Addiction Counselling in Chatswood, NSW

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Tara Jane King
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am an open and warm Counsellor who works with adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, codependency, disordered eating, body image, addiction, adjusting to stressful events, burnout and finding meaning and purpose.
With 30 years in recovery & work experience in the corporate, charity & health sector, I have a deep understanding of life challenges that can impact us all very differently. As a qualified Counsellor I bring this understanding into the therapy room giving individuals the space to explore current concerns or ongoing issues and build self-awareness.
I am an open and warm Counsellor who works with adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, codependency, disordered eating, body image, addiction, adjusting to stressful events, burnout and finding meaning and purpose.
With 30 years in recovery & work experience in the corporate, charity & health sector, I have a deep understanding of life challenges that can impact us all very differently. As a qualified Counsellor I bring this understanding into the therapy room giving individuals the space to explore current concerns or ongoing issues and build self-awareness.
(02) 8403 1140 View (02) 8403 1140
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Kristy-Lee Ferry
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, sex, sexuality, addiction, trust, boundaries, or the courage to express your needs, we’ll explore why.
I am a Trauma Informed Somatic Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I specialise in: •Relationships - divorce, codependency, infidelity, ethical non-monogamy, domestic abuse. •Sexuality - empowerment, diversity, identity, fetishes and kinks. • Addiction •Trauma, anxiety, stress, childhood, attachment. •Meditation and the mind-body connection.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, sex, sexuality, addiction, trust, boundaries, or the courage to express your needs, we’ll explore why.
I am a Trauma Informed Somatic Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I specialise in: •Relationships - divorce, codependency, infidelity, ethical non-monogamy, domestic abuse. •Sexuality - empowerment, diversity, identity, fetishes and kinks. • Addiction •Trauma, anxiety, stress, childhood, attachment. •Meditation and the mind-body connection.
(02) 9100 0218 View (02) 9100 0218
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Andrew McPherson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Chatswood, NSW 2067
As a clinical psychologist I treat adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Whilst treating a wide range of issues I've worked in mental health settings as both a psychologist and psychiatric nurse in inpatient and outpatient hospital treatment for over 15 years. I’ve presented at national conferences and published research on attitudes to alcohol amongst people with an alcohol use disorder in international peer-reviewed journals.
As a clinical psychologist I treat adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Whilst treating a wide range of issues I've worked in mental health settings as both a psychologist and psychiatric nurse in inpatient and outpatient hospital treatment for over 15 years. I’ve presented at national conferences and published research on attitudes to alcohol amongst people with an alcohol use disorder in international peer-reviewed journals.
(02) 9100 0856 View (02) 9100 0856
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Sarah Bays
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I've worked in large NGOs, with multi-disciplinary teams, in small grass roots organisations and in private practice providing therapeutic support to people with complex mental health, trauma, addiction, relationship issues & family conflict.
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person & online.
I've worked in large NGOs, with multi-disciplinary teams, in small grass roots organisations and in private practice providing therapeutic support to people with complex mental health, trauma, addiction, relationship issues & family conflict.
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person & online.
(02) 9100 0134 View (02) 9100 0134
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Paige Linegar
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I work with Hypnosis and Nutrition via gut-brain axis for helping to overcome addiction, stress, motivation, gut related issues and hormonal imbalance (inc.
I endeavour to help clients with no judgment, just care.
I work with Hypnosis and Nutrition via gut-brain axis for helping to overcome addiction, stress, motivation, gut related issues and hormonal imbalance (inc.
I endeavour to help clients with no judgment, just care.
(02) 9100 0691 View (02) 9100 0691
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Kylie McIntosh
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I support adults and adolescents experiencing distress including anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, relationships, self esteem, motivation, trauma, parenting.
The therapy journey can help us understand and address distress in our lives through understanding how the past has stayed alive in our current experience. It is no longer about what happened, it is how it lives on in parts of ourselves.. "Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it" (Brene Brown). I offer a safe therapeutic environment for you to navigate and resolve the concerns and difficulties you face with gentle curiosity and mindfulness, and will support you in building self-compassion, understanding and connection, strength, self-esteem and a sense of empowerment.
I support adults and adolescents experiencing distress including anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, relationships, self esteem, motivation, trauma, parenting.
The therapy journey can help us understand and address distress in our lives through understanding how the past has stayed alive in our current experience. It is no longer about what happened, it is how it lives on in parts of ourselves.. "Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it" (Brene Brown). I offer a safe therapeutic environment for you to navigate and resolve the concerns and difficulties you face with gentle curiosity and mindfulness, and will support you in building self-compassion, understanding and connection, strength, self-esteem and a sense of empowerment.
(02) 8074 1570 View (02) 8074 1570
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Sarah Beetham Psychotherapist
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialised Trainings in Affair Recovery & working with Couples in Addiction Recovery & Trauma Informed & Domestic Violence Lens.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
Specialised Trainings in Affair Recovery & working with Couples in Addiction Recovery & Trauma Informed & Domestic Violence Lens.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
(02) 8074 3973 View (02) 8074 3973
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EMDR Therapy Sydney
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The primary method I use is EMDR because trauma underlies most issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic pain, grief or anger.
You are someone navigating life's complexities, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma. You need a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Your goal is to achieve a sense of balance and fulfillment, gaining insights and coping strategies to lead a healthier, more satisfying life. You seek therapy because you value personal growth and understand the power of professional support in fostering resilience and positive change.
The primary method I use is EMDR because trauma underlies most issues including anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic pain, grief or anger.
You are someone navigating life's complexities, dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma. You need a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Your goal is to achieve a sense of balance and fulfillment, gaining insights and coping strategies to lead a healthier, more satisfying life. You seek therapy because you value personal growth and understand the power of professional support in fostering resilience and positive change.
(02) 9100 0168 View (02) 9100 0168
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Carol Marando
Psychotherapist, MA, ANZAP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
(02) 8074 1972 View (02) 8074 1972
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Heath Gerrard
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(02) 9159 3729 View (02) 9159 3729
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Grace Foo
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Chatswood, NSW 2067
Are you in constant conflict with your partner? Do you find yourself disconnecting from each other over time? Relationship issues like conflicts are an integral part of a relationship. However, there is a good chance that the toxicity in the relationship has deeply wounded both. The needs of each other are ignored and arguments become less on the important issues as both are too emotionally detached to care anymore.
Are you in constant conflict with your partner? Do you find yourself disconnecting from each other over time? Relationship issues like conflicts are an integral part of a relationship. However, there is a good chance that the toxicity in the relationship has deeply wounded both. The needs of each other are ignored and arguments become less on the important issues as both are too emotionally detached to care anymore.
(02) 9538 7874 View (02) 9538 7874
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Jimmy Muecke
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Chatswood, NSW 2067
What's most important to me is that you leave therapy with a sense of hope. I want to help you feel empowered to be the person you want to be. I take a client-led approach, meaning that we'll work together to address what you want to work on and I won't push you to discuss anything you're not ready for. I am neurodivergent affirming in my approach, meaning that therapy focuses on identifying environmental changes that can be made to suit your individual needs, instead of expecting you to change in order to suit the environment.
What's most important to me is that you leave therapy with a sense of hope. I want to help you feel empowered to be the person you want to be. I take a client-led approach, meaning that we'll work together to address what you want to work on and I won't push you to discuss anything you're not ready for. I am neurodivergent affirming in my approach, meaning that therapy focuses on identifying environmental changes that can be made to suit your individual needs, instead of expecting you to change in order to suit the environment.
(02) 9100 0913 View (02) 9100 0913
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Alex Whyburn
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chatswood, NSW 2067
I have over 18 years experience working with adults and adolescents with a wide range of clinical presentations including anxiety and depression, grief and loss, bipolar, eating disorders, trauma and personality disorders. I am also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
I have over 18 years experience working with adults and adolescents with a wide range of clinical presentations including anxiety and depression, grief and loss, bipolar, eating disorders, trauma and personality disorders. I am also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
(02) 9100 0815 View (02) 9100 0815
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Skye E Hudson Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am an accredited psychotherapist offering face to face and online counselling. My work calls upon a variety of modalities such as Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Body- Mind practices, Compassion practices, Symbol and Depth work. This integrative approach enables my clients to discover their own unique path to change and healing. I prioritise creating a safe and sturdy rapport within the therapuetic relationship as the foundation for the ongoing work of therapy. I work with individuals, adolescents and children. I also offer sand play, art and expressive therapies with a trauma informed lens.
I am an accredited psychotherapist offering face to face and online counselling. My work calls upon a variety of modalities such as Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Body- Mind practices, Compassion practices, Symbol and Depth work. This integrative approach enables my clients to discover their own unique path to change and healing. I prioritise creating a safe and sturdy rapport within the therapuetic relationship as the foundation for the ongoing work of therapy. I work with individuals, adolescents and children. I also offer sand play, art and expressive therapies with a trauma informed lens.
(02) 5604 8849 View (02) 5604 8849
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Dr Salena Bhanji
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Dr Salena is a compassionate Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who has a genuine interest in supporting her clients heal from their mental health struggles and live peacefully in their bodies. Her main focus is providing therapy for disordered eating, eating disorders, body image issues, childhood trauma and self esteem issues. Dr Salena has undertaken extensive training over the past two decades in many mental health settings including the NHS in the UK, the Monte Nido treatment centres in the USA and the Butterfly Foundation in Sydney. Dr Salena ensures that every session delivers insight and practical skills to use.
Dr Salena is a compassionate Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who has a genuine interest in supporting her clients heal from their mental health struggles and live peacefully in their bodies. Her main focus is providing therapy for disordered eating, eating disorders, body image issues, childhood trauma and self esteem issues. Dr Salena has undertaken extensive training over the past two decades in many mental health settings including the NHS in the UK, the Monte Nido treatment centres in the USA and the Butterfly Foundation in Sydney. Dr Salena ensures that every session delivers insight and practical skills to use.
(02) 8503 4157 View (02) 8503 4157
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Larissa Kirpichnikov
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Couples Therapy & Coaching / Individuals Therapy & Coaching / Family Dispute Resolution Mediation (FDRP) & Divorce Coaching Services. With more than 25 years experience of living and working in Australia and abroad, Larissa understands that life and relationships are not always smooth. Whether you are wishing to improve your intimate relationship, seek individual support, parenting &/or financial FDR mediation services, or divorce coaching, please call to discuss how we can best assist you. You may also visit our website for further information.
Couples Therapy & Coaching / Individuals Therapy & Coaching / Family Dispute Resolution Mediation (FDRP) & Divorce Coaching Services. With more than 25 years experience of living and working in Australia and abroad, Larissa understands that life and relationships are not always smooth. Whether you are wishing to improve your intimate relationship, seek individual support, parenting &/or financial FDR mediation services, or divorce coaching, please call to discuss how we can best assist you. You may also visit our website for further information.
(02) 9100 0410 View (02) 9100 0410
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Miriam Wilkinson
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Experienced Clinical Psychologist specialising in IFS and EMDR for anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion dysregulation, eating disorders, personality disorders, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, and ADHD (adults).
Experienced Clinical Psychologist specialising in IFS and EMDR for anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion dysregulation, eating disorders, personality disorders, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, and ADHD (adults).
(02) 8403 2892 View (02) 8403 2892
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Sally Carlisle
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a compassionate, relatable and non judgemental therapist. I love the process of helping people to understand and overcome the complexities and challenges they face in their daily lives. I have over 30 years experience working as a mental health practitioner and psychotherapist, and 10 years experience as a meditation teacher, mindfulness practitioner and practising buddhist. I understand that every person is unique and requires a personalised approach to healing. Whatever changes or problems you are navigating, my priority is to create a warm and open space for you to share and work through your experiences.
I am a compassionate, relatable and non judgemental therapist. I love the process of helping people to understand and overcome the complexities and challenges they face in their daily lives. I have over 30 years experience working as a mental health practitioner and psychotherapist, and 10 years experience as a meditation teacher, mindfulness practitioner and practising buddhist. I understand that every person is unique and requires a personalised approach to healing. Whatever changes or problems you are navigating, my priority is to create a warm and open space for you to share and work through your experiences.
(02) 8203 8733 View (02) 8203 8733
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Leo Martyn - Azure Counselling Crows Nest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker. I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now. Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker. I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now. Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
(02) 8806 0384 View (02) 8806 0384
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Brandon Scherrer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Psychologist in Sydney experienced with children, teenagers and adults: ADHD, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, OCD, BPD, addictions, tics, personality and eating disorders. Whether you have specific goals and require coping strategies or needing a space to reflect and build a deeper relationship with yourself, I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to your psychological needs.
Psychologist in Sydney experienced with children, teenagers and adults: ADHD, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, OCD, BPD, addictions, tics, personality and eating disorders. Whether you have specific goals and require coping strategies or needing a space to reflect and build a deeper relationship with yourself, I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to your psychological needs.
(02) 9100 0658 View (02) 9100 0658
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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.