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Elizabeth Alvanos

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Available both in-person and online
The Atrium Business Centre Suite 8, 340 Darling St Balmain, NSW 2041
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck in recurring patterns despite functioning well in other areas of life. They may be navigating relationship difficulties, family estrangement, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, or questions of identity and meaning. Together we explore not only what's happening, but why it keeps happening. Therapy is tailored to the individual or couple, helping clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and make more intentional choices aligned with the life they want to live.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma, anxiety, burnout, family estrangement and life transitions. My practice is grounded in an existentially informed approach, drawing on advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR and The Couples Institute Developmental Model.
You might be holding it all together on the outside while feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected on the inside. Therapy offers a space to slow down, think deeply, and make sense of what's happening with warmth, curiosity and honesty. And when it fits, there's room for humour too, because sometimes laughter helps us breathe.
Call or Elizabeth Alvanos now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9100 0471

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Atrium Business Centre

Suite 8, 340 Darling St

Balmain, NSW 2041 map

(02) 9100 0471
My website
I am offering Saturday appointments exclusively
$175 Per Session  
Let's Connect (02) 9100 0471
Photo of Elizabeth Alvanos, Psychotherapist, PACFA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Atrium Business Centre

Suite 8, 340 Darling St

Balmain, NSW 2041 map

(02) 9100 0471
My website
I am offering Saturday appointments exclusively
$175 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $265

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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Easy and flexible payment methods
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Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471
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Easy and flexible payment methods
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Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Elizabeth Alvanos
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M. Couns., B.A.Psychology
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Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471
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M. Couns., B.A.Psychology
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Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Career Guidance
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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A family systems approach to couples therapy along with other modalities enables therapeutic progress and lasting change
Photo of Elizabeth Alvanos, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471
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A family systems approach to couples therapy along with other modalities enables therapeutic progress and lasting change
Photo of Elizabeth Alvanos, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471

3 Endorsements

Sophie Mellish
Sophie Mellish
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Elizabeth is a very skilled and passionate clinician with extensive expertise in relationships. Her commitment to her work and drive to continue developing is a result of the care she has for her clients and their journeys.
Megan Buys
Megan Buys
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Elizabeth is a professional, skilled, and energetic therapist for both individuals and couples. I would recommend her whole-heartedly.
Glyn Suller
Glyn Suller
Psychotherapist, PACFA
I've worked closely with Elizabeth for years, referring clients, including conflict of interest cases and partners for couples counselling. Feedback has always been excellent. She's warm, skilled and easy to open up to. I recommend her without hesitation.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Age

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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IFS and SFBT along with other modalities work well in empowering clients to recognise their ability for change
Photo of Elizabeth Alvanos, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471
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IFS and SFBT along with other modalities work well in empowering clients to recognise their ability for change
Photo of Elizabeth Alvanos, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0471

Location

Primary Location

The Atrium Business Centre

Suite 8, 340 Darling St

Balmain, NSW 2041

(02) 9100 0471
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I am offering Saturday appointments exclusively
Photo of Elizabeth Alvanos, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9100 0471
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I am offering Saturday appointments exclusively
Photo of Elizabeth Alvanos, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9100 0471