Erica
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (08) 6490 9029

Most of my clients come to me feeling confused, emotionally drained, and questioning themselves. On the outside, they often look like they’re coping. But inside, there’s a quiet sense of not feeling good enough, of second-guessing their needs, and of carrying patterns that don’t feel like their own.
I work with women who grew up in environments where love, approval, or safety felt inconsistent. You may not have a formal label for what you experienced, but something in you knows it was difficult. That’s enough.
My approach is active and collaborative. I’m not here just to listen while you vent.
I integrate evidence-based therapies with body-based practices, because insight alone is rarely enough. We work with thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations so that change is not just something you understand, but something you feel and embody.
I will challenge you when needed, and support you as you build clarity, boundaries, and self-trust.
If you’ve spent years feeling “too much” or “not enough,” second-guessing yourself or walking on eggshells, you’re not alone. These patterns often begin early and follow you into adulthood. I help you understand them, reconnect with yourself, and build self-trust. If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out.
Call or Email Erica Takebayashi now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 6490 9029
Let's Connect (08) 6490 9029

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Erica Takebayashi
Counsellor, PACFA
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Erica Takebayashi
- Diploma from Australian Pilates Method Association Pilates / 2013
- Diploma from Australian College of Natural Medicine Remedial Massage / 2007
Additional Credentials
Erica Takebayashi
Counsellor, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9029
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Healing from Narcissistic Mothers
- Chronic Pain
- Menopause
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
Erica Takebayashi
Counsellor, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9029
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Mixed Race
I also speak
Portuguese
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Mixed Race
I also speak
Portuguese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Narrative
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
Erica Takebayashi
Counsellor, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6490 9029