Narrative Counselling in Menai, NSW

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.

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.

Nathan is a social worker who studied at the University of New South Wales. Currently working as a school counsellor at a private co-educational school in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, Nathan has honed his skills in supporting children, youth and their families through various mental health challenges. His down-to-earth, gentle approach enables children and youth to feel safe when sharing their story. By harnessing the power of storytelling, Nathan empowers his clients to reframe their experience, build resilience and create a positive sense of self.

I am a Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist that is a mature and responsible individual with strong communication skills who has a successful career in counselling and psychotherapy. I am empathetic and understanding towards my clients and I utilise diverse and appropriate therapeutic approaches suited to each individual’s needs. I provide therapy for adults with problems around Eating Disorders, depression and Borderline Personality Disorder. I incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person Centred Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology.

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.

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.

Imagine making changes to break free from what's holding you back, getting clarity about your next steps, and working towards the life you want. I specialize in helping people who are ready for change and want to transform their lives. My approach helps you identify and break free from unhelpful patterns, gain clarity, and develop the skills to navigate life's challenges. By understanding the influence of your past, making sense of your present, and creating a future in line with your values, together we facilitate a space for growth.

As a seasoned and qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals, including teenagers, single adults, couples, and parents. My extensive background in cardiac physiology has provided me with a unique perspective on the intersection of physical health and mental well-being. In addition to my clinical practice, I am also qualified as a professional supervisor for counsellors.

Some children right now are really struggling. Struggling with anxiety, depression and overwhelm from the world around them. They aren't fulling understanding their feelings and emotions and they can't express or converse clearly to the adults in their life, what they mean or how they are feeling. I am here for these children and their families and I am very passionate about helping you find balance within your family, learn to adjust, grow, develop strategies and be confident within them selves.

I have extensive professional and personal experience with Neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism), Domestic and Family Violence, Trauma & PTSD, Grief and loss, Depression and Suicidal Ideation. Our sessions will be focused on you; your goals, your strengths and what you are hoping to achieve. No one knows your story better than you do, and my aim is to provide a safe environment where you feel heard and validated.

Hi, I'm Bronwyn. I am an integrative, empathic, person-centred therapist bringing holistic, somatic, creative and dynamic approaches to the intersections of anti-oppressive, trauma informed practice. I offer inclusive, accessible therapy that values every aspect of the client. This means that I view each client as a whole person with a unique worldview informed by the stories of their mind-body experiences. Each unique individual requires a uniquely individual approach and this approach is grounded in the principles of trauma care; safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment and choice.

Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed or anxious? Do you want to understand the impact of cultural influences on your mental health? Have you been left misunderstood and alone in your struggle with yourself? Do you want to be supported to understand yourself better and reach your full potential? I can help you learn positive coping skills and mechanisms. I can help you increase your confidence, and self-esteem and improve your relationship with yourself and others. If this is what you want, and you are ready to invest in yourself and your well-being, enquire within to start your healing journey.

Society has viewed addiction as a weakness that you are powerless over or a defect of character only impacting those from lower socioeconomic status. The reality is that addiction doesn't discriminate! The TARA Clinic helps busy and successful people to regain control over substance use and addiction while leaving the guilt and shame behind, because we believe that everyone deserves to find the freedom they truly crave.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, tired, hopeless or lacking joy; like your emotions are uncontrollable or that they do not match with reality; that your worry is getting out of hand or that there is no longer any point, then it might be a good time to seek some support. ​ We are social creatures, and despite what our modern society might have us believe, we all need human connection to function. Seeking support is a huge sign of strength – the strength to actually reach out and let someone in, in order to start the healing process. ​ If you can relate to this or if you have set yourself a personal development goal please reach out.

I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the counselling field. I have specialised in marriage counselling, family therapy, anxiety and depression and teenage counselling. I have also had a lot of experience with issues arising within families in the Islamic community. I have chosen to focus on women’s mindfulness, specifically because Islam emphasises the value of a woman and the importance of them being treated with respect, not being taken advantage of due to the vulnerability. Islam also conveys the rights of women, supporting them in seeking counselling in a time of need..

Jacob and Amna will help you...“Once you understand the four mechanisms that determine why different parts of your ‘self’ do disturbing behaviours, then you can begin to compassionately change your behaviours in a sustainable way” Child mechanism an internal override of unique expression. Adolescent mechanism an attempt to override Externally. Adult mechanism an override of the Adolescent Mechanism. Self-Distraction/Medication an attempt to override seemingly overwhelming feelings. Our counsellors get the most fulfilment and satisfaction by helping people become ’emotionally independent’.

I’m Ruby, owner of Inner Motus Therapy (www.innermotustherapy.com). I am a Counsellor and a Breathwork practitioner. I have worked in multiple areas such as domestic and family violences spaces, with the LGBTIQA+ communities, youth and children, mental health and a range of alternative therapeutic spaces. I am deeply interested in how the body stores trauma and patterned states. I work with clients with a gentle approach to help integrate or find new ways of being that help us move towards what we want and need. I use techniques and tools such as somatic work, needs following, breathwork and talk therapy.