Counselling in Lawson, NSW

Accessible and affordable online Counselling that is culturally sensitive, intersectional and trauma informed. All people welcome as I have experience in primary healthcare, domestic violence, workplace injury management, and mentoring kids and their families to navigate everyday challenges and big feelings. I aim to provide a safe, transparent and nurturing space that builds trust and rapport in the therapeutic relationship. I am a strength-based therapist encouraging clients to identify their own skills and resources, to make informed decisions and set achievable goals. I offer pre-diagnosis Assessments for various presentations.

I provide a safe and inclusive space where you can express yourself authentically, and where you will be held in a non-judgmental and deeply compassionate way. You might be experiencing a significant life event or transition … feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed … a big question or uncertainty might loom over you ... or maybe you have curious body symptoms or dreams. I will support you to uncover the unknown. Working with clients of all genders from teen into late adulthood, although I also specialise in menstrual cycle awareness and rites of passage midwifery.

We take referrals through Medicare and NDIS plus direct from the public. As social workers we are very skilled in working with people and families to help address their needs and work through their challenges and worries. It may be working on your relationships with family or partner or it could be things from your past that you feel keep holding you back. We ask you about what your hopes and goals are for therapy and give you the support to move towards them.

I have extensive professional and personal experience with Neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism), Domestic and Family Violence, Trauma & PTSD, Grief and loss, Depression and Suicidal Ideation. Our sessions will be focused on you; your goals, your strengths and what you are hoping to achieve. No one knows your story better than you do, and my aim is to provide a safe environment where you feel heard and validated.

Johanna focuses on working with singles, couples, and families. She also works with men's sexual health difficulties, delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like porn addiction in addition to family therapy, fertility challenges,and low libido, women's sexual health issues, including preconceptions and conception, and men's sexual health issues, including erectile dysfunction.Johanna is sex worker friendly. Johanna is capable of working with poly/open partnerships and is LGBTQ, kink, and fetish friendly. Johanna also works with clients of the NDIS.

Gina is a warm and engaging counsellor with a genuine passion to help all individuals live a meaningful life and function optimally. She has experience in working with adults and children from all walks of life. Gina provides support and treatment for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, social issues, family and relationship concerns, trauma, grief and bereavement, drug/alcohol issues, life transitions and work-related stress.

We can all have times in our lives when things can seem unmanageable, whether it is within our family or close relationships, divorce or bereavement, or our health, our work or in coming to terms with difficult events that have happened either recently or in the past , which still don’t feel resolved. You are not alone, as human beings we all have difficult times. It is a brave decision to try to resolve those issues in the best way you can. A counsellor is not there to judge you, or to give you text book solutions. They are there to help and guide you towards the solution that is right for you.

As a clincial psychotherapist and registered psychosexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma. Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing.

I specialise in Anti-Oppressive Practice, relationships, self-growth and identity, search for meaning, grief & loss, work-life stuff, victim-survivors of interpersonal and systemic violence (domestic violence and structural oppression), cultural identity, the LGBTIQA+ community, family of origin issues, and relational trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect. I enjoy working with individuals to really unpack their experiences of relationships and sense of self. I also provide clinical supervision for students, new grads, activists and peers working in counselling and helping professions.

I work as a Counsellor and Educator. I have been working as a Counsellor for 15 years and teaching Diploma of Counselling for 5 years. I specialise in working with people who have experienced trauma, particularly domestic family violence and sexual assault. I am passionate about working with clients from historically marginalised groups such as those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and those that identify as LGBTIQ. I have a particular interest in workplace issues including bullying, stress and burnout.

Family Psychology Practice is a specialist therapeutic service for children, adolescents and adults. Our practice is a safe place for individuals and families to explore complex issues. Our work is always evidence based and using best practice approaches. We believe that small changes, new ideas or a change of perspective can sometimes be the difference that people need. Our Psychologists and Psychotherapists are fully registered mental health providers. Our Psychologists are Medicare providers. In consultation with a GP, treatment can be provided under Better Access to Mental Health Programme, Psychological Access Plus, Workcover.

Individual therapy is an incredibly worthwhile and life affirming experience. It carves out a regular, secure time to work through your past, present and future with someone who is wholeheartedly by your side. Meaningful growth and lasting change come naturally when we dedicate this time and space, with a caring therapist, to uncover our deepest sorrows, hearts desires and personal difficulties. I work with relationships, couples, grief and loss, addiction, childhood trauma, Depth Enquiry, anxiety and panic, depression, mood disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, identity and belonging, sexuality to name a few examples.

Hi, welcome to my therapy practice. My name is Mayna Hung, I am a person-centered therapist specialising in working with the adult population on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, work-related stress, family conflicts and relationship problems. As a proud Chinese Queer woman, I am also passionate about working with diverse sexuality, sex and gender communities. I provide my empathy, understanding, and support to CALD individuals who are navigating multiple identities and ensure they can live their authentic lives.

Dr Elisha Wealands is a registered psychologist who provides effective personalised, trauma informed treatment for all mental health conditions. She has been practicing for the past 20 years within a number of settings including mental health, family therapy, sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma and wellness. Dr Wealands is a registered provider for Victims Services and National Mental Health Care Plans and works with clients from both metropolitan and regional areas across Australia.

Janine is a youth focused psychologist who has a contemporary take on traditional psychology. Janine uses CBT, DBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy as well as trauma informed principles, neuroscience and understands the importance of creativity. The goal is to address mental health symptoms to improve young people’s social and emotional functioning. Janine is child, youth and family friendly. She works out of The Seedpod Therapy (under 30's Clinic in Wyong NSW). You can access Janine via MHCP and please let us know if you are worried about your financial circumstances, this should not be a barrier to experienced support and consistent care.

I am a Clinical Psychologist in UK (CPsychol) and Sri Lanka and a registered Psychologist in Australia. I work with a range of mental health issues including depression, stress, adjustment disorders, anxiety (social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, separation anxiety), OCD, bereavement and grief issues, woman’s issues, self-esteem, personal development, self/identity issues, trauma and recovery, anger management, relational issues (including interpersonal, couple and family), emotion regulation, sexuality/gender identity, acculturation, self-harm/suicide serious mental illness, pain management and addictions.