Maria Simonetta
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Summer Hill, NSW 2130
Let's Connect (02) 8073 9397

When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves. Issues such as relationship difficulties, addictions, career, life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, body image, negative beliefs and thoughts, emotional overwhelm, aggression, low energy, impulsivity etc. can affect your self esteem and your ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively. Learning new skills, building on resilience and resources and dealing with past issues that affect your present life can be empowering and create satisfaction and fulfilment in your life.
I offer a safe space where we work collaboratively in exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours relating to the issues to understand your full experience. With my expertise and guidance you will gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of yourself and your situation to make informed choices based in the present and not past conditioning.
It's often daunting and anxiety provoking seeking help yet, the alternative will keep you stuck in your old patterns and structures that stop you from living life fully. Please visit my website for more about me and if you feel I can help you to achieve your goals please make an appointment. Alternatively, you can contact me via phone call.
Call or Email Maria Simonetta now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 8073 9397
Let's Connect (02) 8073 9397

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $210
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, CashInsurance
- AHM Health
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
Maria Simonetta
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8073 9397
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Maria Simonetta
- In Practice for 21 years
- Post Graduate Counselling and Post Grad Psychotherapy, Graduated 2003
- Certificate from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1
- Certificate from Internal Family Systems Australia Internal Family Systems Level 1 Certificate / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maria Simonetta
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8073 9397
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioural Issues
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- couples
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Life transitions and adjustments
- Marital and Premarital
- Medical Detox
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Weight Loss
Maria Simonetta
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 8073 9397
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Italian
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Italian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness
- Person-Centred
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy SP
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Maria Simonetta
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 8073 9397
Location
Additional Location
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
(02) 8073 9397