Female Counselling in Kogarah, NSW

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Samantha Hayes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Samantha is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. In her clinical work, Samantha takes an empathetic, open-minded and flexible approach to work collaboratively with each client’s individual needs, concerns and goals. Samantha has completed both her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Clinical Psychology at Western Sydney University. Samantha is also currently completing her PhD on the impact of trauma on eating behaviours and obesity.
Samantha is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. In her clinical work, Samantha takes an empathetic, open-minded and flexible approach to work collaboratively with each client’s individual needs, concerns and goals. Samantha has completed both her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Clinical Psychology at Western Sydney University. Samantha is also currently completing her PhD on the impact of trauma on eating behaviours and obesity.
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Anita Nikolovska
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
As a dedicated and compassionate clinical psychologist, I am committed to empowering individuals on their mental and emotional well-being journey. With over 25 years of experience in adult mental health, I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies that foster growth, healing and lasting positive change.
As a dedicated and compassionate clinical psychologist, I am committed to empowering individuals on their mental and emotional well-being journey. With over 25 years of experience in adult mental health, I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies that foster growth, healing and lasting positive change.
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Kristy Stack Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Are you a new parent struggling with juggling the demands of your bundle of joy alongside managing household tasks? Are you feeling down when everyone around you is telling you to "enjoy every moment", "they grow up so fast"? Maybe you have older children struggling at school and you're not sure what to do? Do you have children experiencing big feelings and you're not sure how to help them?
Are you a new parent struggling with juggling the demands of your bundle of joy alongside managing household tasks? Are you feeling down when everyone around you is telling you to "enjoy every moment", "they grow up so fast"? Maybe you have older children struggling at school and you're not sure what to do? Do you have children experiencing big feelings and you're not sure how to help them?
(02) 8105 6818 View (02) 8105 6818
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Georgia Ashworth
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Georgia is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a genuine and empathetic therapeutic style, committed to providing a non-judgemental space to achieve therapeutic goals through evidence-based psychological therapy. Georgia is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), as well as previous studies in psychology at Macquarie University (MQ) and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). She has an interest in public health, having completed research on gambling and drug addictions.
Georgia is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a genuine and empathetic therapeutic style, committed to providing a non-judgemental space to achieve therapeutic goals through evidence-based psychological therapy. Georgia is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), as well as previous studies in psychology at Macquarie University (MQ) and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). She has an interest in public health, having completed research on gambling and drug addictions.
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Aimee Oliveri
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Aimee is a clinical psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Aimee takes a person-centred approach to her practice, working collaboratively with her clients to harness their strengths/knowledge and achieve their goals. She draws from various therapeutic styles to meet the unique needs and circumstances of her clients, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, trauma-based therapies, dialectal behaviour therapy (DBT) and narrative therapy.
Aimee is a clinical psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Aimee takes a person-centred approach to her practice, working collaboratively with her clients to harness their strengths/knowledge and achieve their goals. She draws from various therapeutic styles to meet the unique needs and circumstances of her clients, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, trauma-based therapies, dialectal behaviour therapy (DBT) and narrative therapy.
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Anastasia Hronis
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Dr Anastasia Hronis (B Psych Hons, M Clin Psych, AMusA, LMusA, Ph.D) is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Anastasia provides individual and group therapy. Anastasia also holds the position of Honorary Associate at the University of Technology Sydney, where she provides lectures and research supervision to students in the Master of Clinical Psychology Program.
Dr Anastasia Hronis (B Psych Hons, M Clin Psych, AMusA, LMusA, Ph.D) is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Anastasia provides individual and group therapy. Anastasia also holds the position of Honorary Associate at the University of Technology Sydney, where she provides lectures and research supervision to students in the Master of Clinical Psychology Program.
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Rebecca Dooley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Rebecca is a registered psychologist who completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honours at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and a Master of Clinical Psychology at University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Rebecca adopts a warm, collaborative and trauma-informed approach to empower individuals to enact meaningful change in their life. Rebecca enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan, who may be experiencing mood or anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, relationship/attachment difficulties, difficulties with emotion regulation or those navigating significant life stressors.
Rebecca is a registered psychologist who completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honours at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and a Master of Clinical Psychology at University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Rebecca adopts a warm, collaborative and trauma-informed approach to empower individuals to enact meaningful change in their life. Rebecca enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan, who may be experiencing mood or anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, relationship/attachment difficulties, difficulties with emotion regulation or those navigating significant life stressors.
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Neha Kapoor | Novo Empower Counselling
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist and owner of Novo Empower Counselling. I have over a decade of experience empowering and guiding couples and individuals through the intricate pathways of life and relationships. I utilise a diverse array of proven approaches to create tailored programs that unlock insights, resolve conflicts, and nurture growth. I offer both in-person and online counselling options to accommodate different needs of my clients.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist and owner of Novo Empower Counselling. I have over a decade of experience empowering and guiding couples and individuals through the intricate pathways of life and relationships. I utilise a diverse array of proven approaches to create tailored programs that unlock insights, resolve conflicts, and nurture growth. I offer both in-person and online counselling options to accommodate different needs of my clients.
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Elizabeth Talbot
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
As your clinical psychologist, I want to understand your situation, so I start by listening to you with a curious, open mind and without judgement. I help you explore your feelings and behaviours through reflection, to uncover the beliefs that sit behind them. From this foundation of understanding, we work collaboratively to find practical strategies to manage your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. So whether you need long-term support or an occasional visit, you can move forward with more ease, confidence and optimism.
As your clinical psychologist, I want to understand your situation, so I start by listening to you with a curious, open mind and without judgement. I help you explore your feelings and behaviours through reflection, to uncover the beliefs that sit behind them. From this foundation of understanding, we work collaboratively to find practical strategies to manage your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. So whether you need long-term support or an occasional visit, you can move forward with more ease, confidence and optimism.
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Vera Nedelkovska
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Vera is a dedicated therapist specialising in counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. With a person-centered approach, Vera creates a safe space for her clients to overcome challenges and strive for personal growth. Her focus is on empowering clients to develop healthy relationships and build resilience, fostering self-awareness and lasting change.
Vera is a dedicated therapist specialising in counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. With a person-centered approach, Vera creates a safe space for her clients to overcome challenges and strive for personal growth. Her focus is on empowering clients to develop healthy relationships and build resilience, fostering self-awareness and lasting change.
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Rachel Pollard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kogarah, NSW 2217
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.
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Rachael Tedeschi
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kogarah, NSW 2217
My name is Rachael and I am a dedicated registered psychologist with a genuine love for helping people overcome challenges and helping people improve their quality of life. I aim to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you will be able to be yourself. I work with you where you are at and offer an open approach based on your feedback. I believe there is no one size fits all approach to therapy and work on offering a personalised service based on your specific needs. My focus is on helping you grow new evidence-based skills and learn new tools to work through the challenges you are facing.
My name is Rachael and I am a dedicated registered psychologist with a genuine love for helping people overcome challenges and helping people improve their quality of life. I aim to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you will be able to be yourself. I work with you where you are at and offer an open approach based on your feedback. I believe there is no one size fits all approach to therapy and work on offering a personalised service based on your specific needs. My focus is on helping you grow new evidence-based skills and learn new tools to work through the challenges you are facing.
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Lighthouse Therapeutic
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Are you finding it hard to cope with day to day stressors. Do you have difficulty with food and body image, maybe you are restricting, binging, purging or yo-yo dieting. Have you found that your drug or alcohol intake has increased and is starting to feel out of control, or has been out of control for a while, have you just had a lapse/relapse. Is your anxiety holding you back or are you having difficulty with your relationships, emotion regulation or asserting boundaries?
Are you finding it hard to cope with day to day stressors. Do you have difficulty with food and body image, maybe you are restricting, binging, purging or yo-yo dieting. Have you found that your drug or alcohol intake has increased and is starting to feel out of control, or has been out of control for a while, have you just had a lapse/relapse. Is your anxiety holding you back or are you having difficulty with your relationships, emotion regulation or asserting boundaries?
(02) 8806 0119 View (02) 8806 0119
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Karina Lazarou
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
I understand that coming to therapy takes a lot of courage, and I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and warm space, where you can feel safe to explore your inner workings. I see adults presenting with a variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, a lack of purpose and drive, conflicts in relationships, low self-confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the multifaceted struggles of being human.
I understand that coming to therapy takes a lot of courage, and I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and warm space, where you can feel safe to explore your inner workings. I see adults presenting with a variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, a lack of purpose and drive, conflicts in relationships, low self-confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the multifaceted struggles of being human.
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Suzana Djukic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
My goal is to collaborate with you, empower you, help you understand yourself better and create long-lasting changes in your life. I have a supportive and compassionate approach to therapy and actively work to create a safe space for open communication. I use a holistic approach and consider nationality, culture, identity, religion and physical wellbeing as well as emotional, social and relational factors that may be influencing your difficulties.
My goal is to collaborate with you, empower you, help you understand yourself better and create long-lasting changes in your life. I have a supportive and compassionate approach to therapy and actively work to create a safe space for open communication. I use a holistic approach and consider nationality, culture, identity, religion and physical wellbeing as well as emotional, social and relational factors that may be influencing your difficulties.
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Anita Calic
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
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
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Natasha Ramessur
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
I am a registered psychologist with several years of experience helping clients with a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, bullying, stress, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, anger, social difficulties, behavioural issues, self-esteem, coping with change and life adjustments. My warm, open and non-judgemental approach allows me to easily build strong rapport with my clients and make them feel comfortable and safe. I have a keen interest in client-centred approach, drawing on an eclectic framework of therapeutic interventions, with the aim of building upon the client’s strengths.
I am a registered psychologist with several years of experience helping clients with a number of issues, including depression, anxiety, bullying, stress, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, anger, social difficulties, behavioural issues, self-esteem, coping with change and life adjustments. My warm, open and non-judgemental approach allows me to easily build strong rapport with my clients and make them feel comfortable and safe. I have a keen interest in client-centred approach, drawing on an eclectic framework of therapeutic interventions, with the aim of building upon the client’s strengths.
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Metaxia Toumbelekis
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Welcome to my boutique Clinical Psychology practice. I am a warm, empathic Clinical Psychologist, and a mother of two young children. I have worked in community, public and private hospital settings, with experience working with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, parenting and group-based interventions. I have a particular interest working with adults who have experienced significant stressors or trauma in their life, who are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression and with individuals who generally would like to gain further insight or coping strategies to deal with life’s challenges.
Welcome to my boutique Clinical Psychology practice. I am a warm, empathic Clinical Psychologist, and a mother of two young children. I have worked in community, public and private hospital settings, with experience working with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, parenting and group-based interventions. I have a particular interest working with adults who have experienced significant stressors or trauma in their life, who are struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression and with individuals who generally would like to gain further insight or coping strategies to deal with life’s challenges.
(02) 8000 1569 View (02) 8000 1569
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Carmel Catanuto
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
As a Sydney based Psychotherapist, Carmel Catanuto Psychotherapy is renowned for transforming the lives of those unfulfilled through the power of experiential techniques and art therapy.  Located in Sydney at Sans Souci, Carmel works with a range of health issues such as heart-sick career women and aware men, business owners and adults. She helps them achieve and rediscover themselves, reconnecting with their vision or purpose to spark confidence in their relationships. Carmel is trained as a Gestalt therapist and Art Therapist and has experience in dealing with a wide variety of concerns. These include and are not limited to:
As a Sydney based Psychotherapist, Carmel Catanuto Psychotherapy is renowned for transforming the lives of those unfulfilled through the power of experiential techniques and art therapy.  Located in Sydney at Sans Souci, Carmel works with a range of health issues such as heart-sick career women and aware men, business owners and adults. She helps them achieve and rediscover themselves, reconnecting with their vision or purpose to spark confidence in their relationships. Carmel is trained as a Gestalt therapist and Art Therapist and has experience in dealing with a wide variety of concerns. These include and are not limited to:
(02) 9159 6093 View (02) 9159 6093
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Christina Dionisopoulos
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kogarah, NSW 2217
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.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.