Christian Psychologists and Therapists in Carlingford, NSW
Would it be helpful for you to talk with a counsellor about areas in your life that are distressing or perhaps causing you to get stuck? For many of us there are times when circumstances, life transitions and grief can be difficult. I aim to provide a supportive space to express emotions, thoughts and feelings. Helping people increase their self-awareness and mental health is a passion within in my work.
I rely on integrative approaches that are trauma informed and strengths-based. Body awareness, mindfulness, creative expression and self-care approaches are offered in response to each person's needs and alongside conversation.
Would it be helpful for you to talk with a counsellor about areas in your life that are distressing or perhaps causing you to get stuck? For many of us there are times when circumstances, life transitions and grief can be difficult. I aim to provide a supportive space to express emotions, thoughts and feelings. Helping people increase their self-awareness and mental health is a passion within in my work.
I rely on integrative approaches that are trauma informed and strengths-based. Body awareness, mindfulness, creative expression and self-care approaches are offered in response to each person's needs and alongside conversation.
I help people work through trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I am passionate about facilitating a safe place where clients can be free to explore their issues, gain strength and discover hope.
I help people work through trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I am passionate about facilitating a safe place where clients can be free to explore their issues, gain strength and discover hope.
Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy.
Mr Jia has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young children adjusting to their divorce to seniors coping with grief and loss. His experience spans helping adolescents navigate societal pressures, assisting young adults in managing workplace and relationship challenges, and supporting middle-aged individuals in repairing personal relationships.
Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy.
Mr Jia has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young children adjusting to their divorce to seniors coping with grief and loss. His experience spans helping adolescents navigate societal pressures, assisting young adults in managing workplace and relationship challenges, and supporting middle-aged individuals in repairing personal relationships.
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.
"Feeling stuck?" - This is one of the most common expression for counselling clients. Innerhealth Practice has been helping clients to explore options and exercise solutions in difficult situations. I am passionate about improving health and maintaining harmonious life balance. Life is filled with challenges and joy. If you would like to try a new way of coping, you might prefer working with someone who has been professionally trained in counselling combined with the practical experience. Look no further, make a call today and be in charge of your issue. Nationally Registered & Accredited services by PACFA and ACA.
"Feeling stuck?" - This is one of the most common expression for counselling clients. Innerhealth Practice has been helping clients to explore options and exercise solutions in difficult situations. I am passionate about improving health and maintaining harmonious life balance. Life is filled with challenges and joy. If you would like to try a new way of coping, you might prefer working with someone who has been professionally trained in counselling combined with the practical experience. Look no further, make a call today and be in charge of your issue. Nationally Registered & Accredited services by PACFA and ACA.
My ideal clients are adults feeling anxious, overwhelmed, often navigating trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. They may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves. In my private practice, I support individuals and couples, and I am an approved counsellor with NSW Victims Services and an EAP provider. Together, we build insight, strengthen coping, and reconnect with your inner resilience to support meaningful, sustainable change and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
My ideal clients are adults feeling anxious, overwhelmed, often navigating trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. They may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves. In my private practice, I support individuals and couples, and I am an approved counsellor with NSW Victims Services and an EAP provider. Together, we build insight, strengthen coping, and reconnect with your inner resilience to support meaningful, sustainable change and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside, holding things together at work, fulfilling family expectations, showing up when needed but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’ve withdrawn from relationships, lost interest in things you used to enjoy, or feel constantly weighed down by worries you can’t switch off. Perhaps you’re exhausted from always trying to meet others’ needs, while struggling to express your own. I work with young people and adults who are silently carrying a lot. Some are dealing with anxiety rooted in overthinking, uncertainty, and self-criticism.
You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside, holding things together at work, fulfilling family expectations, showing up when needed but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’ve withdrawn from relationships, lost interest in things you used to enjoy, or feel constantly weighed down by worries you can’t switch off. Perhaps you’re exhausted from always trying to meet others’ needs, while struggling to express your own. I work with young people and adults who are silently carrying a lot. Some are dealing with anxiety rooted in overthinking, uncertainty, and self-criticism.
Brenda enjoys working with adults, young people and families in different settings. Her lived experience in supporting people with mental health issues and physical disabilities has contributed to her empathic, non-judgmental and respectful aptitudes. Her passion is to empower and give hope to people who are facing their unique stressful life events, such as life transition, relationship issues, developmental injuries, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional and spiritual abuse, trauma and anxiety,
Brenda enjoys working with adults, young people and families in different settings. Her lived experience in supporting people with mental health issues and physical disabilities has contributed to her empathic, non-judgmental and respectful aptitudes. Her passion is to empower and give hope to people who are facing their unique stressful life events, such as life transition, relationship issues, developmental injuries, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional and spiritual abuse, trauma and anxiety,
Are you struggling with your relationship? Having issues with: communication as you don’t feel like you’re on the same page, conflict resolution - as nothing seems to get resolved, feel like you’ve lost the intimacy and closeness, and you no longer trust one another, are you struggling with sex, finances, house responsibilities, parenting or in-laws? You've tried everything you can think of, but nothing seems to change. The love is still there and you want the relationship to work, you're just not sure how to go about it.
Are you struggling with your relationship? Having issues with: communication as you don’t feel like you’re on the same page, conflict resolution - as nothing seems to get resolved, feel like you’ve lost the intimacy and closeness, and you no longer trust one another, are you struggling with sex, finances, house responsibilities, parenting or in-laws? You've tried everything you can think of, but nothing seems to change. The love is still there and you want the relationship to work, you're just not sure how to go about it.
Clients often seek the assistance of therapists to address developmental and growth-related challenges, including adapting to new environments/changes, navigating marital and interpersonal relationships, managing professional pressures, improving family dynamics, and enhancing personal well-being. Therapists work to help clients clarify their current situations, understand the underlying factors affecting them, and identify their goals and actions for improvement. In addition to offering affirmation, encouragement, and support, therapists aim to help clients solve their issues and to foster their overall maturity and development.
Clients often seek the assistance of therapists to address developmental and growth-related challenges, including adapting to new environments/changes, navigating marital and interpersonal relationships, managing professional pressures, improving family dynamics, and enhancing personal well-being. Therapists work to help clients clarify their current situations, understand the underlying factors affecting them, and identify their goals and actions for improvement. In addition to offering affirmation, encouragement, and support, therapists aim to help clients solve their issues and to foster their overall maturity and development.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have nearly 20 years experience in treating mental health conditions in adolescents, adults and older adults. I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). In my journey as a therapist, I found CBT was not reaching the heart of the issue for my clients and was a surface level treatment. I searched for more and found ISTDP to have a more complete understanding of the human person and how to treat psychological problems. However, my journey has not stopped there. As I now use Affective State Therapy (AST), which has been a progression from ISTDP.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have nearly 20 years experience in treating mental health conditions in adolescents, adults and older adults. I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). In my journey as a therapist, I found CBT was not reaching the heart of the issue for my clients and was a surface level treatment. I searched for more and found ISTDP to have a more complete understanding of the human person and how to treat psychological problems. However, my journey has not stopped there. As I now use Affective State Therapy (AST), which has been a progression from ISTDP.
Understanding and responding sensitively to your child’s BIG emotions and behaviours can feel overwhelming and exhausting. It’s hard not to feel triggered, slipping into fight, flight, or freeze, or defaulting to unhelpful parenting patterns. The ripple effect on the entire family and beyond - sibling dynamics, peer relationships, school - can feel so disheartening. What you truly want is to support your child’s growth, development, and wellbeing. Most importantly, you long for a stronger, more secure, and trusting relationship with your child, so they feel safe turning to you for the big things.
Understanding and responding sensitively to your child’s BIG emotions and behaviours can feel overwhelming and exhausting. It’s hard not to feel triggered, slipping into fight, flight, or freeze, or defaulting to unhelpful parenting patterns. The ripple effect on the entire family and beyond - sibling dynamics, peer relationships, school - can feel so disheartening. What you truly want is to support your child’s growth, development, and wellbeing. Most importantly, you long for a stronger, more secure, and trusting relationship with your child, so they feel safe turning to you for the big things.
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I can also sensitively incorporate Christian faith, culture and personal values into our work.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, caught in overthinking, struggling with low mood, or finding that everyday life has become harder than it should be. For children and teenagers, this can look like worry, avoidance, perfectionism, big emotions, school difficulties or withdrawing from the people around them. I work with children, adolescents and adults to understand what is happening beneath the surface and develop practical ways to feel more confident and able to cope.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and evidence-based. I want therapy to feel like a space where you or your child can feel genuinely understood.
I can also sensitively incorporate Christian faith, culture and personal values into our work.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, caught in overthinking, struggling with low mood, or finding that everyday life has become harder than it should be. For children and teenagers, this can look like worry, avoidance, perfectionism, big emotions, school difficulties or withdrawing from the people around them. I work with children, adolescents and adults to understand what is happening beneath the surface and develop practical ways to feel more confident and able to cope.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and evidence-based. I want therapy to feel like a space where you or your child can feel genuinely understood.
I am an ACA-registered counsellor and visual arts academic with training in fine art practice, pastoral counselling, Gestalt therapy, Jungian psychology, Christian mysticism, and spiritual direction.
Are you seeking a Jungian-informed conversation around dreams, symbols, imagination, patterns of inner life, or a period of transition? Are you drawn to the deeper questions of psyche, meaning, and vocation? Do you sense a spiritual dimension to this questioning: a desire to discern what is emerging in your life and what is asking to be lived? This practice brings counselling and spiritual inquiry into dialogue, creating space for individuation and a more conscious relationship with the life unfolding within and around you.
I am an ACA-registered counsellor and visual arts academic with training in fine art practice, pastoral counselling, Gestalt therapy, Jungian psychology, Christian mysticism, and spiritual direction.
Are you seeking a Jungian-informed conversation around dreams, symbols, imagination, patterns of inner life, or a period of transition? Are you drawn to the deeper questions of psyche, meaning, and vocation? Do you sense a spiritual dimension to this questioning: a desire to discern what is emerging in your life and what is asking to be lived? This practice brings counselling and spiritual inquiry into dialogue, creating space for individuation and a more conscious relationship with the life unfolding within and around you.
I’m a registered psychologist in Bondi Junction and Summer Hill, offering a calm, nurturing space for women who are tired of being strong. I support high-functioning women who feel burnt out from holding everything together — mothers who never stop giving, career women with heavy workloads, and many trying to do both while feeling exhausted inside. You look capable on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed and running on empty. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep coping quietly.
I’m a registered psychologist in Bondi Junction and Summer Hill, offering a calm, nurturing space for women who are tired of being strong. I support high-functioning women who feel burnt out from holding everything together — mothers who never stop giving, career women with heavy workloads, and many trying to do both while feeling exhausted inside. You look capable on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed and running on empty. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep coping quietly.
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
A significant number hold Christian faith and want their inner life and spiritual life to work together rather than against each other.
I draw on IFS-informed parts work, state-based interventions, and experiential approaches including Gestalt and active imagination. I also weave in ACT and narrative therapy where useful. For clients of faith, psychology and Christian spirituality are integrated thoughtfully. My practice is relational, depth-oriented, and oriented toward lasting change.
A significant number hold Christian faith and want their inner life and spiritual life to work together rather than against each other.
I draw on IFS-informed parts work, state-based interventions, and experiential approaches including Gestalt and active imagination. I also weave in ACT and narrative therapy where useful. For clients of faith, psychology and Christian spirituality are integrated thoughtfully. My practice is relational, depth-oriented, and oriented toward lasting change.
Perhaps your relationship feels stuck. Maybe the same arguments keep happening, communication has become difficult, or life simply feels heavier than it once did. Many of the people I work with are couples feeling disconnected or individuals trying to make sense of stress, relationships, or major life challenges. I also work with anxiety, life transitions and questions about where to go from here. Alongside private practice, I lecture in the Discipline of Counselling at the University of Notre Dame Australia and bring many years of experience in counselling, relationship education and family support.
Perhaps your relationship feels stuck. Maybe the same arguments keep happening, communication has become difficult, or life simply feels heavier than it once did. Many of the people I work with are couples feeling disconnected or individuals trying to make sense of stress, relationships, or major life challenges. I also work with anxiety, life transitions and questions about where to go from here. Alongside private practice, I lecture in the Discipline of Counselling at the University of Notre Dame Australia and bring many years of experience in counselling, relationship education and family support.
As a therapist, I help people to find healing for themselves and their relationships. I work with people who struggle with relational trauma, marriage, self-worth, self-love, and identity. When meeting with you, I look at the cultural context — societal, religious, and family — and seek to understand how culture shapes your personal story and relationships. I then attend to how you hold yourself, your story, beliefs, and sufferings in your mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help you to become who you are truly meant to be, to love and be loved, and restore your sense of self, sense of worth, freedom, fulfilment, and joy.
As a therapist, I help people to find healing for themselves and their relationships. I work with people who struggle with relational trauma, marriage, self-worth, self-love, and identity. When meeting with you, I look at the cultural context — societal, religious, and family — and seek to understand how culture shapes your personal story and relationships. I then attend to how you hold yourself, your story, beliefs, and sufferings in your mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help you to become who you are truly meant to be, to love and be loved, and restore your sense of self, sense of worth, freedom, fulfilment, and joy.
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FAQ - About Christian Counselling
What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counsellors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counselling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counselling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counselling and couples counselling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counselling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practise skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practises and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I enquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.