Emotionally Focused Counselling in Oatley, NSW

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Carmel Catanuto
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Oatley, NSW 2223
As a Sydney based Psychotherapist, Carmel Catanuto Psychotherapy is renowned for transforming the lives of those unfulfilled through the power of experiential techniques and art therapy.  Located south of Sydney in Oatley, Carmel works with a range of health issues such as heart-sick career women and aware men, business owners and adults. She helps them achieve and rediscover themselves, reconnecting with their vision or purpose to spark confidence in their relationships. Carmel is trained as a Gestalt therapist and Art Therapist and has experience in dealing with a wide variety of concerns. These include and are not limited to:
As a Sydney based Psychotherapist, Carmel Catanuto Psychotherapy is renowned for transforming the lives of those unfulfilled through the power of experiential techniques and art therapy.  Located south of Sydney in Oatley, Carmel works with a range of health issues such as heart-sick career women and aware men, business owners and adults. She helps them achieve and rediscover themselves, reconnecting with their vision or purpose to spark confidence in their relationships. Carmel is trained as a Gestalt therapist and Art Therapist and has experience in dealing with a wide variety of concerns. These include and are not limited to:
(02) 9159 6093 View (02) 9159 6093
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Irene Valis
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Oatley, NSW 2223
Welcome. My heartfelt intention is to hold a safe and supportive space for women to feel heard, healed and whole. Using mindbody principles of Gestalt Therapy, I offer a personalised, relational and embodied approach to supporting women who may be experiencing a disconnect from themselves, others or their environment - whether it be through symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, overwhelm, sexual assault or chronic health conditions. By healing past traumas, emotions and narratives that are impeding and impacting our lives in the present, the result is lasting change, internal safety and a coming home to oneself.
Welcome. My heartfelt intention is to hold a safe and supportive space for women to feel heard, healed and whole. Using mindbody principles of Gestalt Therapy, I offer a personalised, relational and embodied approach to supporting women who may be experiencing a disconnect from themselves, others or their environment - whether it be through symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, overwhelm, sexual assault or chronic health conditions. By healing past traumas, emotions and narratives that are impeding and impacting our lives in the present, the result is lasting change, internal safety and a coming home to oneself.
(02) 8105 5981 View (02) 8105 5981

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Amanda Joy Robb
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Glebe, NSW 2037
Amanda is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Trauma informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and various trauma-based strategies and interventions.
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
Amanda is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Trauma informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and various trauma-based strategies and interventions.
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
(02) 9158 6068 View (02) 9158 6068
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Connie Easterbrook Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Engadine, NSW 2233
I am an Emotionally Focused Therapist but also work with other modalities to help bring healing.
Experiencing relationship struggles or marriage breakdown. Wanting to refresh, renew or repair your relationship with your partner or loved one. Overwhelmed by grief and sadness. Anxious. Depressed. Stressed. Overwhelmed. Discouraged. Low self-esteem. If you are looking for compassionate care, support, hope for the future and a transformed emotional life - then I may be able to help. I am a warm, relational counsellor who offers experience, wisdom and compassion. I can provide practical skills and strategies to assist alongside empowering you to find your own unique way forward.
I am an Emotionally Focused Therapist but also work with other modalities to help bring healing.
Experiencing relationship struggles or marriage breakdown. Wanting to refresh, renew or repair your relationship with your partner or loved one. Overwhelmed by grief and sadness. Anxious. Depressed. Stressed. Overwhelmed. Discouraged. Low self-esteem. If you are looking for compassionate care, support, hope for the future and a transformed emotional life - then I may be able to help. I am a warm, relational counsellor who offers experience, wisdom and compassion. I can provide practical skills and strategies to assist alongside empowering you to find your own unique way forward.
(02) 7501 0787 View (02) 7501 0787
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Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
My practice is informed by a humanistic-existential approach, which means, I understand the complexity of individual intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences and believe that they are at the heart of our human experience. I believe we all have it within us to create meaning and purpose in our lives and this can only occur when we come to understand our lives are not something to overcome but rather something we must face with compassion and tenderness. I draw on evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, family systems, and Gottman approach to support and guide individual and couples therapy.
My practice is informed by a humanistic-existential approach, which means, I understand the complexity of individual intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences and believe that they are at the heart of our human experience. I believe we all have it within us to create meaning and purpose in our lives and this can only occur when we come to understand our lives are not something to overcome but rather something we must face with compassion and tenderness. I draw on evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, family systems, and Gottman approach to support and guide individual and couples therapy.
(02) 9100 0471 View (02) 9100 0471
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Anne-Marie Taylor - Seen Felt Heard Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Marrickville, NSW 2204
With qualifications in Counselling and Narrative Therapy and I use a collaborative, trauma-informed approach that includes talk therapy, mindfulness, body-centered practices, and EFT Tapping.
Imagine making changes to break free from what's holding you back, getting clarity about your next steps, and working towards the life you want. I specialize in helping people who are ready for change and want to transform their lives. My approach helps you identify and break free from unhelpful patterns, gain clarity, and develop the skills to navigate life's challenges. By understanding the influence of your past, making sense of your present, and creating a future in line with your values, together we facilitate a space for growth.
With qualifications in Counselling and Narrative Therapy and I use a collaborative, trauma-informed approach that includes talk therapy, mindfulness, body-centered practices, and EFT Tapping.
Imagine making changes to break free from what's holding you back, getting clarity about your next steps, and working towards the life you want. I specialize in helping people who are ready for change and want to transform their lives. My approach helps you identify and break free from unhelpful patterns, gain clarity, and develop the skills to navigate life's challenges. By understanding the influence of your past, making sense of your present, and creating a future in line with your values, together we facilitate a space for growth.
(02) 9100 0780 View (02) 9100 0780
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Couples Counselling Inner West Sydney
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lewisham, NSW 2049  (Online Only)
For couple counselling, I primarily use the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach.
Hi, I'm Tamara Pallos and my area of expertise is relationship therapy. I work both with couples, wanting to resolve relationship difficulties, and with individuals looking to overcome blocks to having more fulfilling relationships. I can help with the full range of couple relationship problems, including conflict and communication issues, affairs or other breaches of trust, distance in the relationship, sexual difficulties, issues with in-laws, and parenting issues. I also support individuals to build thriving relationships through developing healthier patterns of relating.
For couple counselling, I primarily use the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach.
Hi, I'm Tamara Pallos and my area of expertise is relationship therapy. I work both with couples, wanting to resolve relationship difficulties, and with individuals looking to overcome blocks to having more fulfilling relationships. I can help with the full range of couple relationship problems, including conflict and communication issues, affairs or other breaches of trust, distance in the relationship, sexual difficulties, issues with in-laws, and parenting issues. I also support individuals to build thriving relationships through developing healthier patterns of relating.
(02) 9100 0964 View (02) 9100 0964
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3R Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Bankstown, NSW 2200
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
(02) 7804 4105 View (02) 7804 4105
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Helen Brennan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Caringbah, NSW 2229
I take an eclectic approach drawing from Gottman, EFT, CBT, ACT and Positive Psychology.
I am a warm and down-to-earth psychologist with a passion for working with clients to create the life they want to live. I bring a non-judgmental, supportive approach and a genuine care and respect for each client and the life experiences they bring to therapy. Drawing from current evidence-based practices, I work with clients to understand their specific goals, be it growth, healing, adjustment or other, and adapt the therapeutic support, strategies and tools to best meet their goals and make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. My work focuses mainly with adults, including older adults, couples and families.
I take an eclectic approach drawing from Gottman, EFT, CBT, ACT and Positive Psychology.
I am a warm and down-to-earth psychologist with a passion for working with clients to create the life they want to live. I bring a non-judgmental, supportive approach and a genuine care and respect for each client and the life experiences they bring to therapy. Drawing from current evidence-based practices, I work with clients to understand their specific goals, be it growth, healing, adjustment or other, and adapt the therapeutic support, strategies and tools to best meet their goals and make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. My work focuses mainly with adults, including older adults, couples and families.
(02) 9538 7948 View (02) 9538 7948
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Jennifer Nurick
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Malabar, NSW 2036  (Online Only)
Jennifer uses a unique combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic (body) therapies, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), and energetic and trauma-informed practices.
I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat a wide variety of presentations. I help individuals and couples heal from insecure attachment and childhood trauma to foster more secure attachment internally and with those you love. I provide effective, collaborative therapeutic support to identify problems and address individual needs in a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in achieving your mental health and life goals.
Jennifer uses a unique combination of Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic (body) therapies, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), and energetic and trauma-informed practices.
I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat a wide variety of presentations. I help individuals and couples heal from insecure attachment and childhood trauma to foster more secure attachment internally and with those you love. I provide effective, collaborative therapeutic support to identify problems and address individual needs in a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in achieving your mental health and life goals.
(02) 8074 5452 View (02) 8074 5452
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Intimate Matters
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Newtown, NSW 2042
I am a qualified sexuality counsellor with a Bachelor of Counselling and Masters of Science in Medicine (Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. My mission is to help my clients enjoy fulfilling and vibrant intimacy at any age and stage of their lives.
I am a qualified sexuality counsellor with a Bachelor of Counselling and Masters of Science in Medicine (Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. My mission is to help my clients enjoy fulfilling and vibrant intimacy at any age and stage of their lives.
0422 959 797 View 0422 959 797
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Claudia Caballero
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Randwick, NSW 2031
Would it be nice to have a trained professional to guide you to grow and move towards where you want to be in life? As a psychologist, I aim to help my clients to heal, energise, become aware of their strengths and connect with themselves and others. Through the therapy, I could help you to keep your life moving in the right direction by managing depression and anxiety-related symptoms, to better cope with stress and anger. Also, I provide strategies to manage personal loss, symptoms of trauma and cope with life transitions
Would it be nice to have a trained professional to guide you to grow and move towards where you want to be in life? As a psychologist, I aim to help my clients to heal, energise, become aware of their strengths and connect with themselves and others. Through the therapy, I could help you to keep your life moving in the right direction by managing depression and anxiety-related symptoms, to better cope with stress and anger. Also, I provide strategies to manage personal loss, symptoms of trauma and cope with life transitions
(02) 9100 0792 View (02) 9100 0792
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Jane O’Keeffe
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
I have a compassionate and holistic approach to my work. I help people look into and connect with themselves and understand where they have come from and where they can go to next. I help people deal with anxiety - it may be from the past, present or due to change. In times of change we can feel uncertain, have self doubt or have old fears arise. I put tools in people's pockets to empower them to make healthy changes.
I have a compassionate and holistic approach to my work. I help people look into and connect with themselves and understand where they have come from and where they can go to next. I help people deal with anxiety - it may be from the past, present or due to change. In times of change we can feel uncertain, have self doubt or have old fears arise. I put tools in people's pockets to empower them to make healthy changes.
(02) 9100 0016 View (02) 9100 0016
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Dr Dominic Savio
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
I am a compassionate and a non-judgmental comprehensive psychotherapist whose approach is to support individuals make sense of their unique experiences. I am trusted, compassionate and an experienced
I am a compassionate and a non-judgmental comprehensive psychotherapist whose approach is to support individuals make sense of their unique experiences. I am trusted, compassionate and an experienced
(02) 7804 4615 View (02) 7804 4615
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Katrina English
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
I am a registered psychologist working with young people (14+) and adults who experience mood and/or emotion dysregulation; struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviours, including substance use, suicidal thoughts and self-harm; eating disorders; and people who have experienced trauma, including painful early life experiences. I have experience working with individuals, groups and families across education, health and community settings. I aim to create a warm and validating space in which you can safely explore your challenges and work towards a greater sense of self-agency, and compassionate understanding of yourself.
I am a registered psychologist working with young people (14+) and adults who experience mood and/or emotion dysregulation; struggle with addictive or compulsive behaviours, including substance use, suicidal thoughts and self-harm; eating disorders; and people who have experienced trauma, including painful early life experiences. I have experience working with individuals, groups and families across education, health and community settings. I aim to create a warm and validating space in which you can safely explore your challenges and work towards a greater sense of self-agency, and compassionate understanding of yourself.
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James Norman O'Connor
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Glebe, NSW 2037
Hi I'm Jim O'Connor clinical psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I help people overcome the challenges they face in their relationships. If you're someone who is single and wishing to get into a relationship but you don't know how to find the right person, then I can help. If your in a relationship and you want to create more connection, I can show you how. If you're in an abusive relationship and you don't know if you should leave or stay I can help you decide and I will support you what ever you decide. If it has anything to do with dating or relating in the modern world I can help.
Hi I'm Jim O'Connor clinical psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I help people overcome the challenges they face in their relationships. If you're someone who is single and wishing to get into a relationship but you don't know how to find the right person, then I can help. If your in a relationship and you want to create more connection, I can show you how. If you're in an abusive relationship and you don't know if you should leave or stay I can help you decide and I will support you what ever you decide. If it has anything to do with dating or relating in the modern world I can help.
(02) 9100 0073 View (02) 9100 0073
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Open Sky Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Rhodes, NSW 2138
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression and/or relationship difficulties, or suffer from more complex problems, we have psychologists and relationship counsellors available to work with you and honour your individual circumstances. Our aim is to help you identify your most authentic inner values, and find a way to live from them more and more each day.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression and/or relationship difficulties, or suffer from more complex problems, we have psychologists and relationship counsellors available to work with you and honour your individual circumstances. Our aim is to help you identify your most authentic inner values, and find a way to live from them more and more each day.
(02) 9158 6314 View (02) 9158 6314
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Xuan Tan - Clinical Registrar - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Hurstville, NSW 2220
Xuan (pronounced Shen) provides evidence-based and person-centred treatment with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Xuan has multilingual skills and can deliver services in English or in Mandarin 说中文 She aims to provide a warm space where clients could form an in-depth understanding of themselves, to reflect on existing or past experiences, and to learn and grow at a pace that suits them.
Xuan (pronounced Shen) provides evidence-based and person-centred treatment with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Xuan has multilingual skills and can deliver services in English or in Mandarin 说中文 She aims to provide a warm space where clients could form an in-depth understanding of themselves, to reflect on existing or past experiences, and to learn and grow at a pace that suits them.
(03) 7003 2350 View (03) 7003 2350
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Amelia Walker Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kensington, NSW 2033
Understanding how you experience the world is central to my work as a therapist. I am interested how feelings and thoughts can manifest in our bodies. Gentle exploration of these somatic responses can assist in deeper understanding of our emotional world. Working together, I would support you toward your self-acceptance of challenging thoughts and feelings. Alongside my private practice, I work with a national not-for-profit supporting parents experiencing antenatal and postnatal anxiety, depression and adjustment to parenthood - as a spokesperson, managing clinical intake and clinical writing.
Understanding how you experience the world is central to my work as a therapist. I am interested how feelings and thoughts can manifest in our bodies. Gentle exploration of these somatic responses can assist in deeper understanding of our emotional world. Working together, I would support you toward your self-acceptance of challenging thoughts and feelings. Alongside my private practice, I work with a national not-for-profit supporting parents experiencing antenatal and postnatal anxiety, depression and adjustment to parenthood - as a spokesperson, managing clinical intake and clinical writing.
(02) 8074 1904 View (02) 8074 1904
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Amelie Nguyen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
Accepting New Referrals - Recipient of multiple awards for excellence in Psychology, Amelie is a highly accomplished Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor, inspiring you toward a greater sense of meaning, life satisfaction, & fulfillment. Amelie provides diagnoses, assessment and treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Complex Trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, relationship problems (family, social, partners, couples), behavioural issues, impulsivity, paranoia, stress, grief, burnout, mood, anger management, addiction, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, & relapse. Amelie has extensive experience in suicide intervention.
Accepting New Referrals - Recipient of multiple awards for excellence in Psychology, Amelie is a highly accomplished Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor, inspiring you toward a greater sense of meaning, life satisfaction, & fulfillment. Amelie provides diagnoses, assessment and treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Complex Trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, relationship problems (family, social, partners, couples), behavioural issues, impulsivity, paranoia, stress, grief, burnout, mood, anger management, addiction, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, & relapse. Amelie has extensive experience in suicide intervention.
(02) 9100 0673 View (02) 9100 0673

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Emotionally Focused Counsellors

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.