Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Maroubra, NSW

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Better Us Counselling by Luli Nardi
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Hi, I am Luli! I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, qualifications in counselling and coaching, and a Master’s Degree in Management. My approach combines counselling with practical tools to help clients gain clarity and build healthier patterns. I bring a multicultural perspective and as a wife and mum of two young children, I bring empathy and a practical understanding of the everyday pressures and transitions couples face when adjusting to new family dynamics.
Hi, I am Luli! I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, qualifications in counselling and coaching, and a Master’s Degree in Management. My approach combines counselling with practical tools to help clients gain clarity and build healthier patterns. I bring a multicultural perspective and as a wife and mum of two young children, I bring empathy and a practical understanding of the everyday pressures and transitions couples face when adjusting to new family dynamics.
(02) 5605 3072 View (02) 5605 3072
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Kara Markovics - Mindful Me Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
We're also big believers in working with and supporting parents, teaching them new tools to add to their emotional toolkit for use in real life and at home.
Is your teenager's world drifting further and further away from yours? Have you noticed a recent behaviour change or reluctance to go to school? Mindful Me is a boutique teen and family counselling studio that connects with families by keeping it real. We tailor each session to meet your unique family needs, ensuring everybody feels comfortable and heard each step of the way. We look at mental health with a view of resolving matters for the long term. Not just dealing with the issues at hand, but also understanding its origin.
We're also big believers in working with and supporting parents, teaching them new tools to add to their emotional toolkit for use in real life and at home.
Is your teenager's world drifting further and further away from yours? Have you noticed a recent behaviour change or reluctance to go to school? Mindful Me is a boutique teen and family counselling studio that connects with families by keeping it real. We tailor each session to meet your unique family needs, ensuring everybody feels comfortable and heard each step of the way. We look at mental health with a view of resolving matters for the long term. Not just dealing with the issues at hand, but also understanding its origin.
(02) 9159 6257 View (02) 9159 6257
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Aisling Creighton
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Maroubra, NSW 2035
Hi, I'm Aisling, a registered psychologist who is originally from Ireland, who has been living in Australia for 3 years. I have extensive experience working with teens and young people; and I also enjoy working with adults. I support clients and their parents with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma-related distress, phobias behavioural challenges and neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD and ADHD. Ensuring clients feel safe, respected and heard is essential in my work. My approach is neuro-affirming, collaborative, and strengths-based, where the individual is empowered to take an active role in therapy.
Hi, I'm Aisling, a registered psychologist who is originally from Ireland, who has been living in Australia for 3 years. I have extensive experience working with teens and young people; and I also enjoy working with adults. I support clients and their parents with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Trauma-related distress, phobias behavioural challenges and neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD and ADHD. Ensuring clients feel safe, respected and heard is essential in my work. My approach is neuro-affirming, collaborative, and strengths-based, where the individual is empowered to take an active role in therapy.
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Mary McConochie
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Online Only
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, particularly when you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or unsure where to turn. With almost 15 years’ experience, I support children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, borderline personality disorder, and substance use. I provide evidence-based care at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to your needs.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, particularly when you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or unsure where to turn. With almost 15 years’ experience, I support children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, borderline personality disorder, and substance use. I provide evidence-based care at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to your needs.
(02) 9054 5269 View (02) 9054 5269
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Feel Heard
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Maroubra, NSW 2035
I am a licensed professional counsellor with extensive life experience in managing stress, parenting, and navigating grief and loss.
Welcome. I’m Fil, and I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk freely and feel heard.
I am a licensed professional counsellor with extensive life experience in managing stress, parenting, and navigating grief and loss.
Welcome. I’m Fil, and I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk freely and feel heard.
(02) 8000 1907 View (02) 8000 1907
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Maroubra Psychology
Psychologist, MA
Maroubra, NSW 2035
Availability open. Maroubra Psychology was founded and inspired by the vision that members of the local Maroubra community and surrounds can have the opportunity to engage in excellent, meaningful and beneficial psychological therapy.
Availability open. Maroubra Psychology was founded and inspired by the vision that members of the local Maroubra community and surrounds can have the opportunity to engage in excellent, meaningful and beneficial psychological therapy.
(02) 8324 7080 View (02) 8324 7080
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Gina Ferrer
Social Worker, AASW
Maroubra, NSW 2035
Gina is a warm and engaging counsellor with a genuine passion to help all individuals live a meaningful life and function optimally. She has experience in working with adults and children from all walks of life. Gina provides support and treatment for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, social issues, family and relationship concerns, trauma, grief and bereavement, drug/alcohol issues, life transitions and work-related stress.
Gina is a warm and engaging counsellor with a genuine passion to help all individuals live a meaningful life and function optimally. She has experience in working with adults and children from all walks of life. Gina provides support and treatment for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, social issues, family and relationship concerns, trauma, grief and bereavement, drug/alcohol issues, life transitions and work-related stress.
(02) 8000 0753 View (02) 8000 0753
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Chantal Kayem
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Maroubra, NSW 2035
I am an experienced psychologist working with adults, couples, families, children & adolescents. I am highly qualified, helping individuals with a variety of concerns for over 23 years. I draw on evidence-based approaches and effective strategies. My focus is not only on providing my clients with non-judgmental listening and support but also to teach strategies that will create meaningful and positive changes and make your life more peaceful, enjoyable and rewarding. At the start of treatment, we will work on clear goals and a treatment plan, tailored to you. You need not be alone in your journey.
I am an experienced psychologist working with adults, couples, families, children & adolescents. I am highly qualified, helping individuals with a variety of concerns for over 23 years. I draw on evidence-based approaches and effective strategies. My focus is not only on providing my clients with non-judgmental listening and support but also to teach strategies that will create meaningful and positive changes and make your life more peaceful, enjoyable and rewarding. At the start of treatment, we will work on clear goals and a treatment plan, tailored to you. You need not be alone in your journey.
(02) 7201 5098 View (02) 7201 5098
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Amelia McFarlane
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Well hello there! I’m offering my counselling services to dive into a woman’s personal obstacles in a safe, non judgemental, empathic, and calm space. In addition, I support clients experiencing grief and loss, relationship challenges, and identity shifts. My expertise lies in fostering confidence many women experience as they enter perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Particularly with body shape changes, low mood, agitation, fluctuating energy levels, and feeling invisible.
Well hello there! I’m offering my counselling services to dive into a woman’s personal obstacles in a safe, non judgemental, empathic, and calm space. In addition, I support clients experiencing grief and loss, relationship challenges, and identity shifts. My expertise lies in fostering confidence many women experience as they enter perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Particularly with body shape changes, low mood, agitation, fluctuating energy levels, and feeling invisible.
(02) 9100 0798 View (02) 9100 0798
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Netta Dolev
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
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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Belinda Carroll
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
My clientele are interested in developing self awareness, working on attachment issues and loss, managing their emotions and accessing their unconscious needs, feelings and passions. They are willing to work on extrinsically motivated coping mechanisms that are no longer serving or benefiting their lives. My clientele are open to developing assertive communication skills sourced from authentic desires and are committed to build a strong, confident sense of self. These clients are ready to work on deeper themes and woundings, childhood trauma's, loss, accumulative adult traumas and present day crisis and difficulties.
My clientele are interested in developing self awareness, working on attachment issues and loss, managing their emotions and accessing their unconscious needs, feelings and passions. They are willing to work on extrinsically motivated coping mechanisms that are no longer serving or benefiting their lives. My clientele are open to developing assertive communication skills sourced from authentic desires and are committed to build a strong, confident sense of self. These clients are ready to work on deeper themes and woundings, childhood trauma's, loss, accumulative adult traumas and present day crisis and difficulties.
0403 289 204 View 0403 289 204
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Olivia Mackay Therapy
Counsellor
Serves Area
I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including: Relationship difficulties Anger, anxiety and depression Childhood trauma and abuse Attachment issues and parenting Identity and self-concept Chronic illness Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
Psychotherapy provides us with space for reflection on how our life history influences our current relationships with ourselves and others. I have lived experienced of neurodivergence and a particular interest in working with other neurodivergent people, as well as parents and parents-to-be.
I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including: Relationship difficulties Anger, anxiety and depression Childhood trauma and abuse Attachment issues and parenting Identity and self-concept Chronic illness Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
Psychotherapy provides us with space for reflection on how our life history influences our current relationships with ourselves and others. I have lived experienced of neurodivergence and a particular interest in working with other neurodivergent people, as well as parents and parents-to-be.
(02) 9100 0105 View (02) 9100 0105
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Trish Risk
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Trish from Insights Counselling. Are you finding yourself caught in overthinking, overwhelmed by intense emotions, or struggling to manage everyday stressors and life transitions. Perhaps you’re feeling uncertain in a relationship, stuck in old behaviour patterns, or finding it hard to move toward the life you want. You are not alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore these challenges at your own pace. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I bring both professional expertise and genuine care to support you in deepening your self‑understanding and moving forward with confidence in your emotional health.
Hi, I'm Trish from Insights Counselling. Are you finding yourself caught in overthinking, overwhelmed by intense emotions, or struggling to manage everyday stressors and life transitions. Perhaps you’re feeling uncertain in a relationship, stuck in old behaviour patterns, or finding it hard to move toward the life you want. You are not alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore these challenges at your own pace. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I bring both professional expertise and genuine care to support you in deepening your self‑understanding and moving forward with confidence in your emotional health.
(02) 9100 0744 View (02) 9100 0744
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Tammy Rosman
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
This can include depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, work stress, parenting challenges and more.
I offer a compassionate approach to counselling and therapy for adults, children, couples and families. I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families. I provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel at ease in the counselling process. I work to address each individual's needs by providing a tailored approach that focuses on personal goals and needs. I use a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, EMDR, Trauma-informed therapies, Solution focused therapy and Family Systems therapies to address client concerns.
This can include depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, work stress, parenting challenges and more.
I offer a compassionate approach to counselling and therapy for adults, children, couples and families. I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families. I provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel at ease in the counselling process. I work to address each individual's needs by providing a tailored approach that focuses on personal goals and needs. I use a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, EMDR, Trauma-informed therapies, Solution focused therapy and Family Systems therapies to address client concerns.
(02) 9100 0772 View (02) 9100 0772
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The Inner Shine Clinic - Catherine Nyika
Counsellor, AASW
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Catherine. I believe our struggles aren't signs that we're broken—they're signs that our nervous system has been trying to protect us. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, self-doubt or painful relationship patterns, I'll help you understand the unconscious beliefs and protective strategies keeping you stuck. Through compassionate, evidence-informed therapy and nervous system healing, we'll gently create lasting change from the inside out, so you can stop surviving and start living from a place of self-trust and emotional freedom.
Hi, I'm Catherine. I believe our struggles aren't signs that we're broken—they're signs that our nervous system has been trying to protect us. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, self-doubt or painful relationship patterns, I'll help you understand the unconscious beliefs and protective strategies keeping you stuck. Through compassionate, evidence-informed therapy and nervous system healing, we'll gently create lasting change from the inside out, so you can stop surviving and start living from a place of self-trust and emotional freedom.
(02) 6189 2853 View (02) 6189 2853
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Eleni Kefalas
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Perhaps you are at a turning point in your life or relationships, navigating grief, transition, self doubt, or questions of belonging and self esteem. You may be reassessing patterns in your life, and wondering what you truly want. You are thoughtful and capable, yet ready for deeper reflection. As a counsellor, I offer a calm, grounded, person centred space that supports insight, accountability, and meaningful change. Together we explore patterns, strengthen self trust, and support steady growth.
Perhaps you are at a turning point in your life or relationships, navigating grief, transition, self doubt, or questions of belonging and self esteem. You may be reassessing patterns in your life, and wondering what you truly want. You are thoughtful and capable, yet ready for deeper reflection. As a counsellor, I offer a calm, grounded, person centred space that supports insight, accountability, and meaningful change. Together we explore patterns, strengthen self trust, and support steady growth.
0494 685 171 View 0494 685 171
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Elise Clement
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I weave together holistic psychotherapy, neuroscience-based coaching, and the wisdom of ancient traditions. My work is an invitation to become the fullest expression of who you are, not only to flourish as an individual, but also to be a force for good: in your family, your work, your community, and in the world at large.
I weave together holistic psychotherapy, neuroscience-based coaching, and the wisdom of ancient traditions. My work is an invitation to become the fullest expression of who you are, not only to flourish as an individual, but also to be a force for good: in your family, your work, your community, and in the world at large.
(02) 9100 0736 View (02) 9100 0736
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Leonie Catherine Wolff
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Serves Area
Leonie has lived in the local area her whole life and has been practicing in Matraville for over 20 years. Leonie holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from Sydney University, is AHPRA, NDIS and SIRA accredited. Through her career Leonie has assisted patients of virtually every cultural background and believes the diversity of her patients has led to her skill and strength as a practitioner.
Leonie has lived in the local area her whole life and has been practicing in Matraville for over 20 years. Leonie holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from Sydney University, is AHPRA, NDIS and SIRA accredited. Through her career Leonie has assisted patients of virtually every cultural background and believes the diversity of her patients has led to her skill and strength as a practitioner.
(02) 9053 4316 View (02) 9053 4316
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Danielle Livni
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I understand that people come to therapy for many different reasons, and often at challenging points in their lives. My aim is to offer a space that feels supportive, respectful, and tailored to you. I take the time to understand what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to be different.
I understand that people come to therapy for many different reasons, and often at challenging points in their lives. My aim is to offer a space that feels supportive, respectful, and tailored to you. I take the time to understand what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to be different.
0406 314 464 View 0406 314 464
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Gissia Castelnoble
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
(02) 7804 4890 View (02) 7804 4890
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.