Narrative Counselling in Haymarket, NSW

As a friendly and relatable therapist, I create a safe and empathetic space where clients feel heard, safe and valued. My sessions are characterized by a sincere connection with you as I genuinely invest in understanding and responding to your unique stories and challenges. I have a special interest in providing counselling for trauma, grief and loss, and significant life changes, offering a nurturing space for freedom of expression and trust. Working in collaborative partnership, we find a way to move gently through pain, loss, and changes to re-establish meaning and embrace life again.

I support adults, children and families wanting to navigate life’s challenges in a safe and respectful space. Utilising person-centred, systemic, psychodynamic, narrative and trauma-informed approaches, I will support you to process, explore and unearth life’s possibilities.

Hello, I'm Amy (they/them). I'm a registered Psychologist, and for the past 14 years have been counselling in community organisations with teens and adults. At the heart of my practice is providing trauma informed and affirming care to LGBTIQA+ people, their families and caregivers. My work is underpinned by ethics of social justice and advocacy, and takes into account how our lives are influenced by our context and experiences. I utilise ACT, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Somatic Approaches amongst others to provide an integrative and individualised approach.

As a Social Worker, Billie applies a holistic approach, considering the person within their entire psycho-social system rather than seeing the person as the "problem". Billie encourages a therapeutic relationship based on collaboration and partnership rather than being the “expert” With almost 20 years of experience, she has worked in a variety of different fields including Women and Children's Health, Domestic Violence, Child Protection, Disability, Adolescent Community Mental Health and Trauma counselling, before commencing in Private Practice in 2020.

Branch Out Counselling offers affordable counselling for children and adults of all ages who may find themselves 'stuck' with problems of basic human conflict and dilemma. We would like to reach out to people who seek counselling that is welcoming, confidential and available now to help work through those everyday stresses and difficulties that maintain life's problems. Branch out and change behaviours that no longer work for you, and take action towards achieving life's values and goals. Build compassion for yourself and others and learn strategies that help strengthen emotional regulation skills and values-based behaviour.

Kylie’s psychology practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of adults experiencing a variety of problems. She specialises in anxiety, stress, depression, aggression and emotional dysregulation, PTSD, adult ADHD, and men’s mental health and distress. Kylie strives to understand each individual client and their unique problem and find the most effective strategies to help them. She uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to create a deeper awareness of themselves and a stronger sense of self that ultimately leads to more fulfilling relationships. I specialise in helping couples identify and work through replacing unhealthy patterns with healthier, more connected ways of being together. I support individuals and couples in understanding how their own individual growth and development is key to deeper and more fulfilling relationships.

If you are unsure about how the world sees you, unable to trust, feeling of being never good enough, facing low self-esteem, losing confidence, struggling with personal issues; having anxiety, trauma triggers, feeling stuck, unable to adjust to changes-transitions; having relationship issues, want to improve your mental health do not hesitate to reach out. You can expect professional, non-judgmental, and caring approach that could enable you to deal with personal issues and struggle and help you to reach your goals. I have years of experiences working with individuals, young adults, adults and families with a wide range of issues.

My name is Jemimah Cosme and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I specialize in providing therapy to young people with mental health problems. I am located in the heart of Erskineville. Over the last ten years, I have supported countless families and young adults with their mental health. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family-Based Therapy for Eating Disorders, Structural Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

Yannick has specific abilities in terms of supporting people who experience: mental health challenges, neurodiversity, Grief and loss, Anxiety and depression, Addiction, Existential issues, Concerns related to religious and spiritual identity, Concerns related to LGBTIQA+ identity, and workplace stress.

Francesco can help with your issues or concerns such as anxiety, depression and phobias. Francesco also has a particular interest working with clients in regard to sexual health concerns. He can help you with workplace concerns, career counselling, life change and existential concerns. In addition to holding a Master of Professional Psychology from Monash University, he also holds a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs and Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.

Hi, I’m Emma. I’m a therapist who works with adults on their mental health. My areas of specialist experience are trauma, anxiety, depression and substance misuse. I support people who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief or loss and addiction. I provide a person centred approach to therapy, which looks at individuals as a whole person. My method is narrative therapy which looks at your story and the patterns of behaviour the story. My style is relaxed and gentle to help guide you through whatever brings you to therapy.

Carol holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing as a registered Psychologist for over 20 years, at various settings including private practice, mental health and community sectors. Carol offers telehealth appointments only, she has expertise in working with depression, anxiety, stress, and is keen to assist adults with general psychological issues and enhance their resilience, but also has multilingual skills, delivers services in English, Chinese ( 说中文, Mandarin and Cantonese), and interest in working with migrants and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Jennifer is a Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist who provides individuals the space to be heard by a caring health professional in an accepting environment where new possibilities and life changes become an option. Jennifer works in private practice, is a Lifeline Counsellor and is a Clinical Supervisor at Canberra University. She works collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to achieve growth, change and new possibilities. Jennifer is a trauma informed therapist who utilises evidence-based therapy with people who are experiencing relationship issues, are stressed, grieving, or experiencing mental health concerns.

I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in clinical supervisory roles held at both hospitals and private practice. In this time I have specialised in sleep issues, sleep disorders, psychotic spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder and other clinical presentations. I am passionate about providing caring and compassionate psychological support, tailored to my individual clients. This can range from resolving painful history to promoting growth in various stages of their life. Having practiced in both Hong Kong and Australia, I speak fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Being brave with a trusted listener can help us navigate life’s challenges. It helps us move through the strong emotions that make us feel like the ground is giving way. No matter where our stories have taken us, we all just want to be ok, to feel like we can cope, find connection and meaning.