Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Kareela, NSW

Marie Farthing, Counselling & Therapeutic Supports
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Kareela, NSW 2232
Depending on your individual needs, these can include: CBT, EMDR Psychotherapy, relaxation strategies, psychoeducation, skills in problem solving, anger management, social skills, communication, stress management.
Safe, sensitive, inclusive counselling & therapeutic supports for children, adolescents and adults. My therapeutic style is warm, creative and adaptable. I create a space where you can feel safe, understood and accepted. I focus on your strengths. I help you identify what you are doing well and build on those abilities. My specialist skills can help people of all ages and abilities to express their thoughts and feelings creatively.
Depending on your individual needs, these can include: CBT, EMDR Psychotherapy, relaxation strategies, psychoeducation, skills in problem solving, anger management, social skills, communication, stress management.
Safe, sensitive, inclusive counselling & therapeutic supports for children, adolescents and adults. My therapeutic style is warm, creative and adaptable. I create a space where you can feel safe, understood and accepted. I focus on your strengths. I help you identify what you are doing well and build on those abilities. My specialist skills can help people of all ages and abilities to express their thoughts and feelings creatively.

Sydney Strategic Therapy-Hypnotherapy/Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kareela, NSW 2232
Clinical Hypnotherapy/Counselling/Psychotherapy can help you manage a busy life by facilitating effective strategies that support you. I treat issues with phobia's, addiction, weight loss, sleep, relationship issues, performance, grief, anxiety, stress within a warm, relaxed, non-judgemental environment I will provide guidance to assist you to: Develop new insights into the nature and origins of your current difficulties. Identify & challenge the behaviours, thoughts & beliefs that are creating distress. You will discover new ways of thinking and behaving that enhance well-being and allow you to achieve your full potential.
Clinical Hypnotherapy/Counselling/Psychotherapy can help you manage a busy life by facilitating effective strategies that support you. I treat issues with phobia's, addiction, weight loss, sleep, relationship issues, performance, grief, anxiety, stress within a warm, relaxed, non-judgemental environment I will provide guidance to assist you to: Develop new insights into the nature and origins of your current difficulties. Identify & challenge the behaviours, thoughts & beliefs that are creating distress. You will discover new ways of thinking and behaving that enhance well-being and allow you to achieve your full potential.
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I focus on cultivating strong therapeutic relationships with clients from different age groups, cultural and neurodivergent backgrounds through using collaborative intersectional frameworks and maintaining authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in the counselling space with a focus on CBT, ACT, Schema, Somatic and more, using multiple modalities as and when needed by my clients.
I can support clients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD management, Stress & Burnout, Relationship Issues, Intercultural/LGBTQIA+/Neurodiverse Relationships, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Personal Development & Identity, Life Transition Issues & Life Coaching, Self-Esteem, Navigating Cultural & Religious Issues.
I focus on cultivating strong therapeutic relationships with clients from different age groups, cultural and neurodivergent backgrounds through using collaborative intersectional frameworks and maintaining authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in the counselling space with a focus on CBT, ACT, Schema, Somatic and more, using multiple modalities as and when needed by my clients.
I can support clients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD management, Stress & Burnout, Relationship Issues, Intercultural/LGBTQIA+/Neurodiverse Relationships, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Personal Development & Identity, Life Transition Issues & Life Coaching, Self-Esteem, Navigating Cultural & Religious Issues.

I currently specialise in diagnostic, behavioural, cognitive, neurological and academic assessments and support thereafter. I have a keen interest in Autism and ADHD, specifically in woman and girls, and in helping adults explore this later in life. I conduct assessments in person and online, from a neurodiversity affirming framework, and currently focus on the following: Autism; Global Developmental Delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Specific Learning Disorders; Anxiety etc.
I currently specialise in diagnostic, behavioural, cognitive, neurological and academic assessments and support thereafter. I have a keen interest in Autism and ADHD, specifically in woman and girls, and in helping adults explore this later in life. I conduct assessments in person and online, from a neurodiversity affirming framework, and currently focus on the following: Autism; Global Developmental Delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Specific Learning Disorders; Anxiety etc.

The therapeutic strategies and interventions I predominantly work with are the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ( CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I draw on my many years of experience in helping clients gain skills and coping mechanism to help treat and resolve anxiety, addictions, PTSD, depression as well as grief and loss. I have extensive experience through my previous work as a group therapist in private clinics working with eating disorders, drug and alcohol, all mood disorders and DBT groups.
The therapeutic strategies and interventions I predominantly work with are the behaviour focused therapies of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ( CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I draw on my many years of experience in helping clients gain skills and coping mechanism to help treat and resolve anxiety, addictions, PTSD, depression as well as grief and loss. I have extensive experience through my previous work as a group therapist in private clinics working with eating disorders, drug and alcohol, all mood disorders and DBT groups.

I bring a combination of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care, to address the unique needs of each client.
I can support clients navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder, and Complex PTSD. Clients may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward in life.
I bring a combination of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care, to address the unique needs of each client.
I can support clients navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Acute Stress Disorder, and Complex PTSD. Clients may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward in life.

I draw on my experience and training in therapeutic models such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or CFT, based on client needs and always support this with a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach.
My clients are typically seeking peace in areas of their life involving, but not limited to: Relationships; Substance Use; Parenting; Grief & Loss; Trauma; Career Management.
I draw on my experience and training in therapeutic models such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or CFT, based on client needs and always support this with a trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based approach.
My clients are typically seeking peace in areas of their life involving, but not limited to: Relationships; Substance Use; Parenting; Grief & Loss; Trauma; Career Management.

Our therapies: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for anger and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bulk Billing Services for clients with financial difficulties. Director of Fit to Live Psychology Services. Registered for Workers Compensation Cases. Weight loss long term management, anxiety, depression, pain management, relationship issues, sleep disorders and work stress.
Our therapies: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for anger and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bulk Billing Services for clients with financial difficulties. Director of Fit to Live Psychology Services. Registered for Workers Compensation Cases. Weight loss long term management, anxiety, depression, pain management, relationship issues, sleep disorders and work stress.
I typically use a mixture of CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing.
I am Steph, an AuADHDer psychologist passionate about helping you embrace your unique strengths and thrive in a world that may not always understand or appreciate neurodivergence. I'm not just a professional with knowledge—I also bring my own lived experiences to the table. If you're struggling with family dynamics, processing childhood trauma, or feel like no one truly understands your world, I'm here to listen and provide support without judgment.
I typically use a mixture of CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing.
I am Steph, an AuADHDer psychologist passionate about helping you embrace your unique strengths and thrive in a world that may not always understand or appreciate neurodivergence. I'm not just a professional with knowledge—I also bring my own lived experiences to the table. If you're struggling with family dynamics, processing childhood trauma, or feel like no one truly understands your world, I'm here to listen and provide support without judgment.

I draw primarily from CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and schema therapy, depending on what best suits the client’s needs,goals and personality.
Therapy is often sought when life's discomfort exceeds our coping strategies, and can be a powerful tool for growth and healing. A safe and supportive space to explore our patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour, can lead us to know ourselves more fully, and live more intentionally and less reactively. I love meeting people at the point in their life when they are ready for change, whether through insight, skills development, or trauma processing. I work with clients to draw the map between where they are now and where they want to be, and together we plan out what therapeutic work can help us to get there.
I draw primarily from CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and schema therapy, depending on what best suits the client’s needs,goals and personality.
Therapy is often sought when life's discomfort exceeds our coping strategies, and can be a powerful tool for growth and healing. A safe and supportive space to explore our patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour, can lead us to know ourselves more fully, and live more intentionally and less reactively. I love meeting people at the point in their life when they are ready for change, whether through insight, skills development, or trauma processing. I work with clients to draw the map between where they are now and where they want to be, and together we plan out what therapeutic work can help us to get there.

Mostly, I rely on CBT where I work on establishing a healthy and realistic throught pattern.
If you are dedicated to find answers of some questions that were left in your mind, if you are focused on you, your well-being, now it is time to see Ayesha. You are overwhelmed, distressed and it is impcating you at many levels. You matter- your unmet personal and emotional needs as well. Together, we build a perspective with a personalised lense, that will help to rediscover you, your self esteem and worth. With our set smart goals, we work on embracing the challenges with all solid strength and healthy coping mechanisms.
Life is beautiful and you deserve to live and enjoy it fully with a strong sense of self, and comfort.
Mostly, I rely on CBT where I work on establishing a healthy and realistic throught pattern.
If you are dedicated to find answers of some questions that were left in your mind, if you are focused on you, your well-being, now it is time to see Ayesha. You are overwhelmed, distressed and it is impcating you at many levels. You matter- your unmet personal and emotional needs as well. Together, we build a perspective with a personalised lense, that will help to rediscover you, your self esteem and worth. With our set smart goals, we work on embracing the challenges with all solid strength and healthy coping mechanisms.
Life is beautiful and you deserve to live and enjoy it fully with a strong sense of self, and comfort.

Treatment types which maybe presented CBT Trauma Awareness through a Lens of Childhood Emotional Neglect, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Gottman.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
Treatment types which maybe presented CBT Trauma Awareness through a Lens of Childhood Emotional Neglect, Emotionally Focused Therapy & Gottman.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.

My therapeutic approaches integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Solutions-focused therapy, Positive Psychology, and Strengths-based techniques.
I am a registered counsellor with a Master’s in Positive Psychology and 20 years of executive experience at Coca-Cola and start-ups. This allows me to integrate my therapy and business knowledge to help clients manage anxiety, work-related challenges, and career/life transitions.
My journey in different organisations gives me the capacity to relate to the obstacles many professionals face in their career. This enables me to help them live in sync with themselves, their jobs, and the world around them.
My therapeutic approaches integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Solutions-focused therapy, Positive Psychology, and Strengths-based techniques.
I am a registered counsellor with a Master’s in Positive Psychology and 20 years of executive experience at Coca-Cola and start-ups. This allows me to integrate my therapy and business knowledge to help clients manage anxiety, work-related challenges, and career/life transitions.
My journey in different organisations gives me the capacity to relate to the obstacles many professionals face in their career. This enables me to help them live in sync with themselves, their jobs, and the world around them.

Sessions may be based on CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Gottman Method Couples Therapy
With a special interest in neurodiversity, I enjoy working with clients who see the world differently and would like to open up to new and authentic ways of thinking, feeling and acting. I work with adults, older adolescents and couples, and respect all sexualities, genders and relationship styles. I can help with self exploration, opening up to new perspectives, managing difficult emotions, broadening your comfort zone and connecting with what matters to you.
Sessions may be based on CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Gottman Method Couples Therapy
With a special interest in neurodiversity, I enjoy working with clients who see the world differently and would like to open up to new and authentic ways of thinking, feeling and acting. I work with adults, older adolescents and couples, and respect all sexualities, genders and relationship styles. I can help with self exploration, opening up to new perspectives, managing difficult emotions, broadening your comfort zone and connecting with what matters to you.

Samantha Jessen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Randwick, NSW 2031
My approach goes beyond purely cognitive techniques, guiding you to explore and connect with your early experiences to create meaningful change.
Samantha has a keen interest in adult psychology, particularly in supporting individuals as they navigate identity, relationships, and understanding themselves on a deeper level. She creates a warm, compassionate space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and challenges at their own pace. With extensive experience in anxiety and trauma linked to overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, people-pleasing, or masking their true selves, Samantha helps clients build awareness, recognise strengths, set boundaries, and develop a deeper connection with their authentic selves.
My approach goes beyond purely cognitive techniques, guiding you to explore and connect with your early experiences to create meaningful change.
Samantha has a keen interest in adult psychology, particularly in supporting individuals as they navigate identity, relationships, and understanding themselves on a deeper level. She creates a warm, compassionate space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and challenges at their own pace. With extensive experience in anxiety and trauma linked to overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, people-pleasing, or masking their true selves, Samantha helps clients build awareness, recognise strengths, set boundaries, and develop a deeper connection with their authentic selves.

He is trained in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Prolonged Grief Therapy, Mindfulness-based Strategies.
Ziting has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Dickinson College (U.S.), a Bachelor of
Arts in Psychology (Honours) from The University of Queensland, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Western Sydney University. Originally from Beijing, China, Ziting’s multicultural background enriches his ability to empathize with diverse clients in both English and Mandarin (普通话). His empathetic, genuine, and conscientious nature fosters strong therapeutic relationships with his clients. He believes in the transformative power of storytelling and active listening, which helps him fully understand and address his clients’ unique concerns.
He is trained in: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Prolonged Grief Therapy, Mindfulness-based Strategies.
Ziting has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Dickinson College (U.S.), a Bachelor of
Arts in Psychology (Honours) from The University of Queensland, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Western Sydney University. Originally from Beijing, China, Ziting’s multicultural background enriches his ability to empathize with diverse clients in both English and Mandarin (普通话). His empathetic, genuine, and conscientious nature fosters strong therapeutic relationships with his clients. He believes in the transformative power of storytelling and active listening, which helps him fully understand and address his clients’ unique concerns.

I use ACT, CBT and solution focused therapies.
I have been practicing as social worker for over 20 years. My experience is working with clients who have been impacted by trauma such as sexual assault and domestic and family violence. I am a competent trauma therapist and have provide a lot of critical incident and crisis support to clients. I also have experience working with young people.
I use ACT, CBT and solution focused therapies.
I have been practicing as social worker for over 20 years. My experience is working with clients who have been impacted by trauma such as sexual assault and domestic and family violence. I am a competent trauma therapist and have provide a lot of critical incident and crisis support to clients. I also have experience working with young people.

In addition to this I draw from frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
“I believe that every individual will experience challenges throughout their lives and that those experiences can shape the way a person can feel, think and behave with the world around them and in their interpersonal relationships. Often we attempt to protect ourselves from feeling difficult emotions through behaving in a way that is taking us away from living the life we want. I believe that building a deep understanding and connection to the core of our emotional experience can provide understanding and clarity to promote emotional and behavioural change and mental wellbeing.”
In addition to this I draw from frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
“I believe that every individual will experience challenges throughout their lives and that those experiences can shape the way a person can feel, think and behave with the world around them and in their interpersonal relationships. Often we attempt to protect ourselves from feeling difficult emotions through behaving in a way that is taking us away from living the life we want. I believe that building a deep understanding and connection to the core of our emotional experience can provide understanding and clarity to promote emotional and behavioural change and mental wellbeing.”

Natasha Rawson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Randwick, NSW 2031
Waitlist for new clients
Natasha has trained in evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Natasha is a warm and empathic Clinical Psychologist who has had extensive experience across multiple domains of mental health challenges. Her approach is focused on your goals and she is motivated to work with you to draw on your personal resources, along with the latest in evidence-based techniques to help address your concerns. Along with private practice work, Natasha worked for 14 years in a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment and clinical research unit, and has been working for ten years as a supervisor, training Clinical Psychologists at the Masters level of university training.
Natasha has trained in evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Natasha is a warm and empathic Clinical Psychologist who has had extensive experience across multiple domains of mental health challenges. Her approach is focused on your goals and she is motivated to work with you to draw on your personal resources, along with the latest in evidence-based techniques to help address your concerns. Along with private practice work, Natasha worked for 14 years in a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment and clinical research unit, and has been working for ten years as a supervisor, training Clinical Psychologists at the Masters level of university training.

Hanna Janssen-Kallenberg
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Drawing upon schema therapy, EMDR, imagery rescripting, CBT and other evidence-based techniques, I support you in the process of gaining a deeper understanding of your symptoms, belief system, needs and values.
In order to support you navigating your life's challenges, I use a holistic approach, aiming to understand your personal difficulties within the complexity of your life. I believe understanding the root cause of your emotional distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms is important to create lasting change. My work focuses on a trauma informed approach and I work with individuals experiencing (chronic) anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress (single event and complex trauma, attachment trauma), issues with relationships and self-esteem.
Drawing upon schema therapy, EMDR, imagery rescripting, CBT and other evidence-based techniques, I support you in the process of gaining a deeper understanding of your symptoms, belief system, needs and values.
In order to support you navigating your life's challenges, I use a holistic approach, aiming to understand your personal difficulties within the complexity of your life. I believe understanding the root cause of your emotional distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms is important to create lasting change. My work focuses on a trauma informed approach and I work with individuals experiencing (chronic) anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress (single event and complex trauma, attachment trauma), issues with relationships and self-esteem.
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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.