Counselling in Rydalmere, NSW

I am a counsellor, coach and trainer based in Sydney, Australia. I have 19 years of clinical experience assisting families, couples, individuals, adolescents and children. I am Lead Trainer for Relationships Australia Professional Training (RAPT) and train for ACAP and Uniting. Why should you choose to see me? I find the most satisfying part of my work has been watching people understand their underlying issues and grow to understand how to care for themselves and to make deeper connections with their partners and families.

Hello and welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specialising in trauma, anxiety, Family and Domestic Violence, depression, parenting issues, LGBTQ+, infertility, grief and loss, and relationship/separation issues for individuals and families. I am an Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW and the NDIS. My approach to counselling focuses on your own unique strengths to build inner resilience with each session tailored to your specific needs and goals. Sometimes just being able to talk through your issues and gain some fresh perspective will help you to work towards a more positive future.

I enjoy establishing an authentic relationship by means of an unconventional therapeutic process, particularly when working with young people. I provide a compassionate and insightful approach to therapy as I journey with my clients through a variety of challenges they may face. Our life experience, positive or negative, are building blocks for who we are today and can be effective tools in creating who we aspire to be tomorrow. I believe that with the right tools, empathic support, and personal determination, we can live life with confidence and become the best version of ourselves.

Do you feel anxious or insecure in your relationship? Are you afraid your partner will leave you? Do you fear commitment despite wanting to be in a long-term relationship? Have you lost the spark in your marriage? Have you become so disconnected from your partner that you feel like roommates? Do you feel like you are stuck in a constant cycle of arguments with your partner or other family members? Is effective communication a struggle in your relationship? Does your relationship suffer from a lack of intimacy or infidelity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help.

I have a diverse background in counselling with a strong focus on assisting families in their journey towards improved mental and emotional well-being. With years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of families facing various challenges and I worked with children and adolescents out of home care as a therapeutic worker for a not for profit organisation (DCJ). My approach to counselling is rooted in empathy, active listening, and a deep commitment to fostering healthier relationships within the family unit.

Our large team offers expertise in Relationship Counselling, Psychology Services, Supervision Services and a range of other specialty areas. We can meet the needs of the whole family, pre-natal, post-natal, toddlers, preschoolers and all school-aged counselling. We also offer adolescent and young adults services. All issues a couple or family may face, including, affairs, divorce, drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues, grief and trauma, psychological assessments, Workcover, NDIS, and Skype video counselling.

I am a Psychologist and PhD (Clinical Psychology) Candidate at the University of Wollongong. I work with people from medium to long-term, depending on their needs to address a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, anger and issues with identity. I adopt an exploratory and curious approach to help people understand themselves and their behavioural patterns. I use a combination of skills based approaches (cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance based approaches) and deeper approaches (e.g., attachment, schema and psychodynamic approaches) in my work to make therapy meaningful and practical.

I specialise in couple and individual counselling. I offer compassionate, informed counselling support to couples and individuals experiencing • Anxiety • Depression • Trauma and PTSD • Grief and Loss • Relationship problems • Anger Management troubles • Conception and Pregnancy concerns • Stress Management difficulties • Parenting issues • Childhood Trauma • Self-esteem issues

I am a Clinical Psychologist who believes the client is the expert on their life and that therapy requires true connection and collaboration. I can help you to understand the impact of your experiences on your life, to understand yourself more deeply and work towards building the life you want to lead. I consider the role of trauma in the development of stress, anxiety, and general difficulties in life and my treatment approach is eclectic - I have a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and utilise a range of different evidence-based therapy styles.

Seeking help from a psychologist could be overwhelming and stressful. It may be seen as a sign of weakness or suggest that there is something wrong with the person. My professional aim is to assist the person seeking help in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic manner, in a therapeutic space where personal issues are viewed as opportunities to discover personal strengths, to foster personal growth and improve quality of life. I am deeply committed to empower individuals in overcoming the social stigma associated with mental health issues and I value each person’s uniqueness during their engagement in mental health recovery.

As someone who has personally navigated the complexities of relationships, I understand how tough they can be. I've battled with insecurities, wrestled with anxiety, struggled to communicate my needs, and navigated through the complex world of family life. But through it all, I've grown. Understanding my emotions and working through my issues in a safe space brought me a peace I had never known. This is the same gift I'd like to offer my clients through my professional service and I can't wait to walk with you on your journey!

Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about ten years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.

Welcome, I’m Sonia, a warm, compassionate and open-minded counsellor. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative and strength-based, listening and tailoring my approach around your needs. My aim is to help you manage life's challenges with self-compassion and self-kindness. I work with both adults and adolescents, specialising in trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD, domestic and family violence, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, difficulties with boundaries, family estrangement and shame. Supporting my clients with communication and interpersonal relationships is a special interest of mine.

Accepting new clients! No GP referral is required. Psychotherapist and Certified Coach focused on empowering clients to achieve sound mental health, fulfilling relationships and careers. My clients typically experience some of these challenges: low mood, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, emotional swings, irritability, anxiety, social relationship difficulties, addictions, psychosomatic symptoms, family and work conflict, lack of energy. I am a wife, a mother of two, an immigrant, a professional, a Christian... I am here to build you up, there is nothing you can tell me that will scare or discourage me from helping you.