Female Psychologists and Therapists in Cooks Hill, NSW

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Nikki Strong
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can be unpredictable, messy and overwhelming at times and we all need help from time to time. Whether you're navigating big life changes, study/work stress, ADHD, relationship issues or learning how to set boundaries, I'm here to support you. I'm especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent women and non-binary folks to create a life and routine that works with their brain rather than against it. Together, we can create practical strategies that make sense for your life. I provide flexible telehealth counselling services (phone or Zoom), offering a safe space to explore what's been on your mind.
Life can be unpredictable, messy and overwhelming at times and we all need help from time to time. Whether you're navigating big life changes, study/work stress, ADHD, relationship issues or learning how to set boundaries, I'm here to support you. I'm especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent women and non-binary folks to create a life and routine that works with their brain rather than against it. Together, we can create practical strategies that make sense for your life. I provide flexible telehealth counselling services (phone or Zoom), offering a safe space to explore what's been on your mind.
(02) 4077 2979 View (02) 4077 2979
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Kath Doosey
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Kath is an experienced EMDR Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents, and has extensive experience working survivors of trauma and violence, the adjustment to a sudden event or life change. Kath also provides therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
Kath is an experienced EMDR Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents, and has extensive experience working survivors of trauma and violence, the adjustment to a sudden event or life change. Kath also provides therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
(02) 4075 9805 View (02) 4075 9805
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Eliza Newton
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Many of the people I work with are dealing with the impacts of childhood experiences - things like sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or simply not getting the kind of support they needed early on. These early dynamics can leave a lasting mark, even if life looks fine from the outside. But therapy doesn’t need to start with a clear story. Some people come in just knowing something isn’t quite right. My approach tends to suit people who’ve found short-term strategies helpful but limited, or who’ve had trouble feeling connected in past therapies. We go at your pace, and take the time needed to get to the heart of things.
Many of the people I work with are dealing with the impacts of childhood experiences - things like sexual abuse, emotional neglect, or simply not getting the kind of support they needed early on. These early dynamics can leave a lasting mark, even if life looks fine from the outside. But therapy doesn’t need to start with a clear story. Some people come in just knowing something isn’t quite right. My approach tends to suit people who’ve found short-term strategies helpful but limited, or who’ve had trouble feeling connected in past therapies. We go at your pace, and take the time needed to get to the heart of things.
(02) 4075 9669 View (02) 4075 9669
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Inner Balance Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, FAPS
Serves Area
Hi. I'm Kylie Di Battista, a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience. I provide counselling for a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and panic attacks, grief & loss, and relationship problems. Counselling may also address the issues underlying a current challenge such as intergenerational family problems, a low sense of self-esteem or unresolved trauma. Often clients present during times of life transition, such as new parenthood or relationship breakdown, which can be portals to enormous transformation. If you'd like authentic and professional support please reach out.
Hi. I'm Kylie Di Battista, a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience. I provide counselling for a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression and panic attacks, grief & loss, and relationship problems. Counselling may also address the issues underlying a current challenge such as intergenerational family problems, a low sense of self-esteem or unresolved trauma. Often clients present during times of life transition, such as new parenthood or relationship breakdown, which can be portals to enormous transformation. If you'd like authentic and professional support please reach out.
(02) 4058 2927 View (02) 4058 2927
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Mimi Bloom
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more. Clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected, seeking healing from past experiences. To break free from limiting beliefs, build confidence, and restore emotional balance. They need a compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey to self-discovery. Using a holistic approach with EMDR, IFS, and other powerful modalities, I help my clients to move forward toward healing, connection, and growth.
My unique range of modalities and experience offers targeted and effective treatments for individuals and couples struggling with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, relationship issues and more. Clients come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected, seeking healing from past experiences. To break free from limiting beliefs, build confidence, and restore emotional balance. They need a compassionate space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported in their journey to self-discovery. Using a holistic approach with EMDR, IFS, and other powerful modalities, I help my clients to move forward toward healing, connection, and growth.
(02) 4058 4694 View (02) 4058 4694

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Vanessa Price
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I offer psychological therapy that is relational, spacious, and deeply respectful of your inner world. This work is not about fixing or pushing change. It is about slowing down enough to listen, to understand what has shaped you, and to meet yourself with kindness. Many of the people who find their way here are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, creative, or work in helping and caregiving roles. Others simply know they want something gentler than traditional therapy — a space where they don’t have to explain themselves, allowing the masks they’ve had to wear to finally rest.
I offer psychological therapy that is relational, spacious, and deeply respectful of your inner world. This work is not about fixing or pushing change. It is about slowing down enough to listen, to understand what has shaped you, and to meet yourself with kindness. Many of the people who find their way here are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, creative, or work in helping and caregiving roles. Others simply know they want something gentler than traditional therapy — a space where they don’t have to explain themselves, allowing the masks they’ve had to wear to finally rest.
(02) 4011 6727 View (02) 4011 6727
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Access Health Online BULK BiLLING (Telehealth)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Free Bulk Billed Psychology sessions for all Australians via Telehealth or Video. Many clinicians to chose from, all with their own areas of specialities. No wait times! Get your MHCP referral from us too with our Bulk Billed Telehealth GP.
Free Bulk Billed Psychology sessions for all Australians via Telehealth or Video. Many clinicians to chose from, all with their own areas of specialities. No wait times! Get your MHCP referral from us too with our Bulk Billed Telehealth GP.
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Kerryn Smith - Life Changes Tamworth Perinatal
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma. Perinatal experiences can bring unexpected worry, doubt & exhaustion. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, alone, or quietly carrying grief & unanswered questions around your perinatal experience? Are you trying hard to hold everything together & thinking "I can’t keep doing this on my own. I need help"? Do you need somewhere you can catch your breath, feel understood, & get the support you need? At your pace? I’ve been there, feeling the weight. I get it. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone.
Gentle, compassionate support for women & partners navigating fertility issues, loss, pregnancy & birth trauma. Perinatal experiences can bring unexpected worry, doubt & exhaustion. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, alone, or quietly carrying grief & unanswered questions around your perinatal experience? Are you trying hard to hold everything together & thinking "I can’t keep doing this on my own. I need help"? Do you need somewhere you can catch your breath, feel understood, & get the support you need? At your pace? I’ve been there, feeling the weight. I get it. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone.
(02) 5748 4723 View (02) 5748 4723
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Lorena Fernandez Collazo - Link To Us
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide counselling online or face-to-face in Gosford and Tuggerah for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I support clients experiencing trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, behavioural challenges and through EAP. Using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, creative therapies and more, I help clients build emotional regulation, resilience, coping skills, and long-term wellbeing. I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space to process experiences, restore trust, reclaim self-identity, and achieve personal goals.
I provide counselling online or face-to-face in Gosford and Tuggerah for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I support clients experiencing trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, behavioural challenges and through EAP. Using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, creative therapies and more, I help clients build emotional regulation, resilience, coping skills, and long-term wellbeing. I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space to process experiences, restore trust, reclaim self-identity, and achieve personal goals.
(02) 4307 5583 View (02) 4307 5583
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Bianca Winter-Mallari
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD. Listen to my podcast Healing CPTSD, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, for more resources and information.
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma in healing from CPTSD. Listen to my podcast Healing CPTSD, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, for more resources and information.
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Jodie Freeman
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Wyongah, NSW 2259
I focus on working with neurodiverse people and people living with trauma.
I focus on working with neurodiverse people and people living with trauma.
(02) 4307 5250 View (02) 4307 5250
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Kas Chudleigh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Broadmeadow, NSW 2292
I am a provisional psychologist who supports people to connect with what matters to them, to develop new skills and understand past experiences. I work in a person-centred, strength-based and collaborative way, and I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds. I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic techniques. I work with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and sexuality.
I am a provisional psychologist who supports people to connect with what matters to them, to develop new skills and understand past experiences. I work in a person-centred, strength-based and collaborative way, and I welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds. I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on evidence-based approaches including ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic techniques. I work with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and sexuality.
(02) 4005 0683 View (02) 4005 0683
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Centre for Meaningful Growth
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Maria has a keen interest in children as well as women’s health and has extensive experience with perinatal mental health and child development. She is passionate about supporting new parents as they navigate the exciting yet challenging transition to parenthood. Having worked extensively in the area of pregnancy loss, Maria has provided much-needed support to families through their grieving process, offering a compassionate and understanding approach. Maria’s dedication to comprehensive care for parents extends from planning to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Maria speaks tagalog (Filipino).
Maria has a keen interest in children as well as women’s health and has extensive experience with perinatal mental health and child development. She is passionate about supporting new parents as they navigate the exciting yet challenging transition to parenthood. Having worked extensively in the area of pregnancy loss, Maria has provided much-needed support to families through their grieving process, offering a compassionate and understanding approach. Maria’s dedication to comprehensive care for parents extends from planning to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Maria speaks tagalog (Filipino).
(02) 8609 3207 View (02) 8609 3207
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Antonia Smith
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
0403 018 185 View 0403 018 185
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Atlas Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.
Sometimes life feels like it is getting out of hand. You are transitioning through different phases of life and your expectations are changing as you do. You are frustrated that things are not going the way you had hoped or planned, and you aren't sure why? You may not be connected in the ways you'd like with your family or friends, so you don't have the personal support network that people are designed to rely upon. You wonder how other people manage and you feel like you should be, too...but you don't feel like you have any control and you aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You just need some help without judgement.
(02) 4058 4563 View (02) 4058 4563
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Nicola Jeffers
Psychologist, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Keinbah, NSW 2320
I'm a registered psychologist with a grounded, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach. I meet clients where they’re at - with empathy, curiosity, and care - offering evidence-based, and tailored support. I'm passionate about helping people heal from complex trauma and reconnect with their authentic core. My work draws on EMDR, polyvagal and psychodynamic theory, as well as parts work. When it suits the client, I can also incorporate nature and horses into the process for deeper insight and growth.
I'm a registered psychologist with a grounded, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach. I meet clients where they’re at - with empathy, curiosity, and care - offering evidence-based, and tailored support. I'm passionate about helping people heal from complex trauma and reconnect with their authentic core. My work draws on EMDR, polyvagal and psychodynamic theory, as well as parts work. When it suits the client, I can also incorporate nature and horses into the process for deeper insight and growth.
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Berneice Anne Chapman
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Salamander Bay, NSW 2317
Compassionate relationship counselling for growth and healing from hidden relationship abuse, (covert narcissistic abuse). I will validate your feelings. I will listen and provide a safe place and help you find ways to move forward and provide tools to cope.
Compassionate relationship counselling for growth and healing from hidden relationship abuse, (covert narcissistic abuse). I will validate your feelings. I will listen and provide a safe place and help you find ways to move forward and provide tools to cope.
(03) 4832 2618 View (03) 4832 2618
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Rebecca Saalfeld
Counsellor, PACFA
Lambton, NSW 2299
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
(02) 4082 8292 View (02) 4082 8292
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Kerrie Thompson
Counsellor, PACFA
Hamilton, NSW 2303
I am a Registed Clinincal Counsellor and EMDR therapist, with over 14 years of working with people who have suffered physical and psychologial trauma as a result of violent crime, including shame, grief, loss, anger, fear, anxiety and depression. I provide in person, online or phone counselling for adults who have experienced trauma, and specialize in navigating complex legal systems such as police processes, criminal court and Family Court. As an approved Workers Compensation/CTP provider, I work with people impacted by work-related traumas and/or road trauma.
I am a Registed Clinincal Counsellor and EMDR therapist, with over 14 years of working with people who have suffered physical and psychologial trauma as a result of violent crime, including shame, grief, loss, anger, fear, anxiety and depression. I provide in person, online or phone counselling for adults who have experienced trauma, and specialize in navigating complex legal systems such as police processes, criminal court and Family Court. As an approved Workers Compensation/CTP provider, I work with people impacted by work-related traumas and/or road trauma.
(02) 4058 3123 View (02) 4058 3123
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Lauren Freele Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Blacksmiths, NSW 2281
Lauren uses a person centered approach to therapy, meaning she places importance on getting to know you, your needs, and your strengths before tailoring they style of therapy to suit the individual. Lauren works with individuals and couples for all issues, specifically interpersonal relationship issues, trauma, and an array of mental health diagnosis.
Lauren uses a person centered approach to therapy, meaning she places importance on getting to know you, your needs, and your strengths before tailoring they style of therapy to suit the individual. Lauren works with individuals and couples for all issues, specifically interpersonal relationship issues, trauma, and an array of mental health diagnosis.
(02) 4005 2831 View (02) 4005 2831
FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.