Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Crows Nest, NSW
Hello! I help people resolve personal challenges and mental health issues quickly and effectively. With over 20 years experience successfully providing psychological treatment I develop strong collaborative relationships to get results. I will work with you to identify and achieve your best self. 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.
Hello! I help people resolve personal challenges and mental health issues quickly and effectively. With over 20 years experience successfully providing psychological treatment I develop strong collaborative relationships to get results. I will work with you to identify and achieve your best self. 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.
Regardless of therapy type, the focus in psychotherapy is on growing self-awareness, acceptance and commitment to a client's values and goals, and my therapies are supported by mindfulness exercises.
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. I also work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic and AuDHD clients within a neurodiversity affirming framework.
Regardless of therapy type, the focus in psychotherapy is on growing self-awareness, acceptance and commitment to a client's values and goals, and my therapies are supported by mindfulness exercises.
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. I also work with late-diagnosed ADHD, autistic and AuDHD clients within a neurodiversity affirming framework.
The following quote continues to resonate and inspire me: ‘I think the most beautiful thing in the world is watching the light come back on in someone’s eyes when they have been lost in the dark for so long.’ The light slowly returned to my eyes when I embarked on my own recovery journey over 12 years ago. The unexpected gift that emerged from the struggle was a passion for this transformative process and helping guide others out of the darkness. I am a Registered Counsellor and have worked at treatment centers throughout Australia over the last 11 years, most recently at South Pacific Private in Sydney for 6.5 years.
The following quote continues to resonate and inspire me: ‘I think the most beautiful thing in the world is watching the light come back on in someone’s eyes when they have been lost in the dark for so long.’ The light slowly returned to my eyes when I embarked on my own recovery journey over 12 years ago. The unexpected gift that emerged from the struggle was a passion for this transformative process and helping guide others out of the darkness. I am a Registered Counsellor and have worked at treatment centers throughout Australia over the last 11 years, most recently at South Pacific Private in Sydney for 6.5 years.
I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected make sense of their lives. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, sex, sexuality, addiction, trust, boundaries, or the courage to express your needs, we’ll explore why. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and conditioning holding you back, so you can break free from people-pleasing, heal from past hurt, and gain the clarity and confidence to create a life that feels truly authentic and fulfilling.
I help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected make sense of their lives. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationships, sex, sexuality, addiction, trust, boundaries, or the courage to express your needs, we’ll explore why. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and conditioning holding you back, so you can break free from people-pleasing, heal from past hurt, and gain the clarity and confidence to create a life that feels truly authentic and fulfilling.
I can understand the overwhelming weight of feeling trapped. It might be navigating the complexities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, surviving domestic violence, or facing family conflict that leaves you questioning your reality. This pain is hard to explain to others, and the fear of being stuck can feel suffocating. It can often make us feel very lonely. However, you don’t have to face this alone. I specialise in helping people explore narcissistic traits, recover from abuse, and reclaiming their lives. Together, we’ll work through rebuilding trust in yourself and others, empowering you to move forward in healing.
I can understand the overwhelming weight of feeling trapped. It might be navigating the complexities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, surviving domestic violence, or facing family conflict that leaves you questioning your reality. This pain is hard to explain to others, and the fear of being stuck can feel suffocating. It can often make us feel very lonely. However, you don’t have to face this alone. I specialise in helping people explore narcissistic traits, recover from abuse, and reclaiming their lives. Together, we’ll work through rebuilding trust in yourself and others, empowering you to move forward in healing.
I am a warm, pragmatic and strengths-based psychologist, whose goal is to build long-lasting, healthy change in your life. My aim is for you to walk away from sessions with actionable goals and a better understanding of yourself, feeling empowered to use a personalised toolbox of strategies to facilitate this long-lasting change. I am passionate about tailoring therapy to your specific needs. I have a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology.
I am a warm, pragmatic and strengths-based psychologist, whose goal is to build long-lasting, healthy change in your life. My aim is for you to walk away from sessions with actionable goals and a better understanding of yourself, feeling empowered to use a personalised toolbox of strategies to facilitate this long-lasting change. I am passionate about tailoring therapy to your specific needs. I have a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Masters of Clinical Psychology.
Are anxiety, depression, stress, or past traumas weighing you down? Do you long for stronger self-esteem, healthier relationships, and tools to navigate life’s challenges? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you take back control, break through emotional barriers, and discover lasting peace. Together, we’ll pave the way to a brighter, more fulfilling future.
As a trauma-informed clinical counsellor and body-centered psychotherapist, I combine talk therapy with somatic techniques for a holistic approach.
Are anxiety, depression, stress, or past traumas weighing you down? Do you long for stronger self-esteem, healthier relationships, and tools to navigate life’s challenges? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to help you take back control, break through emotional barriers, and discover lasting peace. Together, we’ll pave the way to a brighter, more fulfilling future.
As a trauma-informed clinical counsellor and body-centered psychotherapist, I combine talk therapy with somatic techniques for a holistic approach.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor with over 10 years of experience providing psychological care to individuals, parents & couples in Sydney's Lower North Shore. Holding a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I have also undertaken extensive postgraduate psychotherapy training. I am a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA) and an eating disorder practitioner.
I am committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care, working with adults navigating interpersonal challenges, unresolved trauma, stress, and anxiety.
I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor with over 10 years of experience providing psychological care to individuals, parents & couples in Sydney's Lower North Shore. Holding a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I have also undertaken extensive postgraduate psychotherapy training. I am a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA) and an eating disorder practitioner.
I am committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care, working with adults navigating interpersonal challenges, unresolved trauma, stress, and anxiety.
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions. My clients include women who lost their mothers young, late-diagnosed autistic or ADHD adults, carers, people facing anticipatory grief or end-of-life decisions. I also work with expats navigating identity, distance, and disconnection—often layered over deeper grief.
Whether you’re dealing with a long-ago loss, sudden emotional shutdown, or anticipatory grief, our work will start where you are.
I tailor support to neurodivergent needs—recognising sensory sensitivities, executive dysfunction, and different ways of processing emotion.
I work with adults navigating complex grief, neurodivergent identity, and life transitions. My clients include women who lost their mothers young, late-diagnosed autistic or ADHD adults, carers, people facing anticipatory grief or end-of-life decisions. I also work with expats navigating identity, distance, and disconnection—often layered over deeper grief.
Whether you’re dealing with a long-ago loss, sudden emotional shutdown, or anticipatory grief, our work will start where you are.
I tailor support to neurodivergent needs—recognising sensory sensitivities, executive dysfunction, and different ways of processing emotion.
Influenced by Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness, our focus will be on relieving your concerns of the present moment, adjusting to life transitions, and creating the life you imagine.
“Supporting calm, clarity and connection”.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or stuck—struggling to cope, questioning your worth, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're adjusting to parenthood, recovering from birth, or navigating fertility and identity shifts.
You want calm, clarity, and connection—to feel like you again. You’re ready to break old patterns, feel more confident, and find balance. Deep down, you know you’re capable of change—you just need the right support to help you get there.
Influenced by Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness, our focus will be on relieving your concerns of the present moment, adjusting to life transitions, and creating the life you imagine.
“Supporting calm, clarity and connection”.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or stuck—struggling to cope, questioning your worth, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're adjusting to parenthood, recovering from birth, or navigating fertility and identity shifts.
You want calm, clarity, and connection—to feel like you again. You’re ready to break old patterns, feel more confident, and find balance. Deep down, you know you’re capable of change—you just need the right support to help you get there.
At Little Lights Play Therapy, we are passionate about helping children and adolescents let their little lights shine. We offer Play Therapy to help kids express emotions and build social skills through play, and Early Adolescent Counselling to support teens in navigating life’s transitions, developing coping skills and building resilience.
Medicare Approved - Victims Services Approved Counsellors -
NDIS Self-Managed Clients Accepted
At Little Lights Play Therapy, we are passionate about helping children and adolescents let their little lights shine. We offer Play Therapy to help kids express emotions and build social skills through play, and Early Adolescent Counselling to support teens in navigating life’s transitions, developing coping skills and building resilience.
Medicare Approved - Victims Services Approved Counsellors -
NDIS Self-Managed Clients Accepted
Are you struggling with conflict and feeling distant from your partner? Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next? Or is it more about what happened today or yesterday? Are you overcome by a significant loss in your life? A job, your health, a friend, a partner, a house, a family member? Or is life just so “blahhh” that it is a struggle to get through the day? All these situations and many others are a result of your most intimate and important relationship – the one you have with yourself!
Are you struggling with conflict and feeling distant from your partner? Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next? Or is it more about what happened today or yesterday? Are you overcome by a significant loss in your life? A job, your health, a friend, a partner, a house, a family member? Or is life just so “blahhh” that it is a struggle to get through the day? All these situations and many others are a result of your most intimate and important relationship – the one you have with yourself!
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
Hello.
I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Hello.
I have experience working with the following:
anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
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.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
As a social worker, counsellor and psychotherapist I utilize an interpersonal relationship to enable self-understanding, shared focus, stress reduction and assist the changes that you currently seek. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and modalities and integrate these according to your needs and situation. I have completed a diploma in adult psychotherapy, developing a strong interest in Self Psychology in the treatment of depression, anxiety and a range of trauma-based disorders. This influences my work frame, in relation to your psychosocial and mental health experiences.
As a social worker, counsellor and psychotherapist I utilize an interpersonal relationship to enable self-understanding, shared focus, stress reduction and assist the changes that you currently seek. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and modalities and integrate these according to your needs and situation. I have completed a diploma in adult psychotherapy, developing a strong interest in Self Psychology in the treatment of depression, anxiety and a range of trauma-based disorders. This influences my work frame, in relation to your psychosocial and mental health experiences.
I am a client-centred, Neuroaffirming therapist who has experience with neurodivergence, children / adolescents, trauma backgrounds (EMDR Level 1) and Worker's Compensation / CTP. I also work with couples using the Gottman methodology (Gottman Level 2).
I am a client-centred, Neuroaffirming therapist who has experience with neurodivergence, children / adolescents, trauma backgrounds (EMDR Level 1) and Worker's Compensation / CTP. I also work with couples using the Gottman methodology (Gottman Level 2).
I strongly believe in the importance of acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches in therapy.
I help people struggling with addictions such as pornography, alcohol, gambling, gaming, and social media regain control, reduce shame, and rebuild meaningful lives. As an online psychologist specialising in men's mental health and addiction, I work with adults who feel burned out, stuck, or trapped in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, and unhelpful habits. My approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to each person, helping people manage stress, build insight, strengthen focus and relationships, and reconnect with what truly matters, so they can create lasting wellbeing and greater satisfaction in life.
I strongly believe in the importance of acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches in therapy.
I help people struggling with addictions such as pornography, alcohol, gambling, gaming, and social media regain control, reduce shame, and rebuild meaningful lives. As an online psychologist specialising in men's mental health and addiction, I work with adults who feel burned out, stuck, or trapped in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, and unhelpful habits. My approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to each person, helping people manage stress, build insight, strengthen focus and relationships, and reconnect with what truly matters, so they can create lasting wellbeing and greater satisfaction in life.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.