Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Fairlight, NSW
Whether you're seeking support reaching your dreams or are struggling with the many pains of life, such as conflict, depression, anxiety, or grief & loss - counselling can be of real help. There's something very powerful in telling your story in the presence of someone who will listen deeply, accept everything that you are, and help you gain a new perspective. Together we will create a safe platform for change, growth and healing. For individuals and couples.
Whether you're seeking support reaching your dreams or are struggling with the many pains of life, such as conflict, depression, anxiety, or grief & loss - counselling can be of real help. There's something very powerful in telling your story in the presence of someone who will listen deeply, accept everything that you are, and help you gain a new perspective. Together we will create a safe platform for change, growth and healing. For individuals and couples.
I am a compassionate and experienced counsellor with a Master of Counselling and a Graduate Certificate in Psychology. With additional training in the Gottman Method, I work with individuals and couples to navigate relationship challenges, self esteem concerns and co-occurring mental health concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
With several years of experience working in the psychiatric hospital system, I have developed a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological factors that influence how people connect, heal, and grow - and the factors that can lead us out of ‘flow’.
I am a compassionate and experienced counsellor with a Master of Counselling and a Graduate Certificate in Psychology. With additional training in the Gottman Method, I work with individuals and couples to navigate relationship challenges, self esteem concerns and co-occurring mental health concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
With several years of experience working in the psychiatric hospital system, I have developed a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological factors that influence how people connect, heal, and grow - and the factors that can lead us out of ‘flow’.
Many young people and their families reach out when life feels overwhelming — when food, body image, or emotions start to feel hard to manage alone. My role is to offer a safe, understanding space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, build practical coping tools, and work toward a sense of balance, confidence, and self-acceptance.
Many young people and their families reach out when life feels overwhelming — when food, body image, or emotions start to feel hard to manage alone. My role is to offer a safe, understanding space where you don’t have to have everything figured out. Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, build practical coping tools, and work toward a sense of balance, confidence, and self-acceptance.
You may feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in your relationships or love life. Struggling with dating anxiety, communication challenges, conflict, low self-esteem, grief, or attachment issues can leave you frustrated or lonely. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connection, and you’re ready to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
You may feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in your relationships or love life. Struggling with dating anxiety, communication challenges, conflict, low self-esteem, grief, or attachment issues can leave you frustrated or lonely. You want clarity, confidence, and deeper connection, and you’re ready to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Hannah has also undergone specialist additional training for treating eating disorders ( CBT-E) and is a credentialed eating disorder clinician.
I understand what it’s like to feel trapped in the constant noise around food, body image, and self-worth. My own journey with an eating disorder has deeply shaped the way I practice today. I bring not only clinical expertise but genuine empathy, lived understanding, and hope that full recovery is possible.
My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, drawing from schema therapy, emotion-focused work, and body image healing. Most importantly, it’s grounded in the belief that you are not broken, your struggles are a response to unmet needs, and together, we can help you meet those needs in healthier, more empowering ways.
Hannah has also undergone specialist additional training for treating eating disorders ( CBT-E) and is a credentialed eating disorder clinician.
I understand what it’s like to feel trapped in the constant noise around food, body image, and self-worth. My own journey with an eating disorder has deeply shaped the way I practice today. I bring not only clinical expertise but genuine empathy, lived understanding, and hope that full recovery is possible.
My approach is collaborative and evidence-based, drawing from schema therapy, emotion-focused work, and body image healing. Most importantly, it’s grounded in the belief that you are not broken, your struggles are a response to unmet needs, and together, we can help you meet those needs in healthier, more empowering ways.
I am a compassionate, relatable and non judgemental therapist. I love the process of helping people to understand and overcome the complexities and challenges they face in their daily lives. I have over 30 years experience working as a mental health practitioner and psychotherapist, and 10 years experience as a meditation teacher, mindfulness practitioner and practising buddhist. I understand that every person is unique and requires a personalised approach to healing. Whatever changes or problems you are navigating, my priority is to create a warm and open space for you to share and work through your experiences.
I am a compassionate, relatable and non judgemental therapist. I love the process of helping people to understand and overcome the complexities and challenges they face in their daily lives. I have over 30 years experience working as a mental health practitioner and psychotherapist, and 10 years experience as a meditation teacher, mindfulness practitioner and practising buddhist. I understand that every person is unique and requires a personalised approach to healing. Whatever changes or problems you are navigating, my priority is to create a warm and open space for you to share and work through your experiences.
Underpinning a client-centred approach, I bring to my work extensive training in mindfulness strategies and relaxation techniques to help clients reduce stress and alleviate anxiety and depression. My approach favours the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) encouraging people to reach their full potential and live according to their values. The principles of both DBT and ACT work together to help clients manage painful thoughts and feelings and support them in resolving issues around drug and alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, and loss.
Underpinning a client-centred approach, I bring to my work extensive training in mindfulness strategies and relaxation techniques to help clients reduce stress and alleviate anxiety and depression. My approach favours the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) encouraging people to reach their full potential and live according to their values. The principles of both DBT and ACT work together to help clients manage painful thoughts and feelings and support them in resolving issues around drug and alcohol addiction, depression, anxiety, and loss.
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Neurofeedback Practioner NeurOptimal is a type of neurofeedback system designed to promote overall brain health and wellness. It's based on the principles of dynamical neurofeedback, which involves monitoring and providing feedback to the brain in real-time about its own activity patterns. Benefits: NeurOptimal is often used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, improve focus and concentration, enhance sleep quality, and support overall mental well-being. Some users also report improvements in symptoms related to conditions such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, and PTSD.
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My approach integrates various therapeutic frameworks, including attachment theory, Psycho-dynamic, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
I am Kristen Bayliss, Registered psychologist. If you are struggling with uncertainty and doubt, fear and anxiety and a rollercoaster of emotions and issues linked to major life challenges such as relationship or career, grief &loss, starting a family & parenting issues I am ready to help you. If you have been struggling with these issues your whole life I can help - my approach is to go a little deeper and help you understand your ineffective patterns towards a reset. I use proven and trusted techniques to help people work through pain and create a meaningful life path.
My approach integrates various therapeutic frameworks, including attachment theory, Psycho-dynamic, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
I am Kristen Bayliss, Registered psychologist. If you are struggling with uncertainty and doubt, fear and anxiety and a rollercoaster of emotions and issues linked to major life challenges such as relationship or career, grief &loss, starting a family & parenting issues I am ready to help you. If you have been struggling with these issues your whole life I can help - my approach is to go a little deeper and help you understand your ineffective patterns towards a reset. I use proven and trusted techniques to help people work through pain and create a meaningful life path.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and trauma informed Schema Therapy.
Visiting a psychologist can often be a daunting experience, which makes holding a safe space to listen to individual needs really important. I work primarily from this perspective and ensure that my journey and work with an individual is collaborative and non-judgmental. I work on concerns related to anxiety, depression, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma and cultural identity.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and trauma informed Schema Therapy.
Visiting a psychologist can often be a daunting experience, which makes holding a safe space to listen to individual needs really important. I work primarily from this perspective and ensure that my journey and work with an individual is collaborative and non-judgmental. I work on concerns related to anxiety, depression, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma and cultural identity.
Sometimes that might involve Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy or Spiritual Formation amongst other options.
Christian Counsellor working with people who have been through trauma, as well as in all general areas of counselling and mental health. I love watching how God moves in this space - and the growth and transformation that my clients experience as a result. I work in the online counselling and coaching space so I can work with anyone regardless of location or limitation. I offer a free 15- minute video call prior to bookings to allow for you to decide whether I am the counsellor for you. I have trained with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling and I am accredited with the ACA. I have lived experience.
Sometimes that might involve Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy or Spiritual Formation amongst other options.
Christian Counsellor working with people who have been through trauma, as well as in all general areas of counselling and mental health. I love watching how God moves in this space - and the growth and transformation that my clients experience as a result. I work in the online counselling and coaching space so I can work with anyone regardless of location or limitation. I offer a free 15- minute video call prior to bookings to allow for you to decide whether I am the counsellor for you. I have trained with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling and I am accredited with the ACA. I have lived experience.
I have a relational approach and practice Schema Therapy, along with CBT, ACT , Mindfulness Based CBT and EMDR for the treatment of trauma and PTSD
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" said Carl Jung. We are all born with unique gifts and potential. My believe is that, despite the trauma, loss and disappointments that you have suffered, you have the ability to heal and live a meaningful life. I love working with people that are committed to change and are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. I consider it a privilege to be part of such a precious process and I offer my full commitment and genuine care to each client I work with. I help people to recover from substance abuse issues, trauma, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
I have a relational approach and practice Schema Therapy, along with CBT, ACT , Mindfulness Based CBT and EMDR for the treatment of trauma and PTSD
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" said Carl Jung. We are all born with unique gifts and potential. My believe is that, despite the trauma, loss and disappointments that you have suffered, you have the ability to heal and live a meaningful life. I love working with people that are committed to change and are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. I consider it a privilege to be part of such a precious process and I offer my full commitment and genuine care to each client I work with. I help people to recover from substance abuse issues, trauma, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
I tailor psychological intervention to your individual, unique needs and presentation, using evidence based modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Parts-Work.
Hi I’m Bri, I am here to help you make sense of what it is that you are going through. I utilise the bodies innate capacity to process and heal from the stressors, traumas, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck and repeating patterns that are no longer serving you. With this knowledge I will support you to develop the skills to understand and regulate your nervous system, build internal safety, reprocess the limiting beliefs holding you back, and connect with your core authentic self. Assisting you to navigate life's inevitable up and downs with ease and live the life you truly want.
I tailor psychological intervention to your individual, unique needs and presentation, using evidence based modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Parts-Work.
Hi I’m Bri, I am here to help you make sense of what it is that you are going through. I utilise the bodies innate capacity to process and heal from the stressors, traumas, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck and repeating patterns that are no longer serving you. With this knowledge I will support you to develop the skills to understand and regulate your nervous system, build internal safety, reprocess the limiting beliefs holding you back, and connect with your core authentic self. Assisting you to navigate life's inevitable up and downs with ease and live the life you truly want.
I cultivate change when invited to examine your mounting challenges, & accompany you along your journey, as required. I tend to your needs & resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving. You guide me with expertise of your needs, wants & experiences, to plan a route forward, drawing on a variety of evidence-based methods I offer.
I cultivate change when invited to examine your mounting challenges, & accompany you along your journey, as required. I tend to your needs & resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving. You guide me with expertise of your needs, wants & experiences, to plan a route forward, drawing on a variety of evidence-based methods I offer.
If you’re here, it’s likely because you’re navigating one of the most intense and transformative times of your life—whether that’s trying to conceive, experiencing a loss, going through pregnancy, or adjusting to the early days of parenthood. It’s a journey filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, overwhelming challenges. You might be looking for a place where you can catch your breath, feel understood, and get the support you need. I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’ve been where you are, feeling the weight of uncertainty, the hurt, the emotional ups and downs, and the need for someone who really gets it.
If you’re here, it’s likely because you’re navigating one of the most intense and transformative times of your life—whether that’s trying to conceive, experiencing a loss, going through pregnancy, or adjusting to the early days of parenthood. It’s a journey filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, overwhelming challenges. You might be looking for a place where you can catch your breath, feel understood, and get the support you need. I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’ve been where you are, feeling the weight of uncertainty, the hurt, the emotional ups and downs, and the need for someone who really gets it.
At CMFH Psychology, we are SIRA Accredited workplace injury specialists, also specialising in relationship building and personal growth. We are strongly dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised therapy to adults facing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and life transitions. Through a blend of evidence-based approaches and client-centered care, we empower individuals to navigate challenges with resilience, creativity, and unwavering support.
At CMFH Psychology, we are SIRA Accredited workplace injury specialists, also specialising in relationship building and personal growth. We are strongly dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised therapy to adults facing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and life transitions. Through a blend of evidence-based approaches and client-centered care, we empower individuals to navigate challenges with resilience, creativity, and unwavering support.
In addition to providing individual therapy, I have a keen interest in cognitive assessments to identify gifted abilities or learning disabilities.
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.
In addition to providing individual therapy, I have a keen interest in cognitive assessments to identify gifted abilities or learning disabilities.
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 offer a holistic approach to therapy, using techniques such as EMDR for trauma, alongside CBT, Schema Therapy, and DBT.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel weighed down by relationship difficulties or emotional overwhelm? My ideal client is someone seeking relief from mental health challenges, a safe space to explore their thoughts and emotions, and the tools to rebuild emotional resilience. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and regaining control of your life.
I offer a holistic approach to therapy, using techniques such as EMDR for trauma, alongside CBT, Schema Therapy, and DBT.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel weighed down by relationship difficulties or emotional overwhelm? My ideal client is someone seeking relief from mental health challenges, a safe space to explore their thoughts and emotions, and the tools to rebuild emotional resilience. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and regaining control of your life.
As a psychologist, I specialise in working with individuals dealing with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and adjustment disorder. I believe that building strong rapport is key to effective therapy, and I strive to create a relaxed, approachable environment where clients feel comfortable. I make it a priority to involve parents and the broader support network in the process, as I believe this collaboration is essential for long-term success. My goal is to provide personalised support that helps clients navigate their challenges while fostering growth and resilience.
As a psychologist, I specialise in working with individuals dealing with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and adjustment disorder. I believe that building strong rapport is key to effective therapy, and I strive to create a relaxed, approachable environment where clients feel comfortable. I make it a priority to involve parents and the broader support network in the process, as I believe this collaboration is essential for long-term success. My goal is to provide personalised support that helps clients navigate their challenges while fostering growth and resilience.
I offer a unique blend of Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) to help individuals overcome a wide range of challenges.
In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I have also served as Director of my own company for over 20 years, providing me with an in-depth understanding of the dynamics in business. I specialize in serving professionals who have achieved success in their chosen fields but continue to struggle with personal issues, helping to navigate scenarios that arise.
I offer a unique blend of Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) to help individuals overcome a wide range of challenges.
In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I have also served as Director of my own company for over 20 years, providing me with an in-depth understanding of the dynamics in business. I specialize in serving professionals who have achieved success in their chosen fields but continue to struggle with personal issues, helping to navigate scenarios that arise.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.