Joseph Counselling &
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (02) 8105 5030
Individuals and couples seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and healthier relationships. Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They are motivated for meaningful change but need the right support. We help through evidence-based therapy and empathic listening, creating a safe space to build insight, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, specialising in anxiety, relationships, grief, and life transitions. I am dedicated to supporting you as a whole person—mind, body, and spirit—integrating evidence-based therapies with a compassionate, culturally aware approach to foster safety, insight, and lasting change.
Reaching out can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a safe, supportive space to be heard and understood. When you’re ready, I welcome you to get in touch and begin moving toward clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
Call or Email Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 8105 5030
Let's Connect (02) 8105 5030
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $300
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- AHM Health
- Bupa
- CUA Health
- GMHBA
- Medibank Private
- Police Health
- Teachers Health
Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8105 5030
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Joseph Makdessi
- In Practice for 1 year
- Integrative counselling & psychotherapy (CBT, psychodynamic, person-centred), Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCouns&PsychTh), Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from The Australian University College of Divinity in Theology (BTh) Bachelor of Theology / 2021
Counsellor: Joseph Makdessi
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8105 5030
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Grief
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Dementia
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8105 5030
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
I also speak
Arabic ,
Greek
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Single Parent
I also speak
Arabic ,
Greek
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8105 5030
Location
Additional Location
199 Fowler Road
Guildford, NSW 2161
(02) 8105 5030Nearby Areas
Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 8105 5030