Holly Read - HR
Counsellor, AMHSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (02) 4210 5768

Available both in-person and online
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I am an Accredited Mental Health SW with over two decades of Counselling and Psychotherapy experience, I provide compassionate, client-centered counselling tailored to each individual's unique needs. My approach is trauma-informed, grounded in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques to support personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
Areas of Expertise:
• Addictive Behaviors & Recovery Support
• Trauma Recovery
• Anxiety & Stress Management
• Depression & Emotional Well-being
• Life Transitions & Personal Growth
• Self-Esteem & Confidence Building
• Grief & Loss Support.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Music Therapy
By tailoring therapy to each individual, clients are empowered to make change. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, underststood, and equipped to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Registered SIRA Allied Health Practitioner,
Registered NSW Victim Service's Practitioner.
NDIS Practitioner.
VAD family support
Call or Email Holly Read - HR Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 4210 5768
Let's Connect (02) 4210 5768

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Bupa
- HCF
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- St Lukes Health
- Teachers Health
Holly Read - HR Counselling
Counsellor, AMHSW
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Holly Read
- In Practice for 22 years
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Worker
- Diploma from University of Western Sydney Counselling / 2010
Counsellor: Holly Read
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Holly Read - HR Counselling
Counsellor, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4210 5768
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Holly Read - HR Counselling
Counsellor, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 4210 5768
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Music Therapy
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Holly Read - HR Counselling
Counsellor, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (02) 4210 5768
Location
Additional Location
Corrimal, NSW 2518
(02) 4210 5768