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Rochelle Whatman
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Psychological well-being is more than just an absence of mental illness. It underpins many elements of our emotional and physical health and can determine whether we move through life thriving, or just surviving. Whether you are in need of support during a period of instability or crisis, seeking to improve your interpersonal relationships, or need an impartial space to navigate a difficult decision, counselling and psychotherapy can equip you with insight and strategies to improve the quality of your life.
Psychological well-being is more than just an absence of mental illness. It underpins many elements of our emotional and physical health and can determine whether we move through life thriving, or just surviving. Whether you are in need of support during a period of instability or crisis, seeking to improve your interpersonal relationships, or need an impartial space to navigate a difficult decision, counselling and psychotherapy can equip you with insight and strategies to improve the quality of your life.
(02) 8806 0381 View (02) 8806 0381
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Felicity Gendun
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Warriewood, NSW 2102
I am a Registered Psychologist and Gestalt therapist working with couples and individuals helping them overcome difficulties to lead more satisfying lives and fulfilling relationships. For over a 15 years I have provided relationship counselling and couples therapy to people who have struggled to create loving and satisfying relationships. I am passionate about supporting my clients as they become aware of their destructive patterns and find new, more satisfying ways of relating.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Gestalt therapist working with couples and individuals helping them overcome difficulties to lead more satisfying lives and fulfilling relationships. For over a 15 years I have provided relationship counselling and couples therapy to people who have struggled to create loving and satisfying relationships. I am passionate about supporting my clients as they become aware of their destructive patterns and find new, more satisfying ways of relating.
(02) 8403 1538 View (02) 8403 1538
Kay Eilynn Riley-Williams
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals, couples or groups and most of the work done with clients in my practice is generally Narrative/Talk Therapy, but I do not hesitate to introduce the helpful benefits of any of the modalities available when necessary. - CBT, Solution Focus, Grief & Loss, DBT, and Mindfulness, whatever the client needs at the time. I work face-to-face or telehealth is available,
I work with individuals, couples or groups and most of the work done with clients in my practice is generally Narrative/Talk Therapy, but I do not hesitate to introduce the helpful benefits of any of the modalities available when necessary. - CBT, Solution Focus, Grief & Loss, DBT, and Mindfulness, whatever the client needs at the time. I work face-to-face or telehealth is available,
(02) 9929 7047 View (02) 9929 7047
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Anne Reilly-Couples Therapy-Buddhist Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I am passionate about helping others to choose, create and maintain healthy relationships. Personal growth, accountability and good boundaries are important for attracting the right partner. Understand your patterns and learn to stay more present in your relationship. I support individuals to move through their pain of a break up and help them to learn from it and move forward. I support you to calm the busy thoughts and get to the beliefs that drive unhelpful behaviours. Understand your triggers and let go of reactivity.
I am passionate about helping others to choose, create and maintain healthy relationships. Personal growth, accountability and good boundaries are important for attracting the right partner. Understand your patterns and learn to stay more present in your relationship. I support individuals to move through their pain of a break up and help them to learn from it and move forward. I support you to calm the busy thoughts and get to the beliefs that drive unhelpful behaviours. Understand your triggers and let go of reactivity.
(02) 9159 6623 View (02) 9159 6623
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Sanela Harbas
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Denham Court, NSW 2565  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In my role as a clinicaI Counsellor and acquainted beliefs I will listen to you. I was drawn to the helping profession through each day, my ministry experiences and a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing. A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which affect most people in their journeys. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves relationships and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual, family, youth, children, women and elders mindfulness, specifically emphasises the value and the importance of them due to the vulnerability of life
In my role as a clinicaI Counsellor and acquainted beliefs I will listen to you. I was drawn to the helping profession through each day, my ministry experiences and a deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing. A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which affect most people in their journeys. I have a passion for emotional healing that improves relationships and the overall quality of daily experiences for each individual, family, youth, children, women and elders mindfulness, specifically emphasises the value and the importance of them due to the vulnerability of life
(02) 8105 5834 View (02) 8105 5834
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Fayez Ramzy Nour
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Not Verified Not Verified
Liverpool, NSW 2170
Fayez is a passionate and skilled counsellor, with vast life experience and a substantial background working in private practice that makes him care, empathetic and engaging. He provides effective therapeutic support across a diverse range of issues to individuals, couples and families. Fayez also provides supervision to other counsellors. Fayez is registered with the Australian Counselling Association, the Professional Counselling Association of the ACT & NSW, Australian Association of Social Workers and Resolution Institute.
Fayez is a passionate and skilled counsellor, with vast life experience and a substantial background working in private practice that makes him care, empathetic and engaging. He provides effective therapeutic support across a diverse range of issues to individuals, couples and families. Fayez also provides supervision to other counsellors. Fayez is registered with the Australian Counselling Association, the Professional Counselling Association of the ACT & NSW, Australian Association of Social Workers and Resolution Institute.
(02) 9158 6543 View (02) 9158 6543
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Lhasso Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Wiley Park, NSW 2195
I am a qualified and experienced Nepalese Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I hold a Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy degree, and am trained to apply range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy using interactive and holistic/recovery-oriented proven approaches focusing on the client’s issues (stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship), cultures, and effective outcomes. I work with individual, couple, family.
I am a qualified and experienced Nepalese Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I hold a Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy degree, and am trained to apply range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy using interactive and holistic/recovery-oriented proven approaches focusing on the client’s issues (stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship), cultures, and effective outcomes. I work with individual, couple, family.
(02) 8105 5791 View (02) 8105 5791
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Clear Choice Clinic Counselling & Psychological
Counsellor, MC
Verified Verified
Blacktown, NSW 2148
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
(02) 6189 2732 View (02) 6189 2732
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Karyn Krawford
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Surry Hills, NSW 2010  (Online Only)
Hi, I am a registered Psychotherapist and specialise in helping a broad range of people and challenges that range from childhood events causing thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the present time to be affected, to relationship challenges both in families, partnerships and proffessional relationships. I help people overcome and survive in ways that support healthy functioning and enjoyment of life. These can relate to stress, anxiety, changes in the person or environment, relationship breakdowns and death of treasured others. I provide a free consultation and currently work online only.
Hi, I am a registered Psychotherapist and specialise in helping a broad range of people and challenges that range from childhood events causing thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the present time to be affected, to relationship challenges both in families, partnerships and proffessional relationships. I help people overcome and survive in ways that support healthy functioning and enjoyment of life. These can relate to stress, anxiety, changes in the person or environment, relationship breakdowns and death of treasured others. I provide a free consultation and currently work online only.
(02) 9100 0537 View (02) 9100 0537
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Alain Moulay
MSc
Verified Verified
Rozelle, NSW 2039
Sexuality is multidimensional that engages all areas of life: mental, emotional, physical and social. Understanding the psychology and the culture through which sexuality is experienced is integral to finding well being and happiness. Shame, guilt, anxiety, as well as other psychological or medical conditions, can profoundly affect how we experience sexuality and deeply impact or attach itself to the complexities of our personal history and life experiences.
Sexuality is multidimensional that engages all areas of life: mental, emotional, physical and social. Understanding the psychology and the culture through which sexuality is experienced is integral to finding well being and happiness. Shame, guilt, anxiety, as well as other psychological or medical conditions, can profoundly affect how we experience sexuality and deeply impact or attach itself to the complexities of our personal history and life experiences.
(02) 9159 6682 View (02) 9159 6682
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Amanda Joy Robb
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Stanmore, NSW 2048
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
(02) 9158 6068 View (02) 9158 6068
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Hitika Bhatia
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
I'm Hitika Bhatia, Principal Clinician at Blossoming Minds Therapy, providing Psychosynthesis psychodynamic psychotherapy which emphasizes the integration of different aspects of the self. This approach is beneficial if you are seeking to explore how your past experiences impact your current relationships. This can lead to improved communication, and stronger connections with self, and others. Exploring difficult emotions in a safe, and supportive environment can help people reduce stress. By exploring unconscious thoughts, and emotions, people may find new sources of inspiration, and increase creativity.
I'm Hitika Bhatia, Principal Clinician at Blossoming Minds Therapy, providing Psychosynthesis psychodynamic psychotherapy which emphasizes the integration of different aspects of the self. This approach is beneficial if you are seeking to explore how your past experiences impact your current relationships. This can lead to improved communication, and stronger connections with self, and others. Exploring difficult emotions in a safe, and supportive environment can help people reduce stress. By exploring unconscious thoughts, and emotions, people may find new sources of inspiration, and increase creativity.
(02) 8203 8768 View (02) 8203 8768
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Jess Hodges
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or struggling with motivation? Do you have sensitivities that leave you feeling judged by others, or misunderstood? Do you experience stuck patterns of behaviour that effect your ability to feel satisfaction in life and in relationships? Do you feel pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, which leaves you feeling "othered" and isolated? I see you! You are not alone and you don't have to work this out by yourself. Together we can explore your lived experience and the many ways it impacts your sense of self, worthiness and belonging.
0408 486 282 View 0408 486 282
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Anita Bonollo - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Double Bay, NSW 2028
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents. She has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, or depression; coping with pain, post-trauma (PTSD), OCD, or workplace issues; managing weight loss; couples therapy and sports psychology. How can Anita help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation, or counselling, she can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with her.
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents. She has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, or depression; coping with pain, post-trauma (PTSD), OCD, or workplace issues; managing weight loss; couples therapy and sports psychology. How can Anita help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation, or counselling, she can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with her.
(03) 9068 5232 View (03) 9068 5232
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Enlighten Mental Health
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
Currently accepting new clients. Enlighten Mental Health is an integration clinic that offers in-person or Telehealth appointments. We see a range of clients for Psychedelic integration (aftercare and harm reduction) PTSD, C-PTSD, Depression, anxiety, OCD, Borderline personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues and much more. We are proud allies of the rainbow community and offer a range of support for individuals and relationships.
Currently accepting new clients. Enlighten Mental Health is an integration clinic that offers in-person or Telehealth appointments. We see a range of clients for Psychedelic integration (aftercare and harm reduction) PTSD, C-PTSD, Depression, anxiety, OCD, Borderline personality disorders, LGBTQIA+ issues and much more. We are proud allies of the rainbow community and offer a range of support for individuals and relationships.
1300 618 927 View 1300 618 927
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Calm Mind Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Not accepting new clients
I am both a psychotherapist and psychologist so I tend to dive deep, and can also help you with current life crises. I work best with people who have already done some therapy and know that personal growth is ongoing and absolutely worth it as a way of becoming more authentic and available in life. I specialise in many areas, please visit my "about me" webpage to see the list of training and areas of therapy and healing I am experienced in; Including but not limited to, IFS, Gestalt, PACT couples and Brainspotting trauma therapy.
I am both a psychotherapist and psychologist so I tend to dive deep, and can also help you with current life crises. I work best with people who have already done some therapy and know that personal growth is ongoing and absolutely worth it as a way of becoming more authentic and available in life. I specialise in many areas, please visit my "about me" webpage to see the list of training and areas of therapy and healing I am experienced in; Including but not limited to, IFS, Gestalt, PACT couples and Brainspotting trauma therapy.
(02) 9100 0139 View (02) 9100 0139

Online Therapists

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Marcus Wicken
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Thirroul, NSW 2515
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with people from many walks of life. I grew up locally, and worked in various fields at home and abroad before being inspired to pursue Clinical Psychology training while working with mental health professionals on a human rights consultancy in Indonesia. Since then, I have worked in public health/hospital and private settings, treating issues as diverse as depression and motivational issues, anxiety in its many forms, substance and behavioural addictions, grief and trauma, chronic disease adjustment, and palliative care.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with people from many walks of life. I grew up locally, and worked in various fields at home and abroad before being inspired to pursue Clinical Psychology training while working with mental health professionals on a human rights consultancy in Indonesia. Since then, I have worked in public health/hospital and private settings, treating issues as diverse as depression and motivational issues, anxiety in its many forms, substance and behavioural addictions, grief and trauma, chronic disease adjustment, and palliative care.
(02) 4214 8830 View (02) 4214 8830

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Interpersonal Counsellors

Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.

How long does interpersonal therapy take?

Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.

Is interpersonal therapy effective?

Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.

What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?

Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.

Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?

Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.