Counselling in Edgecliff, NSW

Hello, I am Rechelle - qualified mental health Social Worker, registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Reiki Master, Life Coach and Sound Healer; I am also the founder of Emerge Counselling & Psychotherapy. I work with adult individual clients suffering with trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, stress related issues, chronic pain, and addiction issues. I use a holistic approach that treats the WHOLE person, mind, body and spirit; utilizing depth psychology, coaching, deep healing and soul work. I help people get to know themselves better, live a deeper, more meaningful, fulfilling and enriched life.

Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Should I stay or leave?’ ‘How do we stop from constantly fighting?’ ‘Why can't I get along with others?’ ‘Why do I feel dissatisfied with my life?’ If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you are likely to benefit from individual, couple or family relationship counselling. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.

Eastern Suburbs Psychology offers evidence-based interventions in developmental psychology and adult mental health. We have an area of specialty in Body Image and Eating Disorders across the lifespan. We also work with Depression, Anxiety, OCD, adult and child adjustment disorders, school refusal and complex behavioural presentations across development.

I have been a Clinical Psychologist for many years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families who present with a variety of needs. I have trained in Hypnotherapy worked with clients with complex trauma, and across the lifespan. I don't believe that any one is 'broken' but do believe that everyone can be fixed. Optimism and humour are central to my practice as are warmth and empathy. Courage is important both for you and me.

I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and a range of other cognitive and behavioural difficulties. I take an active goal-oriented approach aimed at breaking unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. I work with clients in developing personalised treatment plans based on their unique needs and responsivity. I use evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I draw on my PhD area of expertise in memory and cognition to help clients effectively integrate their past, present, and future so they can move forward in life.

I currently work at McKinnon Psychology and Southside Health and Wellbeing in private practice seeing individuals with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties and emotional dysregulation across adolescence to adulthood. Additionally, I also work with parents adjusting to the perinatal period with moderate to severe mental health challenges at the Perinatal Mental Health Service (PIMHS), Sydney Local Health District. Additionally, I have previous experience working at Nepean Hospital at the Nepean Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Family Metabolic Health Clinic and Nepean Antenatal Clinic.

We are a small group of psychologists, providing individual and couples counselling and psychological assessments. We treat depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use issues, relationship difficulties and a wide range of emotional and psychological problems. We can arrange assessments and provide reports for legal and individual purposes. All our psychologists are Medicare approved and registered with private health insurers. Call us to find out more information.

Seeking support takes a tremendous amount of courage and is an important first step in addressing issues that cause distress or unhappiness. I believe that creating a safe, welcoming and accepting space is essential in helping clients make contact with difficult experiences, and in developing a richer understanding of themselves and their emotions. With 20 years of experience working in community and inpatient mental health services, I use a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach which is client-led and tailored to individual needs. I have capacity to see people short-term or long-term.

I have worked with individuals and couples for over thirty years, helping them negotiate the struggles of life in this time of quick change, uncertainty and significant social pressure. Relationships are the first victims when people become anxious or challenged in their lives. Yet I believe relationships are the core to good mental health and personal development. These issues are relevant to people of all ages, and not specific to gender, race or religion. The presenting symptom could be grief, anxiety, depression, arguments, irritability or any form of dysfunctional behaviour - the underlying issue has to be addressed.

Are you troubled by vivid flashbacks or memories of a trauma? Having nightmares? Continuously reminded of trauma by things in the environment? Angry? On edge? Constantly on the lookout for bad things to happen? Are you regularly avoiding everyday things due to fear and worry? On high alert for danger? Feeling overwhelmed by activities or situations? Feeling stuck about how to move forward? Not living the life you want to lead?

We see adults, adolescents, children, parents and couples. Our team of psychologists can help manage issues including anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, relationship and couple therapy, OCD, resilience training, divorce and counselling weight management .

Special interests: Anxiety, depression, cultural issues, perinatal, family and parenting. I work with people of all backgrounds and ages.

As an experienced clinical psychologist, I have seen the great value of therapy and how it can help in creating deep and meaningful change in people's lives. My therapy approach is guided by schema therapy, ACT, and CBT and my priority is in creating a sense of safety and connection within my clients.

Special interests: Anxiety, mood, trauma, perinatal, relationship and family issues, and women's issues.

Special interests: Borderline personality disorder, other personality disorders, trauma, interpersonal and attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and emotion regulation.

I see psychotherapy as a collaborative journey of self discovery that can lead you to a more engaged and meaningful life. As we are all unique and complex beings, each of us will do this differently. Whether you feel stressed, overwhelmed, angry or depressed about some part of your life, as a therapist I will listen deeply, and hear what you say. Together, through our gentle conversations, we can find insights into your situation and identify the choices that are available to lead you to a better place. In my experience we all have the capacity to heal and grow in a caring and supportive environment.

Areas that I may be able to help you with include: cognitive difficulties (including attention, executive functioning and memory difficulties), learning difficulties (e.g. problems with reading, writing and mathematics), anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, adjustment difficulties and life changes, workplace issues, and parenting concerns

Hello! I am Candice, a registered Clinical Counsellor. I specialise in counselling for women of all ages and couples therapy. My sessions are free from judgement and we work together to understand what you are experiencing, what you may be finding challenging, and explore strategies for moving forward. I believe in the importance of self-care and connection to others to enhance our well-being and help individuals and couples to find balance and fulfilment in their lives.