Emotionally Focused Psychologists and Therapists in Miranda, NSW

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The Mind Health Clinic
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
(02) 9538 7702 View (02) 9538 7702
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Susan Nash
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Miranda, NSW 2228
I see many clients who feel "stuck" and may need guidance in being able to move forward. I work with clients in exploring what they want to stand for in life, and how to take steps in moving towards their values.
I see many clients who feel "stuck" and may need guidance in being able to move forward. I work with clients in exploring what they want to stand for in life, and how to take steps in moving towards their values.
(02) 6189 2645 View (02) 6189 2645
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Chelsea Ho
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Chelsea is a warm and empathic psychologist. As therapy can be a vulnerable but rewarding experience, Chelsea brings compassion, curiosity, and humour where appropriate to create a safe space to explore your experiences. Chelsea is trained in providing therapy for a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, psychosis, eating disorders, and trauma. She has particular interest and training in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders.
Chelsea is a warm and empathic psychologist. As therapy can be a vulnerable but rewarding experience, Chelsea brings compassion, curiosity, and humour where appropriate to create a safe space to explore your experiences. Chelsea is trained in providing therapy for a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, psychosis, eating disorders, and trauma. She has particular interest and training in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders.
(02) 8105 5269 View (02) 8105 5269
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Bernadette Beedle
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Trauma Psychotherapist & Relationship Counsellor -Helping you heal trauma, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself- Therapy with me is a calm, grounded space where you don’t have to hold everything together on your own. I walk alongside you—steadily, safely, and without judgement—so you can explore your inner world at a pace that feels right. You guide the process. You choose what matters. Your sessions are truly yours. Clients often describe me as warm, real, and deeply attuned. My focus is on helping you feel safe in your body, clearer in your mind, and more empowered in your relationships and daily life.
Trauma Psychotherapist & Relationship Counsellor -Helping you heal trauma, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself- Therapy with me is a calm, grounded space where you don’t have to hold everything together on your own. I walk alongside you—steadily, safely, and without judgement—so you can explore your inner world at a pace that feels right. You guide the process. You choose what matters. Your sessions are truly yours. Clients often describe me as warm, real, and deeply attuned. My focus is on helping you feel safe in your body, clearer in your mind, and more empowered in your relationships and daily life.
(02) 8105 6180 View (02) 8105 6180
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Sonya Thompson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I draw on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to build psychological flexibility, attachment-based therapy to understand relationship dynamics, and trauma-focused and emotionally focused approaches to process difficult experiences and strengthen connection.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or the daily pressures of life in Illawong or the Sutherland Shire? Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, parenting struggles, ADHD, trauma, or grief, you deserve support that's warm, practical, and genuinely helpful. I work with individuals, couples, and families across Menai, Miranda, Cronulla, and Hurstville, as well as online across Australia. Reach out today.
I draw on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to build psychological flexibility, attachment-based therapy to understand relationship dynamics, and trauma-focused and emotionally focused approaches to process difficult experiences and strengthen connection.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or the daily pressures of life in Illawong or the Sutherland Shire? Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, parenting struggles, ADHD, trauma, or grief, you deserve support that's warm, practical, and genuinely helpful. I work with individuals, couples, and families across Menai, Miranda, Cronulla, and Hurstville, as well as online across Australia. Reach out today.
(02) 7501 1289 View (02) 7501 1289
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Manna Maniago
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Are you hurting and feeling hopeless? If that's what brought you here, it may be time for us to talk. Distress, anxiety and stress from life's issues may be getting in the way of your achieving your personal goals. Together we can change your life story from defeat to one where you can tell yourself "I CAN deal with it! And I WILL overcome!". Are you ready to feel hopeful again and take the reins back on your life?
Are you hurting and feeling hopeless? If that's what brought you here, it may be time for us to talk. Distress, anxiety and stress from life's issues may be getting in the way of your achieving your personal goals. Together we can change your life story from defeat to one where you can tell yourself "I CAN deal with it! And I WILL overcome!". Are you ready to feel hopeful again and take the reins back on your life?
(02) 8074 5259 View (02) 8074 5259
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Adam Wiltshire
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Adam offers counselling services for men, women and gender diverse people based in Carringbah, Sydney. His approach meets you where you are in your life right now and offers a compassionate and judgement-free environment for you to express what difficulties, challenges or problems you are currently facing. Whether it is relationship troubles, support with addiction and recovery, working with anger and big emotions, anxiety and depression, separation and divorce, matters of a sexual concern or difficulties within your family - all of these issues are welcome to be discussed in Adam’s therapy room.
Adam offers counselling services for men, women and gender diverse people based in Carringbah, Sydney. His approach meets you where you are in your life right now and offers a compassionate and judgement-free environment for you to express what difficulties, challenges or problems you are currently facing. Whether it is relationship troubles, support with addiction and recovery, working with anger and big emotions, anxiety and depression, separation and divorce, matters of a sexual concern or difficulties within your family - all of these issues are welcome to be discussed in Adam’s therapy room.
(02) 7501 0920 View (02) 7501 0920
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Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS ClinPsy- Tiffany Valente
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside. But inside, something still feels unresolved. You've done the reading, perhaps even the therapy, and yet the patterns persist. The weight hasn't lifted. Something deeper is asking to be met. I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy across Australia, working at the intersection of trauma healing and depth psychology. I draw on EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches to work with the parts of you that talking alone hasn't reached. Not just processing what happened, but exploring who you are becoming.
You may appear to be functioning well on the outside. But inside, something still feels unresolved. You've done the reading, perhaps even the therapy, and yet the patterns persist. The weight hasn't lifted. Something deeper is asking to be met. I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy across Australia, working at the intersection of trauma healing and depth psychology. I draw on EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches to work with the parts of you that talking alone hasn't reached. Not just processing what happened, but exploring who you are becoming.
(03) 7003 2560 View (03) 7003 2560
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Jessica Lau
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a Registered Psychologist, I have a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, I am committed to providing a compassionate and supportive environment for all my clients. My approach is grounded in kindness and empathy, recognising that each person’s journey is unique and deserving of respect.
As a Registered Psychologist, I have a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, I am committed to providing a compassionate and supportive environment for all my clients. My approach is grounded in kindness and empathy, recognising that each person’s journey is unique and deserving of respect.
(02) 9538 7005 View (02) 9538 7005
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Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Individuals and couples seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and healthier relationships. Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They are motivated for meaningful change but need the right support. We help through evidence-based therapy and empathic listening, creating a safe space to build insight, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
Individuals and couples seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and healthier relationships. Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They are motivated for meaningful change but need the right support. We help through evidence-based therapy and empathic listening, creating a safe space to build insight, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
(02) 8105 5030 View (02) 8105 5030
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Laura Therese Turner
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
(02) 7501 1182 View (02) 7501 1182

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Corey Ferguson
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Prov
Newtown, NSW 2042
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a queer and neurodivergent clinician, my personal experiences help me deeply empathise with the challenges my clients face. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a queer and neurodivergent clinician, my personal experiences help me deeply empathise with the challenges my clients face. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
(02) 9159 6647 View (02) 9159 6647
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The Love Life Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate Emotionally Focused, CBT, and Narrative frameworks to give you concrete tools, not just open-ended talk.
Most couples reach out when they are completely exhausted by the exact same arguments. You might feel stuck in a cycle of silent distance or reactive bickering, wondering if you can ever get back on the same page. I provide structured, evidence-based relationship and couples counselling designed to move you out of communication gridlock and back into practical alignment. Rather than open-ended talking sessions that lead nowhere, my practice relies on highly defined, step-by-step clinical programs tailored to your exact relationship milestone or recovery phase.
I integrate Emotionally Focused, CBT, and Narrative frameworks to give you concrete tools, not just open-ended talk.
Most couples reach out when they are completely exhausted by the exact same arguments. You might feel stuck in a cycle of silent distance or reactive bickering, wondering if you can ever get back on the same page. I provide structured, evidence-based relationship and couples counselling designed to move you out of communication gridlock and back into practical alignment. Rather than open-ended talking sessions that lead nowhere, my practice relies on highly defined, step-by-step clinical programs tailored to your exact relationship milestone or recovery phase.
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Lydia Ghaly
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Parramatta, NSW 2150
Lydia Ghaly is a psychologist with a special interest in relationship difficulties, low self-worth, and challenges with communication. Lydia also has experience working with children, collaborating with parents and teachers to support social and emotional development. She conducts cognitive, academic, and ADHD assessments for children and adults, providing clear diagnoses and tailored recommendations.
Lydia Ghaly is a psychologist with a special interest in relationship difficulties, low self-worth, and challenges with communication. Lydia also has experience working with children, collaborating with parents and teachers to support social and emotional development. She conducts cognitive, academic, and ADHD assessments for children and adults, providing clear diagnoses and tailored recommendations.
(02) 7804 4922 View (02) 7804 4922
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Marina El Dirani
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Liverpool, NSW 2170
My services include: Emotional Well-being: Managing anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Substance related counselling Trauma and Grief Support: Addressing past trauma, managing loss, and building resilience. Relationship Challenges: Supporting healthy communication and resolving conflicts in personal and professional relationships. Life Transitions: Helping clients cope with significant life changes, including career shifts, retirement, improved learning skills development or adjusting to new circumstances. Personal Growth: Exploring identity, setting goals, and building confidence to thrive.
My services include: Emotional Well-being: Managing anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Substance related counselling Trauma and Grief Support: Addressing past trauma, managing loss, and building resilience. Relationship Challenges: Supporting healthy communication and resolving conflicts in personal and professional relationships. Life Transitions: Helping clients cope with significant life changes, including career shifts, retirement, improved learning skills development or adjusting to new circumstances. Personal Growth: Exploring identity, setting goals, and building confidence to thrive.
(02) 8105 5424 View (02) 8105 5424
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Jenna Tapia
Social Worker, AMHSW
West Ryde, NSW 2114
Jenna is a Relationship Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Work Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in government health services, non-government organisations and in private practice providing counselling services to people from a wide range of backgrounds with issues related to complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationships and functioning, parent-child attachment (particularly within the perinatal period), and neurodiversity. She has a special interest in supporting neurodiverse clients and their families to build understanding, self-awareness, and relational connection.
Jenna is a Relationship Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Work Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in government health services, non-government organisations and in private practice providing counselling services to people from a wide range of backgrounds with issues related to complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationships and functioning, parent-child attachment (particularly within the perinatal period), and neurodiversity. She has a special interest in supporting neurodiverse clients and their families to build understanding, self-awareness, and relational connection.
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Guided Hope Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
My name is Melissa, and I’m a credentialed therapist in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues. My approach to therapy is centred on treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I firmly believe in the power of tailoring our sessions to fit your individual needs. My experience extends across a wide range of areas, including addictions, depression, trauma relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and managing stress as a caregiver.
My name is Melissa, and I’m a credentialed therapist in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients work through a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and intimacy-related issues. My approach to therapy is centred on treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I firmly believe in the power of tailoring our sessions to fit your individual needs. My experience extends across a wide range of areas, including addictions, depression, trauma relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and managing stress as a caregiver.
(03) 4150 1216 View (03) 4150 1216
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Dr Elpiniki Andrew
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Alexandria, NSW 2015
My name is Elpiniki and I am a warm and understanding clinical psychologist who specialises in the treatment of anxiety, life or work stress, low mood, self-esteem, PTSD and complex trauma. I like to prioritise the relationship with my clients to ensure they feel heard, supported, and safe while exploring their deep concerns. I combine practical strategies with emotional care, to overcome difficult challenges, and help you understand yourself better.
My name is Elpiniki and I am a warm and understanding clinical psychologist who specialises in the treatment of anxiety, life or work stress, low mood, self-esteem, PTSD and complex trauma. I like to prioritise the relationship with my clients to ensure they feel heard, supported, and safe while exploring their deep concerns. I combine practical strategies with emotional care, to overcome difficult challenges, and help you understand yourself better.
(02) 9090 4019 View (02) 9090 4019
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Abled Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Riverstone, NSW 2765
Healing happens when you feel truly seen and understood, so I take the time to learn how you process and receive information. Whether through conversation, visuals, hands-on activities, or reflection, I adapt each counselling session to create a space where growth feels natural and achievable for you. This is your journey - I’m here to walk alongside you in a way that makes sense for you.
Healing happens when you feel truly seen and understood, so I take the time to learn how you process and receive information. Whether through conversation, visuals, hands-on activities, or reflection, I adapt each counselling session to create a space where growth feels natural and achievable for you. This is your journey - I’m here to walk alongside you in a way that makes sense for you.
(02) 4501 7204 View (02) 4501 7204
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Dr Melissa Tso
Psychologist, PsychD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Couples who are struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected, or navigating a difficult period in their relationship. I also work with individuals seeking support with personal challenges, and professionals seeking Board Approved Supervision.
Couples who are struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected, or navigating a difficult period in their relationship. I also work with individuals seeking support with personal challenges, and professionals seeking Board Approved Supervision.
(03) 7500 5630 View (03) 7500 5630
Emotionally Focused Therapists
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.