Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Epping, NSW

3R Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Epping, NSW 2121
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
(02) 7804 4105 View (02) 7804 4105
Dr Salena Bhanji
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Dr Salena is a warm and dedicated Clinical and Counselling Psychologist committed to supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, OCD, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and broader emotional wellbeing. She also has extensive expertise in eating disorders and body image concerns. With more than 20 years of experience across Australia and the UK, Dr Salena brings a depth of clinical knowledge grounded in evidence-based practice. Her therapeutic approach is both insightful and practical, ensuring that each session offers meaningful understanding as well as practical skills for everyday applicability.
Dr Salena is a warm and dedicated Clinical and Counselling Psychologist committed to supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, OCD, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and broader emotional wellbeing. She also has extensive expertise in eating disorders and body image concerns. With more than 20 years of experience across Australia and the UK, Dr Salena brings a depth of clinical knowledge grounded in evidence-based practice. Her therapeutic approach is both insightful and practical, ensuring that each session offers meaningful understanding as well as practical skills for everyday applicability.
(02) 8503 4157 View (02) 8503 4157
The Counselling Collective
Counsellor, PACFA
Epping, NSW 2121
Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
(02) 7804 4067 View (02) 7804 4067
Matti Lee
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Epping, NSW 2121
"Feeling stuck?" - This is one of the most common expression for counselling clients. Innerhealth Practice has been helping clients to explore options and exercise solutions in difficult situations. I am passionate about improving health and maintaining harmonious life balance. Life is filled with challenges and joy. If you would like to try a new way of coping, you might prefer working with someone who has been professionally trained in counselling combined with the practical experience. Look no further, make a call today and be in charge of your issue. Nationally Registered & Accredited services by PACFA and ACA.
"Feeling stuck?" - This is one of the most common expression for counselling clients. Innerhealth Practice has been helping clients to explore options and exercise solutions in difficult situations. I am passionate about improving health and maintaining harmonious life balance. Life is filled with challenges and joy. If you would like to try a new way of coping, you might prefer working with someone who has been professionally trained in counselling combined with the practical experience. Look no further, make a call today and be in charge of your issue. Nationally Registered & Accredited services by PACFA and ACA.
(02) 8294 8741 View (02) 8294 8741
Rowena Hong Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a registered psychologist dedicated to supporting adults as they navigate life’s challenges, gain deeper self-awareness, and cultivate the hope and courage needed to make meaningful changes. My work focuses on helping clients build healthier patterns of thinking and behaving, strengthen their relationships, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life. I also have specialised experience supporting clients who are healing from trauma and its ongoing effects. For more information about the issues I'm able to help with, please refer to my website.
I am a registered psychologist dedicated to supporting adults as they navigate life’s challenges, gain deeper self-awareness, and cultivate the hope and courage needed to make meaningful changes. My work focuses on helping clients build healthier patterns of thinking and behaving, strengthen their relationships, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life. I also have specialised experience supporting clients who are healing from trauma and its ongoing effects. For more information about the issues I'm able to help with, please refer to my website.
(02) 8403 0341 View (02) 8403 0341
Susanne Verdal-Austin
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Online Only
My counselling draws on my belief that each client's treatment needs to be individualized to his or her unique history and life story, culture, values, strengths and needs. I believe in creating a safe, supportive and non - judgmental environment in which the client will be treated with respect and confidentiality. It is here that the client is supported in finding their value, healing and strength in resolving their struggles and pain. My sincere wish is for my clients to leave the counselling process changed and equipped with new skills to approach their future with confidence and resilience.
My counselling draws on my belief that each client's treatment needs to be individualized to his or her unique history and life story, culture, values, strengths and needs. I believe in creating a safe, supportive and non - judgmental environment in which the client will be treated with respect and confidentiality. It is here that the client is supported in finding their value, healing and strength in resolving their struggles and pain. My sincere wish is for my clients to leave the counselling process changed and equipped with new skills to approach their future with confidence and resilience.
(02) 7804 4069 View (02) 7804 4069
Rochelle Cini
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
You may be feeling the pressure of school, navigating life with a disability, facing workplace stress, or moving through a difficult life transition. I’m Shell a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience. I provide a safe, authentic space where you can be yourself, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps towards clarity, strength, and a more fulfilling life.
You may be feeling the pressure of school, navigating life with a disability, facing workplace stress, or moving through a difficult life transition. I’m Shell a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience. I provide a safe, authentic space where you can be yourself, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps towards clarity, strength, and a more fulfilling life.
(02) 7804 4538 View (02) 7804 4538
Agnes Starnawski
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Life is never a smooth sailing. It is full of ups and downs and sometimes nasty surprises. It might be difficult to think, sometimes, that things can get better. There may be troubles at work with boss or a co-worker, unsettled feelings around in-laws, difficulties in resolving issues with a partner, or even issues within yourself. As difficult as those issues may sound, it is possible to attend to them, and with the right help, to resolve them.
Life is never a smooth sailing. It is full of ups and downs and sometimes nasty surprises. It might be difficult to think, sometimes, that things can get better. There may be troubles at work with boss or a co-worker, unsettled feelings around in-laws, difficulties in resolving issues with a partner, or even issues within yourself. As difficult as those issues may sound, it is possible to attend to them, and with the right help, to resolve them.
(02) 8074 5805 View (02) 8074 5805
Jenna Tapia
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Jenna is a Relationship Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Work Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in government health services, non-government organisations and in private practice providing counselling services to people from a wide range of backgrounds with issues related to complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationships and functioning, parent-child attachment (particularly within the perinatal period), and neurodiversity. She has a special interest in supporting neurodiverse clients and their families to build understanding, self-awareness, and relational connection.
Jenna is a Relationship Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Work Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in government health services, non-government organisations and in private practice providing counselling services to people from a wide range of backgrounds with issues related to complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationships and functioning, parent-child attachment (particularly within the perinatal period), and neurodiversity. She has a special interest in supporting neurodiverse clients and their families to build understanding, self-awareness, and relational connection.
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Stacey Admiraal
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
(02) 7804 4995 View (02) 7804 4995
Agnes Ka Yan Ip
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Agnes, a Clinical Psychologist working with individuals and couples on depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD), relationship conflict, and parenting difficulties. I also support those navigating grief, loss, major life transitions, and patterns from earlier life experiences such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, and feeling unsettled in close relationships.
Hi, I'm Agnes, a Clinical Psychologist working with individuals and couples on depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD), relationship conflict, and parenting difficulties. I also support those navigating grief, loss, major life transitions, and patterns from earlier life experiences such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, and feeling unsettled in close relationships.
(02) 9909 6145 View (02) 9909 6145
Grace Foo
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Serves Area
Are you in constant conflict with your partner? Do you find yourself disconnecting from each other over time? Relationship issues like conflicts are an integral part of a relationship. However, there is a good chance that the toxicity in the relationship has deeply wounded both. The needs of each other are ignored and arguments become less on the important issues as both are too emotionally detached to care anymore.
Are you in constant conflict with your partner? Do you find yourself disconnecting from each other over time? Relationship issues like conflicts are an integral part of a relationship. However, there is a good chance that the toxicity in the relationship has deeply wounded both. The needs of each other are ignored and arguments become less on the important issues as both are too emotionally detached to care anymore.
(02) 9538 7874 View (02) 9538 7874
Katalin Janssens
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L3
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human. Many people reach out when anxiety feels louder, loss feels overwhelming, or unhelpful patterns keep repeating. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and work toward depth, clarity, healing, and a more satisfying way of living. Together, we combine practical tools with thoughtful exploration so change feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human. Many people reach out when anxiety feels louder, loss feels overwhelming, or unhelpful patterns keep repeating. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and work toward depth, clarity, healing, and a more satisfying way of living. Together, we combine practical tools with thoughtful exploration so change feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
(02) 8403 0507 View (02) 8403 0507
Helen Ly
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that mental health is the foundation for wellbeing. Seeking help is a vital step toward living a balanced and fulfilling life. Through building strong rapport with my clients, fostering a collaborative relationship to support them in achieving their unique goals all in a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment- Recovery, Healing and Thriving is made possible, overcoming life’s challenges and concerns. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
I believe that mental health is the foundation for wellbeing. Seeking help is a vital step toward living a balanced and fulfilling life. Through building strong rapport with my clients, fostering a collaborative relationship to support them in achieving their unique goals all in a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment- Recovery, Healing and Thriving is made possible, overcoming life’s challenges and concerns. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
(02) 7804 4815 View (02) 7804 4815
Lauren Nicholls (Nee Bourke)
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Whether you want to learn strategies to regain mental health; regulate intense emotions; navigate life's complexities and relationships; manage stress or simply maintain optimal wellbeing and balance, I take a compassionate, collaborative and client-centred approach in employing evidence based treatment relevant to the uniqueness of the client. Working with adolescents and adults from a predominantly DBT-informed lens, I encourage people to take an active role in devising treatment goals and firmly believe that each individual is the expert on themselves. I strive to consistently embody non-judgment and flexibility in all that I do.
Whether you want to learn strategies to regain mental health; regulate intense emotions; navigate life's complexities and relationships; manage stress or simply maintain optimal wellbeing and balance, I take a compassionate, collaborative and client-centred approach in employing evidence based treatment relevant to the uniqueness of the client. Working with adolescents and adults from a predominantly DBT-informed lens, I encourage people to take an active role in devising treatment goals and firmly believe that each individual is the expert on themselves. I strive to consistently embody non-judgment and flexibility in all that I do.
(02) 8403 2137 View (02) 8403 2137
Winnie Chong
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
At Trinity Haven Psychology, we believe that everyone has the ability to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional wellbeing are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance by providing the clarity you need to make that change. I specialise in providing support to children and families facing neurodivergent-related challenges, parenting, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and interpersonal conflict, vocational counselling, and clinical supervision for social workers, counsellors, and psychologists.
At Trinity Haven Psychology, we believe that everyone has the ability to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional wellbeing are integral to overall health, and that therapy can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance by providing the clarity you need to make that change. I specialise in providing support to children and families facing neurodivergent-related challenges, parenting, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and interpersonal conflict, vocational counselling, and clinical supervision for social workers, counsellors, and psychologists.
(02) 8403 1584 View (02) 8403 1584
Julie Ryu
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
(02) 7804 4481 View (02) 7804 4481
Indi Kovacevic
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an integrative psychotherapist, I blend evidence-based therapy with spiritual insight to support adults, teens, and couples on their path toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and client-centered—drawing from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, and relational psychotherapy. I specialise in helping clients navigate anxiety, low self-worth, trauma recovery, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I blend evidence-based therapy with spiritual insight to support adults, teens, and couples on their path toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and client-centered—drawing from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, and relational psychotherapy. I specialise in helping clients navigate anxiety, low self-worth, trauma recovery, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
(02) 9630 0451 View (02) 9630 0451
Jo French Morales
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I have 20 years experience providing therapeutic counselling for children, young people, families and adults. I hold a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced traumatic events, helping them navigate the effects of this and move towards healing. One of the primary modalities I utilise to do this is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have 20 years experience providing therapeutic counselling for children, young people, families and adults. I hold a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced traumatic events, helping them navigate the effects of this and move towards healing. One of the primary modalities I utilise to do this is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(02) 8403 0626 View (02) 8403 0626
Phoenix Therapeutic Services
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi there! I work closely with clients to explore how their early attachment experiences impact their current relationship to themself and others. I help clients break negative patterns by creating emotional safety to explore the roots of their pain.
Hi there! I work closely with clients to explore how their early attachment experiences impact their current relationship to themself and others. I help clients break negative patterns by creating emotional safety to explore the roots of their pain.
(02) 8776 3698 View (02) 8776 3698
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.