Addiction Counselling in Carlingford, NSW
Esther Young Hee Kim
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlingford, NSW 2118
I am deeply interested in and committed to helping people who go through challenging issues such as anxiety and depression, relationship problems, parenting, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief and loss and intercultural issues. I provide a bilingual service (English & Korean) and have a deep understanding of problems many migrants face in a foreign country as a migrant myself.
I am deeply interested in and committed to helping people who go through challenging issues such as anxiety and depression, relationship problems, parenting, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief and loss and intercultural issues. I provide a bilingual service (English & Korean) and have a deep understanding of problems many migrants face in a foreign country as a migrant myself.
Paul Howard
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlingford, NSW 2118
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, teens, and children. Learn about yourself, take back control and open to new possibilities. Realise your potential. Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as mens stuff, trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, teens, and children. Learn about yourself, take back control and open to new possibilities. Realise your potential. Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as mens stuff, trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
Jenny Lian
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlingford, NSW 2118
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor(PACFA No. 27709) who provides therapy in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Teochew. My lived experience in both Asia and Australia equips me with a strong understanding of cross cultural and migration issues.
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor(PACFA No. 27709) who provides therapy in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Teochew. My lived experience in both Asia and Australia equips me with a strong understanding of cross cultural and migration issues.
Tony Monaghan
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Carlingford, NSW 2118
In the same way that you see a GP for common illnesses, a physio for muscular problems, a psychologist can help with mental, emotional and situational problems. You have a sanctuary, where it's safe to talk about things. You are not alone, and what you face is often faced by others. When you don’t know what else to do, we can help you find safety, and come up with a plan, together. We extend an invitation to adults, especially men; e.g. anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, and career. Meetings are held face to face in Seven Hills or by Zoom. Access to medicare benefits for mental health plans are available.
In the same way that you see a GP for common illnesses, a physio for muscular problems, a psychologist can help with mental, emotional and situational problems. You have a sanctuary, where it's safe to talk about things. You are not alone, and what you face is often faced by others. When you don’t know what else to do, we can help you find safety, and come up with a plan, together. We extend an invitation to adults, especially men; e.g. anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, and career. Meetings are held face to face in Seven Hills or by Zoom. Access to medicare benefits for mental health plans are available.
Josephine Gravina
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Carlingford, NSW 2118
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
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Dynamic Healing Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Also addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.
If you're struggling to cope or if you've tried everything to manage but nothing seems to be working, I'd like to hear from you. There is always a way forward and I can help you find what works best for your situation. I work with trauma mainly, mental health and substance abuse. I've worked in the trauma-addiction fields for over 10 years in public and private organisations. I'm also SIRA (Work Cover) registered and NDIS (self or plan-managed)
Also addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.
If you're struggling to cope or if you've tried everything to manage but nothing seems to be working, I'd like to hear from you. There is always a way forward and I can help you find what works best for your situation. I work with trauma mainly, mental health and substance abuse. I've worked in the trauma-addiction fields for over 10 years in public and private organisations. I'm also SIRA (Work Cover) registered and NDIS (self or plan-managed)
EMDR and Trauma Treatment - Changes Group
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Are you struggling with PTSD, complex PTSD, or any addiction? Is your current therapy just not working even though you tried your hardest? Recent brain research tells us that talk therapy doesn't give us the expected outcomes we once thought. We know that traumatic incidents can affect us years later. Our brain stores past traumas in a particular way that tries to keep us safe from disturbing memories; we know that the trauma resurfaces elsewhere. It comes out in flashbacks, heightened nervous system responses or self-soothing behaviours, which result in addictions. If you feel like you are going around in circles, help is at hand.
Are you struggling with PTSD, complex PTSD, or any addiction? Is your current therapy just not working even though you tried your hardest? Recent brain research tells us that talk therapy doesn't give us the expected outcomes we once thought. We know that traumatic incidents can affect us years later. Our brain stores past traumas in a particular way that tries to keep us safe from disturbing memories; we know that the trauma resurfaces elsewhere. It comes out in flashbacks, heightened nervous system responses or self-soothing behaviours, which result in addictions. If you feel like you are going around in circles, help is at hand.
Elizabeth Counselling Clinic Pty Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
West Ryde, NSW 2114
Elizabeth specializes in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction (Gambling, AOD), Relationship issues, Trauma, Grief and loss, Domestic family violence, Personal growth (self-esteem, positive psychology), Couple/family therapy.
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about ten years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
Elizabeth specializes in the following areas: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction (Gambling, AOD), Relationship issues, Trauma, Grief and loss, Domestic family violence, Personal growth (self-esteem, positive psychology), Couple/family therapy.
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about ten years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
Carolyn Farrugia
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Twelve yrs experience working in Mental Health & addiction, as well as a life-time of personal experience, I am sensitive to the needs of those who are struggling to be with their emotions, work on their relationships and problem solve their issues without making their problems worse.
Specialising in Dialectical Behavour Therapy, with 8 years experience. Offering 1:1 DBT coaching for clients who are currently in trauma therapy or other.
Twelve yrs experience working in Mental Health & addiction, as well as a life-time of personal experience, I am sensitive to the needs of those who are struggling to be with their emotions, work on their relationships and problem solve their issues without making their problems worse.
Specialising in Dialectical Behavour Therapy, with 8 years experience. Offering 1:1 DBT coaching for clients who are currently in trauma therapy or other.
Mathew Marchant
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rydalmere, NSW 2116
Mathew is an empathic and understanding Clinical Psychologist who enjoys helping clients explore their difficulties and pursue meaningful changes in their lives. He has extensive experience working with a diverse range of issues, including anxiety, depression, burnout, self-confidence, trauma, grief, and adjustment to major life changes. Mathew has a special interest in working with addiction. He has previously served at addiction centres and gambling clinics, including the Centre for Addiction Medicine at Cumberland Hospital. He has also facilitated training workshops in Sydney and interstate.
Mathew is an empathic and understanding Clinical Psychologist who enjoys helping clients explore their difficulties and pursue meaningful changes in their lives. He has extensive experience working with a diverse range of issues, including anxiety, depression, burnout, self-confidence, trauma, grief, and adjustment to major life changes. Mathew has a special interest in working with addiction. He has previously served at addiction centres and gambling clinics, including the Centre for Addiction Medicine at Cumberland Hospital. He has also facilitated training workshops in Sydney and interstate.
Susanne Verdal-Austin
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Epping, NSW 2121 (Online Only)
The most common include stress, anxiety and depression, crisis and trauma, relationship issues, parenting, grief and addiction.
My counselling draws on my belief that each client's treatment needs to be individualized to his or her unique history and life story, culture, values, strengths and needs. I believe in creating a safe, supportive and non - judgmental environment in which the client will be treated with respect and confidentiality. It is here that the client is supported in finding their value, healing and strength in resolving their struggles and pain. My sincere wish is for my clients to leave the counselling process changed and equipped with new skills to approach their future with confidence and resilience.
The most common include stress, anxiety and depression, crisis and trauma, relationship issues, parenting, grief and addiction.
My counselling draws on my belief that each client's treatment needs to be individualized to his or her unique history and life story, culture, values, strengths and needs. I believe in creating a safe, supportive and non - judgmental environment in which the client will be treated with respect and confidentiality. It is here that the client is supported in finding their value, healing and strength in resolving their struggles and pain. My sincere wish is for my clients to leave the counselling process changed and equipped with new skills to approach their future with confidence and resilience.
Khalil Dolatyar
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Pennant Hills, NSW 2125
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.
Law May Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Epping, NSW 2121
Law Ortovent is an accredited counsellor (ACA level 4), psychotherapist, sexologist, and dance therapist. She has extensive clinical experience in helping people affected by complex trauma, addiction, life transitions, anxiety & depression, relationship and sex-related issues.
Law Ortovent is an accredited counsellor (ACA level 4), psychotherapist, sexologist, and dance therapist. She has extensive clinical experience in helping people affected by complex trauma, addiction, life transitions, anxiety & depression, relationship and sex-related issues.
Rebecca Ghattas
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Do you struggle with hoarding disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder or addiction? Are you affected by anxiety or depression? I am here to help support you get to where you want to be. NDIS plan and self managed clients welcome. No waitlist. Book one session or ongoing sessions. Life can be hard, and sometimes you need someone to listen to you. I am that someone.
Do you struggle with hoarding disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder or addiction? Are you affected by anxiety or depression? I am here to help support you get to where you want to be. NDIS plan and self managed clients welcome. No waitlist. Book one session or ongoing sessions. Life can be hard, and sometimes you need someone to listen to you. I am that someone.
Circle of Life Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
My clinical expertise has been developed in various clinical settings; for the last 20 years I developed evidence-based clinical skills aimed to improve measurable treatment outcomes for individuals aged 18+ experiencing substance misuse issues/and co-morbidity issues, including mood/anxiety/personality disorders, family/parenting/relationship issues.
Seeking help from a psychologist could be overwhelming and stressful. It may be seen as a sign of weakness or suggest that there is something wrong with the person. My professional aim is to assist the person seeking help in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic manner, in a therapeutic space where personal issues are viewed as opportunities to discover personal strengths, to foster personal growth and improve quality of life. I am deeply committed to empower individuals in overcoming the social stigma associated with mental health issues and I value each person’s uniqueness during their engagement in mental health recovery.
My clinical expertise has been developed in various clinical settings; for the last 20 years I developed evidence-based clinical skills aimed to improve measurable treatment outcomes for individuals aged 18+ experiencing substance misuse issues/and co-morbidity issues, including mood/anxiety/personality disorders, family/parenting/relationship issues.
Seeking help from a psychologist could be overwhelming and stressful. It may be seen as a sign of weakness or suggest that there is something wrong with the person. My professional aim is to assist the person seeking help in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic manner, in a therapeutic space where personal issues are viewed as opportunities to discover personal strengths, to foster personal growth and improve quality of life. I am deeply committed to empower individuals in overcoming the social stigma associated with mental health issues and I value each person’s uniqueness during their engagement in mental health recovery.
Denise Metcalfe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
North Parramatta, NSW 2151 (Online Only)
I provide online phone and video support individuals and couples over the age of 16 across a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stress, adjustment issues and relationship difficulties.
Hello and welcome! I look forward to getting to know you and working with you to achieve your goals for therapy. I adopt a person-centered approach in my sessions, tailoring therapy to the unique needs of my clients.
I provide online phone and video support individuals and couples over the age of 16 across a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stress, adjustment issues and relationship difficulties.
Hello and welcome! I look forward to getting to know you and working with you to achieve your goals for therapy. I adopt a person-centered approach in my sessions, tailoring therapy to the unique needs of my clients.
Silvia Din
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
I support individuals across all age groups and from diverse cultural backgrounds in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, relationship issues, cross-cultural issues & life transition.
The impact of life experiences and situations can sometimes be unbearable. We can often feel overwhelmed and stuck, wondering “Will this ever end?”. If you resonate with this, you are not alone. Please reach out! There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
I support individuals across all age groups and from diverse cultural backgrounds in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, relationship issues, cross-cultural issues & life transition.
The impact of life experiences and situations can sometimes be unbearable. We can often feel overwhelmed and stuck, wondering “Will this ever end?”. If you resonate with this, you are not alone. Please reach out! There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
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.
El-Afraa Chouchane
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
El-afraa is a registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist with postgraduate training. Drawing from a wealth of experience and expertise, El-afraa offers an integrative therapeutic approach tailored specifically to your unique needs and circumstances. She combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Interpersonal therapy (PIT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness and attachment theory.
El-afraa is a registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist with postgraduate training. Drawing from a wealth of experience and expertise, El-afraa offers an integrative therapeutic approach tailored specifically to your unique needs and circumstances. She combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Interpersonal therapy (PIT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as well as mindfulness and attachment theory.
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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Addiction Counsellors
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.