Counselling in Argenton, NSW

Nicole is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing psychological services across a broad range of settings. Nicole was born and raised in the Lake Macquarie area but spent her early career in remote country NSW before returning to the Hunter. Her down to earth, warm and relatable nature has helped her provide psychological care to everyday people from many walks of life.
Nicole is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing psychological services across a broad range of settings. Nicole was born and raised in the Lake Macquarie area but spent her early career in remote country NSW before returning to the Hunter. Her down to earth, warm and relatable nature has helped her provide psychological care to everyday people from many walks of life.
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Human beings are a part of evolution's legacy, and despite some contrary indicators to this, I like the idea that we are at the leading edge of an unfolding universe. That makes us complex, and since birth we've made it this far by having a bunch of needs met. But needs change as we grow and often we end up with deficiencies in those needs that cause pain and suffering. To thrive there are universal human needs that must first be met, including needs to be seen and heard, understood and respected. Both individual and couple therapy offer the opportunity for those needs to be met, so we are better equipped to move on.
Human beings are a part of evolution's legacy, and despite some contrary indicators to this, I like the idea that we are at the leading edge of an unfolding universe. That makes us complex, and since birth we've made it this far by having a bunch of needs met. But needs change as we grow and often we end up with deficiencies in those needs that cause pain and suffering. To thrive there are universal human needs that must first be met, including needs to be seen and heard, understood and respected. Both individual and couple therapy offer the opportunity for those needs to be met, so we are better equipped to move on.

Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern? Or going through a difficult separation or divorce? I am an experienced Couples Counsellor and Separation / Divorce Mediator. I understand the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution. I became a counsellor to help people find their voice, validate their emotions, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern? Or going through a difficult separation or divorce? I am an experienced Couples Counsellor and Separation / Divorce Mediator. I understand the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution. I became a counsellor to help people find their voice, validate their emotions, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships.

The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.
The service is for clients under a Mental Health Care Plan and clients accessing care through Victims Services NSW. My professional background is predominantly in mood disorders and trauma informed care.

I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.
I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.

Relationships are the our life blood to health and happiness. Investing in your relationship is bound to lead to an improved quality of life, a increased sense of your own identity and the potential to enjoy enriched, purposeful and mutually beneficial relationships with others.
Relationships are the our life blood to health and happiness. Investing in your relationship is bound to lead to an improved quality of life, a increased sense of your own identity and the potential to enjoy enriched, purposeful and mutually beneficial relationships with others.

Some of the reasons our clients seek our help include: Stress, Relationship breakdowns, Job-loss, Illness or bereavement, Prolonged anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Lack of confidence, or self-esteem, or a feeling of no direction, or life purpose. The name Mindful Synergi embodies a holistic and philosophical approach to counselling, and psychotherapy. As no one therapy or technique is right for everyone, we adapt our approach for each unique individual. Recognising that you are the expert on your own life, we support you through the personal process of self-discovery and transformation.
Some of the reasons our clients seek our help include: Stress, Relationship breakdowns, Job-loss, Illness or bereavement, Prolonged anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Lack of confidence, or self-esteem, or a feeling of no direction, or life purpose. The name Mindful Synergi embodies a holistic and philosophical approach to counselling, and psychotherapy. As no one therapy or technique is right for everyone, we adapt our approach for each unique individual. Recognising that you are the expert on your own life, we support you through the personal process of self-discovery and transformation.

Relational Coaching is my personalised approach to helping people get on with one another and with life. I like coaching as a metaphor because it is positive, outcome orientated and has an everyday feel to it. One way of looking at counselling is to see it as a safe place to say what you need to say, to discover ways of saying what you need to say, to have someone hear (really hear) what you need to say, and to help you say it well!
Relational Coaching is my personalised approach to helping people get on with one another and with life. I like coaching as a metaphor because it is positive, outcome orientated and has an everyday feel to it. One way of looking at counselling is to see it as a safe place to say what you need to say, to discover ways of saying what you need to say, to have someone hear (really hear) what you need to say, and to help you say it well!

I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partners more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partners more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
Specialising in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, OCD and trauma.
Specialising in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, OCD and trauma.

I am extremely passionate about my work. I appreciate the chance to build therapeutic relationships based on compassion and respect and I see therapy as two people working together to achieve your goals. I work with clients using styles of therapy that have been shown as effective and I make sure that each client's goals and experiences are valued when making a therapeutic plan. I like working with adults and teenagers and have worked with people from all walks of life including veterans and first responders, people who have experienced childhood trauma or trauma as an adult, LGBTQI people, and neurodivergent people.
I am extremely passionate about my work. I appreciate the chance to build therapeutic relationships based on compassion and respect and I see therapy as two people working together to achieve your goals. I work with clients using styles of therapy that have been shown as effective and I make sure that each client's goals and experiences are valued when making a therapeutic plan. I like working with adults and teenagers and have worked with people from all walks of life including veterans and first responders, people who have experienced childhood trauma or trauma as an adult, LGBTQI people, and neurodivergent people.

I pride myself on being a warm and engaging Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to build a deeper and more compassionate understanding of themselves. I aim to create a safe space for individuals to process difficult emotions and to work through difficult past and or current experiences. I hope that I can support my clients to heal from pain and to let go of suffering so that they can move forward in values guided directions.
I pride myself on being a warm and engaging Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to build a deeper and more compassionate understanding of themselves. I aim to create a safe space for individuals to process difficult emotions and to work through difficult past and or current experiences. I hope that I can support my clients to heal from pain and to let go of suffering so that they can move forward in values guided directions.

My work is client-centered and eclectic. I emphasise creating a safe and supportive environment to meet my clients' needs to explore and enable change.
My work is client-centered and eclectic. I emphasise creating a safe and supportive environment to meet my clients' needs to explore and enable change.

I believe in you, more than you do, until you do. Whether you're struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Addiction or Trauma I help shift your identity from broken to fulfilled for a better tomorrow, and have some laughs along the way. I'll walk with You along your unique path to Wellness. I provide lasting transformational change work - with skills, strategies and awareness to resolve Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Addictions. You'll become Inspired to chase the excellence of your life and not the perfection of someone else's myth. I am a pillar of certainty that you can reorganise and reshape your life against.
I believe in you, more than you do, until you do. Whether you're struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Addiction or Trauma I help shift your identity from broken to fulfilled for a better tomorrow, and have some laughs along the way. I'll walk with You along your unique path to Wellness. I provide lasting transformational change work - with skills, strategies and awareness to resolve Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Addictions. You'll become Inspired to chase the excellence of your life and not the perfection of someone else's myth. I am a pillar of certainty that you can reorganise and reshape your life against.

Somatics and Dance-Movement Therapist at Movement Continuum - Are you looking for a healthier way to connect or reconnect with your body? Support in regulating your emotions? Better relationships? A place to explore your boundaries, needs and wants? Support through a difficult time? A safe space to process your life experiences? Are you seeking help for a diagnosed mental and/or physical health condition or non-diagnosed presentation?
Somatics and Dance-Movement Therapist at Movement Continuum - Are you looking for a healthier way to connect or reconnect with your body? Support in regulating your emotions? Better relationships? A place to explore your boundaries, needs and wants? Support through a difficult time? A safe space to process your life experiences? Are you seeking help for a diagnosed mental and/or physical health condition or non-diagnosed presentation?

You might be feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or trauma. Maybe you’ve been carrying things for too long, and it’s starting to feel like too much. For over two decades, I’ve supported young people and adults across the world through similar experiences as well as other mental health difficulties, disability, and complex life circumstances, in community, hospital, and justice settings.
My therapeutic approach is centred on you, grounded in acceptance and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your strengths and build your expertise in your own life by discovering what truly works.
You might be feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, or trauma. Maybe you’ve been carrying things for too long, and it’s starting to feel like too much. For over two decades, I’ve supported young people and adults across the world through similar experiences as well as other mental health difficulties, disability, and complex life circumstances, in community, hospital, and justice settings.
My therapeutic approach is centred on you, grounded in acceptance and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore your strengths and build your expertise in your own life by discovering what truly works.

As a Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am here to support clients with a range of presenting difficulties. I offer support to people needing sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling. I have expertise in supporting those with sexual function issues, including painful sex, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and more. I also support people experiencing performance anxiety, body image concerns, relationship issues, sexual assault survivors, sex workers, and those needing support with their gender and sexuality. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to meet client needs.
As a Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am here to support clients with a range of presenting difficulties. I offer support to people needing sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling. I have expertise in supporting those with sexual function issues, including painful sex, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and more. I also support people experiencing performance anxiety, body image concerns, relationship issues, sexual assault survivors, sex workers, and those needing support with their gender and sexuality. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to meet client needs.

I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online meditation groups currently available.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online meditation groups currently available.

Brazilian born Psychologist, Carla Bonetti understands that we all need help at times to navigate life’s challenges. She offers help that is underpinned by years of experience working within the public and private sectors with a range of different clients addressing a number of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and existential problems.
Brazilian born Psychologist, Carla Bonetti understands that we all need help at times to navigate life’s challenges. She offers help that is underpinned by years of experience working within the public and private sectors with a range of different clients addressing a number of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and existential problems.

I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work with young people and adults from the diaspora, immigrants or of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context. I also work with girls & women across the life-span.
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work with young people and adults from the diaspora, immigrants or of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context. I also work with girls & women across the life-span.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Argenton, NSW
< 10
Counsellors in Argenton, NSW who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Addiction |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Eating Disorders |
100% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
24 Years
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
How Counsellors in Argenton, NSW see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Argenton?
Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, suburb, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.