Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Mayfield, NSW

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Pauline Dudley
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a qualified clinical counsellor and a registered NDIS provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients struggling with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This may be in relation to life situations including anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness, PTSD and other traumas. My approach when working with my clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.
I am a qualified clinical counsellor and a registered NDIS provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients struggling with low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This may be in relation to life situations including anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness, PTSD and other traumas. My approach when working with my clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.
(02) 8294 7163 View (02) 8294 7163
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Vanessa Price
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I offer psychological therapy that is relational, spacious, and deeply respectful of your inner world. This work is not about fixing or pushing change. It is about slowing down enough to listen, to understand what has shaped you, and to meet yourself with kindness. Many of the people who find their way here are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, creative, or work in helping and caregiving roles. Others simply know they want something gentler than traditional therapy — a space where they don’t have to explain themselves, allowing the masks they’ve had to wear to finally rest.
I offer psychological therapy that is relational, spacious, and deeply respectful of your inner world. This work is not about fixing or pushing change. It is about slowing down enough to listen, to understand what has shaped you, and to meet yourself with kindness. Many of the people who find their way here are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, creative, or work in helping and caregiving roles. Others simply know they want something gentler than traditional therapy — a space where they don’t have to explain themselves, allowing the masks they’ve had to wear to finally rest.
(02) 4011 6727 View (02) 4011 6727
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Dr Lisa Millar
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in supporting & enhancing the mental health & wellbeing of adults. I work alongside individuals with an empathic, non-judgemental, open & genuine approach. I support each person to navigate & overcome problems, & find the best way forward to achieve their desired therapy outcomes. Your therapy plan is tailored to your individual needs, thus relevant psychological interventions optimise your therapy experience & benefits. We work together towards the positive changes, healing & growth you are seeking so you can experience an enriched, more fulfilling life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in supporting & enhancing the mental health & wellbeing of adults. I work alongside individuals with an empathic, non-judgemental, open & genuine approach. I support each person to navigate & overcome problems, & find the best way forward to achieve their desired therapy outcomes. Your therapy plan is tailored to your individual needs, thus relevant psychological interventions optimise your therapy experience & benefits. We work together towards the positive changes, healing & growth you are seeking so you can experience an enriched, more fulfilling life.
(02) 4071 4109 View (02) 4071 4109
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Leigh Murray
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Leigh is a senior psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals in clinical settings. She is deeply committed to helping people create meaningful change, foster personal growth, and enhance overall wellbeing. Leigh has a particular interest in chronic health issues and eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating patterns. She also works extensively with individuals navigating underlying perfectionism and burnout, helping them identify unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, and restore balance in their lives.
Leigh is a senior psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals in clinical settings. She is deeply committed to helping people create meaningful change, foster personal growth, and enhance overall wellbeing. Leigh has a particular interest in chronic health issues and eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating patterns. She also works extensively with individuals navigating underlying perfectionism and burnout, helping them identify unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, and restore balance in their lives.
(02) 4012 0155 View (02) 4012 0155
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Kath Doosey
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Kath is an experienced EMDR Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents, and has extensive experience working survivors of trauma and violence, the adjustment to a sudden event or life change. Kath also provides therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
Kath is an experienced EMDR Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents, and has extensive experience working survivors of trauma and violence, the adjustment to a sudden event or life change. Kath also provides therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
(02) 4075 9805 View (02) 4075 9805

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Esther Ogilvie
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
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Kerry Bailey @ The Functional Mind & SydneyHypno
Psychotherapist, AACBT
Serves Area
I am here to help & care for you. My Values: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Authenticity, Trust & Empowerment. ​ My Philosophy: You are important, unique & valuable, & you deserve to live your best life. There may be aspects of your life where you feel held back somehow, that this feels like it is a struggle. My role is to guide & to assist you to get connected with all the missing pieces that will not only help you to get unstuck - these skills will also help you with long lasting, skilful strategies to live your best life. Your session is a judgement free zone, your safe space, where your outcomes are my sole focus.
I am here to help & care for you. My Values: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Authenticity, Trust & Empowerment. ​ My Philosophy: You are important, unique & valuable, & you deserve to live your best life. There may be aspects of your life where you feel held back somehow, that this feels like it is a struggle. My role is to guide & to assist you to get connected with all the missing pieces that will not only help you to get unstuck - these skills will also help you with long lasting, skilful strategies to live your best life. Your session is a judgement free zone, your safe space, where your outcomes are my sole focus.
(02) 9100 0242 View (02) 9100 0242
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Kendall Buckley
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
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The Divergent Edge
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
We work with adults with ADHD, providing a range of neurodivergent affirming services. Therapeutic ADHD coaching is a service unique to TDE which combines counselling and ADHD coaching providing holistic support. Leadership & ADHD careers coaching provides workplace support. Assessment services for adult autism and ADHD. Clinical supervision.
We work with adults with ADHD, providing a range of neurodivergent affirming services. Therapeutic ADHD coaching is a service unique to TDE which combines counselling and ADHD coaching providing holistic support. Leadership & ADHD careers coaching provides workplace support. Assessment services for adult autism and ADHD. Clinical supervision.
(02) 8403 0031 View (02) 8403 0031
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Angela Morillas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Maitland, NSW 2320
I have a passion for helping people navigate the stresses of their work and personal life, to create balance and harmony. I can assist people experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life circumstances that you may be struggling to cope with.
I have a passion for helping people navigate the stresses of their work and personal life, to create balance and harmony. I can assist people experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life circumstances that you may be struggling to cope with.
(02) 4075 9980 View (02) 4075 9980
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Freedom Psychology and Life Coaching
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! I’m Malika, a clinical psychologist who provides therapy to people who are 16 years old and above. Do you feel like it’s time to face what's holding you back... are you done with feeling stuck? I’m passionate about helping people to overcome challenges, to find their authentic voice, heal, build their resilience, take charge of their lives, & reach their full potential. To do this I draw from evidence-based, collaborative methods, where I listen closely not just to understand a person’s challenges, but I also listen & ask questions to help people uncover & lean into their unique strengths, values, & goals.
Welcome! I’m Malika, a clinical psychologist who provides therapy to people who are 16 years old and above. Do you feel like it’s time to face what's holding you back... are you done with feeling stuck? I’m passionate about helping people to overcome challenges, to find their authentic voice, heal, build their resilience, take charge of their lives, & reach their full potential. To do this I draw from evidence-based, collaborative methods, where I listen closely not just to understand a person’s challenges, but I also listen & ask questions to help people uncover & lean into their unique strengths, values, & goals.
(02) 9100 0395 View (02) 9100 0395
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Dragonfly Counselling and Consulting Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
Hello! I’m Freya, an AASW Accredited Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health and counselling. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and centred on your pace and needs. If you are in NSW and have Victims of Crime funding, I’m an Approved Provider and can support you through this process too. You don’t have to face this alone- I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
Hello! I’m Freya, an AASW Accredited Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health and counselling. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and centred on your pace and needs. If you are in NSW and have Victims of Crime funding, I’m an Approved Provider and can support you through this process too. You don’t have to face this alone- I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
(02) 4012 6214 View (02) 4012 6214
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Healing Place Psychology - Reflect. Heal. Evolve.
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I support people with issues around women's issues, anxiety, depression, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, PMDD, endometriosis, and PCOS.
My intention is to offer you a supportive space where you can make sense of what’s feeling painful, work through past experiences, and move forward. I only use evidence-based treatments including schema therapy, EMDR and CBT. My practice is neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and committed to supporting people of all sizes without weight stigma.
I support people with issues around women's issues, anxiety, depression, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, PMDD, endometriosis, and PCOS.
My intention is to offer you a supportive space where you can make sense of what’s feeling painful, work through past experiences, and move forward. I only use evidence-based treatments including schema therapy, EMDR and CBT. My practice is neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and committed to supporting people of all sizes without weight stigma.
(02) 9100 0809 View (02) 9100 0809
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Women In Mind
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Toronto, NSW 2283
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
(02) 4058 4435 View (02) 4058 4435
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Rebecca Saalfeld
Counsellor, PACFA
Lambton, NSW 2299
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
(02) 4082 8292 View (02) 4082 8292
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Jane Hodgson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Maitland, NSW 2320
My particular expertise is in working with parents, teenagers and children. My counselling style uses creative and expressive arts allowing children to build coping strategies, create an awareness of their body responses to stress and to help make meaning of their experiences.
My particular expertise is in working with parents, teenagers and children. My counselling style uses creative and expressive arts allowing children to build coping strategies, create an awareness of their body responses to stress and to help make meaning of their experiences.
(02) 4063 1091 View (02) 4063 1091
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Amrita Arvind
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
(02) 4307 5406 View (02) 4307 5406
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Hunter Valley Walk and Talk Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Morpeth, NSW 2321
I support women in mid-life to navigate complicated and changing emotions and a world that doesn't always feel like 'home'. Maybe you've been on a quest for self improvement and greater self understanding. You've seen umpteen therapists, read the books, joined the groups, listened to the podcasts. But deep down, something still feels off. Relationships just aren't working, you struggle to express yourself without upsetting people - or you just stay silent - and the weight of old wounds, self-doubt, and a silent ache you can't quite name, continues to linger.
I support women in mid-life to navigate complicated and changing emotions and a world that doesn't always feel like 'home'. Maybe you've been on a quest for self improvement and greater self understanding. You've seen umpteen therapists, read the books, joined the groups, listened to the podcasts. But deep down, something still feels off. Relationships just aren't working, you struggle to express yourself without upsetting people - or you just stay silent - and the weight of old wounds, self-doubt, and a silent ache you can't quite name, continues to linger.
(02) 4012 4414 View (02) 4012 4414
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Julie Anders
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
As a Holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, I help people navigate the sometimes bumpy flow of life and facilitate their process of connecting back with their own inner strengths and resources. The impacts of trauma, anxiety and overwhelm can be debilitating. Together, we dive deeper than symptom management and work with the process that's wanting to emerge, the way of life that you imagine. We find out what's in the way of this new way of being, and step onto a new path, rich with the possibility of change.
As a Holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, I help people navigate the sometimes bumpy flow of life and facilitate their process of connecting back with their own inner strengths and resources. The impacts of trauma, anxiety and overwhelm can be debilitating. Together, we dive deeper than symptom management and work with the process that's wanting to emerge, the way of life that you imagine. We find out what's in the way of this new way of being, and step onto a new path, rich with the possibility of change.
(02) 4306 7106 View (02) 4306 7106
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Jessica Brown
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Online Only
I'm a counsellor who has specialised in psychosexual therapy. Many of the women I work with feel disconnected from their sexual selves. They may be experiencing painful penetration, low desire, difficulty reaching orgasm, or struggling with body image and self-esteem. These challenges are often shaped by deeper emotional patterns and beliefs around sex and the body. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in schema therapy, viewed through a feminist lens. I offer a non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface and how these might be impacting your relationship with your body, sexuality, and intimacy.
I'm a counsellor who has specialised in psychosexual therapy. Many of the women I work with feel disconnected from their sexual selves. They may be experiencing painful penetration, low desire, difficulty reaching orgasm, or struggling with body image and self-esteem. These challenges are often shaped by deeper emotional patterns and beliefs around sex and the body. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in schema therapy, viewed through a feminist lens. I offer a non-judgmental space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface and how these might be impacting your relationship with your body, sexuality, and intimacy.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.