Emotionally Focused Counselling in Mid North Coast, NSW
Counselling Solution—Forster & Port Macquarie
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
I offer ( EFT) Emotionally Focused Therapy, delivering practical strategies to revitalise your relationship.
When people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
I offer ( EFT) Emotionally Focused Therapy, delivering practical strategies to revitalise your relationship.
When people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
Clean Healing Counselling is dedicated to providing a wide array of counselling services to clients aged 16 years and older. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling. Our focus is on guiding individuals and couples through their challenges by offering a secure environment to initiate and navigate their healing journey.
Clean Healing Counselling is dedicated to providing a wide array of counselling services to clients aged 16 years and older. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling. Our focus is on guiding individuals and couples through their challenges by offering a secure environment to initiate and navigate their healing journey.
I am a registered psychologist, endorsed organisational psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I partner with people from all walks and stages of life who are seeking psychological growth and would like assistance in improving their mental health.
I am a registered psychologist, endorsed organisational psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I partner with people from all walks and stages of life who are seeking psychological growth and would like assistance in improving their mental health.
Life can lead us to disconnect from our authentic selves through trauma, addiction, or relationship challenges. I offer a compassionate, body-aware approach to healing that honors your journey. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and wisdom, integrating practical strategies with deeper inquiry. Drawing from Western psychology and Eastern traditions, we'll work to understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect you with your essential self. Ready to embark on a transformative journey that honors both your challenges and innate wisdom? Let's walk this path together.
Life can lead us to disconnect from our authentic selves through trauma, addiction, or relationship challenges. I offer a compassionate, body-aware approach to healing that honors your journey. Together, we'll explore your experiences with curiosity and wisdom, integrating practical strategies with deeper inquiry. Drawing from Western psychology and Eastern traditions, we'll work to understand your patterns, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect you with your essential self. Ready to embark on a transformative journey that honors both your challenges and innate wisdom? Let's walk this path together.
I believe we all have capacity to deal with issues we meet along the way, however sometimes we get out of touch with that part of ourselves. I love to work together with clients to help them get back to that part of themselves, to be able to Identify what is stopping them from reaching their goals. Often it’s things we believe about ourselves from our past, which are not always true. Beliefs about self-worth, not being good enough, not being loveable! These negative beliefs about ourselves may have been formed in childhood or in relationships that have been unhealthy. I am able to work with you, collaboratively, to achieve your goal
I believe we all have capacity to deal with issues we meet along the way, however sometimes we get out of touch with that part of ourselves. I love to work together with clients to help them get back to that part of themselves, to be able to Identify what is stopping them from reaching their goals. Often it’s things we believe about ourselves from our past, which are not always true. Beliefs about self-worth, not being good enough, not being loveable! These negative beliefs about ourselves may have been formed in childhood or in relationships that have been unhealthy. I am able to work with you, collaboratively, to achieve your goal
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
Do you feel somewhat stuck? Perhaps overwhelm, physical pain or yearning for something different? Maybe you'd simply like to do better? Why not consider a coupling of counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy? Unaware, you may be running outdated patterns which are at odds with the YOU of today, making it difficult to navigate and effect change. I use permissive Ericksonian hypnotherapy (particularly the Gordian Pillars) to uncover well-worn patterns of stuckness, then gently infuse the subconscious with alternate options. Safe, effective, gentle and life-changing.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
Shelley is a dedicated mental health social worker with an unwavering commitment to promoting emotional well-being and resilience. With a background of nine years in the Mental Health field as a counsellor, and two and a half years in Private Practice, Shelley brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her work. In her practice, Shelley employs evidence-based therapies, understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to mental health challenges. She is deeply committed to staying current with the latest developments in the field, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and up-to-date support available.
Shelley is a dedicated mental health social worker with an unwavering commitment to promoting emotional well-being and resilience. With a background of nine years in the Mental Health field as a counsellor, and two and a half years in Private Practice, Shelley brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her work. In her practice, Shelley employs evidence-based therapies, understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to mental health challenges. She is deeply committed to staying current with the latest developments in the field, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and up-to-date support available.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or trauma, and just want to feel like yourself again, then we can help. At Reflective Psychology, we support people just like you to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence. Whether you're navigating emotional pain, stress, or life transitions, you're not alone. Reach out and we can a path forward together, with expert support from our experienced practitioners.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or trauma, and just want to feel like yourself again, then we can help. At Reflective Psychology, we support people just like you to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence. Whether you're navigating emotional pain, stress, or life transitions, you're not alone. Reach out and we can a path forward together, with expert support from our experienced practitioners.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling: Anxious, overwhelmed, stuck. Never quite good enough. I’m Sammy, a Clinical Psychologist helping people manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and feel more grounded and in control of their lives.
What life can look like after therapy: Feeling more calm and at ease, instead of on edge all the time. A quieter mind, with fewer racing thoughts. More confidence in yourself and your choices. Trusting that you can handle tough situations. Feeling less overwhelmed.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling: Anxious, overwhelmed, stuck. Never quite good enough. I’m Sammy, a Clinical Psychologist helping people manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and feel more grounded and in control of their lives.
What life can look like after therapy: Feeling more calm and at ease, instead of on edge all the time. A quieter mind, with fewer racing thoughts. More confidence in yourself and your choices. Trusting that you can handle tough situations. Feeling less overwhelmed.
I am a qualified, skilled and highly experienced therapist with over 20 years in practice. My approach is warm, compassionate and effective. I am committed to working in collaboration with you to develop an individualised and specifically tailored course of therapy that works. I offer short term counselling to target specific issues, and longer term therapy to identify, explore, and resolve the deeper underlying patterns and drivers of distress. I will help you understand yourself better, gain the skills you need to stay well and happy, and move towards living a life of choice, freedom and peace.
I am a qualified, skilled and highly experienced therapist with over 20 years in practice. My approach is warm, compassionate and effective. I am committed to working in collaboration with you to develop an individualised and specifically tailored course of therapy that works. I offer short term counselling to target specific issues, and longer term therapy to identify, explore, and resolve the deeper underlying patterns and drivers of distress. I will help you understand yourself better, gain the skills you need to stay well and happy, and move towards living a life of choice, freedom and peace.
Welcome to a safe space to contemplate the tougher issues of life. Feeling stressed, sad or overwhelmed? Counselling is an individual experience and speaking to someone about what is concerning you can be a very difficult decision. I am here to listen to you in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and caring environment.
Welcome to a safe space to contemplate the tougher issues of life. Feeling stressed, sad or overwhelmed? Counselling is an individual experience and speaking to someone about what is concerning you can be a very difficult decision. I am here to listen to you in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and caring environment.
Hi, nice to meet you and welcome :)
Finding the right therapist is a journey, and I’m here to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for adolescents and adults. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based strategies that are helpful for mental wellbeing. I offer private sessions, sessions for people with Mental Health Care Plan from GP, DVA cardholders, WorkCover (QLD, NSW, VIC), and NDIS participants (self- or plan-managed). I also offer limited bulk-billing sessions to eligible clients.
Hi, nice to meet you and welcome :)
Finding the right therapist is a journey, and I’m here to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for adolescents and adults. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based strategies that are helpful for mental wellbeing. I offer private sessions, sessions for people with Mental Health Care Plan from GP, DVA cardholders, WorkCover (QLD, NSW, VIC), and NDIS participants (self- or plan-managed). I also offer limited bulk-billing sessions to eligible clients.
Nerida works with individuals and couples. She treats low libido in all genders, mismatched libidos between a couple, difficulty with reaching orgasm, pain during intercourse, maintaining intimacy whilst managing health issues and/or chronic pain, anxiety related to being diagnosed with an STI, difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, porn and sex addiction, kinks and fetishes, and ethical non monogamy. She works with couples to improve communication and restore trust post infidelity.
Nerida works with individuals and couples. She treats low libido in all genders, mismatched libidos between a couple, difficulty with reaching orgasm, pain during intercourse, maintaining intimacy whilst managing health issues and/or chronic pain, anxiety related to being diagnosed with an STI, difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, porn and sex addiction, kinks and fetishes, and ethical non monogamy. She works with couples to improve communication and restore trust post infidelity.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, understand patterns, and express their needs. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection, rebuild trust, or navigate a separation with care, my goal is to help you develop the tools, insight, and emotional resilience needed to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with others and yourself.
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, understand patterns, and express their needs. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection, rebuild trust, or navigate a separation with care, my goal is to help you develop the tools, insight, and emotional resilience needed to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with others and yourself.
I am a highly skilled and accomplished counsellor with over 35 years experience. I hold memberships with several associations in Australia. I am passionate in working with Individuals, Couples and families to support them in any circumstance they might be going through. Having been in this industry for such a long time, I am very well aware of the pressures that are on families, parents, couples and individuals. With the advancement of technology and both parents working, problems are getting more complexed these days. Relationships are getting more demanding, challenging & complicated
I am a highly skilled and accomplished counsellor with over 35 years experience. I hold memberships with several associations in Australia. I am passionate in working with Individuals, Couples and families to support them in any circumstance they might be going through. Having been in this industry for such a long time, I am very well aware of the pressures that are on families, parents, couples and individuals. With the advancement of technology and both parents working, problems are getting more complexed these days. Relationships are getting more demanding, challenging & complicated
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.