Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Bulli, NSW

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Tracey Rovere
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.
Counselling provides you with insight, skills and new approaches that will enable you to change unwanted patterns and ultimately build a more satisfying relationship. Tracey delivers the highest standard of counselling in a kind, supportive and non-judgemental manner and utilises cognitive mindfulness-based strategies to empower a change.
Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.
Counselling provides you with insight, skills and new approaches that will enable you to change unwanted patterns and ultimately build a more satisfying relationship. Tracey delivers the highest standard of counselling in a kind, supportive and non-judgemental manner and utilises cognitive mindfulness-based strategies to empower a change.
(02) 4210 9059 View (02) 4210 9059
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Soul Counselling with Rainbow
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals and families who feel stuck in cycles of addiction, trauma, mental health or ADHD, seeking deeper healing beyond surface-level coping.
I offer somatic therapy, Root Cause Therapy, Embodied Processing, and Human Design to support healing from trauma, addiction, ADHD, and mental health challenges. My trauma-informed approach helps release emotional blocks, break patterns, and build resilience, creating a safe space for growth and authentic self-connection.
I work with individuals and families who feel stuck in cycles of addiction, trauma, mental health or ADHD, seeking deeper healing beyond surface-level coping.
I offer somatic therapy, Root Cause Therapy, Embodied Processing, and Human Design to support healing from trauma, addiction, ADHD, and mental health challenges. My trauma-informed approach helps release emotional blocks, break patterns, and build resilience, creating a safe space for growth and authentic self-connection.
(02) 4210 5402 View (02) 4210 5402
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Holly Read - HR Counselling
Counsellor, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Mental Health SW with over two decades of Counselling and Psychotherapy experience, I provide compassionate, client-centered counselling tailored to each individual's unique needs. My approach is trauma-informed, grounded in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques to support personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
I am an Accredited Mental Health SW with over two decades of Counselling and Psychotherapy experience, I provide compassionate, client-centered counselling tailored to each individual's unique needs. My approach is trauma-informed, grounded in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based techniques to support personal growth, resilience, and well-being.
(02) 4210 5768 View (02) 4210 5768
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Sue White
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Perhaps you are overcoming grief, wanting help with an addiction, needing help with personal relationships or wanting to build confidence, overcome anxiety and step out into the world feeling positive and calm.
I use a combination of modalities to empower you to find a way through. I practice in a trauma informed way and can assist with a wide variety of issues including; grief and loss, addiction, relationship issues, anxiety and self esteem, etc... I like to work with the nervous system, self belief, motivation, acceptance, education, the body and empowerment.
Perhaps you are overcoming grief, wanting help with an addiction, needing help with personal relationships or wanting to build confidence, overcome anxiety and step out into the world feeling positive and calm.
I use a combination of modalities to empower you to find a way through. I practice in a trauma informed way and can assist with a wide variety of issues including; grief and loss, addiction, relationship issues, anxiety and self esteem, etc... I like to work with the nervous system, self belief, motivation, acceptance, education, the body and empowerment.
(02) 4210 5759 View (02) 4210 5759
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Rani Individual and Couples Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Rani is a registered counsellor and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping couples, individuals and adolescents. She works with communication, conflict, intimacy, disconnection, betrayal, affairs, forgiveness, boundaries, self-expression, and emotional regulation. Using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, Rani creates a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, rebuild trust, repair relationship ruptures, and strengthen connection with themselves and each other. Without taking sides she supports healthier relationships through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and relational approaches.
Rani is a registered counsellor and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping couples, individuals and adolescents. She works with communication, conflict, intimacy, disconnection, betrayal, affairs, forgiveness, boundaries, self-expression, and emotional regulation. Using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, Rani creates a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, rebuild trust, repair relationship ruptures, and strengthen connection with themselves and each other. Without taking sides she supports healthier relationships through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and relational approaches.
(02) 4210 5200 View (02) 4210 5200
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Yurandalli Counselling & Consulting Services
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
(02) 4214 8995 View (02) 4214 8995
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Tiana Sparacino
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Perhaps relationships feel hard, burnout has crept in, or you're going through a major life change and don't quite recognise yourself anymore. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it didn't quite click. Reaching out is often the hardest part; everything after that, we figure out together. I work with adults across a wide range of concerns — online and in-person — and am Medicare and SIRA registered, welcoming WorkCover and DVA clients.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Perhaps relationships feel hard, burnout has crept in, or you're going through a major life change and don't quite recognise yourself anymore. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it didn't quite click. Reaching out is often the hardest part; everything after that, we figure out together. I work with adults across a wide range of concerns — online and in-person — and am Medicare and SIRA registered, welcoming WorkCover and DVA clients.
(02) 4214 8076 View (02) 4214 8076
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Janine Coombs
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns such as anxiety, depression, addictive behaviours, and ongoing challenges with health and wellbeing. You may feel like you’ve tried to make changes but keep falling back into the same cycles, or that life is not aligning with what matters most to you. With over 20 years of experience, I support people to take meaningful, sustainable steps toward change and a life that feels more aligned with their values.
I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns such as anxiety, depression, addictive behaviours, and ongoing challenges with health and wellbeing. You may feel like you’ve tried to make changes but keep falling back into the same cycles, or that life is not aligning with what matters most to you. With over 20 years of experience, I support people to take meaningful, sustainable steps toward change and a life that feels more aligned with their values.
(02) 4214 4477 View (02) 4214 4477
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Felicity Kyngdon
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life is rarely straightforward, and people’s experiences are often layered and complex. Along the way, we encounter challenges that can lead to growth, renewed energy, and hope — and others that can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or as though life is moving on without us. These experiences can be deeply confronting and, over time, may erode a person’s sense of confidence, autonomy, and emotional energy. They can affect how we function at work, at home, and in our relationships, or remain hidden beneath the surface, often accompanied by feelings of shame or self-doubt.
Life is rarely straightforward, and people’s experiences are often layered and complex. Along the way, we encounter challenges that can lead to growth, renewed energy, and hope — and others that can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or as though life is moving on without us. These experiences can be deeply confronting and, over time, may erode a person’s sense of confidence, autonomy, and emotional energy. They can affect how we function at work, at home, and in our relationships, or remain hidden beneath the surface, often accompanied by feelings of shame or self-doubt.
(02) 4214 8705 View (02) 4214 8705
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Core Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Have you experienced past trauma or think you might have some attachment issues? I help clients address problems in a positive way by helping to clarify the issues, increase self-awareness, empower, explore options and develop strategies . I am an experienced Trauma and attachment Counsellor. I provide a safe place to be heard and feel valued. I help clients question things which can help them understand why they occur at a deeper level, and provide practical tools so they feel inspired to create the change they're looking for. ​​
Have you experienced past trauma or think you might have some attachment issues? I help clients address problems in a positive way by helping to clarify the issues, increase self-awareness, empower, explore options and develop strategies . I am an experienced Trauma and attachment Counsellor. I provide a safe place to be heard and feel valued. I help clients question things which can help them understand why they occur at a deeper level, and provide practical tools so they feel inspired to create the change they're looking for. ​​
(02) 4214 8086 View (02) 4214 8086
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Andrew Webb
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I support all people aged 18 and older in dealing with life's concerns that can include anxiety, stress, depression, adversity, life transitions, parenting and substance use.
I offer a down-to-earth, collaborative and practical approach by supporting people in understanding what matters to them and build clear achievable steps towards the life they want lead. Together we'll clearly identify challenges, discuss and evaluate potential options and decide on an achievable way forward that meets your needs.
I support all people aged 18 and older in dealing with life's concerns that can include anxiety, stress, depression, adversity, life transitions, parenting and substance use.
I offer a down-to-earth, collaborative and practical approach by supporting people in understanding what matters to them and build clear achievable steps towards the life they want lead. Together we'll clearly identify challenges, discuss and evaluate potential options and decide on an achievable way forward that meets your needs.
(02) 4214 4700 View (02) 4214 4700
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Dr Sophie Russell
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I'm Sophie, I aim to offer a warm and supportive therapeutic space. I am a clinically trained psychologist with 8 years of therapy experience, and a Masters+PhD in Clinical Psychology. I hope to create a welcoming therapy space, to work with whatever difficulties you are experiencing. I have a special interest in working with people experiencing anxiety and distress related to past trauma/difficult experiences. I also find psychotherapy for self/identity exploration and diverse genders and sexuality (LGBTQI+) really rewarding.
Hi, I'm Sophie, I aim to offer a warm and supportive therapeutic space. I am a clinically trained psychologist with 8 years of therapy experience, and a Masters+PhD in Clinical Psychology. I hope to create a welcoming therapy space, to work with whatever difficulties you are experiencing. I have a special interest in working with people experiencing anxiety and distress related to past trauma/difficult experiences. I also find psychotherapy for self/identity exploration and diverse genders and sexuality (LGBTQI+) really rewarding.
(02) 4210 5803 View (02) 4210 5803

More Therapists Nearby

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The TARA Clinic
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Society has viewed addiction as a weakness that you are powerless over or a defect of character only impacting those from lower socioeconomic status.
The TARA Clinic, where TARA is an acronym for Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance, is the modern solution to addiction treatment. We understand that addiction is a symptom of something else, so we focus on building your overall well-being while you overcome your addiction.
Society has viewed addiction as a weakness that you are powerless over or a defect of character only impacting those from lower socioeconomic status.
The TARA Clinic, where TARA is an acronym for Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance, is the modern solution to addiction treatment. We understand that addiction is a symptom of something else, so we focus on building your overall well-being while you overcome your addiction.
(02) 8074 5497 View (02) 8074 5497
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Bernadette Staunton
Counsellor, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Mount Annan, NSW 2567
We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment by fostering an atmosphere where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
We all have unique stories that have shaped us. I want to know how you feel about your story and how it has impacted your sense of wholeness. My goal is to help you build a better understanding of the pain, distress or fear that holds you back from achieving the life you want so you can begin to make room for more joy and a meaningful existence. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment by fostering an atmosphere where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore your experiences at your own pace.
(02) 4214 4670 View (02) 4214 4670
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Layla at Time and Space Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Online Only
People come to counselling for so many reasons; maybe they're navigating traumatic memories/experiences, difficult feelings, the complexities of belonging & identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol.
In our sessions, I offer a culturally-responsive space, walking alongside you using antioppressive, intersectional, trauma- & addiction-informed lenses grounded in evidence-based therapies. Here, you can bring your identity, body & stories into a space that invites connection, choice & the unfolding of what has been held, unspoken, or ready to heal.
People come to counselling for so many reasons; maybe they're navigating traumatic memories/experiences, difficult feelings, the complexities of belonging & identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol.
In our sessions, I offer a culturally-responsive space, walking alongside you using antioppressive, intersectional, trauma- & addiction-informed lenses grounded in evidence-based therapies. Here, you can bring your identity, body & stories into a space that invites connection, choice & the unfolding of what has been held, unspoken, or ready to heal.
(03) 8771 4367 View (03) 8771 4367
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Sophie Aghdami
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
At the heart of my approach is a firm belief in an individual’s capacity for growth. I don’t use one particular therapy pathway; my method honours individuality, using a range of strategies for the best outcomes for you personally. Increasing self awareness is our biggest opportunity to grow. Most often, when we’re experiencing something challenging, the key piece of the puzzle is understanding why we’re feeling what we’re feeling, why we’re doing what we’re doing, and why we’re experiencing what we’re experiencing. This helps us change unhelpful cycles & behaviours. My approach is effective for a range of life’s challenges.
At the heart of my approach is a firm belief in an individual’s capacity for growth. I don’t use one particular therapy pathway; my method honours individuality, using a range of strategies for the best outcomes for you personally. Increasing self awareness is our biggest opportunity to grow. Most often, when we’re experiencing something challenging, the key piece of the puzzle is understanding why we’re feeling what we’re feeling, why we’re doing what we’re doing, and why we’re experiencing what we’re experiencing. This helps us change unhelpful cycles & behaviours. My approach is effective for a range of life’s challenges.
(08) 6147 0248 View (08) 6147 0248
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Next Steps Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Caringbah, NSW 2229
Trauma, addiction, anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship stress, or that stuck feeling that's hard to name.
I'm an IFS therapist and PACFA registered counsellor, with over 13 years across hospitals, rehabs and community services and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience. I pay attention to what's underneath the surface, to the parts of you carrying something, not just the symptom. The work is steady, honest and tailored to where you're at.
Trauma, addiction, anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship stress, or that stuck feeling that's hard to name.
I'm an IFS therapist and PACFA registered counsellor, with over 13 years across hospitals, rehabs and community services and a Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Neuroscience. I pay attention to what's underneath the surface, to the parts of you carrying something, not just the symptom. The work is steady, honest and tailored to where you're at.
(02) 9538 7432 View (02) 9538 7432
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Jackson Goding - Find Reason Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work closely with codependency, substance use and behavioural addictions with my experience working at South Pacific Private Hospital
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, trust yourself, or connect with others? At Find Reason Therapy, we help people understand the patterns, beliefs, and emotional wounds that may be keeping them stuck. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we create a space to build self-worth, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with who you are beneath the pain. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, purpose, and meaningful connection.
I work closely with codependency, substance use and behavioural addictions with my experience working at South Pacific Private Hospital
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, trust yourself, or connect with others? At Find Reason Therapy, we help people understand the patterns, beliefs, and emotional wounds that may be keeping them stuck. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we create a space to build self-worth, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with who you are beneath the pain. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, purpose, and meaningful connection.
(02) 9100 0013 View (02) 9100 0013
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Nipunika Gunawardena
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a counsellor with ten years of experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, gambling, trauma, parenting challenges, or low self-esteem.
Together, we’ll work in a way that feels right for you, whether using harm minimisation or abstinence-based approaches, and at a pace that suits your needs. My approach is gentle, client-centred, and trauma-informed. I provide practical tools and strategies to help you cope, build confidence, and improve overall wellbeing.
I’m a counsellor with ten years of experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, gambling, trauma, parenting challenges, or low self-esteem.
Together, we’ll work in a way that feels right for you, whether using harm minimisation or abstinence-based approaches, and at a pace that suits your needs. My approach is gentle, client-centred, and trauma-informed. I provide practical tools and strategies to help you cope, build confidence, and improve overall wellbeing.
(02) 8403 2580 View (02) 8403 2580
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Shane Pearse
Counsellor
Serves Area
These behavioural or “process” addictions bring short‑term relief but often create more secrecy, disconnection, and repeated relationship struggles.
With over a decade supporting people in addiction recovery, I'm passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives. I specialise in behavioural/process addictions, compulsive sexual behaviour, love and relationship addiction, codependency, shame, and intimacy difficulties.
These behavioural or “process” addictions bring short‑term relief but often create more secrecy, disconnection, and repeated relationship struggles.
With over a decade supporting people in addiction recovery, I'm passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives. I specialise in behavioural/process addictions, compulsive sexual behaviour, love and relationship addiction, codependency, shame, and intimacy difficulties.
0405 504 698 View 0405 504 698
Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.