Life Coaching Counselling in Crows Nest, NSW

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Nina Thompson
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
​I have experience working with the following: anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Using a range of techniques and a compassionate, tailored approach, I guide clients to understand themselves better and love themselves more. ​I aim to foster trust, authenticity, and a genuine partnership on your path to healing, resilience and well-being.
​I have experience working with the following: anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Using a range of techniques and a compassionate, tailored approach, I guide clients to understand themselves better and love themselves more. ​I aim to foster trust, authenticity, and a genuine partnership on your path to healing, resilience and well-being.
(02) 9100 0186 View (02) 9100 0186
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Sarah Bays
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential?
I've been working in the mental health sector in a variety of client facing roles over the last eight years. 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?
I've been working in the mental health sector in a variety of client facing roles over the last eight years. 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.
(02) 9100 0134 View (02) 9100 0134
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Scott Whiteway
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
No matter what your life situation or challenges are, together we can determine a plan on how to successfully achieve clarity, a positive mindset and resolve your personal challenges.
I have extensive training and experience in a variety of treatments and will work with you to establish the best option for you. Using this approach I can work with you to resolve challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, personal confidence, loss and grief, chronic illnesses, drug & alcohol, relationships, career challenges and life balance.
No matter what your life situation or challenges are, together we can determine a plan on how to successfully achieve clarity, a positive mindset and resolve your personal challenges.
I have extensive training and experience in a variety of treatments and will work with you to establish the best option for you. Using this approach I can work with you to resolve challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, personal confidence, loss and grief, chronic illnesses, drug & alcohol, relationships, career challenges and life balance.
(02) 8074 5252 View (02) 8074 5252
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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.
I enjoy working with adult clients and couples of all ages, nationalities, faiths and sexual orientations experiencing challenges with mental health and well, life itself. Drawing from the spectrum of evidence-based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies I seek to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
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.
I enjoy working with adult clients and couples of all ages, nationalities, faiths and sexual orientations experiencing challenges with mental health and well, life itself. Drawing from the spectrum of evidence-based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies I seek to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
(02) 8806 0384 View (02) 8806 0384
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Naomi Halls
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals.
Within a framework of wellbeing and resilience I use a growth mindset to support individuals, couples and families to exceed their expectations – to flourish and be the best that they can be! I offer individual, couple and family therapy and peak performance coaching for performing artists and students.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals.
Within a framework of wellbeing and resilience I use a growth mindset to support individuals, couples and families to exceed their expectations – to flourish and be the best that they can be! I offer individual, couple and family therapy and peak performance coaching for performing artists and students.
(02) 9158 6190 View (02) 9158 6190
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Genuine Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Do you seek safety, healing or a meaningful connection? Do you want to feel whole? To trust yourself again. Do you want to be seen and heard. Without judgment, without pressure. Do you want healthier relationships? Whether with a partner, child, or yourself! Do you want healing that lasts? Not a band-aid, but deep integration and change. Do you want freedom from your past? So you can create a different future. Do you want to tap on the root causes of your issues? Do you want to parent in a way that feels nurturing, secure, and empowering? Do you want to thrive not just survive? If you said yes to any of the above, I can help you!
Do you seek safety, healing or a meaningful connection? Do you want to feel whole? To trust yourself again. Do you want to be seen and heard. Without judgment, without pressure. Do you want healthier relationships? Whether with a partner, child, or yourself! Do you want healing that lasts? Not a band-aid, but deep integration and change. Do you want freedom from your past? So you can create a different future. Do you want to tap on the root causes of your issues? Do you want to parent in a way that feels nurturing, secure, and empowering? Do you want to thrive not just survive? If you said yes to any of the above, I can help you!
0411 501 012 View 0411 501 012
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Lyndsay Babcock
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Despite your success, you often feel as though there’s little time for yourself or your important relationships, and you long to regain a sense of balance and fulfilment in your life.
I offer high-quality, evidence-based therapy tailored to the unique challenges faced by professional women. With expertise in ACT, CBT, attachment theory, and positive psychology, I help my clients uncover the root causes of their distress while focusing on their strengths and values. Together, we’ll create practical, personalised strategies to support you.
Despite your success, you often feel as though there’s little time for yourself or your important relationships, and you long to regain a sense of balance and fulfilment in your life.
I offer high-quality, evidence-based therapy tailored to the unique challenges faced by professional women. With expertise in ACT, CBT, attachment theory, and positive psychology, I help my clients uncover the root causes of their distress while focusing on their strengths and values. Together, we’ll create practical, personalised strategies to support you.
(02) 9100 0345 View (02) 9100 0345
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Christine Bennett
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next?
Christine guides towards building better relationships with yourself and others, achieving new skills in communication, emotional & sexual intimacy, better management of stress, anxiety & depression, recovery from grief & loss & healing limiting emotional patterns. Christine’s philosophy is based on educating for change to experience a more fulfilling life.
Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next?
Christine guides towards building better relationships with yourself and others, achieving new skills in communication, emotional & sexual intimacy, better management of stress, anxiety & depression, recovery from grief & loss & healing limiting emotional patterns. Christine’s philosophy is based on educating for change to experience a more fulfilling life.
(02) 8294 9427 View (02) 8294 9427
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Dr Trish Richards: IFS Somatic (OmniTherapy)
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
I am an IFS informed, Clinical Somatic Psychotherapist. I work with domestic and international clients (individuals and couples), many of whom are neurodiverse. I support my clients to achieve their goals, they are amazing in their passion for self-discovery; they are not broken needing to be fixed - they just need their parts witnessed in a confidential and trusting space. I approach the sessions with embodiment and listening to the unspoken, as together my clients and I navigate to understand their parts. The therapy rooms are on the national park so my clients can nature bath prior to their session.
I am an IFS informed, Clinical Somatic Psychotherapist. I work with domestic and international clients (individuals and couples), many of whom are neurodiverse. I support my clients to achieve their goals, they are amazing in their passion for self-discovery; they are not broken needing to be fixed - they just need their parts witnessed in a confidential and trusting space. I approach the sessions with embodiment and listening to the unspoken, as together my clients and I navigate to understand their parts. The therapy rooms are on the national park so my clients can nature bath prior to their session.
(02) 9158 6072 View (02) 9158 6072
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The Authentic Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you navigating life transitions whilst having emotional regulation difficulties.
My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore yourself and your relationship challenges. I pride myself on providing practical tools for better communication, boundaries and reducing anxiety and or stress whilst supporting your self-discovery. I use hands-on methods like whiteboards, worksheets, and practical tips you can use immediately.
Are you navigating life transitions whilst having emotional regulation difficulties.
My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore yourself and your relationship challenges. I pride myself on providing practical tools for better communication, boundaries and reducing anxiety and or stress whilst supporting your self-discovery. I use hands-on methods like whiteboards, worksheets, and practical tips you can use immediately.
0478 832 568 View 0478 832 568
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Sanchana Venkatesh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
I have a special interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, imposter syndrome, depression, adjusting to chronic health illnesses, grief and loss, life transitions (e.g. career, stage of life, migration, relationship breakdown), PTSD, OCD, tics & Tourettes.
I have been practising as a psychologist since 2008 & have worked extensively with adolescents & adults from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds with a wide range of presentations. I am trained in a cognitive-behavioural therapy called Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Australia & overseas & also use DBT & compassion-focussed approaches.
I have a special interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, imposter syndrome, depression, adjusting to chronic health illnesses, grief and loss, life transitions (e.g. career, stage of life, migration, relationship breakdown), PTSD, OCD, tics & Tourettes.
I have been practising as a psychologist since 2008 & have worked extensively with adolescents & adults from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds with a wide range of presentations. I am trained in a cognitive-behavioural therapy called Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Australia & overseas & also use DBT & compassion-focussed approaches.
(02) 9100 0086 View (02) 9100 0086
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James Norman O'Connor
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Hi I'm Jim O'Connor clinical psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I help people overcome the challenges they face in their relationships. If you're someone who is single and wishing to get into a relationship but you don't know how to find the right person, then I can help. If your in a relationship and you want to create more connection, I can show you how. If you're in an abusive relationship and you don't know if you should leave or stay I can help you decide and I will support you what ever you decide. If it has anything to do with dating or relating in the modern world I can help.
Hi I'm Jim O'Connor clinical psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I help people overcome the challenges they face in their relationships. If you're someone who is single and wishing to get into a relationship but you don't know how to find the right person, then I can help. If your in a relationship and you want to create more connection, I can show you how. If you're in an abusive relationship and you don't know if you should leave or stay I can help you decide and I will support you what ever you decide. If it has anything to do with dating or relating in the modern world I can help.
(02) 9100 0073 View (02) 9100 0073
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Helen Caroline Gibbons
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I am a very experienced holistic focused Clinical Psychologist having worked in clinical practice and health psychology for over 25 years. I have a warm and caring approach to psychotherapy and treat all my clients with respect. I am passionate about helping clients who are struggling as a result of anxiety, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse, work stress, psychosomatic or chronic medical conditions. I also offer a neuro-affirming service in the management of adult and young adult ADHD and ASD.
I am a very experienced holistic focused Clinical Psychologist having worked in clinical practice and health psychology for over 25 years. I have a warm and caring approach to psychotherapy and treat all my clients with respect. I am passionate about helping clients who are struggling as a result of anxiety, depression, trauma, narcissistic abuse, work stress, psychosomatic or chronic medical conditions. I also offer a neuro-affirming service in the management of adult and young adult ADHD and ASD.
(02) 5104 1059 View (02) 5104 1059
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Gabriella Gandi
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel a lack of fulfillment in your life?
In Clarity Counselling, I hold space for you to explore your inner intricacies, clarify your authentic values, and tune in to who you are becoming. Together, we will work through any fears or limiting beliefs that come up during the process, and make space for the truth of who you are.
Do you feel a lack of fulfillment in your life?
In Clarity Counselling, I hold space for you to explore your inner intricacies, clarify your authentic values, and tune in to who you are becoming. Together, we will work through any fears or limiting beliefs that come up during the process, and make space for the truth of who you are.
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AT My Place Counselling and Psychotherapy
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
We do this though - Therapeutic navigation for healing and growth with Psychotherapy and Counselling services for young people (15 years and older) and adults (all ages) Sharing knowledge and experience we promote learning and growth through therapeutic coaching, supervision and professional development
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor specialising in supporting young people and adults (15 years and over) who are living with the impacts of complex trauma and grief in their everyday lives. With my fur-colleague Herbie, we nurture a safe space and can offer to integrate the wonder of human-animal-nature connections.
We do this though - Therapeutic navigation for healing and growth with Psychotherapy and Counselling services for young people (15 years and older) and adults (all ages) Sharing knowledge and experience we promote learning and growth through therapeutic coaching, supervision and professional development
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor specialising in supporting young people and adults (15 years and over) who are living with the impacts of complex trauma and grief in their everyday lives. With my fur-colleague Herbie, we nurture a safe space and can offer to integrate the wonder of human-animal-nature connections.
0435 422 038 View 0435 422 038
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Kylie Finlayson, Principal Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
She particularly enjoys working with men navigating life transitions (study, work, family, retirement), improving confidence and communication in relationships.
Kylie is a registered psychologist and Board approved supervisor. She has experience in both private and government settings in NSW and New Zealand, providing assessment and treatment services for a range of adult clients with complex clinical and forensic needs. She brings a warm, authentic and honest approach to her work.
She particularly enjoys working with men navigating life transitions (study, work, family, retirement), improving confidence and communication in relationships.
Kylie is a registered psychologist and Board approved supervisor. She has experience in both private and government settings in NSW and New Zealand, providing assessment and treatment services for a range of adult clients with complex clinical and forensic needs. She brings a warm, authentic and honest approach to her work.
(02) 9100 0436 View (02) 9100 0436
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Kind in Mind (Susannah Kindred)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
You might be navigating a life transition, you want to feel more like yourself, or you simply want to grow.
My approach is grounded in curiosity and compassion, alongside critical thinking and evidence-based practice. I enjoy all things to do with the science of psychology to optimise the potential of our brain, achieve our goals, and navigate challenges. I integrate evidence-based therapies including ACT, CBT, CFT, and DBT and draw from Schema & Family Systems.
You might be navigating a life transition, you want to feel more like yourself, or you simply want to grow.
My approach is grounded in curiosity and compassion, alongside critical thinking and evidence-based practice. I enjoy all things to do with the science of psychology to optimise the potential of our brain, achieve our goals, and navigate challenges. I integrate evidence-based therapies including ACT, CBT, CFT, and DBT and draw from Schema & Family Systems.
0466 001 190 View 0466 001 190
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Miriam Wyzenbeek
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Miriam is a senior psychologist with experience in clinical, forensic and workplace psychology, and executive coaching.
Miriam is known for her solution-focused, strengths-based approach, tailoring her services to each client’s unique needs to foster meaningful, lasting change. Miriam brings a well-rounded perspective, helping clients manage stress, build resilience and achieve their goals.
Miriam is a senior psychologist with experience in clinical, forensic and workplace psychology, and executive coaching.
Miriam is known for her solution-focused, strengths-based approach, tailoring her services to each client’s unique needs to foster meaningful, lasting change. Miriam brings a well-rounded perspective, helping clients manage stress, build resilience and achieve their goals.
(02) 8000 1320 View (02) 8000 1320
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Yvonne Grant
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Yvonne also works with individuals with a range of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, workplace stress, burnout, adjustment and life crises.
Yvonne works with families, couples and individuals, to help them unlock the skills and insight they need to more meaningfully connect with themselves and in their relationships. She has a rich and diverse background in both the legal and health professions and is passionate about mental health, mediation and wellbeing. Her strength as a therapist comes down to an ability to be completely present with people, hear their story and travel with them on their journey to clarity and stronger connection. Yvonne believes that it's a great privilege to work with people to navigate the challenges of relating to those who mean the most to us.
Yvonne also works with individuals with a range of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, workplace stress, burnout, adjustment and life crises.
Yvonne works with families, couples and individuals, to help them unlock the skills and insight they need to more meaningfully connect with themselves and in their relationships. She has a rich and diverse background in both the legal and health professions and is passionate about mental health, mediation and wellbeing. Her strength as a therapist comes down to an ability to be completely present with people, hear their story and travel with them on their journey to clarity and stronger connection. Yvonne believes that it's a great privilege to work with people to navigate the challenges of relating to those who mean the most to us.
(02) 9100 0368 View (02) 9100 0368
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Duda Baldwin
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life Coaching, Member of the ACA & ICF.
Do you feel exhausted from arguments with your partner? Do you feel misunderstood and criticised for who you are? Or you're avoiding each other, feeling like resentful strangers? Maybe one of you had an affair or lied and you're unsure how to trust again? These are common issues couples experience when they seek out sessions with me. I also help couples with issues with in-laws, parenting, stepfamilies stresses and accompanied feelings of isolations, bringing relevant lived experience where needed. I also work with couples navigating separation, co-parenting and those needing to find clarity if they want to stay or leave.
Life Coaching, Member of the ACA & ICF.
Do you feel exhausted from arguments with your partner? Do you feel misunderstood and criticised for who you are? Or you're avoiding each other, feeling like resentful strangers? Maybe one of you had an affair or lied and you're unsure how to trust again? These are common issues couples experience when they seek out sessions with me. I also help couples with issues with in-laws, parenting, stepfamilies stresses and accompanied feelings of isolations, bringing relevant lived experience where needed. I also work with couples navigating separation, co-parenting and those needing to find clarity if they want to stay or leave.
(02) 8000 1169 View (02) 8000 1169

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Life Coaching Therapists

What can I expect from life coaching?

Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?

Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?

Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?

Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.