Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counselling in Sydney, NSW
I work with individuals across the lifespan, supporting children and their families, youth and adults navigating a variety of concerns. I deeply believe everyone is deserving of a space where they can feel seen, heard and connected. I am interested in how people's backgrounds and histories, the environments and relationships we experience can shape who we are in the present moment, how we understand ourselves, and how we move through the world.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, supporting children and their families, youth and adults navigating a variety of concerns. I deeply believe everyone is deserving of a space where they can feel seen, heard and connected. I am interested in how people's backgrounds and histories, the environments and relationships we experience can shape who we are in the present moment, how we understand ourselves, and how we move through the world.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
Many people I work with suffer from various forms of anxiety, including obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, as well as issues with body image, relationships, and life transitions. Generally, those I work with are feeling “stuck” and are at a point where they long for or are desperate for relief. I help people regain a deeper connection with themselves and others and support them in moving forward to experience more peace and contentment in their life. I welcome neuro-diversity, and individuals who feel they navigate life a bit differently than others!
Many people I work with suffer from various forms of anxiety, including obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, as well as issues with body image, relationships, and life transitions. Generally, those I work with are feeling “stuck” and are at a point where they long for or are desperate for relief. I help people regain a deeper connection with themselves and others and support them in moving forward to experience more peace and contentment in their life. I welcome neuro-diversity, and individuals who feel they navigate life a bit differently than others!
Maria has experience working as a counsellor/psychotherapist, and also as a non-counsellor, with client from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures in the corporate, academic, psychiatric, and not-for-profit sector. She believes the foundation for a good therapeutic relationship is based on empathy and respect, and she relates to her clients in a non-judgmental, supportive, positive, and creative way. Maria works with individuals, is fluent in Swedish, and has an extensive interest in cultural diversity, transnational counselling ,and reducing stigma around mental illness.
Maria has experience working as a counsellor/psychotherapist, and also as a non-counsellor, with client from a broad range of backgrounds and cultures in the corporate, academic, psychiatric, and not-for-profit sector. She believes the foundation for a good therapeutic relationship is based on empathy and respect, and she relates to her clients in a non-judgmental, supportive, positive, and creative way. Maria works with individuals, is fluent in Swedish, and has an extensive interest in cultural diversity, transnational counselling ,and reducing stigma around mental illness.
At times, life can feel like a lot to handle. You might be dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or challenges in your relationships that leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I work with individuals/couples/families from all walks of life, including those navigating cultural or family expectations that can impact confidence, relationships, and sense of self.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal and grow.
At times, life can feel like a lot to handle. You might be dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, or challenges in your relationships that leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I work with individuals/couples/families from all walks of life, including those navigating cultural or family expectations that can impact confidence, relationships, and sense of self.
I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal and grow.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
I work with people navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, and wanting to create a life that aligns with their values, goals and sense of direction. This may include career change, relocation, relationship transitions, stepping into new life stages, or periods of uncertainty where you are reconsidering what matters most and what comes next.
I support individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences, including exploring whether there may be underlying factors contributing to how they think, feel or respond.
I work with people navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, and wanting to create a life that aligns with their values, goals and sense of direction. This may include career change, relocation, relationship transitions, stepping into new life stages, or periods of uncertainty where you are reconsidering what matters most and what comes next.
I support individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences, including exploring whether there may be underlying factors contributing to how they think, feel or respond.
I'm quite passionate about helping people to understand the stories that their minds hold about their sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. Trauma stories were created in the past, when the mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. The mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting us from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
I'm quite passionate about helping people to understand the stories that their minds hold about their sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. Trauma stories were created in the past, when the mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. The mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting us from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
I work with adolescents and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and life transitions. I have experience working with Medicare, private, DVA and WorkCover clients, including current and former first responders, defence personnel and frontline workers.
I work with adolescents and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and life transitions. I have experience working with Medicare, private, DVA and WorkCover clients, including current and former first responders, defence personnel and frontline workers.
They may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, identity shifts, or the invisible mental load of motherhood.
I offer gentle, trauma-informed counselling for mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and identity changes. I provide a calm, supportive space to feel heard, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools that support nervous system regulation and everyday wellbeing.
They may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, identity shifts, or the invisible mental load of motherhood.
I offer gentle, trauma-informed counselling for mothers navigating pregnancy, postpartum, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and identity changes. I provide a calm, supportive space to feel heard, build emotional awareness, and develop practical tools that support nervous system regulation and everyday wellbeing.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and sexual wellbeing.
I specialise in supporting people impacted by sexual trauma, intimacy difficulties, and complex emotional experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, focusing on safety, emotional regulation, and helping clients rebuild confidence, connection, & a sense of control.
With a background in mental health, AOD, and social housing, I have experience working with clients facing complex life challenges, including trauma, relationship distress, and identity concerns.
I also offer psychosexual therapy, supporting men, women, couples
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals navigating trauma, relationships, and sexual wellbeing.
I specialise in supporting people impacted by sexual trauma, intimacy difficulties, and complex emotional experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, focusing on safety, emotional regulation, and helping clients rebuild confidence, connection, & a sense of control.
With a background in mental health, AOD, and social housing, I have experience working with clients facing complex life challenges, including trauma, relationship distress, and identity concerns.
I also offer psychosexual therapy, supporting men, women, couples
I am a trauma-informed clinical counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), gong sound healer, breathwork facilitator that firmly believes in the value of human life. I have experience in a range of areas including marriage/relationship, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, attachment, family of origin issues, parenting, grief & loss, personal growth & development, special need supports and chronic health related concerns. I am warm, caring and insightful. I am here to support your integration, and all of the various parts of your personality and being, into a balanced and joyful whole, made up of body, mind and soul.
I am a trauma-informed clinical counsellor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), gong sound healer, breathwork facilitator that firmly believes in the value of human life. I have experience in a range of areas including marriage/relationship, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, attachment, family of origin issues, parenting, grief & loss, personal growth & development, special need supports and chronic health related concerns. I am warm, caring and insightful. I am here to support your integration, and all of the various parts of your personality and being, into a balanced and joyful whole, made up of body, mind and soul.
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.
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, sexual trauma and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, sexual trauma and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns like anxiety, people-pleasing, or emotional numbness. They may not fully understand why, but they long for change and deeper connection, with themselves and others. They’re seeking more than just coping tools; they want real healing, to feel safe in their body, and to reconnect with their true self. They’re drawn to a compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic approach that supports lasting transformation.
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns like anxiety, people-pleasing, or emotional numbness. They may not fully understand why, but they long for change and deeper connection, with themselves and others. They’re seeking more than just coping tools; they want real healing, to feel safe in their body, and to reconnect with their true self. They’re drawn to a compassionate, trauma-informed, and holistic approach that supports lasting transformation.
Welcome! I believe that with appropriate support, we have the inherent potential to move beyond suffering, toward a life of meaning and purpose. My goal is to support every individual to enhance their well- being and life satisfaction and reach their goals. I am an integrative therapist. I draw on a range of evidence-based interventions to ensure a client-specific approach to therapy.
Welcome! I believe that with appropriate support, we have the inherent potential to move beyond suffering, toward a life of meaning and purpose. My goal is to support every individual to enhance their well- being and life satisfaction and reach their goals. I am an integrative therapist. I draw on a range of evidence-based interventions to ensure a client-specific approach to therapy.
Welcome! I’m Hoda Hannaway, a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker and Counsellor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan—from children to the elderly. As a mother myself, I deeply understand the joys and challenges of parenting, especially when navigating the complexities of raising a child with additional needs. My professional and personal experiences have fueled my passion for empowering parents and caregivers who are facing mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion while caring for their children. I also have a particular interest in Women's Health.
Welcome! I’m Hoda Hannaway, a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker and Counsellor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan—from children to the elderly. As a mother myself, I deeply understand the joys and challenges of parenting, especially when navigating the complexities of raising a child with additional needs. My professional and personal experiences have fueled my passion for empowering parents and caregivers who are facing mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion while caring for their children. I also have a particular interest in Women's Health.
Michele Benson is registered Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. Additionally, Michele holds a Bachelor of Nursing and Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. While she no longer maintains registration as an RN, Michele has accrued over 20 years of experience working as a mental health nurse, counsellor, and psychologist in a broad range of public and private mental health and hospital settings.
Michele Benson is registered Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. Additionally, Michele holds a Bachelor of Nursing and Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. While she no longer maintains registration as an RN, Michele has accrued over 20 years of experience working as a mental health nurse, counsellor, and psychologist in a broad range of public and private mental health and hospital settings.
I am a Registered Psychologist providing evidence-based psychological support to adults and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and complex emotional challenges. I work with individuals experiencing burnout, chronic stress, grief and loss, relationship changes, health-related adjustment, and times where life can feel uncertain or overwhelming. Many people seek support when things begin to feel heavier than usual, or when their usual ways of coping are no longer as effective. My focus is on supporting people to gain clarity, build emotional stability, and develop practical strategies for daily life.
I am a Registered Psychologist providing evidence-based psychological support to adults and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and complex emotional challenges. I work with individuals experiencing burnout, chronic stress, grief and loss, relationship changes, health-related adjustment, and times where life can feel uncertain or overwhelming. Many people seek support when things begin to feel heavier than usual, or when their usual ways of coping are no longer as effective. My focus is on supporting people to gain clarity, build emotional stability, and develop practical strategies for daily life.
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