Life Coaching Counselling in Mid North Coast, NSW
We develop compassion and admiration for you and all your conscious and unconscious strengths/concerns/joys/pains and their role in sustaining you in your life.
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.
We develop compassion and admiration for you and all your conscious and unconscious strengths/concerns/joys/pains and their role in sustaining you in your life.
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 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 believe in people. I believe in our capacity to learn and grow and become the best versions of ourselves. My approach is firmly based on this belief and I work with you to deepen your understanding of yourself from where you have been to where you want to be.
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 believe in people. I believe in our capacity to learn and grow and become the best versions of ourselves. My approach is firmly based on this belief and I work with you to deepen your understanding of yourself from where you have been to where you want to be.
I briefly bring strategies that can be useful to your everyday life initially, relying on modalities such as mindfulness and polyvagal theory, before moving into deeper work based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), if and when the time is right.
I offer trauma-informed therapy first and foremost, based in my broad and extensive experience with health and mental health. I am an experienced IFS-informed practitioner, and also intuit the need for other useful modalities as required, such as CBT, mindfulness, polyvagal theory, etc.
I briefly bring strategies that can be useful to your everyday life initially, relying on modalities such as mindfulness and polyvagal theory, before moving into deeper work based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), if and when the time is right.
I offer trauma-informed therapy first and foremost, based in my broad and extensive experience with health and mental health. I am an experienced IFS-informed practitioner, and also intuit the need for other useful modalities as required, such as CBT, mindfulness, polyvagal theory, etc.
Youth often grapple with questions of identity, self-esteem, and a desire to understand their place in the world, managing academic pressures, career decisions, and future uncertainties, while their goals are to develop a strong sense of self, increased self-awareness, and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
I have a heartfelt passion as a Counsellor, with a profound commitment to fostering positive mental health and building strong, resilient relationships. I bring a unique blend of empathy, counselling expertise, and a genuine understanding of the challenges that individuals, particularly youth and couples, face in navigating their emotional well-being.
Youth often grapple with questions of identity, self-esteem, and a desire to understand their place in the world, managing academic pressures, career decisions, and future uncertainties, while their goals are to develop a strong sense of self, increased self-awareness, and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
I have a heartfelt passion as a Counsellor, with a profound commitment to fostering positive mental health and building strong, resilient relationships. I bring a unique blend of empathy, counselling expertise, and a genuine understanding of the challenges that individuals, particularly youth and couples, face in navigating their emotional well-being.
Are you a woman who realises there are things holding you back from creating the life you desire?
Hi I am Debbie, I have been supporting women to live with more joy, meaning & purpose for over 10 years. I am an Australian qualified Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Masters in Education. I am also the founder of Ageless Beyond 50 Facebook page with over 11,000 followers & facilitator of Ignite Wellness Retreats.
Are you a woman who realises there are things holding you back from creating the life you desire?
Hi I am Debbie, I have been supporting women to live with more joy, meaning & purpose for over 10 years. I am an Australian qualified Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist with a Masters in Education. I am also the founder of Ageless Beyond 50 Facebook page with over 11,000 followers & facilitator of Ignite Wellness Retreats.
Savva at Calm Mind Counselling Services can give you the energy and the support to help you take responsibility for your life and have the courage to make the necessary changes in order to grow and develop.
Connecting with his clients, showing them that he cares, empathising with them, working together to develop coping strategies, and sharing the burden of the journey with them, are some simple philosophies behind Calm Mind. Savva's expertise as a Counsellor includes counselling across many areas including Grief, Loss, Addiction, Marital & Relationships.
Savva at Calm Mind Counselling Services can give you the energy and the support to help you take responsibility for your life and have the courage to make the necessary changes in order to grow and develop.
Connecting with his clients, showing them that he cares, empathising with them, working together to develop coping strategies, and sharing the burden of the journey with them, are some simple philosophies behind Calm Mind. Savva's expertise as a Counsellor includes counselling across many areas including Grief, Loss, Addiction, Marital & Relationships.
I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life.
How we feel about ourselves directly impacts how we interact with others and our quality of life. Bringing greater awareness to our inner experiences through curiosity and working with an holistic approach, I empower you to discover and reclaim your authentic self, to ultimately improve your quality of life.
I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life.
How we feel about ourselves directly impacts how we interact with others and our quality of life. Bringing greater awareness to our inner experiences through curiosity and working with an holistic approach, I empower you to discover and reclaim your authentic self, to ultimately improve your quality of life.
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.
Welcome to my practice. I offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals and couples experiencing life challenges. With over 20 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy and social work practice, I am able to specialize in areas such as anxiety and depression management, bereavement support, stress management and relationship issues.
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.
Welcome to my practice. I offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals and couples experiencing life challenges. With over 20 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy and social work practice, I am able to specialize in areas such as anxiety and depression management, bereavement support, stress management and relationship issues.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me.
Whilst I have a busy counselling office in Port Macquarie, I make every effort to see you within a week of your enquiry. If you're in a crisis, I may be able to see you at short notice. Please get in touch and we’ll see what’s possible.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me.
Whilst I have a busy counselling office in Port Macquarie, I make every effort to see you within a week of your enquiry. If you're in a crisis, I may be able to see you at short notice. Please get in touch and we’ll see what’s possible.
Are you unhappy or dissatisfied in your career or personal life?
I will support you to re-discover your purpose, feel comfortable in your own skin and stop comparing yourself to others, in order to find joy and fulfilment in your personal and work life again; to feel like YOU and what you do matter! I will work collaboratively with you to determine your goals, hopes, aspirations and how I can support you to get there.
Are you unhappy or dissatisfied in your career or personal life?
I will support you to re-discover your purpose, feel comfortable in your own skin and stop comparing yourself to others, in order to find joy and fulfilment in your personal and work life again; to feel like YOU and what you do matter! I will work collaboratively with you to determine your goals, hopes, aspirations and how I can support you to get there.
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.
Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients that incorporate having worked with children, parents and teachers as a School Counsellor/Psychologist and in private practice across the life span. I have also experience working with kids and adults dealing with Gender Dysphoria, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD,ODD, challenging behaviours and intellectual disabilities.
Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients that incorporate having worked with children, parents and teachers as a School Counsellor/Psychologist and in private practice across the life span. I have also experience working with kids and adults dealing with Gender Dysphoria, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD,ODD, challenging behaviours and intellectual disabilities.
What life can look like after therapy: Feeling more calm and at ease, instead of on edge all the time.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety to better understand their emotional needs and learn how to respond to them in compassionate ways. This can radically transform their self-care.
My work focuses on emotional regulation, self-soothing, self-compassion, and healing from trauma.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies like CBT and IRRT.
What life can look like after therapy: Feeling more calm and at ease, instead of on edge all the time.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety to better understand their emotional needs and learn how to respond to them in compassionate ways. This can radically transform their self-care.
My work focuses on emotional regulation, self-soothing, self-compassion, and healing from trauma.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies like CBT and IRRT.
My entrance to psychotherapy and counselling evolved over many of years of training, personal therapy and life experience.
Many of us have habitual patterns in our lives that we continue to repeat until these patterns, and their original source, are brought into consciousness. Very often we might feel stuck, unable to change our ways. This is where inner work, through psychotherapy and counselling, can help. Therapy can be brief, medium term or long term.
My entrance to psychotherapy and counselling evolved over many of years of training, personal therapy and life experience.
Many of us have habitual patterns in our lives that we continue to repeat until these patterns, and their original source, are brought into consciousness. Very often we might feel stuck, unable to change our ways. This is where inner work, through psychotherapy and counselling, can help. Therapy can be brief, medium term or long term.
Shelley aims to improve client wellbeing and strives to assist her clients to reach their full potential, feel more self-confident and be able to develop more resilience in their everyday life.
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 aims to improve client wellbeing and strives to assist her clients to reach their full potential, feel more self-confident and be able to develop more resilience in their everyday life.
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 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 specialise in PTSD and trauma, attachment and relationship issues, addiction, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, childhood wounds, and reconnection with a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Using a range of modalities including EMDR, Gestalt therapy, IFS, ACT, and CBT I can help you regain your sense of trust in yourself and in life.
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 specialise in PTSD and trauma, attachment and relationship issues, addiction, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, childhood wounds, and reconnection with a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Using a range of modalities including EMDR, Gestalt therapy, IFS, ACT, and CBT I can help you regain your sense of trust in yourself and in life.
My aim to help you find your purpose, and uncover the significance of your life.
I endeavour to create a safe environment that is free from judgement, I offer a listening ear and together we work together to bring solution. When working with children, I use a range of creative and play therapies and I like to support the family as well as the child individually.
My aim to help you find your purpose, and uncover the significance of your life.
I endeavour to create a safe environment that is free from judgement, I offer a listening ear and together we work together to bring solution. When working with children, I use a range of creative and play therapies and I like to support the family as well as the child individually.
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community.
What is the neurodiversity-affirming approach? The understanding that ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and other neurodivergence are natural differences in human development. Neurodivergence is not a 'disorder', 'deficiency', or a 'condition' requiring treatment. You are not broken and you do not need to be fixed!
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community.
What is the neurodiversity-affirming approach? The understanding that ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and other neurodivergence are natural differences in human development. Neurodivergence is not a 'disorder', 'deficiency', or a 'condition' requiring treatment. You are not broken and you do not need to be fixed!
I work with all age groups and address a wide range of psychological issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, mood and thinking disorders, psychosis, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, and work-related concerns.
I am driven by a strong desire to help others and make a difference. My clients trust me with their personal stories, knowing that their voices will be heard with undivided attention. I am calm, gentle and understanding. I see therapy as a great honour and privilege and am humbled each time a client shares their vulnerabilities with me.
I work with all age groups and address a wide range of psychological issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, mood and thinking disorders, psychosis, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, and work-related concerns.
I am driven by a strong desire to help others and make a difference. My clients trust me with their personal stories, knowing that their voices will be heard with undivided attention. I am calm, gentle and understanding. I see therapy as a great honour and privilege and am humbled each time a client shares their vulnerabilities with me.
Developing meaning & purpose and a clear understanding of what you value most will help you create the life that you want.
I am motivated by helping people work through their challenges to fulfil their potential and lead better lives. What that looks like is ensuring I hear your story, understand what you are going through, and provide you with the tools and skills to improve your situation. As a registered Psychologist I am committed to your personal wellbeing, improved performance and helping you succeed.
Developing meaning & purpose and a clear understanding of what you value most will help you create the life that you want.
I am motivated by helping people work through their challenges to fulfil their potential and lead better lives. What that looks like is ensuring I hear your story, understand what you are going through, and provide you with the tools and skills to improve your situation. As a registered Psychologist I am committed to your personal wellbeing, improved performance and helping you succeed.
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.