Female Counselling in Annandale, NSW
At Brave Steps Psychology, we are dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, parents, and young adults through their mental health and developmental journeys. Our services include individual therapy, assessment and diagnosis, and group-based interventions tailored to a range of needs. We collaborate closely with other professionals involved in your child’s care, such as GPs, pediatricians, psychiatrists, educational psychologists, teachers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. This holistic approach ensures comprehensive support and the best outcomes for your child.
At Brave Steps Psychology, we are dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, parents, and young adults through their mental health and developmental journeys. Our services include individual therapy, assessment and diagnosis, and group-based interventions tailored to a range of needs. We collaborate closely with other professionals involved in your child’s care, such as GPs, pediatricians, psychiatrists, educational psychologists, teachers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. This holistic approach ensures comprehensive support and the best outcomes for your child.
I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor committed to create a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and enhance their self-awareness. I provide support for a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting and personal growth.
I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor committed to create a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and enhance their self-awareness. I provide support for a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting and personal growth.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the AASW. I have over a decade’s experience working with adults who have experienced complex trauma of various forms including; domestic violence, sexual abuse, intergenerational and interpersonal traumas - helping people address the various ways this can impact a number of aspects of their daily life.
The daily resilience it takes to not only endure but move forward in life despite having experienced extreme and confronting situations is a gift that I feel lucky to witness and walk alongside. I look forward to working with you soon.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the AASW. I have over a decade’s experience working with adults who have experienced complex trauma of various forms including; domestic violence, sexual abuse, intergenerational and interpersonal traumas - helping people address the various ways this can impact a number of aspects of their daily life.
The daily resilience it takes to not only endure but move forward in life despite having experienced extreme and confronting situations is a gift that I feel lucky to witness and walk alongside. I look forward to working with you soon.
Hello. I'm a counsellor and a sex and relationship therapist. I offer online and telephone sessions worldwide, and in-person sessions in the Inner West of Sydney.
I can support you to manage your anxiety, low mood and loss of direction, whether it has been a recent or long-term experience. I also help people understand and manage sexual urges and addictions including online porn, social media and substance use, changes in erections, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy.
Together, we can identify the life you want, remove the obstacles, and plan a fulfilling way forward.
Hello. I'm a counsellor and a sex and relationship therapist. I offer online and telephone sessions worldwide, and in-person sessions in the Inner West of Sydney.
I can support you to manage your anxiety, low mood and loss of direction, whether it has been a recent or long-term experience. I also help people understand and manage sexual urges and addictions including online porn, social media and substance use, changes in erections, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy.
Together, we can identify the life you want, remove the obstacles, and plan a fulfilling way forward.
Are you looking for an experienced psychologist who can listen and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing?
Are you looking for an experienced psychologist who can listen and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing?
I currently work at Compassion MindCare seeing adults with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and co-facilitate emotion regulation groups at Southside Health and Wellbeing. I also currently work with parents adjusting to the perinatal period with moderate to severe mental health challenges at Naamuru Parent and Baby Unit. I have previous experience working in private practice, as well as the Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service (SLHD), Nepean Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Nepean Family Metabolic Health Clinic and Nepean Antenatal Clinic.
I currently work at Compassion MindCare seeing adults with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and co-facilitate emotion regulation groups at Southside Health and Wellbeing. I also currently work with parents adjusting to the perinatal period with moderate to severe mental health challenges at Naamuru Parent and Baby Unit. I have previous experience working in private practice, as well as the Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service (SLHD), Nepean Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Nepean Family Metabolic Health Clinic and Nepean Antenatal Clinic.
Hi I’m Hannah! I love what I do and love the power of therapy to help people feel heard, cared for, considered, light and empowered.
I am an experienced therapist and able to flexibly use different therapy modes to match your goals and needs. My pet faves are DBT, RO DBT, EMDR and Schema therapy which I am able to provide treatment with separately or take bits and pieces from and mould together into one super therapy. Our sessions will help you understand and regulate your emotions, improve your relationships, understand your behaviours and grow understanding and compassion towards them, reduce arousal levels and heal from trauma.
Hi I’m Hannah! I love what I do and love the power of therapy to help people feel heard, cared for, considered, light and empowered.
I am an experienced therapist and able to flexibly use different therapy modes to match your goals and needs. My pet faves are DBT, RO DBT, EMDR and Schema therapy which I am able to provide treatment with separately or take bits and pieces from and mould together into one super therapy. Our sessions will help you understand and regulate your emotions, improve your relationships, understand your behaviours and grow understanding and compassion towards them, reduce arousal levels and heal from trauma.
Jasmine has experience delivering intervention strategies for a range of mental health disorders across the lifespan including, anxiety, depression, personality trauma and grief related issues. Jasmine has a style that can be described as holistic, warm, inclusive and approachable, and she can easily engage with individuals in a respectful and non-judgmental manner. She provides an environment where individuals feel safe and comfortable to share their concerns. Jasmine works with adults aged 18 years and over.
Jasmine has experience delivering intervention strategies for a range of mental health disorders across the lifespan including, anxiety, depression, personality trauma and grief related issues. Jasmine has a style that can be described as holistic, warm, inclusive and approachable, and she can easily engage with individuals in a respectful and non-judgmental manner. She provides an environment where individuals feel safe and comfortable to share their concerns. Jasmine works with adults aged 18 years and over.
The Sydney Psychology Practice is focused on supporting clients to make sustainable change. Our team has extensive experience with a diverse range of clients and concerns, and using treatments with demonstrated research efficacy.
The Sydney Psychology Practice is focused on supporting clients to make sustainable change. Our team has extensive experience with a diverse range of clients and concerns, and using treatments with demonstrated research efficacy.
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or emotionally disconnected, often appearing capable and in control on the outside. They may be dealing with relationship issues, family estrangement, anxiety, or questions of identity and purpose. Counselling offers a space to reflect, process difficult emotions, and reconnect with what matters. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, building self-awareness, healthier relationships, and a more meaningful life.
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or emotionally disconnected, often appearing capable and in control on the outside. They may be dealing with relationship issues, family estrangement, anxiety, or questions of identity and purpose. Counselling offers a space to reflect, process difficult emotions, and reconnect with what matters. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, building self-awareness, healthier relationships, and a more meaningful life.
With over 35 years experience in various therapy and senior health management roles including President of the NSW Association of Adolescent Health, I have had the privilege and opportunity to listen to and develop a deep understanding of the needs of others. I use a range of evidence based, wholistic, strength focussed and trauma informed strategies to support, empower and enhance mental wellbeing.
With over 35 years experience in various therapy and senior health management roles including President of the NSW Association of Adolescent Health, I have had the privilege and opportunity to listen to and develop a deep understanding of the needs of others. I use a range of evidence based, wholistic, strength focussed and trauma informed strategies to support, empower and enhance mental wellbeing.
My Intentional Counselling practice is for people who want: to increase their mental health and wellbeing; help with work related problems and challenges; help with coping through organisational change; help with career decisions; help with personal and family challenges; help with depression and anxiety, and general 'non-clinical' counselling.
My Intentional Counselling practice is for people who want: to increase their mental health and wellbeing; help with work related problems and challenges; help with coping through organisational change; help with career decisions; help with personal and family challenges; help with depression and anxiety, and general 'non-clinical' counselling.
I have special interests in providing therapy to adults experiencing anxiety (panic or social), often on a background of trauma or difficult childhood experiences, and sometimes with substance use. Finding direction and purpose, overcoming depressed mood, and reducing relationship and work pressures are also common challenges that I assist with. I offer strategies useful for managing overwhelming feelings so that you can have more choice in how to respond to stress.
I have special interests in providing therapy to adults experiencing anxiety (panic or social), often on a background of trauma or difficult childhood experiences, and sometimes with substance use. Finding direction and purpose, overcoming depressed mood, and reducing relationship and work pressures are also common challenges that I assist with. I offer strategies useful for managing overwhelming feelings so that you can have more choice in how to respond to stress.
I welcome a diverse spectrum of individuals to my practice. My areas of focus include gender, sexuality, anxiety/depression and atypical family and relationship structures. I am a sex positive, body positive, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming counsellor for 16+ folk looking for warm, non-judgemental support.
I welcome a diverse spectrum of individuals to my practice. My areas of focus include gender, sexuality, anxiety/depression and atypical family and relationship structures. I am a sex positive, body positive, gender-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming counsellor for 16+ folk looking for warm, non-judgemental support.
I have over 19 years experience in counselling and psychology in non-government organisations, education, and private practice, providing services to adolescents, adults, and families. For anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, confusion, guilt, shame, feeling numb or disconnected in relationships, facing a major life change or bereavement, or struggling with addiction or legacy of trauma, or just how to navigate the current world, counselling can give you the space to speak freely about your experience, fears, needs, and desired solutions.
I have over 19 years experience in counselling and psychology in non-government organisations, education, and private practice, providing services to adolescents, adults, and families. For anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, confusion, guilt, shame, feeling numb or disconnected in relationships, facing a major life change or bereavement, or struggling with addiction or legacy of trauma, or just how to navigate the current world, counselling can give you the space to speak freely about your experience, fears, needs, and desired solutions.
Hi, I'm Malva! an integrative therapist with a deep and compassionate approach. I support emotional transformation by offering a space that is warm, direct, and safe. My work combines active listening, symbolic insight, and tools that help people reconnect with their authenticity.
Hi, I'm Malva! an integrative therapist with a deep and compassionate approach. I support emotional transformation by offering a space that is warm, direct, and safe. My work combines active listening, symbolic insight, and tools that help people reconnect with their authenticity.
Are you struggling with issues relating to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, managing and understanding your emotions or just feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? I endeavor to provide individualised, collaborative and evidence based treatment to meet your needs. It will be a space where you are seen and heard.
I also provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals, offering a reflective and collaborative space that can be shaped around your needs — whether for guidance, support, or deepening reflective practice
Are you struggling with issues relating to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, managing and understanding your emotions or just feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? I endeavor to provide individualised, collaborative and evidence based treatment to meet your needs. It will be a space where you are seen and heard.
I also provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals, offering a reflective and collaborative space that can be shaped around your needs — whether for guidance, support, or deepening reflective practice
Are you struggling with substances, gambling, smoking or other patterns that feel impossible to change? Or perhaps you're affected by someone else's addictive behaviours? As an experienced addiction support specialist, I help you understand these patterns and manage the chaos they create. Together, we'll combine practical education, evidence-based strategies, and counselling to help you make choices that align with the life you want. I also work with clients experiencing challenges including ADHD, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, and complex mental health diagnoses.
Are you struggling with substances, gambling, smoking or other patterns that feel impossible to change? Or perhaps you're affected by someone else's addictive behaviours? As an experienced addiction support specialist, I help you understand these patterns and manage the chaos they create. Together, we'll combine practical education, evidence-based strategies, and counselling to help you make choices that align with the life you want. I also work with clients experiencing challenges including ADHD, chronic pain, relationship difficulties, and complex mental health diagnoses.
I provide psychological support for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, self-criticism, and low self-confidence. I have a particular interest in midlife women's mental health, such as perimenopause, career/relationship/identity changes, and late-diagnosed ADHD.
I also offer dedicated support for psychologists and other caring professionals - helping to sustain self-care, prevent or recover from burnout, and navigate challenges such as imposter syndrome and unrelenting standards.
I provide psychological support for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, self-criticism, and low self-confidence. I have a particular interest in midlife women's mental health, such as perimenopause, career/relationship/identity changes, and late-diagnosed ADHD.
I also offer dedicated support for psychologists and other caring professionals - helping to sustain self-care, prevent or recover from burnout, and navigate challenges such as imposter syndrome and unrelenting standards.
One of my passions is in helping my clients explore how early life experiences contribute to the ways they relate in the world as they go through life. I look for ways to work with you to process and heal traumas (both early and later in life), relationship or life patterns and missing experiences to assist you to show up in your life in a way that feels authentic, grounded and connected. Your journey and the way that your system organises itself to meet your needs are unique to you and I am honoured by the opportunity to assist you in making meaning of your own experiences.
One of my passions is in helping my clients explore how early life experiences contribute to the ways they relate in the world as they go through life. I look for ways to work with you to process and heal traumas (both early and later in life), relationship or life patterns and missing experiences to assist you to show up in your life in a way that feels authentic, grounded and connected. Your journey and the way that your system organises itself to meet your needs are unique to you and I am honoured by the opportunity to assist you in making meaning of your own experiences.
Nearby Female Therapists Searches for Annandale
- Camperdown
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- Petersham
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.