Intervention Psychologists and Therapists in Kogarah, NSW

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JESSICA LAUNDY
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Sessions are informed by gold-standard, evidence-based intervention strategies and tailored to each child’s needs and interests.
I work exclusively with young children aged 0–5, including autistic children and those with differences in communication, social interaction, and early learning. My work is guided by the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a play-based, relationship-focused approach grounded in child development and family life. I work closely with parents to provide clear guidance and practical strategies that fit naturally into everyday routines.
Sessions are informed by gold-standard, evidence-based intervention strategies and tailored to each child’s needs and interests.
I work exclusively with young children aged 0–5, including autistic children and those with differences in communication, social interaction, and early learning. My work is guided by the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a play-based, relationship-focused approach grounded in child development and family life. I work closely with parents to provide clear guidance and practical strategies that fit naturally into everyday routines.
(02) 8105 5617 View (02) 8105 5617
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Neha Kapoor | Novo Empower Counselling
Counsellor, MPsych, PACFA
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.
0410 637 225 View 0410 637 225
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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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Next Steps Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many people I work with feel stuck, disconnected, or burnt out. They might be dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship stress, or a sense of having lost direction. Some don’t know where to begin only that things can’t keep going the way they have. Whether it’s processing pain, finding meaning, or understanding old patterns, therapy offers a place to slow down and make sense of what’s been happening.
Many people I work with feel stuck, disconnected, or burnt out. They might be dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship stress, or a sense of having lost direction. Some don’t know where to begin only that things can’t keep going the way they have. Whether it’s processing pain, finding meaning, or understanding old patterns, therapy offers a place to slow down and make sense of what’s been happening.
(02) 9538 7432 View (02) 9538 7432
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Alena Piccolruaz
Psychologist, MPsych, Assoc MAPS
Serves Area
I have a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and families in addition to supporting mums and dads through pregnancy and post-pregnancy. Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills. I also offer couples, family and marital therapy. I am also an accredited Supervisor to other psychologists.
I have a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and families in addition to supporting mums and dads through pregnancy and post-pregnancy. Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills. I also offer couples, family and marital therapy. I am also an accredited Supervisor to other psychologists.
(02) 9159 6930 View (02) 9159 6930
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Amina Hallak
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered supervisor with the aca for counsellors. I have over 15 years of experience. I have specialised in marriage counselling, family therapy, anxiety, depression and teenage counselling. I have also had a lot of experience with issues arising within families in the Islamic community.
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered supervisor with the aca for counsellors. I have over 15 years of experience. I have specialised in marriage counselling, family therapy, anxiety, depression and teenage counselling. I have also had a lot of experience with issues arising within families in the Islamic community.
(02) 8766 0476 View (02) 8766 0476
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Venessa Diab
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I understand that a one size does not fit all, and therapeutic intervention needs to be tailored and specific to suit your specific needs.
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 understand that a one size does not fit all, and therapeutic intervention needs to be tailored and specific to suit your specific needs.
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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Minds of Colour Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I provide neuroaffirming and gender-affirming psychological care for autistic and ADHD adults and for trans and gender diverse people. My work includes therapy as well as psychological assessments for ADHD, autism and access to gender-affirming medical care. Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or unsupported within systems not designed for them, and I aim to provide a space where neurodivergence and gender diversity are understood and respected.
I provide neuroaffirming and gender-affirming psychological care for autistic and ADHD adults and for trans and gender diverse people. My work includes therapy as well as psychological assessments for ADHD, autism and access to gender-affirming medical care. Many people I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or unsupported within systems not designed for them, and I aim to provide a space where neurodivergence and gender diversity are understood and respected.
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Jules Chenoweth
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I’m Jules, an ACA registered Counsellor with 15 years experience working with young people aged 10-25 and their families. Pairing evidence based practice with warmth and authenticity, I provide trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and casework where young people feel safe, seen and heard. Meaningful connection is at the heart of what I do, with both my client and their network - including parents, schools, and their community.
I’m Jules, an ACA registered Counsellor with 15 years experience working with young people aged 10-25 and their families. Pairing evidence based practice with warmth and authenticity, I provide trauma-informed, client-centred counselling and casework where young people feel safe, seen and heard. Meaningful connection is at the heart of what I do, with both my client and their network - including parents, schools, and their community.
0493 452 067 View 0493 452 067
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Leah Walker
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
(02) 5016 3145 View (02) 5016 3145
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The Bendigo Rainbow Hub
Psychiatrist, FRANZCP
Serves Area
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
(03) 5449 7610 View (03) 5449 7610
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Georgina McKavanagh
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Coogee, NSW 2034
If you’ve spent most of your life holding it together for everyone else, it can be hard to know what you actually need. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning women who feel overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Together we explore where these patterns began and how to start changing them.
If you’ve spent most of your life holding it together for everyone else, it can be hard to know what you actually need. I work with thoughtful, high-functioning women who feel overwhelmed, stuck in relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves. Together we explore where these patterns began and how to start changing them.
0406 093 429 View 0406 093 429
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Esther Sammut Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I believe a life of meaning, fulfillment and happiness is possible for every person, from those with slightly tiresome moods or behaviours to those with severely wounded pasts. It can be achieved through a guided therapeutic process which combines scientific research and experience with careful assessment into each person's mental barriers, unhelpful traits and recurrent emotional patterns. My practice of over 16 years, offers a caring, intuitive, nuanced approach uniquely tailored to your needs while utilizing the latest evidence based, neuro-scientifically informed treatments
I believe a life of meaning, fulfillment and happiness is possible for every person, from those with slightly tiresome moods or behaviours to those with severely wounded pasts. It can be achieved through a guided therapeutic process which combines scientific research and experience with careful assessment into each person's mental barriers, unhelpful traits and recurrent emotional patterns. My practice of over 16 years, offers a caring, intuitive, nuanced approach uniquely tailored to your needs while utilizing the latest evidence based, neuro-scientifically informed treatments
(03) 7003 2840 View (03) 7003 2840
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Mike Carroll, MC Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges. This lived experience has given me a unique perspective that I bring into my counselling practice. Alongside my professional training, it allows me to connect with clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate. I understand that recovery and personal growth are not always straightforward, and that everyone’s journey is different. My role is not to judge or tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as you explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges. This lived experience has given me a unique perspective that I bring into my counselling practice. Alongside my professional training, it allows me to connect with clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate. I understand that recovery and personal growth are not always straightforward, and that everyone’s journey is different. My role is not to judge or tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as you explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
(03) 6419 9437 View (03) 6419 9437
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Dr Heather Gan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Sydney, NSW 2000
Based in Sydney CBD, NSW, I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and Asian mental health. I provide a culturally sensitive space to explore past experiences and unmet needs that drive unhelpful coping or relationship patterns. My ideal client wants to understand their emotions, break free from cycles, and build healthier ways of relating. Alongside therapy, I am also appointed as a Single Expert Witness preparing Family Reports for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Based in Sydney CBD, NSW, I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and Asian mental health. I provide a culturally sensitive space to explore past experiences and unmet needs that drive unhelpful coping or relationship patterns. My ideal client wants to understand their emotions, break free from cycles, and build healthier ways of relating. Alongside therapy, I am also appointed as a Single Expert Witness preparing Family Reports for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
(02) 9159 6010 View (02) 9159 6010
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Natasha Kiemel-Incorvaia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours with GP referral optional
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours with GP referral optional
(02) 9100 0843 View (02) 9100 0843
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Helen Qin Counselling (English, Mandarin)
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Hello, I am a registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 12 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
Hello, I am a registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 12 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
(02) 9098 5155 View (02) 9098 5155
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Moureen Wong
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L2
Burwood, NSW 2134
Across the lifespan my clients are children, youth, adult, senior, family, migrant, employee, carer, people with disability (ADHD, autism, vision-impaired). I support 3 types of needs: 1) Clinical: Anxiety, depression, injury/illness, pain, IBS. I make assessment recommendations too; 2) People facing difficult situations: Stress,exam, job, fussy eater, relationships, separation, coping with loss, suicide, role transition-becoming a parent, teen, marriage, divorce, job promotion, relocation; 3) Enhance performance: Healthy Breathing, Mindfulness training, learn emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, career counselling.
Across the lifespan my clients are children, youth, adult, senior, family, migrant, employee, carer, people with disability (ADHD, autism, vision-impaired). I support 3 types of needs: 1) Clinical: Anxiety, depression, injury/illness, pain, IBS. I make assessment recommendations too; 2) People facing difficult situations: Stress,exam, job, fussy eater, relationships, separation, coping with loss, suicide, role transition-becoming a parent, teen, marriage, divorce, job promotion, relocation; 3) Enhance performance: Healthy Breathing, Mindfulness training, learn emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, career counselling.
(02) 8105 5335 View (02) 8105 5335
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Dr Liza Chervonsky
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
I am an experienced clinical psychologist, with a particular interest in working with clients who have difficulties regulating their emotions (anxiety, mood, shame, anger), have interpersonal or relationship difficulties, or personality issues. I find that these people are often misunderstood by others, which leads to them misunderstanding themselves and the origin of their difficulties.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist, with a particular interest in working with clients who have difficulties regulating their emotions (anxiety, mood, shame, anger), have interpersonal or relationship difficulties, or personality issues. I find that these people are often misunderstood by others, which leads to them misunderstanding themselves and the origin of their difficulties.
(02) 8294 6686 View (02) 8294 6686
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Exclusive Wellbeing
Psychologist, MPsych, MACPA
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Support for Life’s Challenges At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
Support for Life’s Challenges At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
(02) 9630 0451 View (02) 9630 0451
Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.