Counselling in Killara, NSW

It can be difficult to reach out and seek help... the first step is often the hardest. To gain the most out of the therapy process it can be helpful to be motivated and committed to wanting something in your life/ relationships/ self/ circumstance or situation to be different. This helps you to stay clear about what you want to get out of the counselling process and stay focussed on your goals for change.

I specialise in treating behavioural and emotional problems such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, in children, adolescents and adults. I believe that working collaboratively and honouring clients' knowledge and experience are keys for change. I also have more than 20 years of experience in cognitive, educational and behavioural assessment of young people and adults.

I am a warm and empathetic psychologist dedicated to supporting and improving client’s wellbeing. I advocate for a client-therapist relationship which is an essential tool in the therapeutic process. My focus is on building up client’s strengths and skills to become a better version of themselves.

I work with adults, helping them to cope with a range of stressful situations and the ups and downs of everyday life. This could include coping with depression, stress, anxiety, loss, family conflict, fears, career or work problems, emotional distress or relationship difficulties. I find most people are looking for help to improve their well-being, make difficult life decisions, improve relationships with others, and overcome psychological and other hurdles in life.

I provide evening and Saturday morning sessions. I specialise in supporting clients through major changes in their life eg. a new relationship, challenges in an existing relationship, end of a relationship, job loss, bereavement, diagnosis of a serious illness. As a male counsellor clients have said that this brings a different perspective on clarifying their issues. With nearly 20 years and 6,000 sessions experience I have worked with individuals and couples, locally, interstate, and overseas who are experiencing unexpected shifts in their life circumstances. I offer face-to-face and Zoom sessions.

I have a core interest in working with adolescence and adults. I work extensively with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and adjustment difficulties. I believe that regardless of place, a person's wellbeing is important, playing a large role in how they function in their day-to-day lives and consequently affecting their families, friends, schools, neighbourhoods, and communities-at-large. My therapeutic approach is predominately drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Jo is a psychologist and educator who provides psychoeducational assessments for young people aged 8-25 years. A comprehensive assessment can reveal underlying vulnerabilities that may contribute to behavioural or learning difficulties at school. Jo offers assessments for cognitive ability, academic achievement, learning difficulties, ADHD, intellectual disability and giftedness. Jo's strength-based approach ensures that clients feel well supported throughout the assessment process. Her comprehensive reports make clear what the results mean for the young person and how families and teachers may implement recommendations .

Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, family dysfunction, grief and loss and mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions. I work collaboratively with clients to help them build resilience and to think and feel more positively about themselves and to develop a better connection with those who are important to them. Clients feel able to to face their challenges and those things they like least in their current situation, with greater ease and a sense of empowerment.

My ideal client is someone experiencing anxiety, grief and loss and or lack of direction in life. I’m interested in goal setting, relationships, intimacy and couple therapy.

I have been providing counselling services to individuals and couples for over 15 years.