Body Image Psychologists and Therapists in Narrabeen, NSW
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to manage things on their own. I commonly support people experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, psychosis, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), cognitive and memory concerns, traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurodevelopmental conditions, and disability-related challenges.
My approach is personalised, collaborative, and evidence-based, with a focus on improving day-to-day functioning and helping clients develop practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to manage things on their own. I commonly support people experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma-related difficulties, psychosis, chronic pain, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), cognitive and memory concerns, traumatic brain injury (TBI), neurodevelopmental conditions, and disability-related challenges.
My approach is personalised, collaborative, and evidence-based, with a focus on improving day-to-day functioning and helping clients develop practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change.
If life feels overwhelming, full of stress, anxiety, trauma or uncertainty I want you to know that healing is possible with the right support.
I’m Sascha, and I help adults and teens work through life's challenges with compassion and practical tools. It’s work I truly love. I help my clients feel clearer, more hopeful, and empowered to move forward.
I use a holistic approach, combining talk therapy with optional kinesiology to help fast-track healing and release the tension you’ve been holding.
Together, we can build greater confidence and resilience.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
If life feels overwhelming, full of stress, anxiety, trauma or uncertainty I want you to know that healing is possible with the right support.
I’m Sascha, and I help adults and teens work through life's challenges with compassion and practical tools. It’s work I truly love. I help my clients feel clearer, more hopeful, and empowered to move forward.
I use a holistic approach, combining talk therapy with optional kinesiology to help fast-track healing and release the tension you’ve been holding.
Together, we can build greater confidence and resilience.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
I have extensive experience working in the field of Addiction and Trauma and believe whole heartedly that recovery is possible. I am a creative therapist who works intuitively and experimentally. I believe in treating the underlying causes not just the symptoms. I have held various senior clinical roles and continue to work as a Senior therapist at South Pacific Private where I run the sex and love addiction intensive programs. Working with Addiction and intimacy related disorders is an area I am passionate about as I love witnessing the profound change that can occur when we get vulnerable, trust and become our authentic selves.
I work with young people and adults navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, and life transitions. It can be challenging to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to cope with what’s happening in their internal world, relationships, school, or work. Many are seeking a space to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of their experiences without pressure or judgement. I offer a supportive, practical approach through online therapy, Walk and Talk Therapy, and Beach Chat Therapy across the Northern Beaches, helping clients build awareness, develop coping strategies, and to find a clear path toward what matters to them.
I work with young people and adults navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, and life transitions. It can be challenging to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to cope with what’s happening in their internal world, relationships, school, or work. Many are seeking a space to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of their experiences without pressure or judgement. I offer a supportive, practical approach through online therapy, Walk and Talk Therapy, and Beach Chat Therapy across the Northern Beaches, helping clients build awareness, develop coping strategies, and to find a clear path toward what matters to them.
We work with people aged 7 to 87 for individual, couples & child & family therapy for problems with sleep, concentration, decision making, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, emotional regulation, PTSD, Trauma, perfectionism, procrastination, OCD, ODD, body image, self esteem/confidence, drug & alcohol, social anxiety, interpersonal relationships & lots more.
Welcome. Are you looking to reduce your suffering, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life, and live a richer, more meaningful, purposeful and enjoyable life? Do you want to work with people who really care? At “ST & A Psychology” we strongly believe in the strength & ability within you, to change your life, & manage your issues more effectively. As experts on mental health and change, we respect you as the expert of your life. Thus, we will help you to work towards what is important, meaningful & purposeful for you, to help you better meet your psychological needs.
We work with people aged 7 to 87 for individual, couples & child & family therapy for problems with sleep, concentration, decision making, anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, emotional regulation, PTSD, Trauma, perfectionism, procrastination, OCD, ODD, body image, self esteem/confidence, drug & alcohol, social anxiety, interpersonal relationships & lots more.
Welcome. Are you looking to reduce your suffering, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life, and live a richer, more meaningful, purposeful and enjoyable life? Do you want to work with people who really care? At “ST & A Psychology” we strongly believe in the strength & ability within you, to change your life, & manage your issues more effectively. As experts on mental health and change, we respect you as the expert of your life. Thus, we will help you to work towards what is important, meaningful & purposeful for you, to help you better meet your psychological needs.
My goal is to reduce the stigma around help seeking. I help people feel heard and validated by addressing issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, healing the inner child and attachment wounds, practising effective communication skills, changing careers and more. As a culturally and linguistically diverse therapist, I have a unique understanding of the challenges and difficulties many families face in Australia, I am here to help, guide and support. For your convenience I offer flexible hours (including evening and weekends) over video or phone. My approach is a mix of science and creativity.
My goal is to reduce the stigma around help seeking. I help people feel heard and validated by addressing issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, healing the inner child and attachment wounds, practising effective communication skills, changing careers and more. As a culturally and linguistically diverse therapist, I have a unique understanding of the challenges and difficulties many families face in Australia, I am here to help, guide and support. For your convenience I offer flexible hours (including evening and weekends) over video or phone. My approach is a mix of science and creativity.
Many parents and young people reach out when adolescence or early adulthood begins to feel overwhelming, and emotions become difficult to manage alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where teenagers and young adults can feel understood and accepted, without pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we explore what may be contributing to their distress, build practical coping skills, and support the development of confidence, emotional balance, and self-acceptance.
Many parents and young people reach out when adolescence or early adulthood begins to feel overwhelming, and emotions become difficult to manage alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where teenagers and young adults can feel understood and accepted, without pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we explore what may be contributing to their distress, build practical coping skills, and support the development of confidence, emotional balance, and self-acceptance.
Eva supports adults and adolescents (aged 16+) who wish to improve mental wellbeing, including people experiencing depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personality Disorders, complex trauma, chronic stress and neurodivergence.
Eva has a specific interest in perinatal mental health, and supports people, parents, and infants through infertility, family planning, pregnancy grief and loss, birth trauma, and pregnancy / postpartum challenges. This includes antenatal depression and anxiety, postnatal depression and anxiety and perinatal OCD.
Eva supports adults and adolescents (aged 16+) who wish to improve mental wellbeing, including people experiencing depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Personality Disorders, complex trauma, chronic stress and neurodivergence.
Eva has a specific interest in perinatal mental health, and supports people, parents, and infants through infertility, family planning, pregnancy grief and loss, birth trauma, and pregnancy / postpartum challenges. This includes antenatal depression and anxiety, postnatal depression and anxiety and perinatal OCD.
I am a highly-skilled relationship psychologist & sex therapist with over 20 years of professional experience seeing clients in private practice. I support couples through relationship issues, infidelity, lack of intimacy and communication problems. I look at the psychological side of sexual difficulties such as low libido, orgasm difficulties, physical pain during sex, performance anxiety or ejaculation problems. I work with complex trauma using a trauma-informed approach to process sexual, physical and emotional abuse. I aim to create safety, grounding and a centred connection within which consolidates your healing.
I am a highly-skilled relationship psychologist & sex therapist with over 20 years of professional experience seeing clients in private practice. I support couples through relationship issues, infidelity, lack of intimacy and communication problems. I look at the psychological side of sexual difficulties such as low libido, orgasm difficulties, physical pain during sex, performance anxiety or ejaculation problems. I work with complex trauma using a trauma-informed approach to process sexual, physical and emotional abuse. I aim to create safety, grounding and a centred connection within which consolidates your healing.
I‘m passionate about helping people restore their sense of self-worth and confidence in order to regain control over their lives. I work with adults and adolescents in crisis, and people experiencing ongoing mental health issues (such as, depression, anxiety, and PTSD) as a result of adversity, trauma, and violence. I empower individuals who have experienced adversity through exploring existing competencies, strengths and resilience. I’m person-centred, flexible and practical, ensuring you feel supported, and your needs are met in a non-judgemental and open environment. I work collaboratively with LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous communities
I‘m passionate about helping people restore their sense of self-worth and confidence in order to regain control over their lives. I work with adults and adolescents in crisis, and people experiencing ongoing mental health issues (such as, depression, anxiety, and PTSD) as a result of adversity, trauma, and violence. I empower individuals who have experienced adversity through exploring existing competencies, strengths and resilience. I’m person-centred, flexible and practical, ensuring you feel supported, and your needs are met in a non-judgemental and open environment. I work collaboratively with LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous communities
I am an extremely caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, encouraging, hardworking & compassionate person & health professional. I am very passionate about helping people…well. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope and will make a difference.
I am an extremely caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, encouraging, hardworking & compassionate person & health professional. I am very passionate about helping people…well. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope and will make a difference.
Alison Glass - EMDR & Trauma Treatment
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, integrating EMDR with other therapies. She is experienced in working with older adolescents and adults presenting with eating disorders, mood, anxiety disorders, grief and phobias.
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, integrating EMDR with other therapies. She is experienced in working with older adolescents and adults presenting with eating disorders, mood, anxiety disorders, grief and phobias.
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Are you seeking guidance and support on your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you dealing with fears, challenges, and anxieties, as well as trauma, shame, and abandonment issues? Open to exploring your authentic self, do you value feeling seen, heard, and acknowledged in sessions? Are you committed to actively participating in talk therapy, delving into your childhood attachments and past experiences to gain deeper understanding? Do you prioritize your emotional well-being and are willing to engage in a safe and confidential therapeutic environment to address your needs and foster personal growth?
Are you seeking guidance and support on your journey of self-discovery and healing? Are you dealing with fears, challenges, and anxieties, as well as trauma, shame, and abandonment issues? Open to exploring your authentic self, do you value feeling seen, heard, and acknowledged in sessions? Are you committed to actively participating in talk therapy, delving into your childhood attachments and past experiences to gain deeper understanding? Do you prioritize your emotional well-being and are willing to engage in a safe and confidential therapeutic environment to address your needs and foster personal growth?
Healing after harm. Reclaim your voice.
Rebuild your life.
Gentle guidance through deep healing…
Specialist Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse
(Recovery from Pathological Relationships - Partners, Parents, Children, Workplace)
I'm sorry you're experiencing this insidious form of harm!
Mine is a Low-Needs Autism, ADHD, Disability & LGBTQI+ Friendly Practice
I am a long-term practitioner of Vipassana meditation, Yoga and Mindfulness.
Healing after harm. Reclaim your voice.
Rebuild your life.
Gentle guidance through deep healing…
Specialist Counselling for Narcissistic Abuse
(Recovery from Pathological Relationships - Partners, Parents, Children, Workplace)
I'm sorry you're experiencing this insidious form of harm!
Mine is a Low-Needs Autism, ADHD, Disability & LGBTQI+ Friendly Practice
I am a long-term practitioner of Vipassana meditation, Yoga and Mindfulness.
Receive individualised support to create the life you choose. Choose a practitioner who understands Autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, high sensitivity and introversion. Explore the creation of a life that is aligned with your values, interests and joy. Develop your inner self knowledge. Access neurodiversity affirmative Practice.
Receive individualised support to create the life you choose. Choose a practitioner who understands Autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, high sensitivity and introversion. Explore the creation of a life that is aligned with your values, interests and joy. Develop your inner self knowledge. Access neurodiversity affirmative Practice.
As a Clinical Social Worker, I work with people who feel disconnected from their sense of self-worth, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. This can show up in relationship struggles, self-destructive patterns, people-pleasing, emotional dysregulation or numbness. Many clients experience low mood, anxiety, shame, or overwhelm. I support clients to build self-soothing skills, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with their authentic Self. I work with compassion, honesty, and humour, creating a space that feels safe and grounded. Together, we move toward healing, greater self-trust, and meaningful, lasting change.
As a Clinical Social Worker, I work with people who feel disconnected from their sense of self-worth, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. This can show up in relationship struggles, self-destructive patterns, people-pleasing, emotional dysregulation or numbness. Many clients experience low mood, anxiety, shame, or overwhelm. I support clients to build self-soothing skills, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with their authentic Self. I work with compassion, honesty, and humour, creating a space that feels safe and grounded. Together, we move toward healing, greater self-trust, and meaningful, lasting change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives. Regardless of your context, I will support you to guide your own therapeutic journey, checking in with your limits, cultural and spiritual ways of seeing and basic needs.
I work with an anti colonial and integrative approach that seeks to built community, celebration and safety for BIPOC and Queer people, couples and families.
I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives. Regardless of your context, I will support you to guide your own therapeutic journey, checking in with your limits, cultural and spiritual ways of seeing and basic needs.
I work with an anti colonial and integrative approach that seeks to built community, celebration and safety for BIPOC and Queer people, couples and families.
I'm a fully certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & social work counsellor (NB trans), with over 20 years' experience working in community services. My work is grounded in social justice and liberatory practices that support self-agency, joy, pleasure & empowerment. I have a deep interest in relational & social trauma and use a somatic approach that acknowledges the external forces of power and harm. Our bodies hold protective patterns (or felt senses) in response to early attachment wounds, traumatic experiences, relational disruptions and structural pressures - together we work to safely integrate and release these patterns.
I'm a fully certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & social work counsellor (NB trans), with over 20 years' experience working in community services. My work is grounded in social justice and liberatory practices that support self-agency, joy, pleasure & empowerment. I have a deep interest in relational & social trauma and use a somatic approach that acknowledges the external forces of power and harm. Our bodies hold protective patterns (or felt senses) in response to early attachment wounds, traumatic experiences, relational disruptions and structural pressures - together we work to safely integrate and release these patterns.
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Body Image Therapists
How does body image affect mental health?
Poor body image can influence mental health because it can reduce self-esteem and decrease functioning in other areas of one's life. Negative body image may hinder someone's ability to perform daily tasks, including professional and social responsibilities, because they may feel self-conscious or shame surrounding their appearance; a desire to change one's body as a result of negative body image can also trigger behaviors such as extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or obsessive social media comparison. Poor body image is associated with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, although many people experience negative body image even in the absence of meeting the diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorders.
What does it mean to have a positive body image?
Body image refers to how one internally perceives their appearance and internally "talks" to themself about their body. Positive body image is therefore indicative of a positive perception of one's self and positive internal self-talk that underscores one's strengths. People who have good body image often have higher self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, and they also often recognise how external factors, such as social media or relationship patterns, can influence body image. While body image can change at different life stages and in response to various triggers, practicing self-acceptance and a body-positive mindset can help maintain a more stable sense of positive body image.
Is body image the same as self-esteem?
Body image and self-esteem are often related, but they are distinct concepts. Self-esteem is a broader term that can be shaped by a number of factors outside of body image, including one's functioning at school or in the workplace; it refers to one's capacity to handle various life challenges. Poor body image can be one way in which one's self-esteem is reduced. Reduced self-esteem as a result of poor body image can cause individuals to feel negative about their appearance, withdraw from social interactions, and/or rely on harmful behaviours as a coping mechanism. A "body positive" approach to body image therapy is therefore often used to encourage a more positive view of one's self and thus encourage better self-esteem.
What type of therapy is best to foster a positive body image?
The type of therapy best suited to improve body image depends on each person, as there is not a single therapy specific to body image improvement. That said, many individuals with poor body image benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. CBT can be used to help challenge distorted or negative thoughts about one's body, while ACT and mindfulness practices can facilitate a more positive body image through self-acceptance and identification of one's personal strengths. Regardless of treatment type, clients should look for body image therapists who encourage the development of a sense of self outside of their external appearance and help clients reduce unwanted behaviours developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.