma. I am also an EMDRA accredited EMDR practitioner. I use advanced techniques from within the EMDR framework including Structural Dissociation Theory and Internal Family Systems Theory or “parts work”. I recognise the full spectrum of problem behaviours known as "process addictions". These include but are not limited to sex, gaming, exercise, gambling, self harm and overeating. Appointments also available Saturday and Sunday.
I promote healing from within an attachment framework and using trauma specific EMDR strategies including IFS and structural dissociation (parts work).
I will not treat you like a diagnosis. Feedback from clients indicates they value my personal experience of struggle and how this translates into them feeling understood and held. I understand the struggle first hand. You can rest assured there is no judgement coming from me. You are already doing enough of this yourself.
Call or David McCarthy Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9100 0579

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1-15 Barr Street

Balmain, NSW 2041 map

(02) 9100 0579
Website
Because I specialise in working with executives I offer sessions on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Zoom or in person at Balmain.
I focus on Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Gambling 
$450 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0579
Photo of David Robert James McCarthy - David McCarthy Counselling , Counsellor, PACFA

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1-15 Barr Street

Balmain, NSW 2041 map

(02) 9100 0579
Website
Because I specialise in working with executives I offer sessions on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Zoom or in person at Balmain.
I focus on Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Gambling 
$450 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $450
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • ARGH
  • Bupa
  • HCF
  • Medibank Private
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Cash or card payments accepted. You can claim my fee through private health insurance or I can charge you a coaching fee making the work we do together a business expense or a tax deduction. How does this work? Ultimately what we do together will make you perform better at work.
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David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0579
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Cash or card payments accepted. You can claim my fee through private health insurance or I can charge you a coaching fee making the work we do together a business expense or a tax deduction. How does this work? Ultimately what we do together will make you perform better at work.
Photo of David Robert James McCarthy - David McCarthy Counselling , Counsellor, PACFA
David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0579

Qualifications

    Counsellor: David Robert James McCarthy

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia David Robert James McCarthy
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Australian College of Applied Psychology, Degree Bachelor SocSc(Couns), Graduated 2017
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David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (02) 9100 0579
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David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (02) 9100 0579

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Gambling

Practice Areas

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 9100 0579
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David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 9100 0579

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centred
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David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 9100 0579
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David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (02) 9100 0579

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Location

Primary Location

1-15 Barr Street

Balmain, NSW 2041

(02) 9100 0579

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Because I specialise in working with executives I offer sessions on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Zoom or in person at Balmain.
Photo of David Robert James McCarthy - David McCarthy Counselling , Counsellor, PACFA
David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9100 0579
"
Because I specialise in working with executives I offer sessions on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Zoom or in person at Balmain.
Photo of David Robert James McCarthy - David McCarthy Counselling , Counsellor, PACFA
David McCarthy Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9100 0579