Counselling in Rushcutters Bay, NSW

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Anna Costello
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Rushcutters Bay, NSW 2011
I'm Anna, a Psychotherapist with a strong passion for dismantling mental health stigma. I offer children young people and their families a safe space to talk about their issues. I believe visiting your therapist should be as routine as a check-up with your doctor or going to the gym. I work with all people. I've gained clinical experience at Headspace and I have been working at Child Development Solutions for years where I facilitate social skills groups for children and young people on the Autism and/or ADHD spectrum. I employ a strength-based perspective and look at the resources people already have.
I'm Anna, a Psychotherapist with a strong passion for dismantling mental health stigma. I offer children young people and their families a safe space to talk about their issues. I believe visiting your therapist should be as routine as a check-up with your doctor or going to the gym. I work with all people. I've gained clinical experience at Headspace and I have been working at Child Development Solutions for years where I facilitate social skills groups for children and young people on the Autism and/or ADHD spectrum. I employ a strength-based perspective and look at the resources people already have.
(07) 4520 2366 View (07) 4520 2366

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Pip Eve
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Enmore, NSW 2042  (Online Only)
Pip works from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective, striving to walk alongside her clients as they navigate life’s difficulties.
Pip is a warm and down-to-earth Clinical Psychologist. From the outset, Pip values the importance of developing a safe, therapeutic relationship, holding space for a person to explore their inner and external worlds. Pip has a particular interest in supporting people navigate the perinatal period (fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum), in addition to supporting people with chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune conditions), stress/burnout, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Individual telehealth sessions and online groups available (Meditation group and Mothers Nurture Circle).
Pip works from a humanistic, trauma-informed perspective, striving to walk alongside her clients as they navigate life’s difficulties.
Pip is a warm and down-to-earth Clinical Psychologist. From the outset, Pip values the importance of developing a safe, therapeutic relationship, holding space for a person to explore their inner and external worlds. Pip has a particular interest in supporting people navigate the perinatal period (fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum), in addition to supporting people with chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune conditions), stress/burnout, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. Individual telehealth sessions and online groups available (Meditation group and Mothers Nurture Circle).
(02) 9100 0572 View (02) 9100 0572
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Lux Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I draw on humanistic and experiential theories such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
I am passionate about my work with individuals, couples, and relational systems around issues of genito-pelvic pain conditions, perinatal sexuality and mental healthcare, menopause and aging, desire discrepancy, sexual identity and expression, gender identity and expression, relationship difficulties, finding freedom in authentic self-expression, and precommitment/premarital therapy. Due to my schedule, I am likely unable to answer my phone during business hours - please send an email or visit my website to fill out a contact page so that I can be in touch.
I draw on humanistic and experiential theories such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
I am passionate about my work with individuals, couples, and relational systems around issues of genito-pelvic pain conditions, perinatal sexuality and mental healthcare, menopause and aging, desire discrepancy, sexual identity and expression, gender identity and expression, relationship difficulties, finding freedom in authentic self-expression, and precommitment/premarital therapy. Due to my schedule, I am likely unable to answer my phone during business hours - please send an email or visit my website to fill out a contact page so that I can be in touch.
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Carollyne Youssef
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood and respected, regardless of their situation, past or concern. Taking a positive psychology and humanistic approach, I fundamentally believe that every person has a unique strength and I strive to maximise and build upon that strength. I focus on the person as a whole and want to help people be the best version of themselves. Moving away from a deficit focus, I use strengths-based approaches with my clients. I aim to continuously provide clients with respect, a collaborative approach to working on goals, with compassion and authenticity.
I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood and respected, regardless of their situation, past or concern. Taking a positive psychology and humanistic approach, I fundamentally believe that every person has a unique strength and I strive to maximise and build upon that strength. I focus on the person as a whole and want to help people be the best version of themselves. Moving away from a deficit focus, I use strengths-based approaches with my clients. I aim to continuously provide clients with respect, a collaborative approach to working on goals, with compassion and authenticity.
(02) 8074 5475 View (02) 8074 5475
Jania Nouri
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Camperdown, NSW 2050  (Online Only)
At the heart of my counselling practice is my capacity for deep listening, compassion, empathy, and developing a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients. My approach is humanistic, person-centred, strengths-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. I work with people from all walks of life with diverse cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. People seek my counselling support when their emotional, psychological, or behavioural functioning is being significantly impacted by life transitions, increasing anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and the trauma of domestic abuse.
At the heart of my counselling practice is my capacity for deep listening, compassion, empathy, and developing a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients. My approach is humanistic, person-centred, strengths-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. I work with people from all walks of life with diverse cultures, genders, and sexual orientations. People seek my counselling support when their emotional, psychological, or behavioural functioning is being significantly impacted by life transitions, increasing anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and the trauma of domestic abuse.
(02) 9100 0578 View (02) 9100 0578
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Nicky L Golan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Woollahra, NSW 2025  (Online Only)
With more than 25 yrs experience as a counsellor / therapist (and clinical supervisor) in varied contexts, I bring specialist skills in humanistic, trauma informed, person-centred approaches (& others) and provide a safe space.
My clients seek my services for many reasons. Their individual circumstances or concerns vary but ultimately they express a want for their lived experiences to be different. They may want to shift their relationship with themselves, or with others or they may want the time, space and trusting therapeutic relationship to authentically show up and be vulnerable and develop aspects of themselves or identify goals or different ways of being. Often the reasons individuals seek support may not be instantly clear. They may have an identified goal or a few and then as the therapeutic relationship develops, so does their own unique process.
With more than 25 yrs experience as a counsellor / therapist (and clinical supervisor) in varied contexts, I bring specialist skills in humanistic, trauma informed, person-centred approaches (& others) and provide a safe space.
My clients seek my services for many reasons. Their individual circumstances or concerns vary but ultimately they express a want for their lived experiences to be different. They may want to shift their relationship with themselves, or with others or they may want the time, space and trusting therapeutic relationship to authentically show up and be vulnerable and develop aspects of themselves or identify goals or different ways of being. Often the reasons individuals seek support may not be instantly clear. They may have an identified goal or a few and then as the therapeutic relationship develops, so does their own unique process.
(02) 9100 0382 x040114 View (02) 9100 0382 x040114
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Daniel Di Pietro
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
Daniel works with an emotion-focused, experiential, and humanistic approach to therapy tailored to his client's specific needs.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Daniel works with an emotion-focused, experiential, and humanistic approach to therapy tailored to his client's specific needs.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
(03) 7003 2160 View (03) 7003 2160
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Seed of light woman 's psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
Each person is a unique, then I analyze and work with different approach ,but always humanistic such as Person Centered Therapy / CBT.
Are you a woman who has been suffering in life with Poor self esteem ? burnout ? stress ?poor self anger control ? depression ? anxiety ? ADHD ? and / other mental or emotional issues ? Also do you suffering with ADHD symptoms in your life ? If you want support in therapy to make your own decisions in life , then , I am very confident that I am the right registered and experienced Psychotherapist for you , I am warm , flexible , trustworthy , my intention and way to work is to promote an feeling safe sensation and create the support and guidance to chances you maybe decide to have in your life .
Each person is a unique, then I analyze and work with different approach ,but always humanistic such as Person Centered Therapy / CBT.
Are you a woman who has been suffering in life with Poor self esteem ? burnout ? stress ?poor self anger control ? depression ? anxiety ? ADHD ? and / other mental or emotional issues ? Also do you suffering with ADHD symptoms in your life ? If you want support in therapy to make your own decisions in life , then , I am very confident that I am the right registered and experienced Psychotherapist for you , I am warm , flexible , trustworthy , my intention and way to work is to promote an feeling safe sensation and create the support and guidance to chances you maybe decide to have in your life .
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Elizabeth Alvanos
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Balmain, NSW 2041
My practice is informed by a humanistic-existential approach, which means, I understand the complexity of individual intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences and believe that they are at the heart of our human experience. I believe we all have it within us to create meaning and purpose in our lives and this can only occur when we come to understand our lives are not something to overcome but rather something we must face with compassion and tenderness. I draw on evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, family systems, and Gottman approach to support and guide individual and couples therapy.
My practice is informed by a humanistic-existential approach, which means, I understand the complexity of individual intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences and believe that they are at the heart of our human experience. I believe we all have it within us to create meaning and purpose in our lives and this can only occur when we come to understand our lives are not something to overcome but rather something we must face with compassion and tenderness. I draw on evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, family systems, and Gottman approach to support and guide individual and couples therapy.
(02) 9100 0471 View (02) 9100 0471
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Enhance Therapeutics
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
My approach to Counselling is holistic, humanistic, and person-centred however, I use Gottman method in my approach to couples therapy.
We all experience significant life events and experiences, they can be difficult to process, and finding ways to move forwards can feel overwhelming. If you are living with mental health challenges, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or stressed I am here to help you regain control back over your life, explore options that are available to you, and help you be on your way to a better you. Is your relationship at breaking point? Struggling to communicate? Arguing all the time? Have you lost your love and friendship? You are not alone and I am here to help you get back on track and feel all those amazing feelings you once felt!
My approach to Counselling is holistic, humanistic, and person-centred however, I use Gottman method in my approach to couples therapy.
We all experience significant life events and experiences, they can be difficult to process, and finding ways to move forwards can feel overwhelming. If you are living with mental health challenges, anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or stressed I am here to help you regain control back over your life, explore options that are available to you, and help you be on your way to a better you. Is your relationship at breaking point? Struggling to communicate? Arguing all the time? Have you lost your love and friendship? You are not alone and I am here to help you get back on track and feel all those amazing feelings you once felt!
(08) 7701 9645 View (08) 7701 9645
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Dr William Kirkpatrick
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
As an integrative therapist I work in a client-centred with humanistic values, integrating various skills and techniques from a range of psychotherapies including: CBT, ACT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, Schema therapy, and mindfulness.
Ultimately I am human like you with a story and life experiences like you. As a Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist I can offer you support at this time with: anger, anxiety (general, health, panic, specific phobia, social), attachment, bereavement, complicated grief, CPTSD, depression, impact of cancer, life transitions, low self-esteem, managing emotions, neurodevelopment (ASD, ADHD, FAS), personality disorders (BPD), PTSD, relationship problems, self-harm, self-identity, stress management, substance abuse (alcohol, illicit, prescribed), suicidal thoughts, trauma (combat, emotional, physical, sexual).
As an integrative therapist I work in a client-centred with humanistic values, integrating various skills and techniques from a range of psychotherapies including: CBT, ACT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, Schema therapy, and mindfulness.
Ultimately I am human like you with a story and life experiences like you. As a Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist I can offer you support at this time with: anger, anxiety (general, health, panic, specific phobia, social), attachment, bereavement, complicated grief, CPTSD, depression, impact of cancer, life transitions, low self-esteem, managing emotions, neurodevelopment (ASD, ADHD, FAS), personality disorders (BPD), PTSD, relationship problems, self-harm, self-identity, stress management, substance abuse (alcohol, illicit, prescribed), suicidal thoughts, trauma (combat, emotional, physical, sexual).
(08) 9560 6957 View (08) 9560 6957
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Mauro Vieira
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
Bachelor in Psychology; Graduate in Psychology; Post-Graduation in Art Therapy; Post-Graduation in Psychological Practice in Institutions. I undertook my psychological training in Brazil and have more than 15 years of experience in the provision of mental health care and psychological services. I am now a registered Australian Psychologist. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, dealing with a range of complex emotional disorders, illnesses and life challenges. I am passionate about humanistic care and have extensive experience with existential therapy, client-centred and narrative therapy.
Bachelor in Psychology; Graduate in Psychology; Post-Graduation in Art Therapy; Post-Graduation in Psychological Practice in Institutions. I undertook my psychological training in Brazil and have more than 15 years of experience in the provision of mental health care and psychological services. I am now a registered Australian Psychologist. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, dealing with a range of complex emotional disorders, illnesses and life challenges. I am passionate about humanistic care and have extensive experience with existential therapy, client-centred and narrative therapy.
(02) 9158 6184 View (02) 9158 6184
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Vanessa Price
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I would describe my therapeutic approach as first and foremost humanistic.
I enjoy working with people who are interested in getting to know themselves at a deeper level and are committed to the therapeutic journey. My clients would describe me as genuine, caring and curious. Although diagnosis is sometimes important, I am more focused on the uniqueness and individuality of each client I work with and like to support my clients to have a better understanding of themselves and help them to connect with their own inner wisdom and move towards a fuller sense of wellbeing.
I would describe my therapeutic approach as first and foremost humanistic.
I enjoy working with people who are interested in getting to know themselves at a deeper level and are committed to the therapeutic journey. My clients would describe me as genuine, caring and curious. Although diagnosis is sometimes important, I am more focused on the uniqueness and individuality of each client I work with and like to support my clients to have a better understanding of themselves and help them to connect with their own inner wisdom and move towards a fuller sense of wellbeing.
(02) 4011 6727 View (02) 4011 6727
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Ruth Cross
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Potts Point, NSW 2011
My background, supported by a lifelong yoga practice combined with my humanistic lens, brings a deep and holistic understanding of the midlife transition from perimenopause to menopause and beyond.
The menopausal transition is a pivotal stage of life that can affect all areas of a woman’s life and relationships. While we are beginning to see the development of menopause awareness among broader society, the historical weight of stigma makes it hard for women to talk about what they are going through, and to suffer their experience of menopause alone and in silence. Navigating my own midlife prompted a career change from documentary filmmaking to psychotherapy and counselling.
My background, supported by a lifelong yoga practice combined with my humanistic lens, brings a deep and holistic understanding of the midlife transition from perimenopause to menopause and beyond.
The menopausal transition is a pivotal stage of life that can affect all areas of a woman’s life and relationships. While we are beginning to see the development of menopause awareness among broader society, the historical weight of stigma makes it hard for women to talk about what they are going through, and to suffer their experience of menopause alone and in silence. Navigating my own midlife prompted a career change from documentary filmmaking to psychotherapy and counselling.
(02) 9100 0501 View (02) 9100 0501
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Denis Leo McCarthy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
From 1974 trained in group therapy, transactional analysis, humanistic & transpersonal psychology.
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
From 1974 trained in group therapy, transactional analysis, humanistic & transpersonal psychology.
Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Specialties: workers comp (rehabilitation psych), abuse, trauma, pain management, job stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. Therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, to learn new skills or tool(s), to be better problem solvers, communicators, to heal relationships & old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.
(08) 6219 3849 View (08) 6219 3849
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Leo Martyn - Crows Nest Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Drawing from the spectrum of evidence based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies Leo seeks to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
Leo has been a clinical counsellor in private practice for over 12 years (ACA Level 4) and is an accredited social worker (MAASW). He is also a highly experienced meditation and mindfulness practitioner and student of spiritual and psychological paths. The practice in Crows Nest offers our clients sensitive and attuned counselling and psychotherapy services supportive of compassionate insight and empowerment for you to unpack and transform your mental health and personal life journey. Our space is friendly and safe counselling and psychotherapy space for individuals and couples to unpack and work through their concerns.
Drawing from the spectrum of evidence based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies Leo seeks to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
Leo has been a clinical counsellor in private practice for over 12 years (ACA Level 4) and is an accredited social worker (MAASW). He is also a highly experienced meditation and mindfulness practitioner and student of spiritual and psychological paths. The practice in Crows Nest offers our clients sensitive and attuned counselling and psychotherapy services supportive of compassionate insight and empowerment for you to unpack and transform your mental health and personal life journey. Our space is friendly and safe counselling and psychotherapy space for individuals and couples to unpack and work through their concerns.
(02) 8806 0384 View (02) 8806 0384
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The Mind Health Clinic
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
We practice from a humanistic framework informed by psychodynamic theory and trauma informed care and utilise evidence-based therapies including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
We practice from a humanistic framework informed by psychodynamic theory and trauma informed care and utilise evidence-based therapies including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
(02) 9538 7702 View (02) 9538 7702
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Somatic Psychotherapy with Laura Emilia
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
My sessions integrate a blend of bodywork, somatic humanistic psychology, trauma-informed care, yogic philosophy, process work, psychotherapy, movement education & expressive arts.
I'm a certified somatic psychotherapist, counsellor, mover, yoga teacher & bodyworker. With more than a decade of experience in body-based therapies. I support individuals who are seeking to transform stress, trauma, anxiety, PTSD and depression through a somatic & spiritually-oriented approach to therapy. I use a somatic approach by reducing stress and anxiety physiologically, through changing the autonomic nervous system & discharging trauma and by working with embodiment practices. I work with a non-dual lens that mind, body, spirit are one, that each individual is already whole & supporting the removal of obstacles in the way.
My sessions integrate a blend of bodywork, somatic humanistic psychology, trauma-informed care, yogic philosophy, process work, psychotherapy, movement education & expressive arts.
I'm a certified somatic psychotherapist, counsellor, mover, yoga teacher & bodyworker. With more than a decade of experience in body-based therapies. I support individuals who are seeking to transform stress, trauma, anxiety, PTSD and depression through a somatic & spiritually-oriented approach to therapy. I use a somatic approach by reducing stress and anxiety physiologically, through changing the autonomic nervous system & discharging trauma and by working with embodiment practices. I work with a non-dual lens that mind, body, spirit are one, that each individual is already whole & supporting the removal of obstacles in the way.
0434 943 100 View 0434 943 100
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Riccardo Ingle Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Potts Point, NSW 2011
Hello! I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor who works with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I offer a non-pathologising and humanistic approach to mental health and well-being. Counselling with me focuses on making sense of your experiences and finding meaning in the stories that constitute your life. The therapy is tailored to your needs and our ongoing conversations may explore your feelings, coping strategies, support networks, values, and goals.
Hello! I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor who works with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I offer a non-pathologising and humanistic approach to mental health and well-being. Counselling with me focuses on making sense of your experiences and finding meaning in the stories that constitute your life. The therapy is tailored to your needs and our ongoing conversations may explore your feelings, coping strategies, support networks, values, and goals.
(02) 9100 0023 View (02) 9100 0023
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Ruth Berendt
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Newtown, NSW 2042
My work is dedicated to providing people experiencing emotional distress and difficult life events with relief and a new way forward. As a registered psychotherapist, I've assisted many people like you to reconnect to their bodies, hearts and minds and move forward in positive ways. I create a nurturing space, where you can be yourself, and grow to make deep and lasting positive changes to your wellbeing and quality of life. I use a combination of trauma-based approaches, body-focussed psychotherapy, and creative therapies.
My work is dedicated to providing people experiencing emotional distress and difficult life events with relief and a new way forward. As a registered psychotherapist, I've assisted many people like you to reconnect to their bodies, hearts and minds and move forward in positive ways. I create a nurturing space, where you can be yourself, and grow to make deep and lasting positive changes to your wellbeing and quality of life. I use a combination of trauma-based approaches, body-focussed psychotherapy, and creative therapies.
(02) 9541 8461 View (02) 9541 8461
Humanistic Counsellors

How does humanistic therapy work?

One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualisation and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.

Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?

Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioural therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.

How long does humanistic therapy last?

The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is humanistic therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.