Codependency Psychologists and Therapists in Balgowlah, NSW

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Maggie Kenny
Counsellor, MPsych, ACA-L2
Balgowlah, NSW 2093
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns in relationships they don’t understand. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling easily hurt or rejected, struggling with confidence, or feeling disconnected. Often these patterns develop through past experiences and quietly shape how we think, feel, and relate today. In therapy, we slow things down and explore what’s beneath these patterns with respect, care and insight. My clients come seeking clarity, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change and together we work toward greater emotional balance, self-trust, and stronger relationships.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns in relationships they don’t understand. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling easily hurt or rejected, struggling with confidence, or feeling disconnected. Often these patterns develop through past experiences and quietly shape how we think, feel, and relate today. In therapy, we slow things down and explore what’s beneath these patterns with respect, care and insight. My clients come seeking clarity, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change and together we work toward greater emotional balance, self-trust, and stronger relationships.
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Robyn Price
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Balgowlah, NSW 2093
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
(02) 9100 0771 View (02) 9100 0771
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Jodie Gale
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
(02) 8294 7627 View (02) 8294 7627
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Dorian Richards Consultant Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Dorian is an experienced, caring, and understanding male Psychologist providing counselling support for a wide range of personal, relationship, and psychological issues. Dorian is located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Please contact Dorian for appointments, enquiries, or to make a referral for Psychological support. AHPRA Registered Psychologist; Member Australian Psychological Society; Assoc. Member College of Counselling Psychologists; Medicare Provider 5042532T.
Dorian is an experienced, caring, and understanding male Psychologist providing counselling support for a wide range of personal, relationship, and psychological issues. Dorian is located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Please contact Dorian for appointments, enquiries, or to make a referral for Psychological support. AHPRA Registered Psychologist; Member Australian Psychological Society; Assoc. Member College of Counselling Psychologists; Medicare Provider 5042532T.
(02) 8355 9794 View (02) 8355 9794
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Virginia Jane Mergen
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am guided by the idea that we all have an inner wisdom and innate abilities of self-leadership, but sometimes we can become stuck in self-limiting patterns, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours. Furthermore, at different times in our lives many of us will be faced with a mental health issue or major life challenge such as death and other losses, mental or physical health concerns, substantial change, work stress and relationship conflict. In these types of situations, we can benefit from working with a trained professional to help navigate through, find new solutions and increase self-awareness and wellbeing.
I am guided by the idea that we all have an inner wisdom and innate abilities of self-leadership, but sometimes we can become stuck in self-limiting patterns, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours. Furthermore, at different times in our lives many of us will be faced with a mental health issue or major life challenge such as death and other losses, mental or physical health concerns, substantial change, work stress and relationship conflict. In these types of situations, we can benefit from working with a trained professional to help navigate through, find new solutions and increase self-awareness and wellbeing.
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Luciana Zeni
Psychologist, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Psychologist, my passion is to support clients who are working towards their personal growth, assisting them in expanding their understanding of the limiting beliefs and repeated patterns of behaviors that contribute to their emotional symptoms. Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and working collaboratively towards the clients’ goals, my role is to support clients reframe these thoughts/beliefs and develop new patterns of behaviors aligned with their personal values, which in turn promotes symptom reduction and enables clients to live a more fulfilling life.
As a Psychologist, my passion is to support clients who are working towards their personal growth, assisting them in expanding their understanding of the limiting beliefs and repeated patterns of behaviors that contribute to their emotional symptoms. Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and working collaboratively towards the clients’ goals, my role is to support clients reframe these thoughts/beliefs and develop new patterns of behaviors aligned with their personal values, which in turn promotes symptom reduction and enables clients to live a more fulfilling life.
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Oksana Pueschel
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Senior Therapist and Art Therapist at South Pacific Private Hospital on the Northen Beaches Sydney, and in private practice in Crow’s Nest, Sydney. I specialise in addiction recovery, couples therapy and trauma. I use evidence-based modalities such as Schema Therapy, Art Therapy, Neurofeedback and other trauma informed modalities to access deeper laye
I am a Senior Therapist and Art Therapist at South Pacific Private Hospital on the Northen Beaches Sydney, and in private practice in Crow’s Nest, Sydney. I specialise in addiction recovery, couples therapy and trauma. I use evidence-based modalities such as Schema Therapy, Art Therapy, Neurofeedback and other trauma informed modalities to access deeper laye
(02) 9100 0180 View (02) 9100 0180
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Eva Gregory
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Eva supports adults and adolescents (aged 16+) who wish to improve mental wellbeing, including people experiencing depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personality Disorders, complex trauma, chronic stress and neurodivergence. Eva has a specific interest in perinatal mental health, and supports people, parents, and infants through infertility, family planning, pregnancy grief and loss, birth trauma, and pregnancy / postpartum challenges. This includes antenatal depression and anxiety, postnatal depression and anxiety and perinatal OCD.
Eva supports adults and adolescents (aged 16+) who wish to improve mental wellbeing, including people experiencing depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personality Disorders, complex trauma, chronic stress and neurodivergence. Eva has a specific interest in perinatal mental health, and supports people, parents, and infants through infertility, family planning, pregnancy grief and loss, birth trauma, and pregnancy / postpartum challenges. This includes antenatal depression and anxiety, postnatal depression and anxiety and perinatal OCD.
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Helm Psychology and Relationship Counselling
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a registered psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I provide counselling and psychological therapy to individuals, couples and families. I have experience in Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, PTSD, Trauma, Psychotic Disorders, Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, and Stress Management.
I am a registered psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I provide counselling and psychological therapy to individuals, couples and families. I have experience in Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, PTSD, Trauma, Psychotic Disorders, Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, and Stress Management.
(02) 9100 0940 View (02) 9100 0940
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Christine Hughes
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
(02) 8403 1536 View (02) 8403 1536
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Silvia Roberts
Psychotherapist, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
(02) 9100 0288 View (02) 9100 0288
Amber Melanie Mordaunt
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Balgowlah, NSW 2093
(02) 8355 9780 View (02) 8355 9780
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Rachel Ainge
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Rachel is a warm and empathetic psychotherapist who provides a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. With extensive clinical experience across private psychiatric settings, Rachel meets each client exactly where they are, offering compassion and insight to guide their journey toward lasting change.
Rachel is a warm and empathetic psychotherapist who provides a supportive, non-judgmental space for clients to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. With extensive clinical experience across private psychiatric settings, Rachel meets each client exactly where they are, offering compassion and insight to guide their journey toward lasting change.

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Georgina McKavanagh
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Coogee, NSW 2034
If you’ve spent most of your life holding it together for everyone else, it can be hard to know what you actually need. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning women who feel overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Together we explore where these patterns began and how to start changing them.
If you’ve spent most of your life holding it together for everyone else, it can be hard to know what you actually need. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning women who feel overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Together we explore where these patterns began and how to start changing them.
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Jennifer Nurick
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat a wide variety of presentations. I help individuals and couples heal from insecure attachment and childhood trauma to foster more secure attachment internally and with those you love. I provide effective, collaborative therapeutic support to identify problems and address individual needs in a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in achieving your mental health and life goals.
I help people to make sense of their challenges, find courage for life, and connect with who/what matters to them. In clinical terms, I treat a wide variety of presentations. I help individuals and couples heal from insecure attachment and childhood trauma to foster more secure attachment internally and with those you love. I provide effective, collaborative therapeutic support to identify problems and address individual needs in a safe, non-judgmental space to assist you in achieving your mental health and life goals.
(02) 8074 5452 View (02) 8074 5452
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Richard T
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Leichhardt, NSW 2040
Are you LGBTQIA+ and looking to work on issues affecting your relationships but the thought of having to explain your gender identity or relationship style to a therapist puts you off? Richard enjoys working with people experiencing challenges in relationships, identity and meaning.
Are you LGBTQIA+ and looking to work on issues affecting your relationships but the thought of having to explain your gender identity or relationship style to a therapist puts you off? Richard enjoys working with people experiencing challenges in relationships, identity and meaning.
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Belle Higgins
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Avalon Beach, NSW 2107
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
(02) 8403 0210 View (02) 8403 0210
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Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Online Only
A highly experienced and caring professional assisting you on your journey - what ever that is. Extensive experience in working with relationship issues, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries. self-care and self-esteem. Here to assisting you - look forward to meeting you - give me call Telehealth only - BULK Bill (if needed) with MHCP Ref. Reasonable private fees. An Australian wide service assisting with all issues.
A highly experienced and caring professional assisting you on your journey - what ever that is. Extensive experience in working with relationship issues, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries. self-care and self-esteem. Here to assisting you - look forward to meeting you - give me call Telehealth only - BULK Bill (if needed) with MHCP Ref. Reasonable private fees. An Australian wide service assisting with all issues.
(07) 3132 0790 View (07) 3132 0790
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Barbara Zoroddu
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
(03) 7003 2118 View (03) 7003 2118
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Belinda Carroll
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Banksmeadow, NSW 2019
My clientele are interested in developing self awareness, working on attachment issues and loss, managing their emotions and accessing their unconscious needs, feelings and passions. They are willing to work on extrinsically motivated coping mechanisms that are no longer serving or benefiting their lives. My clientele are open to developing assertive communication skills sourced from authentic desires and are committed to build a strong, confident sense of self. These clients are ready to work on deeper themes and woundings, childhood trauma's, loss, accumulative adult traumas and present day crisis and difficulties.
My clientele are interested in developing self awareness, working on attachment issues and loss, managing their emotions and accessing their unconscious needs, feelings and passions. They are willing to work on extrinsically motivated coping mechanisms that are no longer serving or benefiting their lives. My clientele are open to developing assertive communication skills sourced from authentic desires and are committed to build a strong, confident sense of self. These clients are ready to work on deeper themes and woundings, childhood trauma's, loss, accumulative adult traumas and present day crisis and difficulties.
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Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.

What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.

How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.

What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.