Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Hurstville, NSW

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Christina Dionisopoulos
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Hurstville, NSW 2220
As a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years experience I understand the need to access support as soon as possible and to ensure that the client is provided with the tools and strategies in order for them to make positive changes in their lives. That is why TIVITI was established . To provide Positivity through Psychology. My aim is to help empower people to explore the challenges they are facing in life and make positive changes.
As a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years experience I understand the need to access support as soon as possible and to ensure that the client is provided with the tools and strategies in order for them to make positive changes in their lives. That is why TIVITI was established . To provide Positivity through Psychology. My aim is to help empower people to explore the challenges they are facing in life and make positive changes.
(02) 8806 1212 View (02) 8806 1212
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Chadi Abbas
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Hurstville, NSW 2220
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.
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.
(02) 7804 4698 View (02) 7804 4698
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Venessa Diab
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Hurstville, NSW 2220
I have worked with adults, children and adolescents from different religions, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
I have worked with adults, children and adolescents from different religions, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
(02) 8105 5172 View (02) 8105 5172
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Sonya Thompson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck in relationship patterns, or tired of holding everything together. Many clients look like they are coping on the outside, but feel exhausted underneath. Counselling with me is practical, honest and human, with space to understand what has been happening, what patterns are showing up, and what may need to change.
I support people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck in relationship patterns, or tired of holding everything together. Many clients look like they are coping on the outside, but feel exhausted underneath. Counselling with me is practical, honest and human, with space to understand what has been happening, what patterns are showing up, and what may need to change.
(02) 7501 1289 View (02) 7501 1289
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Rachel Pollard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Rachel is a Psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the Australian Catholic University, and both a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University. Rachel’s approach to treatment is trauma informed, warm, and non-judgemental. She ensures compassionate, empathetic care, regardless of presentation or concern. Rachel enjoys working with clients across the life span, delivering both individual and group-based therapy. She has previous experience working in both education and private practice settings.
Rachel is a Psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the Australian Catholic University, and both a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University. Rachel’s approach to treatment is trauma informed, warm, and non-judgemental. She ensures compassionate, empathetic care, regardless of presentation or concern. Rachel enjoys working with clients across the life span, delivering both individual and group-based therapy. She has previous experience working in both education and private practice settings.
(02) 8105 5795 View (02) 8105 5795
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Michelle Lin
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in individual and relationship/family counselling, Anti-Oppressive Practice, relationships, self-growth and identity, grief & loss, work-life stuff, victim-survivors of interpersonal and systemic violence (both domestic violence and structural oppression i.e. racism), cultural identity, the LGBTIQA+ community, family of origin issues, and relational trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect. I enjoy working with people to really unpack their experiences of relationships and sense of self. I also provide clinical supervision for students, new grads, activists and peers working in helping roles.
I specialise in individual and relationship/family counselling, Anti-Oppressive Practice, relationships, self-growth and identity, grief & loss, work-life stuff, victim-survivors of interpersonal and systemic violence (both domestic violence and structural oppression i.e. racism), cultural identity, the LGBTIQA+ community, family of origin issues, and relational trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect. I enjoy working with people to really unpack their experiences of relationships and sense of self. I also provide clinical supervision for students, new grads, activists and peers working in helping roles.
(02) 8074 5461 View (02) 8074 5461
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Helen Tang
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be challenging, and everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Helen Tang, the therapist in iCARE Counselling & Coaching, offers a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Through compassionate support, guidance and evidence-based practices, we aim to enhance your overall well-being and empower you to rediscover hope and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Helen Tang, the therapist in iCARE Counselling & Coaching, offers a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Through compassionate support, guidance and evidence-based practices, we aim to enhance your overall well-being and empower you to rediscover hope and resilience.
(02) 8105 6182 View (02) 8105 6182
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Julie Lorente
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
At Julie Lorente Counselling, I support NDIS and non-NDIS clients on their journey to well-being and growth. I specialise in managing anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions, and I offer children’s counselling for anxiety and parental separation. For professionals, I provide executive coaching to build confidence and resilience. As an NDIS-registered provider, I deliver disability Therapeutic Support (15 043 0128 1 3) and Employment-Related Counselling (10 011 0128 5 3) to empower individuals to enhance well-being, build skills, and achieve personal and professional goals.
At Julie Lorente Counselling, I support NDIS and non-NDIS clients on their journey to well-being and growth. I specialise in managing anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions, and I offer children’s counselling for anxiety and parental separation. For professionals, I provide executive coaching to build confidence and resilience. As an NDIS-registered provider, I deliver disability Therapeutic Support (15 043 0128 1 3) and Employment-Related Counselling (10 011 0128 5 3) to empower individuals to enhance well-being, build skills, and achieve personal and professional goals.
(02) 7501 1613 View (02) 7501 1613
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Anita S
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Anita is a registered psychologist and board-approved supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a broad range of psychological concerns.
Anita helps clients feel safe, and empowered while developing practical skills, processing difficult experiences, and working towards meaningful change.
Anita is a registered psychologist and board-approved supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a broad range of psychological concerns.
Anita helps clients feel safe, and empowered while developing practical skills, processing difficult experiences, and working towards meaningful change.
(02) 8105 6470 View (02) 8105 6470
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Jackson Goding - Find Reason Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you ever struggle with how you see yourself and how you show up in relationships? Is something getting in the way of allowing you to meet your needs, trust yourself, or connect with others? At Find Reason Therapy, we help people understand the patterns, beliefs, and emotional wounds that may be keeping them stuck. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we create a space to build self-worth, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with who you are beneath the pain. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, purpose, and meaningful connection.
Do you ever struggle with how you see yourself and how you show up in relationships? Is something getting in the way of allowing you to meet your needs, trust yourself, or connect with others? At Find Reason Therapy, we help people understand the patterns, beliefs, and emotional wounds that may be keeping them stuck. Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we create a space to build self-worth, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with who you are beneath the pain. Together, we work toward greater clarity, confidence, purpose, and meaningful connection.
(02) 9100 0013 View (02) 9100 0013
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Nipunika Gunawardena
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a counsellor with ten years of experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, gambling, trauma, parenting challenges, or low self-esteem. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where your experiences are heard, valued, and understood. I have extensive experience supporting people with alcohol, other drug, and gambling concerns, and I understand that everyone’s journey is unique. I also work with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, offering care that is sensitive to your identity, values, and life experiences.
I’m a counsellor with ten years of experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, gambling, trauma, parenting challenges, or low self-esteem. I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where your experiences are heard, valued, and understood. I have extensive experience supporting people with alcohol, other drug, and gambling concerns, and I understand that everyone’s journey is unique. I also work with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, offering care that is sensitive to your identity, values, and life experiences.
(02) 8403 2580 View (02) 8403 2580
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Vera Nedelkovska
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Integrating evidence-based practices to help you thrive in relationships and life. I’m Vera, a passionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your personal journey with counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. My approach centres around you, creating a nurturing space where you can explore and overcome your challenges. I specialise in empowering you to build healthier relationships, increase your resilience, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. With my support, you can achieve lasting personal growth and transformative changes in your life.
Integrating evidence-based practices to help you thrive in relationships and life. I’m Vera, a passionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your personal journey with counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. My approach centres around you, creating a nurturing space where you can explore and overcome your challenges. I specialise in empowering you to build healthier relationships, increase your resilience, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. With my support, you can achieve lasting personal growth and transformative changes in your life.
(02) 8105 6855 View (02) 8105 6855
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Rachel Agnew - New Beginnings Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
Hi, I’m Rachel. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like something just isn’t quite right, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist who offers a safe, non-judgemental space to talk things through at your pace. I work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way, which means I listen deeply, value your uniqueness, and support you to understand yourself more fully, not just at a cognitive level, but emotionally and relationally too. Together, we’ll explore whatever you're carrying and move towards healing and clarity.
Hi, I’m Rachel. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like something just isn’t quite right, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist who offers a safe, non-judgemental space to talk things through at your pace. I work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way, which means I listen deeply, value your uniqueness, and support you to understand yourself more fully, not just at a cognitive level, but emotionally and relationally too. Together, we’ll explore whatever you're carrying and move towards healing and clarity.
(07) 3477 9543 View (07) 3477 9543
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Timothy Joss
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying the weight of past experiences that are difficult to make sense of. This could show up as anxiety, low mood, emotional reactivity, or a sense that something isn't quite right. Perhaps you've been coping for a long time but want more than just getting by. Many people I work with are seeking clarity, relief, and a greater sense of peace. They want to move forward without the past continuing to shape how they feel or function.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying the weight of past experiences that are difficult to make sense of. This could show up as anxiety, low mood, emotional reactivity, or a sense that something isn't quite right. Perhaps you've been coping for a long time but want more than just getting by. Many people I work with are seeking clarity, relief, and a greater sense of peace. They want to move forward without the past continuing to shape how they feel or function.
(02) 7501 0537 View (02) 7501 0537
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Anita Calic
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
(02) 8000 1748 View (02) 8000 1748
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Lighthouse Therapeutic
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Are you finding it hard to cope with day-to-day stressors? Are you struggling with food and body image, such as restricting, bingeing, purging, or yo-yo dieting? Do intrusive thoughts, images, or compulsions feel like they are taking over your life? Perhaps your use of drugs or alcohol has increased or feels out of control, or your anxiety is holding you back. Maybe you are wanting to foster stronger relationships and find more effective ways to deal with conflict, regulate emotions, or assert boundaries.
Are you finding it hard to cope with day-to-day stressors? Are you struggling with food and body image, such as restricting, bingeing, purging, or yo-yo dieting? Do intrusive thoughts, images, or compulsions feel like they are taking over your life? Perhaps your use of drugs or alcohol has increased or feels out of control, or your anxiety is holding you back. Maybe you are wanting to foster stronger relationships and find more effective ways to deal with conflict, regulate emotions, or assert boundaries.
0460 832 082 View 0460 832 082
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The Mind Health Clinic
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
(02) 9538 7702 View (02) 9538 7702
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Mark Micelli
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
You might be starting to feel like something is off, or you're not able to be your true self. Like life is becoming too complex or overwhelming to cope with. You might notice changes in your relationships with loved ones, co-workers, or friends, accompanied with feeling less motivated, connected, or present than you once were. You may have tried turning to the things that once brought you joy, but found limited success and are left feeling burnt out and stuck. You might be able to picture what a balanced life looks like, but struggle with creating real change.
You might be starting to feel like something is off, or you're not able to be your true self. Like life is becoming too complex or overwhelming to cope with. You might notice changes in your relationships with loved ones, co-workers, or friends, accompanied with feeling less motivated, connected, or present than you once were. You may have tried turning to the things that once brought you joy, but found limited success and are left feeling burnt out and stuck. You might be able to picture what a balanced life looks like, but struggle with creating real change.
(02) 7501 1967 View (02) 7501 1967
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Jacob Reid Mottram
Counsellor, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you've spent years trying harder, organising better, and following advice that works for everyone except you — you're probably not the problem. The systems were. I'm Jacob, founder of T.H.E. Psyborg and a counsellor who has been navigating ADHD since I was a kid. I didn't build this practice from a textbook - I built it from the inside out, because I know what it's like to be capable and inconsistent, to have the insight without the follow-through, to understand exactly what needs doing and still not be able to start.
If you've spent years trying harder, organising better, and following advice that works for everyone except you — you're probably not the problem. The systems were. I'm Jacob, founder of T.H.E. Psyborg and a counsellor who has been navigating ADHD since I was a kid. I didn't build this practice from a textbook - I built it from the inside out, because I know what it's like to be capable and inconsistent, to have the insight without the follow-through, to understand exactly what needs doing and still not be able to start.
(02) 9090 4279 View (02) 9090 4279
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Amina Hallak
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have specialised in marriage counselling, family therapy, anxiety, depression and teenage counselling.
I also see Ndis clients and offer services to all ages.
I have specialised in marriage counselling, family therapy, anxiety, depression and teenage counselling.
I also see Ndis clients and offer services to all ages.
(02) 8766 0476 View (02) 8766 0476
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.