Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Chatswood, NSW

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Tracey Callaghan
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
We can work together on chronic pain, adjusting to injury or illness, parenting issues, career changes, work burnout, self-esteem or self-worth, and stress or being overwhelmed.
I hold a Master of Counselling and have worked in not-for-profits, hospitals, and with insurers. I bring clinical expertise in areas such as chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I offer a warm, empathetic, and compassionate space where we can work together at your pace to support healing, insight, and growth.
We can work together on chronic pain, adjusting to injury or illness, parenting issues, career changes, work burnout, self-esteem or self-worth, and stress or being overwhelmed.
I hold a Master of Counselling and have worked in not-for-profits, hospitals, and with insurers. I bring clinical expertise in areas such as chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I offer a warm, empathetic, and compassionate space where we can work together at your pace to support healing, insight, and growth.
(02) 8403 2270 View (02) 8403 2270
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Lily Choi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Lily holds a Bachelor’s in Medicine, a Master’s in Theological Studies, a Diploma in Counseling, and a Professional Certificate in Integrative Christian Counseling. She is a DM of CCAA and has experience as a psychiatrist and pastoral counsellor. Fluent in Chinese, Lily specializes in counselling for Christians, spiritual growth; emotional disorders, adolescent emotional disorders, PTSD, interpersonal communication and so on. Lily 是医学学士,神学研究硕士,拥有专业基督徒心理咨询的整合心理咨询的学位和证书,教会客座讲员,曾在中国北京担任精神科医师,多年管理及教牧辅导经验。澳洲基督徒咨询师协会会员。AIFC 基督教关怀与辅导专业证书课程负责人、讲员。健康门徒(中文)事工负责人。 Lily 擅长领域是基督徒的咨询,属灵生命的长进; 情绪障碍(包括伴有严重精神疾病症状的)、PTSD、青少年情绪障碍,人际关系、人际沟通、亲子关系等。
Lily holds a Bachelor’s in Medicine, a Master’s in Theological Studies, a Diploma in Counseling, and a Professional Certificate in Integrative Christian Counseling. She is a DM of CCAA and has experience as a psychiatrist and pastoral counsellor. Fluent in Chinese, Lily specializes in counselling for Christians, spiritual growth; emotional disorders, adolescent emotional disorders, PTSD, interpersonal communication and so on. Lily 是医学学士,神学研究硕士,拥有专业基督徒心理咨询的整合心理咨询的学位和证书,教会客座讲员,曾在中国北京担任精神科医师,多年管理及教牧辅导经验。澳洲基督徒咨询师协会会员。AIFC 基督教关怀与辅导专业证书课程负责人、讲员。健康门徒(中文)事工负责人。 Lily 擅长领域是基督徒的咨询,属灵生命的长进; 情绪障碍(包括伴有严重精神疾病症状的)、PTSD、青少年情绪障碍,人际关系、人际沟通、亲子关系等。
(02) 8403 1509 View (02) 8403 1509
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Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology & Counselling
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology and Counselling Relationship Centre is a team of highly trained professionals providing the ultimate in wellbeing treatment for Relationships: couple, parent and baby, child and parent, men isolated from feelings.
We are passionate and dedicated to helping you get what you want out of life, and we provide life changing treatment for many people, including those experiencing issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems. We specialise in Couple Relationship, Perinatal Anxiety, Parenting and Child issues, and Men’s issues.
Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology and Counselling Relationship Centre is a team of highly trained professionals providing the ultimate in wellbeing treatment for Relationships: couple, parent and baby, child and parent, men isolated from feelings.
We are passionate and dedicated to helping you get what you want out of life, and we provide life changing treatment for many people, including those experiencing issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems. We specialise in Couple Relationship, Perinatal Anxiety, Parenting and Child issues, and Men’s issues.
(02) 8074 3769 View (02) 8074 3769
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Daniel He
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Chatswood, NSW 2067
“I believe that every individual will experience challenges throughout their lives and that those experiences can shape the way a person can feel, think and behave with the world around them and in their interpersonal relationships. Often we attempt to protect ourselves from feeling difficult emotions through behaving in a way that is taking us away from living the life we want. I believe that building a deep understanding and connection to the core of our emotional experience can provide understanding and clarity to promote emotional and behavioural change and mental wellbeing.”
“I believe that every individual will experience challenges throughout their lives and that those experiences can shape the way a person can feel, think and behave with the world around them and in their interpersonal relationships. Often we attempt to protect ourselves from feeling difficult emotions through behaving in a way that is taking us away from living the life we want. I believe that building a deep understanding and connection to the core of our emotional experience can provide understanding and clarity to promote emotional and behavioural change and mental wellbeing.”
(02) 9100 0643 View (02) 9100 0643
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Nicholas Jarrett
Counsellor, PACFA
Chatswood, NSW 2067
I am the director of Mindstate Consulting offering ADHD Coaching & Counselling and Psychological services for clients of all presentations. Services can be accessed through Medicare & Private Health Insurance for our Psychologists. Sessions both online and& In person. I specialise in understanding and management of ADHD and other mental health issues. I work to help clients with strategies, tools and insight to build capacity and improve quality of life. I take a working & collaborative approach with clients to help manage issues and achieve goals.
I am the director of Mindstate Consulting offering ADHD Coaching & Counselling and Psychological services for clients of all presentations. Services can be accessed through Medicare & Private Health Insurance for our Psychologists. Sessions both online and& In person. I specialise in understanding and management of ADHD and other mental health issues. I work to help clients with strategies, tools and insight to build capacity and improve quality of life. I take a working & collaborative approach with clients to help manage issues and achieve goals.
(02) 9100 0732 x61 View (02) 9100 0732 x61
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Sha Mazaheri
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Chatswood, NSW 2067
“Everyone has their own unique experiences and so the challenges that each person presents with is specific. Sometimes we might find it challenging to make progress with problems that arise in the present because we become reliant on our defence mechanisms that reinforce our pain. I believe when we truly feel supported and cared for, we become better equipped to explore ourselves, our inner experiences (emotions, thoughts and behaviours) and gain a clearer understanding of our individual needs and what is important.” - Sha Mazaheri
“Everyone has their own unique experiences and so the challenges that each person presents with is specific. Sometimes we might find it challenging to make progress with problems that arise in the present because we become reliant on our defence mechanisms that reinforce our pain. I believe when we truly feel supported and cared for, we become better equipped to explore ourselves, our inner experiences (emotions, thoughts and behaviours) and gain a clearer understanding of our individual needs and what is important.” - Sha Mazaheri
(02) 9100 0768 View (02) 9100 0768
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June Gay, Principal Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Chatswood, NSW 2067
Adult Psychologist - In Person and Telehealth appointments. June provides an empathetic, ethical and collaborative therapy experience. She aims to deeply understand and empower individuals to flourish and change. As all humans are different, June tailors her counselling techniques to suit each individual. June has over 23y experience as a Psychologist and has a Master of Counselling Psychology. She actively stays up-to-date with the latest treatment recommendations through extensive reading, research and ongoing professional development.
Adult Psychologist - In Person and Telehealth appointments. June provides an empathetic, ethical and collaborative therapy experience. She aims to deeply understand and empower individuals to flourish and change. As all humans are different, June tailors her counselling techniques to suit each individual. June has over 23y experience as a Psychologist and has a Master of Counselling Psychology. She actively stays up-to-date with the latest treatment recommendations through extensive reading, research and ongoing professional development.
(02) 9100 0355 View (02) 9100 0355
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Grace Foo
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
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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Brenda Felix
Counsellor, MC
Chatswood, NSW 2067
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,
(02) 7804 4765 View (02) 7804 4765
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Develop & Thrive
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Chatswood, NSW 2067
Belinda is a 18+ years qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people to flourish and thrive using science and evidence-based practices and solutions. Belinda holds a Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) and a Masters of Psychology, both from the University of New South Wales.
Belinda is a 18+ years qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people to flourish and thrive using science and evidence-based practices and solutions. Belinda holds a Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) and a Masters of Psychology, both from the University of New South Wales.
(02) 9100 0172 View (02) 9100 0172
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Lorena Portocarrero Koechlin
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Chatswood, NSW 2067
I provide personalised counselling for adults and young people to explore life’s challenges and work toward growth, purpose, and meaningful change. In a safe, collaborative space, you can be heard, reflect on your experiences, and move forward at your own pace.
I provide personalised counselling for adults and young people to explore life’s challenges and work toward growth, purpose, and meaningful change. In a safe, collaborative space, you can be heard, reflect on your experiences, and move forward at your own pace.
0487 714 063 View 0487 714 063
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Anne Siret
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Experienced registered psychotherapist/counsellor/coach passionate about supporting the wellbeing and growth of her clients building with them a safe, therapeutic and compassionate relationship.
Experienced registered psychotherapist/counsellor/coach passionate about supporting the wellbeing and growth of her clients building with them a safe, therapeutic and compassionate relationship.
(02) 8403 0070 View (02) 8403 0070
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4H Mental Health - Dr Xiaoping Zhu
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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.
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Matti Lee
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Serves Area
"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.
(02) 8294 8741 View (02) 8294 8741
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Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You are infinitely more than your mind, so welcome to healing beyond words. As a Somatic Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I apply a body-oriented approach to growth and change. We meet your intuitive knowing and deep curiosity by actively tapping into the connection between mind and body to ease suffering, renegotiate trauma and build resilience. Through safe therapeutic relationship, loving presence, and gentle guidance, together we re-pattern unhelpful imprints through experiences in the present. When we invite all of ourselves to show up and heal in a safe space, our strength and capacity for joy expand.
You are infinitely more than your mind, so welcome to healing beyond words. As a Somatic Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I apply a body-oriented approach to growth and change. We meet your intuitive knowing and deep curiosity by actively tapping into the connection between mind and body to ease suffering, renegotiate trauma and build resilience. Through safe therapeutic relationship, loving presence, and gentle guidance, together we re-pattern unhelpful imprints through experiences in the present. When we invite all of ourselves to show up and heal in a safe space, our strength and capacity for joy expand.
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Kind in Mind (Susannah Kindred)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, struggling to manage stress or feel like yourself. Perhaps you're facing challenges across performance anxiety, perfectionism, athlete or leadership wellbeing. You might be navigating a life transition, you want to feel more like yourself, or you simply want to grow. My clients tend to seek therapy to understand themselves more deeply, manage difficult emotions more effectively, and create a calmer, more connected and fulfilling life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, struggling to manage stress or feel like yourself. Perhaps you're facing challenges across performance anxiety, perfectionism, athlete or leadership wellbeing. You might be navigating a life transition, you want to feel more like yourself, or you simply want to grow. My clients tend to seek therapy to understand themselves more deeply, manage difficult emotions more effectively, and create a calmer, more connected and fulfilling life.
0466 001 190 View 0466 001 190
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Julie Ryu
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
(02) 7804 4481 View (02) 7804 4481
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Juliane Thieme
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I am an experienced specialised psychodynamic psychotherapist providing a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space to talk, for individuals and couples. I am there to listen to you with empathy and to help you think about your feelings, however difficult they may be. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including depression/low mood/anger anxiety/panic, difficulties with relationships, perfectionism/low self-esteem, self-destructive behaviour, loneliness/social anxiety, insecure attachment work-related problems, difficult family relationships, fertility, pregnancy and parenthood.
I am an experienced specialised psychodynamic psychotherapist providing a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space to talk, for individuals and couples. I am there to listen to you with empathy and to help you think about your feelings, however difficult they may be. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues including depression/low mood/anger anxiety/panic, difficulties with relationships, perfectionism/low self-esteem, self-destructive behaviour, loneliness/social anxiety, insecure attachment work-related problems, difficult family relationships, fertility, pregnancy and parenthood.
(02) 9100 0319 View (02) 9100 0319
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Kathryn Cordier
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss. I also provide trauma responsive care. I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel safe, build resilience and to think and feel more positively about themselves. Clients thereby develop a better connection with themselves and those who are important to them and feel able to face their challenges with greater ease and a sense of empowerment.
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss. I also provide trauma responsive care. I work collaboratively with clients to help them feel safe, build resilience and to think and feel more positively about themselves. Clients thereby develop a better connection with themselves and those who are important to them and feel able to face their challenges with greater ease and a sense of empowerment.
(02) 9158 6106 View (02) 9158 6106
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Adriana Glusman
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I specialise in treating behavioural and emotional problems such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults. I believe that working collaboratively and honouring clients' knowledge and experience are keys for change. I also have more than 20 years of experience in cognitive, educational and behavioural assessment of young people and adults.
I specialise in treating behavioural and emotional problems such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults. I believe that working collaboratively and honouring clients' knowledge and experience are keys for change. I also have more than 20 years of experience in cognitive, educational and behavioural assessment of young people and adults.
(02) 6190 7726 View (02) 6190 7726
Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.