Family Therapy Counselling in Davidson, NSW
Therapy unique to you. As an Integrative therapist, I’m trained and experienced in a range of well-researched therapy styles. I take great care to truly understand and respect your individuality and unique experience and tailor an approach to suit your needs and preferences. I find out how you want to work together so you feel heard, seen and valued, always supported and where you'd find it helpful, challenged with care and from the basis of a trusting relationship. We always work at your pace. You'll know I believe in you and you can be your real self without judgement or expectation.
Therapy unique to you. As an Integrative therapist, I’m trained and experienced in a range of well-researched therapy styles. I take great care to truly understand and respect your individuality and unique experience and tailor an approach to suit your needs and preferences. I find out how you want to work together so you feel heard, seen and valued, always supported and where you'd find it helpful, challenged with care and from the basis of a trusting relationship. We always work at your pace. You'll know I believe in you and you can be your real self without judgement or expectation.
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Sharon has completed trainings in child, adolescent and adult psychoanalytic psychotherapy, mentalization based therapy, systemic therapy, EMDR, Circle of Security Parent Education, Marte Meo, and Wheel of Supervision, as well as holding Graduate Diplomas in Counselling and Relationship Counselling. Sharon’s work is also informed by her experience in primary and high schools as a school counsellor and having worked as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
Sharon has completed trainings in child, adolescent and adult psychoanalytic psychotherapy, mentalization based therapy, systemic therapy, EMDR, Circle of Security Parent Education, Marte Meo, and Wheel of Supervision, as well as holding Graduate Diplomas in Counselling and Relationship Counselling. Sharon’s work is also informed by her experience in primary and high schools as a school counsellor and having worked as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.
On a personal note, I’m very family-oriented, lead an active life, and love traveling and playing all sorts of sports (especially basketball).
I am a well-grounded and enthusiastic psychologist from Barcelona. Over the years I have worked and undertaken training in a wide range of fast-changing settings and healthcare organisations including the EAPS Mutuam Girona and Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, providing up-to-date evidence-based interventions to a broad population of adult patients with acute physical and mental health issues. Furthermore, I hold extensive experience in the private sector working with children and adolescents with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders or intellectual disabilities in their homes or in my practice.
On a personal note, I’m very family-oriented, lead an active life, and love traveling and playing all sorts of sports (especially basketball).
I am a well-grounded and enthusiastic psychologist from Barcelona. Over the years I have worked and undertaken training in a wide range of fast-changing settings and healthcare organisations including the EAPS Mutuam Girona and Doctor Josep Trueta University Hospital, providing up-to-date evidence-based interventions to a broad population of adult patients with acute physical and mental health issues. Furthermore, I hold extensive experience in the private sector working with children and adolescents with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders or intellectual disabilities in their homes or in my practice.
Besides my job, I am the very proud mother of a lovely young woman and I live in the Eastern Suburbs with my family and a slightly mad but gorgeous dog called Indy.
I specialise in treating behavioural and emotional problems such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults. I believe that working collaboratively and honouring clients' knowledge and experience are keys for change. I also have more than 20 years of experience in cognitive, educational and behavioural assessment of young people and adults.
Besides my job, I am the very proud mother of a lovely young woman and I live in the Eastern Suburbs with my family and a slightly mad but gorgeous dog called Indy.
I specialise in treating behavioural and emotional problems such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults. I believe that working collaboratively and honouring clients' knowledge and experience are keys for change. I also have more than 20 years of experience in cognitive, educational and behavioural assessment of young people and adults.
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar with immediate availability to begin treatment. I have broad experience in child and adult mental health and have worked in multiple treatment settings - the Centre for Emotional Health (child anxiety), St Vincent’s Hospital (adult anxiety, OCD, phobia, panic attacks, social anxiety), Westmead Children's Hospital (chronic illness, chronic pain), and the Sydney University Clinic (adult anxiety, depression, ADHD, family therapy). I currently work part-time as a psychologist at Northern Beaches Hospital.
I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar with immediate availability to begin treatment. I have broad experience in child and adult mental health and have worked in multiple treatment settings - the Centre for Emotional Health (child anxiety), St Vincent’s Hospital (adult anxiety, OCD, phobia, panic attacks, social anxiety), Westmead Children's Hospital (chronic illness, chronic pain), and the Sydney University Clinic (adult anxiety, depression, ADHD, family therapy). I currently work part-time as a psychologist at Northern Beaches Hospital.
There are many reasons why you might be thinking of seeing a psychologist, or perhaps someone who cares about you has suggested it. Perhaps you are facing stressful work and life transitions, relationship difficulties, coping with loss and grief, managing the impact of trauma, experiencing difficulties with mood (such as depression or anxiety), or are impacted by substance use, parenting and family stress or life in general. My aim is to help you navigate your challenges in a safe, supportive environment, at a pace that works best for you.
There are many reasons why you might be thinking of seeing a psychologist, or perhaps someone who cares about you has suggested it. Perhaps you are facing stressful work and life transitions, relationship difficulties, coping with loss and grief, managing the impact of trauma, experiencing difficulties with mood (such as depression or anxiety), or are impacted by substance use, parenting and family stress or life in general. My aim is to help you navigate your challenges in a safe, supportive environment, at a pace that works best for you.
Christine provides a warm, gentle, safe and therapeutic environment in which supports you and your family members as you explore your life challenges.
Many clients come to counselling with a hope. This hope is an opportunity for the clients to change, to become someone they want to be. Using client's strengths, counselling can help them find a new direction in their lives. Christine Kim is a registered psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
Christine provides a warm, gentle, safe and therapeutic environment in which supports you and your family members as you explore your life challenges.
Many clients come to counselling with a hope. This hope is an opportunity for the clients to change, to become someone they want to be. Using client's strengths, counselling can help them find a new direction in their lives. Christine Kim is a registered psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
Further into therapy, the skills you learn can be used to build meaningful and lasting relationships with your friends, family and partners.
If you are struggling and don't know how to get back to your authentic self, you are not alone. We all need to be taken care of. If we grow up without this care, as adults we may feel flat and unmotivated, we may find it difficult to make friends, we may struggle to understand and process our emotions, and we may forget to take care of ourselves because we feel unimportant. I provide a space for you to express your suffering so that you can learn to overcome it.
Further into therapy, the skills you learn can be used to build meaningful and lasting relationships with your friends, family and partners.
If you are struggling and don't know how to get back to your authentic self, you are not alone. We all need to be taken care of. If we grow up without this care, as adults we may feel flat and unmotivated, we may find it difficult to make friends, we may struggle to understand and process our emotions, and we may forget to take care of ourselves because we feel unimportant. I provide a space for you to express your suffering so that you can learn to overcome it.
I offer brief, affordable counselling to help people see the impact of family of origin patterns, notice and use the resources that are already present in their relationship and finds ways of speaking to each other and hearing each other which maximise connection.
As an experienced couples’ counsellor, I know that relationships which used to be safe and life giving can start to feel destructive. Attempts at solutions can end up, counter productively, increasing pain and it can eventually feel frightening to try and sort things out without a third person present. My small private practice specifically focuses on relationship counselling where both individuals are willing and able to attend. My hope is to support people who are feeling stuck and discouraged, to find ways out of patterns that are not working and into different ways of connecting that are healing for them.
I offer brief, affordable counselling to help people see the impact of family of origin patterns, notice and use the resources that are already present in their relationship and finds ways of speaking to each other and hearing each other which maximise connection.
As an experienced couples’ counsellor, I know that relationships which used to be safe and life giving can start to feel destructive. Attempts at solutions can end up, counter productively, increasing pain and it can eventually feel frightening to try and sort things out without a third person present. My small private practice specifically focuses on relationship counselling where both individuals are willing and able to attend. My hope is to support people who are feeling stuck and discouraged, to find ways out of patterns that are not working and into different ways of connecting that are healing for them.
Asu is a committed, caring, and warm practitioner. She is passionate about making a difference and loves to see positive changes in her clients. Asu is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and is also accredited with SIRA. She has undertaken training in various areas, including CBT, EMDR, Neurotherapy (Neurofeedback, SCP, rTMS), Pain Management, Hypnotherapy, emotion-focus therapy, schema therapy, and internal family system therapy.
Asu is a committed, caring, and warm practitioner. She is passionate about making a difference and loves to see positive changes in her clients. Asu is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and is also accredited with SIRA. She has undertaken training in various areas, including CBT, EMDR, Neurotherapy (Neurofeedback, SCP, rTMS), Pain Management, Hypnotherapy, emotion-focus therapy, schema therapy, and internal family system therapy.
Sylvia Chen - Somatic Experiencing. Individual And Couple Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gordon, NSW 2072
I am a trauma-informed clinical counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), gong sound healer, breathwork facilitator that firmly believes in the value of human life. I have experience in a range of areas including marriage/relationship, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, attachment, family of origin issues, parenting, grief & loss, personal growth & development, special need supports and chronic health related concerns. I am warm, caring and insightful. I am here to support your integration, and all of the various parts of your personality and being, into a balanced and joyful whole, made up of body, mind and soul.
I am a trauma-informed clinical counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), gong sound healer, breathwork facilitator that firmly believes in the value of human life. I have experience in a range of areas including marriage/relationship, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, attachment, family of origin issues, parenting, grief & loss, personal growth & development, special need supports and chronic health related concerns. I am warm, caring and insightful. I am here to support your integration, and all of the various parts of your personality and being, into a balanced and joyful whole, made up of body, mind and soul.
I specialise in the treatment of mood & anxiety disorders, PSTD and trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, emerging personality disorders, psychotic disorders, identify and self-esteem, restricted eating behaviours, emotion-regulation difficulties, parent-child relational issues and family therapy.
Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
I specialise in the treatment of mood & anxiety disorders, PSTD and trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, emerging personality disorders, psychotic disorders, identify and self-esteem, restricted eating behaviours, emotion-regulation difficulties, parent-child relational issues and family therapy.
Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.
I am empathetic, non-judgmental, and committed to providing psychological healthcare in a way that suits yours and your family's unique needs and preferences.
My ideal clients include children and families who are looking to transform their relationships, develop life-changing coping skills, and foster resilience and autonomy. I hope to work with individuals who are after more than just treatment, families who want tailored healthcare, socio-emotional support, and an opportunity to be seen, heard, and advocated for.
I am empathetic, non-judgmental, and committed to providing psychological healthcare in a way that suits yours and your family's unique needs and preferences.
My ideal clients include children and families who are looking to transform their relationships, develop life-changing coping skills, and foster resilience and autonomy. I hope to work with individuals who are after more than just treatment, families who want tailored healthcare, socio-emotional support, and an opportunity to be seen, heard, and advocated for.
As a counsellor I cannot use Mental Health Care Plans. I provide Monday-Wednesday evening sessions. I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post-relationship counselling. Clients have said working with a male counsellor often brings a different perspective. With over 20 years experience and over 10,000 sessions completed, I have worked with individuals and couples, locally, interstate, and overseas who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. I offer face-to-face and online sessions. Find my website for more details
As a counsellor I cannot use Mental Health Care Plans. I provide Monday-Wednesday evening sessions. I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post-relationship counselling. Clients have said working with a male counsellor often brings a different perspective. With over 20 years experience and over 10,000 sessions completed, I have worked with individuals and couples, locally, interstate, and overseas who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. I offer face-to-face and online sessions. Find my website for more details
Reach out for a 15 minute free of charge chat to see how I can help you / your family / workplace.
I work with a range of clients as I have 3 main specialities: I work with couples and families (Gottman therapist) I help WorkCover clients (SIRA accredited) I help clients who have had trauma or health related issues (EMDR)
Reach out for a 15 minute free of charge chat to see how I can help you / your family / workplace.
I work with a range of clients as I have 3 main specialities: I work with couples and families (Gottman therapist) I help WorkCover clients (SIRA accredited) I help clients who have had trauma or health related issues (EMDR)
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss. I also provide trauma responsive care. I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel safe, build resilience and to think and feel more positively about themselves. Clients thereby develop a better connection with themselves and those who are important to them and feel able to face their challenges with greater ease and a sense of empowerment.
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss. I also provide trauma responsive care. I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel safe, build resilience and to think and feel more positively about themselves. Clients thereby develop a better connection with themselves and those who are important to them and feel able to face their challenges with greater ease and a sense of empowerment.
Welcome to Thought Tree. People come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps you’ve not been feeling yourself or have been feeling sad or worried for some time. Maybe you are questioning the value of a relationship, or feeling stuck and missing a sense of meaning in your life. I provide a compassionate, non- judgemental space that allows for self-awareness, perspective and growth. I use evidence based modalities and my counselling is thoughtful and person centred meaning that you are actively involved in the process.
Welcome to Thought Tree. People come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps you’ve not been feeling yourself or have been feeling sad or worried for some time. Maybe you are questioning the value of a relationship, or feeling stuck and missing a sense of meaning in your life. I provide a compassionate, non- judgemental space that allows for self-awareness, perspective and growth. I use evidence based modalities and my counselling is thoughtful and person centred meaning that you are actively involved in the process.
I am an experienced mental health professional. I have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, health related and stress disorders, as well as phase of life and circumstantial stress. My personal strength include genuine caring, compassion and unconditional positive regard for all clients. Knowing that life can become challenging for different reasons, I have learnt to appreciate the strength and wisdom of my clients. My therapeutic approach allows for my clients to guide me through the process and explore all the necessary issues they need to overcome.
I am an experienced mental health professional. I have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, health related and stress disorders, as well as phase of life and circumstantial stress. My personal strength include genuine caring, compassion and unconditional positive regard for all clients. Knowing that life can become challenging for different reasons, I have learnt to appreciate the strength and wisdom of my clients. My therapeutic approach allows for my clients to guide me through the process and explore all the necessary issues they need to overcome.
I am a SIRA accredited psychologist and have spent the past 13 years primarily treating clients within the Workers Compensation and CTP insurance systems. I have a wholistic and practical approach to treatment, predominately working within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework. My ultimate treatment goal is to enable my clients to thrive within their new normal and provide them with the tools to effectively manage their diagnosis.
I am a SIRA accredited psychologist and have spent the past 13 years primarily treating clients within the Workers Compensation and CTP insurance systems. I have a wholistic and practical approach to treatment, predominately working within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework. My ultimate treatment goal is to enable my clients to thrive within their new normal and provide them with the tools to effectively manage their diagnosis.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to live a life full of meaning and vitality. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and endeavour to offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and explore any deeper issues driving your unhappiness or distress. I am trained in working with a full range of presentations, with a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also enjoy providing longer-term therapy targeting ongoing patterns of behaviour linked to painful past experiences or unmet needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to live a life full of meaning and vitality. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and endeavour to offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and explore any deeper issues driving your unhappiness or distress. I am trained in working with a full range of presentations, with a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also enjoy providing longer-term therapy targeting ongoing patterns of behaviour linked to painful past experiences or unmet needs.
Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.