Female Counselling in Avoca Beach, NSW
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn, you're not alone. I offer a calm, confidential space to explore what’s going on and what matters most to you. My counselling room is tucked away at the back of my home—a quiet, welcoming place where you can feel safe and supported. I’m especially passionate about working with young adults and bring a warm, relatable approach that helps us connect easily. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward clarity, healing, and hope.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn, you're not alone. I offer a calm, confidential space to explore what’s going on and what matters most to you. My counselling room is tucked away at the back of my home—a quiet, welcoming place where you can feel safe and supported. I’m especially passionate about working with young adults and bring a warm, relatable approach that helps us connect easily. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward clarity, healing, and hope.
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
Aligned Relationship Therapy offers support to individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, or imbalance. They may struggle with communication, intimacy, trust, or carrying unresolved wounds from past relationships. What they want is to feel heard, valued, and supported, while learning healthier ways to connect, manage conflict, and align their relationships with their values, moving from “just getting by” to experiencing deeper connection and growth.
Aligned Relationship Therapy offers support to individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection, or imbalance. They may struggle with communication, intimacy, trust, or carrying unresolved wounds from past relationships. What they want is to feel heard, valued, and supported, while learning healthier ways to connect, manage conflict, and align their relationships with their values, moving from “just getting by” to experiencing deeper connection and growth.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
I work with adults for symptoms of anxiety, stress, burn-out, carer's fatigue, relational and interpersonal difficulties, mild-moderate depression/apathy, self reflection and personal growth, identity/self worth issues, expat therapy and more. I also offer adult ADHD assessments.
Therapy can help you find clarity, steadiness, and a deeper connection with yourself and others — not just to cope, but to shift what no longer fits. This approach may be especially helpful if you're looking to deepen your self-understanding, improve your relationships, or tackle long-standing issues.
I work with adults for symptoms of anxiety, stress, burn-out, carer's fatigue, relational and interpersonal difficulties, mild-moderate depression/apathy, self reflection and personal growth, identity/self worth issues, expat therapy and more. I also offer adult ADHD assessments.
Therapy can help you find clarity, steadiness, and a deeper connection with yourself and others — not just to cope, but to shift what no longer fits. This approach may be especially helpful if you're looking to deepen your self-understanding, improve your relationships, or tackle long-standing issues.
What would you do without that sadness? Will we find out? Sadness has many faces: anxious, depressed, traumatised, angry. Well 10 years of formal training (Clinical Psychologist) tells you I’m patient, sincere, and ready to hold it all gently while we detangle it together. The gift is seeing your situation from higher ground. You move past the tricky mind, onto peace and flow. BYO anguish & confusion, take away stillness. Clin. Psychs use gold-standard methods to help you look afresh, identify where you're stuck, and connect you with change. It's not magic, it's settling your hurts and following a clear intention. See for yourself.
What would you do without that sadness? Will we find out? Sadness has many faces: anxious, depressed, traumatised, angry. Well 10 years of formal training (Clinical Psychologist) tells you I’m patient, sincere, and ready to hold it all gently while we detangle it together. The gift is seeing your situation from higher ground. You move past the tricky mind, onto peace and flow. BYO anguish & confusion, take away stillness. Clin. Psychs use gold-standard methods to help you look afresh, identify where you're stuck, and connect you with change. It's not magic, it's settling your hurts and following a clear intention. See for yourself.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with vast experience in working with clients of a variety of ages in private practice. For the past six and a half years I worked specifically with youth, aged from 14 to 25. I am passionate about working with youth but I am also open to working with other age groups as well. My areas of interest include complex trauma, ADHD, gender identity, sexuality, anxiety, depression, stress management, and cultural change and adjustment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with vast experience in working with clients of a variety of ages in private practice. For the past six and a half years I worked specifically with youth, aged from 14 to 25. I am passionate about working with youth but I am also open to working with other age groups as well. My areas of interest include complex trauma, ADHD, gender identity, sexuality, anxiety, depression, stress management, and cultural change and adjustment.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
Offering outdoor Walk and Talk sessions in parkland settings on the NSW Central Coast for adolescents (16yrs+) and adults. Outdoor sessions combine traditional psychological therapy with the added benefit of time spent in nature for improved health and wellbeing. I have carefully selected specific locations that are easily accessible for all, with flat walking trails and nearby parking and toilet facilities. A Telehealth option is available when the weather is unkind. Experience bespoke therapy that is co-designed with you for your specific needs and goals.
Offering outdoor Walk and Talk sessions in parkland settings on the NSW Central Coast for adolescents (16yrs+) and adults. Outdoor sessions combine traditional psychological therapy with the added benefit of time spent in nature for improved health and wellbeing. I have carefully selected specific locations that are easily accessible for all, with flat walking trails and nearby parking and toilet facilities. A Telehealth option is available when the weather is unkind. Experience bespoke therapy that is co-designed with you for your specific needs and goals.
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If you’ve been touched by adoption or foster care, you might carry questions about identity, belonging, or how your past continues to shape your present. You may long to feel more at peace with your story, to find words for experiences that feel complex or hard to share, or to simply be seen and understood without judgment.
As someone with lived experience of adoption, I deeply understand that these journeys are layered often filled with both love and loss, connection and challenge. Together, you can explore your feelings, discover new perspectives, and move toward a way of living that feels right for you.
If you’ve been touched by adoption or foster care, you might carry questions about identity, belonging, or how your past continues to shape your present. You may long to feel more at peace with your story, to find words for experiences that feel complex or hard to share, or to simply be seen and understood without judgment.
As someone with lived experience of adoption, I deeply understand that these journeys are layered often filled with both love and loss, connection and challenge. Together, you can explore your feelings, discover new perspectives, and move toward a way of living that feels right for you.
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 partner 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 partner more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I support mothers of young children to manage the emotional toll of parenting. As a mother, you are holding so much for everyone else; physically, emotionally and mentally (as you often carry the invisible mental load). Mothering can be especially hard for those who have experienced trauma during their own childhoods. I support mothers to explore their feelings, process their past experiences and explore how to mother in a way that is aligned with their values.
I support mothers of young children to manage the emotional toll of parenting. As a mother, you are holding so much for everyone else; physically, emotionally and mentally (as you often carry the invisible mental load). Mothering can be especially hard for those who have experienced trauma during their own childhoods. I support mothers to explore their feelings, process their past experiences and explore how to mother in a way that is aligned with their values.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck. They’re exhausted from repeating the same arguments, finding themselves in the same kinds of relationships, or feeling angry, numb, or disconnected—and they don’t know why. Even when they’ve done therapy before or tried to “work on themselves,” something deeper hasn’t shifted. They want real change, but can’t seem to get there on their own. What sets my work apart is that I don’t just focus on managing symptoms. I help you uncover the deeper emotional patterns that are keeping you stuck—patterns often rooted in early experiences of pain, disconnection, or unmet needs.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck. They’re exhausted from repeating the same arguments, finding themselves in the same kinds of relationships, or feeling angry, numb, or disconnected—and they don’t know why. Even when they’ve done therapy before or tried to “work on themselves,” something deeper hasn’t shifted. They want real change, but can’t seem to get there on their own. What sets my work apart is that I don’t just focus on managing symptoms. I help you uncover the deeper emotional patterns that are keeping you stuck—patterns often rooted in early experiences of pain, disconnection, or unmet needs.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! I have a passion for working with young people, adults, and the First Nations population using a client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based approach. In collaboration with you, we can determine the best path to move forward, to a position of improved life quality. Whether that's understanding past experiences affecting present issues, or present issues disrupting future ideals. I personally believe that each person’s journey is significant and deserves a safe space to be heard and attended to. Within this space, personal strengths can be found, and applied effectively in therapy
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! I have a passion for working with young people, adults, and the First Nations population using a client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based approach. In collaboration with you, we can determine the best path to move forward, to a position of improved life quality. Whether that's understanding past experiences affecting present issues, or present issues disrupting future ideals. I personally believe that each person’s journey is significant and deserves a safe space to be heard and attended to. Within this space, personal strengths can be found, and applied effectively in therapy
I am a warm and professional Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience providing counselling support. I provide therapy through mental health plans and offer sessions that are rebated, leaving you with a gap of only $64.80 per session! If you prefer to skip the doctor visit and mental health plan, private pay is available for an immediate start. I use an integrated person-centred approach to my counselling to support my clients. I hold particular interest in working with people to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and alcohol and drug issues.
I am a warm and professional Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience providing counselling support. I provide therapy through mental health plans and offer sessions that are rebated, leaving you with a gap of only $64.80 per session! If you prefer to skip the doctor visit and mental health plan, private pay is available for an immediate start. I use an integrated person-centred approach to my counselling to support my clients. I hold particular interest in working with people to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and alcohol and drug issues.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, experienced trauma? Maybe you feel shutdown, on edge, have anger, or your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second. Or perhaps you're having relationship/other issues. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of knowhow plus a gamut of tools & strategies to help you. If you're in a tough patch & just talking isn't changing things, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help navigate it all to bring peace & resolution. Someone warm, incisive, calm, with a good ear, & who is highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, experienced trauma? Maybe you feel shutdown, on edge, have anger, or your emotions jump from 0-100 in a second. Or perhaps you're having relationship/other issues. With 20+ years’ counselling experience, I bring a wealth of knowhow plus a gamut of tools & strategies to help you. If you're in a tough patch & just talking isn't changing things, an experienced therapist with years of experience can help navigate it all to bring peace & resolution. Someone warm, incisive, calm, with a good ear, & who is highly skilled to work with the issues at hand, will get you there. I will bring just that.
I’m a humanistic psychotherapist and counsellor with a deep respect for the uniqueness of each person and the richness and complexity of their lived experience. At the heart of my work is a commitment to creating a trusting, supportive therapeutic relationship—one grounded in deep listening, authenticity, and compassion. I believe it’s within the safety of this kind of relationship that healing, growth, and meaningful change can unfold.
No single approach works for everyone, and I honour the importance of responding to your individual story, needs, and way of making sense of the world.
I’m a humanistic psychotherapist and counsellor with a deep respect for the uniqueness of each person and the richness and complexity of their lived experience. At the heart of my work is a commitment to creating a trusting, supportive therapeutic relationship—one grounded in deep listening, authenticity, and compassion. I believe it’s within the safety of this kind of relationship that healing, growth, and meaningful change can unfold.
No single approach works for everyone, and I honour the importance of responding to your individual story, needs, and way of making sense of the world.
The core of my work is with adults who are suffering from a feeling of dissatisfaction with their lives and relationships. You may be feeling depleted and joyless. Parenting might feel overwhelming and impossible to navigate. Perhaps you feel your needs always come last. There may even be a vague sense of not really knowing who are or what you feel.
If you are unsure of how to formulate the problem or where to start, therapy can help. My job is to help you to put words to your silent struggle as your search for a connection with yourself and others.
The core of my work is with adults who are suffering from a feeling of dissatisfaction with their lives and relationships. You may be feeling depleted and joyless. Parenting might feel overwhelming and impossible to navigate. Perhaps you feel your needs always come last. There may even be a vague sense of not really knowing who are or what you feel.
If you are unsure of how to formulate the problem or where to start, therapy can help. My job is to help you to put words to your silent struggle as your search for a connection with yourself and others.
I am a registered clinical psychologist, with a special interest in supporting adolescents & adults who have experienced trauma, including survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD and vicarious trauma. I have also worked with individuals experiencing relational problems, family issues, work-place stress, depression, and anxiety. My ideal client is one that is willing to be open & vulnerable with me, so that we are able to create a strong connection, so that we can understand what is going on with you.
I am a registered clinical psychologist, with a special interest in supporting adolescents & adults who have experienced trauma, including survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD and vicarious trauma. I have also worked with individuals experiencing relational problems, family issues, work-place stress, depression, and anxiety. My ideal client is one that is willing to be open & vulnerable with me, so that we are able to create a strong connection, so that we can understand what is going on with you.
Seeking support can feel daunting, especially when you're in a high-demand, high-pressure role where others rely on you. My practice offers a discreet, highly personalised space where you don’t have to hold it all together. We’ll work collaboratively to understand your needs, address the pressures you face, and with my 15 years of expertise, I will tailor an approach that supports both your authentic well-being. With a boutique, concierge-style experience, you’ll receive the highest level of individualised care designed to fit you. You are more than the demands you face—let’s create a path that helps you thrive.
Seeking support can feel daunting, especially when you're in a high-demand, high-pressure role where others rely on you. My practice offers a discreet, highly personalised space where you don’t have to hold it all together. We’ll work collaboratively to understand your needs, address the pressures you face, and with my 15 years of expertise, I will tailor an approach that supports both your authentic well-being. With a boutique, concierge-style experience, you’ll receive the highest level of individualised care designed to fit you. You are more than the demands you face—let’s create a path that helps you thrive.
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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.