Photo of undefined - Clear Choice Clinic Counselling & Psychological, MC, Counsellor
Clear Choice Clinic Counselling & Psychological
Counsellor, MC
Verified Verified
Blacktown, NSW 2148
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
(02) 6189 2732 View (02) 6189 2732
Photo of undefined - Jackson Goding - Find Reason Therapy, MA, PACFA, Psychotherapist
Jackson Goding - Find Reason Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blacktown, NSW 2148
Do you ever struggle with how you see yourself and how you show up in relationships? Is something getting in the way of allowing you to meet your needs and connect with others? There is a road to finding value in yourself and an ability to be in healthy relationships when you take the step to put yourself first, increase your awareness and address your concerns. Find Reason Therapy creates a safe space to help you find the whole unique you with worth, values, and needs, guiding you to connect to stuck emotional pain in order to live a life with purpose and meaning.
Do you ever struggle with how you see yourself and how you show up in relationships? Is something getting in the way of allowing you to meet your needs and connect with others? There is a road to finding value in yourself and an ability to be in healthy relationships when you take the step to put yourself first, increase your awareness and address your concerns. Find Reason Therapy creates a safe space to help you find the whole unique you with worth, values, and needs, guiding you to connect to stuck emotional pain in order to live a life with purpose and meaning.
(02) 9100 0013 View (02) 9100 0013
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Charles Duane Webster
Counsellor, AASW
Verified Verified
Blacktown, NSW 2148
Having worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist for 20 years Charles has developed into a highly skilled and compassionate therapist. If you are facing a major life transition, are having difficulty with anger's role in your life, need help managing a mental health illness (such as addictions, depression, anxiety, and trauma) are facing loss, are looking for support to prevent a relationship breakdown or just a bit of a relationship tune-up, then feel free to give Charles a call to discuss your situation and to make an appointment.
Having worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist for 20 years Charles has developed into a highly skilled and compassionate therapist. If you are facing a major life transition, are having difficulty with anger's role in your life, need help managing a mental health illness (such as addictions, depression, anxiety, and trauma) are facing loss, are looking for support to prevent a relationship breakdown or just a bit of a relationship tune-up, then feel free to give Charles a call to discuss your situation and to make an appointment.
(02) 4708 9510 View (02) 4708 9510
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Will Bonney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blacktown, NSW 2148
I am a psychotherapist, executive coach and clinical supervisor combining extensive corporate experience with post-graduate psychotherapy qualifications and experience. I work with people who feel stuck - whether depressed; anxious; as a result of trauma; caught in a cycle of repetitive destructive behaviours like alcohol and drug use, gambling or sex addiction; dysfunctional relationships; or lacking direction, meaning and purpose. My aim is for the client to gain insight, overcome obstacles and increase resources to confidently and enthusiastically live a rich and flourishing life.
I am a psychotherapist, executive coach and clinical supervisor combining extensive corporate experience with post-graduate psychotherapy qualifications and experience. I work with people who feel stuck - whether depressed; anxious; as a result of trauma; caught in a cycle of repetitive destructive behaviours like alcohol and drug use, gambling or sex addiction; dysfunctional relationships; or lacking direction, meaning and purpose. My aim is for the client to gain insight, overcome obstacles and increase resources to confidently and enthusiastically live a rich and flourishing life.
(02) 8073 8335 View (02) 8073 8335

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Dayle Johnson
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Prestons, NSW 2170  (Online Only)
… Dayle currently has no waitlist… My name is Dayle and I believe that therapy needs to be flexible and adapted to your particular situation, background, potential, and that treatment has to resonate with you and your needs. My approach to therapy is to remain honest, respectful and ensure that you have a safe space to feel comfortable. I only deliver individual sessions in a Telehealth format (unless an assessment is required). The reason I opted for a Telehealth only service was to allow responsive care during COVID-19 for clients whose symptoms were made worse by current circumstances.
… Dayle currently has no waitlist… My name is Dayle and I believe that therapy needs to be flexible and adapted to your particular situation, background, potential, and that treatment has to resonate with you and your needs. My approach to therapy is to remain honest, respectful and ensure that you have a safe space to feel comfortable. I only deliver individual sessions in a Telehealth format (unless an assessment is required). The reason I opted for a Telehealth only service was to allow responsive care during COVID-19 for clients whose symptoms were made worse by current circumstances.
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Khalil Dolatyar
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
I am a registered psychologist with expertise spanning across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults across various funding avenues including Private, Medicare, and NDIS. My practice encompasses assessment, treatment, and management of a diverse range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital conflicts, autism, ADHD, psychosis, workplace interpersonal difficulties, and various life stressors such as chronic illness, unemployment, financial challenges, grief, and divorce. Additionally, I conduct cognitive assessments for both children and adults.
I am a registered psychologist with expertise spanning across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, and adults across various funding avenues including Private, Medicare, and NDIS. My practice encompasses assessment, treatment, and management of a diverse range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, marital conflicts, autism, ADHD, psychosis, workplace interpersonal difficulties, and various life stressors such as chronic illness, unemployment, financial challenges, grief, and divorce. Additionally, I conduct cognitive assessments for both children and adults.
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David Edmund Tompkins
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlingford, NSW 2118
Providing private and confidential counselling therapies to couples and individuals to enable them to overcome life’s challenges and low spots. Including PTSD, Bipolar, Grief, Loss, Guilt, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and more.
Providing private and confidential counselling therapies to couples and individuals to enable them to overcome life’s challenges and low spots. Including PTSD, Bipolar, Grief, Loss, Guilt, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and more.
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Giorgio Salmistraro
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Seven Hills, NSW 2147
Life can be exciting and challenging. The most difficult challenge of all is to learn be open and realize we often repeat the same mistakes times again and wonder: "Why is this happening to me ?" We build patterns of behavior which we repeat as we were blindfolded without even realizing it. If you you realize your patterns are ruining your life and the life of the people you love I am here to support you. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Supervisor and offer supervision to Students of Counselling in placement.
Life can be exciting and challenging. The most difficult challenge of all is to learn be open and realize we often repeat the same mistakes times again and wonder: "Why is this happening to me ?" We build patterns of behavior which we repeat as we were blindfolded without even realizing it. If you you realize your patterns are ruining your life and the life of the people you love I am here to support you. I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Supervisor and offer supervision to Students of Counselling in placement.
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Ryan Wentzel
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Greystanes, NSW 2145  (Online Only)
Have you found yourself struggling to cope, or just feeling like you are wondering through life to only just get through the day? Often times we are living in survival mode, and the past is living through us. This can leave us feeling like present moment has robbed by our past trauma. The goal of my Psychotherapy work, is to walk along side you. As a guide for yourself to help the parts of yourself that you might have blocked out. This will help you be more present with live, feel more home within yourself, and feel the freedom of new possibilities that are within yourself.
Have you found yourself struggling to cope, or just feeling like you are wondering through life to only just get through the day? Often times we are living in survival mode, and the past is living through us. This can leave us feeling like present moment has robbed by our past trauma. The goal of my Psychotherapy work, is to walk along side you. As a guide for yourself to help the parts of yourself that you might have blocked out. This will help you be more present with live, feel more home within yourself, and feel the freedom of new possibilities that are within yourself.
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Staghorn Sexology
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: -psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; - relationship counselling; - individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: -psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; - relationship counselling; - individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
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Heath Gerrard
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parramatta, NSW 2150  (Online Only)
The following quote continues to resonate and inspire me: ‘I think the most beautiful thing in the world is watching the light come back on in someone’s eyes when they have been lost in the dark for so long.’ The light slowly returned to my eyes when I embarked on my own recovery journey 11 years ago. The unexpected gift that emerged from the struggle was a passion for the transformative recovery process and helping guide others out of the darkness. I am a Registered Counsellor and have worked at treatment centers throughout Australia over the last 10 years, most recently at South Pacific Private in Sydney for 6.5 years.
The following quote continues to resonate and inspire me: ‘I think the most beautiful thing in the world is watching the light come back on in someone’s eyes when they have been lost in the dark for so long.’ The light slowly returned to my eyes when I embarked on my own recovery journey 11 years ago. The unexpected gift that emerged from the struggle was a passion for the transformative recovery process and helping guide others out of the darkness. I am a Registered Counsellor and have worked at treatment centers throughout Australia over the last 10 years, most recently at South Pacific Private in Sydney for 6.5 years.
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Peter Huang
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dundas Valley, NSW 2117
Peter works from a trauma informed, attachment and recovery focused mental health holistic framework. Peter works extensively with alcohol and other drug addictions, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other trauma work, grief counselling, couples, suicide prevention as well as working maladaptive emotions thought patterns and behaviours.
Peter works from a trauma informed, attachment and recovery focused mental health holistic framework. Peter works extensively with alcohol and other drug addictions, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other trauma work, grief counselling, couples, suicide prevention as well as working maladaptive emotions thought patterns and behaviours.
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Luke Wright
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Seven Hills, NSW 2147
I am a compassionate, non-judgemental and validating clinician who strives to facilitate a therapy environment where my clients can feel relaxed, understood and leave each session with new insights or skills to face life’s challenges, no matter what it might be! I believe that there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach puts my clients at the centre of their therapy journey, collaboratively working towards their own unique goals or values and tailoring a treatment modality that works for them.
I am a compassionate, non-judgemental and validating clinician who strives to facilitate a therapy environment where my clients can feel relaxed, understood and leave each session with new insights or skills to face life’s challenges, no matter what it might be! I believe that there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach puts my clients at the centre of their therapy journey, collaboratively working towards their own unique goals or values and tailoring a treatment modality that works for them.
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Green Valley Psychotherapy Practice
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PACFA
Verified Verified
Prestons, NSW 2170
Shahid draws his experience and expertise from 20 years of working with teenagers, adults, couples and group therapy work. He has worked with alcohol, and drug rehabilitation program, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, families experiencing domestic violence and other mental health issues. He provides well-being support and empowerment programs to support individuals in achieving their goals. With his private practice (Green Valley Psychotherapy Practice) in Hinchinbrook, Shahid offers online and in-person consultations that cater to individuals from across the wider Sydney region and online consultation worldwide.
Shahid draws his experience and expertise from 20 years of working with teenagers, adults, couples and group therapy work. He has worked with alcohol, and drug rehabilitation program, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, families experiencing domestic violence and other mental health issues. He provides well-being support and empowerment programs to support individuals in achieving their goals. With his private practice (Green Valley Psychotherapy Practice) in Hinchinbrook, Shahid offers online and in-person consultations that cater to individuals from across the wider Sydney region and online consultation worldwide.
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Clinical Psychology & Counselling Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Wentworthville, NSW 2145
We are a small group of psychologists, providing individual and couples counselling and psychological assessments. We treat depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use issues, relationship difficulties and a wide range of emotional and psychological problems. We can arrange assessments and provide reports for legal and individual purposes. All our psychologists are Medicare approved and registered with private health insurers. Call us to find out more information.
We are a small group of psychologists, providing individual and couples counselling and psychological assessments. We treat depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use issues, relationship difficulties and a wide range of emotional and psychological problems. We can arrange assessments and provide reports for legal and individual purposes. All our psychologists are Medicare approved and registered with private health insurers. Call us to find out more information.
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Daniel Istanbouli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NSW 2170  (Online Only)
I have extensive experience providing treatment within a vast scope of areas, these include addictions, adolescences, trauma informed care and recovery, families and relationships, psychiatric mental health, disabilities, men’s behaviour, and domestic and family violence. I utilise evidence-based treatments, cognitive behaviour therapy, A key aspect of my intervention involves mindfulness, “the element of being aware of oneself”. Outside of career pursuits, l enjoy recreational sports, travel, music, meditation, and family life.
I have extensive experience providing treatment within a vast scope of areas, these include addictions, adolescences, trauma informed care and recovery, families and relationships, psychiatric mental health, disabilities, men’s behaviour, and domestic and family violence. I utilise evidence-based treatments, cognitive behaviour therapy, A key aspect of my intervention involves mindfulness, “the element of being aware of oneself”. Outside of career pursuits, l enjoy recreational sports, travel, music, meditation, and family life.
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Hastings Stanley
Counsellor, AACBT
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NSW 2170
Existential therapy focuses on freedom, responsibility, and the meaning of life coupled with a mindfulness based approach to alleviate anxieties and fears while working towards integration and self-actualization. We all need a tailored therapy just for us, which is why sessions are never limited by one approach. I also take inspiration from the psychoanalytic tradition through Horney and Kernberg as well as my foundational practice in CBT and ACT.
Existential therapy focuses on freedom, responsibility, and the meaning of life coupled with a mindfulness based approach to alleviate anxieties and fears while working towards integration and self-actualization. We all need a tailored therapy just for us, which is why sessions are never limited by one approach. I also take inspiration from the psychoanalytic tradition through Horney and Kernberg as well as my foundational practice in CBT and ACT.
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Alan Geoffrey Stokes
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kellyville, NSW 2155
Appointments available now! Taking new patients. I can help because we all lose our way at times. Forget who we are. Lose touch with what makes us strong and our life worthwhile. Perhaps it’s time to find yourself again. I am a qualified therapist, mental health trainer and crisis supporter. I will listen, support and guide you when you want. You decide how. You might like to meet at my Balmain or St Leonard's rooms, online, or at a beach or park near you.
Appointments available now! Taking new patients. I can help because we all lose our way at times. Forget who we are. Lose touch with what makes us strong and our life worthwhile. Perhaps it’s time to find yourself again. I am a qualified therapist, mental health trainer and crisis supporter. I will listen, support and guide you when you want. You decide how. You might like to meet at my Balmain or St Leonard's rooms, online, or at a beach or park near you.
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Bulent Bill Ada
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parramatta, NSW 2150
My ideal client is committed to personal growth and eager to engage in therapy for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They seek a safe, therapeutic space to explore emotions and build resilience. Utilising CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I guide them to develop practical coping skills and challenge unhelpful thought patterns. Their goals include overcoming mental health challenges and enhancing relationships. Motivated by a desire for a fulfilling life, they value the transformative journey that our integrated, evidence-based approaches facilitate towards lasting wellbeing.
My ideal client is committed to personal growth and eager to engage in therapy for issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They seek a safe, therapeutic space to explore emotions and build resilience. Utilising CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I guide them to develop practical coping skills and challenge unhelpful thought patterns. Their goals include overcoming mental health challenges and enhancing relationships. Motivated by a desire for a fulfilling life, they value the transformative journey that our integrated, evidence-based approaches facilitate towards lasting wellbeing.
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Jordan Woolley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults as well as adolescents, dealing with a wide variety of different mental health issues. I work with anxiety and depression, trauma, OCD, self-harm, addiction, workplace and school bullying, relationship difficulties, as well as many other common problems. I'm a warm, compassionate and experienced psychologist who loves to help people to understand themselves better, and to work with them as they overcome their challenges to build the life that they want.
I work with adults as well as adolescents, dealing with a wide variety of different mental health issues. I work with anxiety and depression, trauma, OCD, self-harm, addiction, workplace and school bullying, relationship difficulties, as well as many other common problems. I'm a warm, compassionate and experienced psychologist who loves to help people to understand themselves better, and to work with them as they overcome their challenges to build the life that they want.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.