Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Lane Cove, NSW

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Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology & Counselling
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology and Counselling Relationship Centre is a team of highly trained professionals providing the ultimate in wellbeing treatment for Relationships: couple, parent and baby, child and parent, men isolated from feelings.
We are passionate and dedicated to helping you get what you want out of life, and we provide life changing treatment for many people, including those experiencing issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems. We specialise in Couple Relationship, Perinatal Anxiety, Parenting and Child issues, and Men’s issues.
Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology and Counselling Relationship Centre is a team of highly trained professionals providing the ultimate in wellbeing treatment for Relationships: couple, parent and baby, child and parent, men isolated from feelings.
We are passionate and dedicated to helping you get what you want out of life, and we provide life changing treatment for many people, including those experiencing issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems. We specialise in Couple Relationship, Perinatal Anxiety, Parenting and Child issues, and Men’s issues.
(02) 8074 3769 View (02) 8074 3769
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Duda Baldwin
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Lane Cove, NSW 2066
I also help couples with issues with in-laws, parenting, stepfamilies stresses and accompanied feelings of isolations, bringing relevant lived experience where needed.
A clear communicator myself, with vast professional and lived experience, I mindfully guide couples through new ways of expressing their needs, so that both feel seen, heard and understood. We clarify many piled-up misunderstandings and resentments and learn how to have hard conversations without hard feelings in order to find clarity and connection.
I also help couples with issues with in-laws, parenting, stepfamilies stresses and accompanied feelings of isolations, bringing relevant lived experience where needed.
A clear communicator myself, with vast professional and lived experience, I mindfully guide couples through new ways of expressing their needs, so that both feel seen, heard and understood. We clarify many piled-up misunderstandings and resentments and learn how to have hard conversations without hard feelings in order to find clarity and connection.
(02) 8000 1169 View (02) 8000 1169
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Xanthe Armitage
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Online Only
Xanthe is a psychologist and coach who supports high-performing professionals and leaders navigating workload pressure, complex demands, competing priorities, and overwhelm. Through structured, psychologically informed coaching, she helps clients strengthen workflow, productivity, focus, and strategic clarity to perform sustainably and effectively.
Xanthe is a psychologist and coach who supports high-performing professionals and leaders navigating workload pressure, complex demands, competing priorities, and overwhelm. Through structured, psychologically informed coaching, she helps clients strengthen workflow, productivity, focus, and strategic clarity to perform sustainably and effectively.
(02) 9000 1642 View (02) 9000 1642
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Marielle Quinlan
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Everybody should have therapy! It can be a difficult but also an amazing journey. From my perspective, it’s very rewarding to see my clients getting better, changing, and becoming calmer and happier. I’m an Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Counsellor, which means I work with a variety of techniques and theories. I choose the approach that best suits your personality.”
Everybody should have therapy! It can be a difficult but also an amazing journey. From my perspective, it’s very rewarding to see my clients getting better, changing, and becoming calmer and happier. I’m an Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Counsellor, which means I work with a variety of techniques and theories. I choose the approach that best suits your personality.”
0493 559 310 View 0493 559 310
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Menaka Iyengar Cooke
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
low self-esteem, standing up to bullying or narcissism) to managing health and personal wellbeing; assistance in being better parents; personal trauma incuding sexual assault or bodily harm and migration and separation trauma
I have a humanistic, person-centred approach. I use mindfulness, hypnotherapy, somatic (body-based) approach, psychodynamics (what has happened in a person's developmental years), and family constellations work (patterns or issues over generations). I also coach people at various career stages: job interviews to promotions to leadership development.
low self-esteem, standing up to bullying or narcissism) to managing health and personal wellbeing; assistance in being better parents; personal trauma incuding sexual assault or bodily harm and migration and separation trauma
I have a humanistic, person-centred approach. I use mindfulness, hypnotherapy, somatic (body-based) approach, psychodynamics (what has happened in a person's developmental years), and family constellations work (patterns or issues over generations). I also coach people at various career stages: job interviews to promotions to leadership development.
(02) 8069 5431 View (02) 8069 5431
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Netta Dolev
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Are you or your child carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or childhood neglect? In Macquarie Park and Bondi Junction,NSW, I support women and children who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward after painful or confusing experiences. Whether you're in North Ryde, Ryde, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Lower North Shore or Eastern Suburbs, you don't have to keep living in survival mode. With 15 years of experience, I offer a calm, grounded space where you can feel safe and understood. Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation
Are you or your child carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or childhood neglect? In Macquarie Park and Bondi Junction,NSW, I support women and children who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward after painful or confusing experiences. Whether you're in North Ryde, Ryde, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Lower North Shore or Eastern Suburbs, you don't have to keep living in survival mode. With 15 years of experience, I offer a calm, grounded space where you can feel safe and understood. Reach out today for a free 15-minute consultation
(02) 7804 4529 View (02) 7804 4529
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Nina Thompson
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello. ​I have experience working with the following: anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
Hello. ​I have experience working with the following: anxiety / overwhelm / depression / trauma / relationship issues / disordered eating / OCD / addiction recovery and general life challenges,
(02) 9100 0186 View (02) 9100 0186
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Anya Grkovic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My clients include children (8+), adolescents, adults, and families seeking support with anxiety, OCD, mood concerns, behavioural challenges, life stressors, and many other concerns. Many come in experiencing intrusive thoughts, panic, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or difficulties with learning, behaviour, or relationships. Support is provided through a warm, individualised, and evidence-based approach, helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in their wellbeing.
My clients include children (8+), adolescents, adults, and families seeking support with anxiety, OCD, mood concerns, behavioural challenges, life stressors, and many other concerns. Many come in experiencing intrusive thoughts, panic, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or difficulties with learning, behaviour, or relationships. Support is provided through a warm, individualised, and evidence-based approach, helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in their wellbeing.
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Relationship-Talk: Dr Cory Middleton
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Highly experienced Senior Psychologist supporting depression, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship stress and dysfunction, marriage counselling, workplace stress, burnout, trauma and men's issues. Dr Cory Middleton provides experienced professional skill in guiding you through life's challenges. Practical strategies for real people (no fluff). Mood disturbances: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy(ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy(EFT) Relationships: Gottman Method, Transactional Analysis (TA), EFT Grief: McKissock Infinity Model, Thomas Attig - how we grieve, ACT, Dual-process
Highly experienced Senior Psychologist supporting depression, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship stress and dysfunction, marriage counselling, workplace stress, burnout, trauma and men's issues. Dr Cory Middleton provides experienced professional skill in guiding you through life's challenges. Practical strategies for real people (no fluff). Mood disturbances: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy(ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy(EFT) Relationships: Gottman Method, Transactional Analysis (TA), EFT Grief: McKissock Infinity Model, Thomas Attig - how we grieve, ACT, Dual-process
(02) 9100 0542 View (02) 9100 0542
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Daniel He
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
“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.”
“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.”
(02) 9100 0643 View (02) 9100 0643
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Vidhi Thakkar
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be the one everyone else leans on — holding your family, your work, and your cultural world together, while quietly wondering who holds you. Maybe something has shifted in a way you can't quite name. A transition that looked fine on paper but brought grief. A relationship that changed. A coping pattern — drinking, overworking, numbing — that once helped and now costs more than it gives. You don't need a diagnosis to come. You need somewhere to stop performing.
You might be the one everyone else leans on — holding your family, your work, and your cultural world together, while quietly wondering who holds you. Maybe something has shifted in a way you can't quite name. A transition that looked fine on paper but brought grief. A relationship that changed. A coping pattern — drinking, overworking, numbing — that once helped and now costs more than it gives. You don't need a diagnosis to come. You need somewhere to stop performing.
(02) 4703 7394 View (02) 4703 7394
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Julie Ryu
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
(02) 7804 4481 View (02) 7804 4481
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Aarthi Udayakumar
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA, with 14 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples through challenges such as domestic and family violence, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and child wellbeing. I am now beginning to offer services under Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Workers Compensation. Fluent in English and Tamil, I provide a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their concerns, reflect on their strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I am passionate about helping clients build resilience and wellbeing.
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA, with 14 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples through challenges such as domestic and family violence, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and child wellbeing. I am now beginning to offer services under Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Workers Compensation. Fluent in English and Tamil, I provide a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their concerns, reflect on their strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I am passionate about helping clients build resilience and wellbeing.
(02) 9100 0497 View (02) 9100 0497
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Biinu
Psychologist, MSc, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
From collaborating with different people through therapy over the years, I have noticed that even everyday people feel the effects of modern life on their mental health. This is because modern life comes with a lot of complexity and demands. Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more. The pursuit is wonderful, however navigating these demands can strain our mental health over time.
From collaborating with different people through therapy over the years, I have noticed that even everyday people feel the effects of modern life on their mental health. This is because modern life comes with a lot of complexity and demands. Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more. The pursuit is wonderful, however navigating these demands can strain our mental health over time.
(02) 9100 0528 View (02) 9100 0528
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Silvia Roberts
Psychotherapist, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
Hello and welcome. Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling to manage your overwhelming emotions? You might be experiencing relationship challenges causing you distress and find it difficult to express your needs and wants. Perhaps difficult past experiences impact your present circumstances leaving you feeling stuck and lonely. Or you might be concerned about your or someone else’s substance use, disordered eating, or suffering chronic pain. These experiences might leave you feeling powerless. I am here to support you in finding freedom from what holds you back and achieving true lasting transformation.
(02) 9100 0288 View (02) 9100 0288
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Dr Emma Keaveny Cook
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
(02) 8403 2765 View (02) 8403 2765
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Elizabeth Counselling Clinic Pty Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
(02) 8074 3828 View (02) 8074 3828
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The Love Life Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling stuck or disconnected? I provide a structured and intentional space for couples to find clarity and stability. I offer four dedicated programs tailored to your relationship’s specific needs: The Reset for short-term conflict, The Repair for long-term disconnection and resentment, The Long Game for premarital support, and The Affair Recovery. Together, we identify the patterns holding you back and develop the practical tools needed for a stable future. If you are single and seeking relationship support, I can help you navigate your own patterns too.
Feeling stuck or disconnected? I provide a structured and intentional space for couples to find clarity and stability. I offer four dedicated programs tailored to your relationship’s specific needs: The Reset for short-term conflict, The Repair for long-term disconnection and resentment, The Long Game for premarital support, and The Affair Recovery. Together, we identify the patterns holding you back and develop the practical tools needed for a stable future. If you are single and seeking relationship support, I can help you navigate your own patterns too.
0493 096 092 View 0493 096 092
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Mary-Sue Sarkis
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I’m a clinical counsellor registered with PACFA, with over a decade of experience supporting young people, individuals, and families through life’s more challenging moments. I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. I draw on evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-informed approaches and Radical Exposure Tapping. I support clients with a range of concerns - anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, trauma, emotional healing, family and relationship challenges.
I’m a clinical counsellor registered with PACFA, with over a decade of experience supporting young people, individuals, and families through life’s more challenging moments. I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. I draw on evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-informed approaches and Radical Exposure Tapping. I support clients with a range of concerns - anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, trauma, emotional healing, family and relationship challenges.
(02) 7804 4645 View (02) 7804 4645
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Dr Tamara Robins
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I enjoy working with teens 15+ and adults to build meaning and purpose in life and help navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression, work, study and parenting stress and burnout, PTSD and complex trauma.
I am a genuine and caring therapist with many years of experience. I am trained in evidence based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness based therapy, self compassion and trauma informed therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them move into building thriving and enjoyment in life.
I enjoy working with teens 15+ and adults to build meaning and purpose in life and help navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression, work, study and parenting stress and burnout, PTSD and complex trauma.
I am a genuine and caring therapist with many years of experience. I am trained in evidence based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness based therapy, self compassion and trauma informed therapy. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them move into building thriving and enjoyment in life.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.