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Nicky L Golan

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Woollahra, NSW 2025
My clients seek my services for many reasons. Their individual circumstances or concerns vary but ultimately they express a want for their lived experiences to be different. They may want to shift their relationship with themselves, or with others or they may want the time, space and trusting therapeutic relationship to authentically show up and be vulnerable and develop aspects of themselves or identify goals or different ways of being. Often the reasons individuals seek support may not be instantly clear. They may have an identified goal or a few and then as the therapeutic relationship develops, so does their own unique process.
I am a strong believer that our healing and transformation happens in safe relationships and this is the core focus of my practice. With more than 25 yrs experience as a counsellor / therapist (and clinical supervisor) in varied contexts, I bring specialist skills in humanistic, trauma informed, person-centred approaches (& others) and provide a safe space.
I have an astute capacity to connect and engage with my clients. I purposefully create an informal, authentic space where individuals feel comfortable to be vulnerable and real. I am respectful and ascribe to non pathologising and empowering practices, yet at the same time, very experienced working with individuals with lived experiences and diagnoses.
Call or Nicky L Golan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9100 0382 x040114

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Woollahra, NSW 2025

(02) 9100 0382 x040114
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I offer sessions online via video and I liaise with clients to determine the best times for them & I. I'm flexible with my availability.
I see individuals, couples and groups  

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Woollahra, NSW 2025

(02) 9100 0382 x040114
My website
I offer sessions online via video and I liaise with clients to determine the best times for them & I. I'm flexible with my availability.
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer
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I am happy to discuss fees with my clients and always try to support clients to be able to afford sessions.
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Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114
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I am happy to discuss fees with my clients and always try to support clients to be able to afford sessions.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Nicky L Golan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 34 years
  • Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Master of Public Health, BSW-1991, MSW-1997, MPH-2005
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Apart from the official qualifications, I've attended specialist training in particular modalities and learned in practice from my wonderful clients.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114
"
Apart from the official qualifications, I've attended specialist training in particular modalities and learned in practice from my wonderful clients.
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Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • People doing Life
  • Personality Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I have resisted selecting particular clients or cohorts because we are not defined by a singular entity. We are complex multi dimensional creatures with many narratives about our lives and relationships.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114
"
I have resisted selecting particular clients or cohorts because we are not defined by a singular entity. We are complex multi dimensional creatures with many narratives about our lives and relationships.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

I also speak

I work with individuals from any / all backgrounds

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

I also speak

I work with individuals from any / all backgrounds

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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While I lean towards using certain modalities, I primarily adopt a relational, integrative and intuitive approach. My practice framework is informed by feminist, anti oppressive & trauma informed approaches & I ascribe to strength based, empowering modalities. Each client, their circumstance & the moment in time produces a unique response & approach. Our relationship will also guide the process.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114
"
While I lean towards using certain modalities, I primarily adopt a relational, integrative and intuitive approach. My practice framework is informed by feminist, anti oppressive & trauma informed approaches & I ascribe to strength based, empowering modalities. Each client, their circumstance & the moment in time produces a unique response & approach. Our relationship will also guide the process.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114

Location

Primary Location

Woollahra, NSW 2025

(02) 9100 0382 x040114
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I offer sessions online via video and I liaise with clients to determine the best times for them & I. I'm flexible with my availability.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114
"
I offer sessions online via video and I liaise with clients to determine the best times for them & I. I'm flexible with my availability.
Photo of Nicky L Golan, Social Worker, AASW
Nicky L Golan
Social Worker, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9100 0382 x040114