Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Narrandera, NSW
At Empowering Hope Counselling my mission is to empower individuals to break free from the weight of their past, utilising a trauma informed approach to foster a growth mindset that leads to healing and limitless potential. I believe in the inherent strength and resilience of every individual and I am dedicated to providing the support, guidance and resources they need to step into their personal power and live a life full of purpose and joy.
At Empowering Hope Counselling my mission is to empower individuals to break free from the weight of their past, utilising a trauma informed approach to foster a growth mindset that leads to healing and limitless potential. I believe in the inherent strength and resilience of every individual and I am dedicated to providing the support, guidance and resources they need to step into their personal power and live a life full of purpose and joy.
A no-obligation appointment is an excellent opportunity for you to view our environment and discuss the best approach for you. Whether you are an individual, a couple or a family, our methodology is about exploring the past, gaining an understanding, changing behaviors and improving relationships. We’ll support you through what can be a challenging time in your life.
A no-obligation appointment is an excellent opportunity for you to view our environment and discuss the best approach for you. Whether you are an individual, a couple or a family, our methodology is about exploring the past, gaining an understanding, changing behaviors and improving relationships. We’ll support you through what can be a challenging time in your life.
Adolescent Counselling for young people age 12 upwards, Anger Management, Dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Workplace stress, Relationship Counselling and, General Counselling for wellness.
John Dodwell is a counsellor. He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. John’s background is nursing. Since 2015, John has been working in the not for profit sector as a support worker, case manager and counsellor. John is motivated by compassion and a desire to support other human beings in their suffering. John is empathetic and understanding. He is a good listener, clarifying and validating his clients’ experiences. John wants clients to identify and draw from their inner strengths. He encourages clients to overcome the past and have hope for their futures. John sees life challenges as opportunities to grow.
Adolescent Counselling for young people age 12 upwards, Anger Management, Dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Workplace stress, Relationship Counselling and, General Counselling for wellness.
John Dodwell is a counsellor. He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. John’s background is nursing. Since 2015, John has been working in the not for profit sector as a support worker, case manager and counsellor. John is motivated by compassion and a desire to support other human beings in their suffering. John is empathetic and understanding. He is a good listener, clarifying and validating his clients’ experiences. John wants clients to identify and draw from their inner strengths. He encourages clients to overcome the past and have hope for their futures. John sees life challenges as opportunities to grow.
I have worked in mental health since 2022, beginning in crisis care with children and adolescents.
New enquiries: please use the enquiry form on my website to get started. Phone calls are not monitored.
My ideal client feels stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. They may be exploring ADHD or autism, or experiencing anxiety, burnout, depression, grief, or major life changes. They want to better understand themselves and have practical support to feel better, function more effectively, and move forward with confidence. They value thoughtful, structured, evidence-based therapy that is collaborative, direct, and grounded in real life.
I have worked in mental health since 2022, beginning in crisis care with children and adolescents.
New enquiries: please use the enquiry form on my website to get started. Phone calls are not monitored.
My ideal client feels stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. They may be exploring ADHD or autism, or experiencing anxiety, burnout, depression, grief, or major life changes. They want to better understand themselves and have practical support to feel better, function more effectively, and move forward with confidence. They value thoughtful, structured, evidence-based therapy that is collaborative, direct, and grounded in real life.
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I use expressive and creative processes for children and teens as we explore their challenges and work towards healing and resolution.
Individuals and couples come to therapy to better understand the complexities of their current experiences and how their past may be shaping them. I work collaboratively with clients to deepen self-awareness, supporting them to respond to personal and relationship challenges in ways that align with their values
I use expressive and creative processes for children and teens as we explore their challenges and work towards healing and resolution.
Individuals and couples come to therapy to better understand the complexities of their current experiences and how their past may be shaping them. I work collaboratively with clients to deepen self-awareness, supporting them to respond to personal and relationship challenges in ways that align with their values
Sabine is a qualified and accredited social worker and therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Social Work, which deepened her understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and the complex systems that impact our well-being. Throughout her career, she has worked with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She follows evidence-based practice tailored to your circumstances to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
Sabine is a qualified and accredited social worker and therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Social Work, which deepened her understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and the complex systems that impact our well-being. Throughout her career, she has worked with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She follows evidence-based practice tailored to your circumstances to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and culturally diverse communities navigating trauma, loss, anxiety, relationship growth, or a desire for deeper understanding and self-awareness.
My approach is grounded in neuroscience, compassion, and the belief that therapy is as much about rediscovering possibilities as it is about easing pain. Having personally navigated fertility and life challenges, I bring lived experience, gentleness, and depth to this work.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and culturally diverse communities navigating trauma, loss, anxiety, relationship growth, or a desire for deeper understanding and self-awareness.
My approach is grounded in neuroscience, compassion, and the belief that therapy is as much about rediscovering possibilities as it is about easing pain. Having personally navigated fertility and life challenges, I bring lived experience, gentleness, and depth to this work.
I have over 20 years experience working with people in a variety of health related areas and am passionate about helping all people to achieve quality of life. I have been working with Centacare for 5 years now for this reason, to provide relief and support to all demographics of our society, through therapy and education. Yes, I can list the many challenges that I help people with, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, grief, truama, but my greatest desire is to make therapy achievable and comfortable for everyone, to be right there with you, listen to you, support you, make you feel safe. I am a person centred therapist.
I have over 20 years experience working with people in a variety of health related areas and am passionate about helping all people to achieve quality of life. I have been working with Centacare for 5 years now for this reason, to provide relief and support to all demographics of our society, through therapy and education. Yes, I can list the many challenges that I help people with, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, grief, truama, but my greatest desire is to make therapy achievable and comfortable for everyone, to be right there with you, listen to you, support you, make you feel safe. I am a person centred therapist.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, worn down, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable.
I bring over a decade of experience in the mental health sector, with qualifications in Psychology and Social Work. I offer trauma-informed, client-centred counselling that is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. Sessions focus on understanding what’s going on for you, building emotional regulation, and developing strategies to support real
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, worn down, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable.
I bring over a decade of experience in the mental health sector, with qualifications in Psychology and Social Work. I offer trauma-informed, client-centred counselling that is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. Sessions focus on understanding what’s going on for you, building emotional regulation, and developing strategies to support real
Living Your Best Life. Providing clarity through your journey.
Living Your Best Life. Providing clarity through your journey.
I am a registered psychologist in rural NSW. I work with adults living with eating disorders, experiencing acute and chronic injuries, chronic illness, psychological distress and diagnoses (particularly trauma and personality disorders). Using a collaborative treatment approach I work with my clients to identify their needs, set goals and reach individualised treatment outcomes in order to improve quality of life and reduce distressing symptoms.
I am a registered psychologist in rural NSW. I work with adults living with eating disorders, experiencing acute and chronic injuries, chronic illness, psychological distress and diagnoses (particularly trauma and personality disorders). Using a collaborative treatment approach I work with my clients to identify their needs, set goals and reach individualised treatment outcomes in order to improve quality of life and reduce distressing symptoms.
My name is Elena and I am a person centred counsellor passionate about helping people find the 'you' within your roles and responsibilities. I'm here to help you identify and grow in your strengths, goals and identity.
Are you feeling a little lost? Do you feel you are wandering? Not clear on your next steps? Are you feeling worn juggling the facets of your life?
Sometimes we can all benefit from talking through life's challenges with a neutral third party. That's where counselling comes in.
My name is Elena and I am a person centred counsellor passionate about helping people find the 'you' within your roles and responsibilities. I'm here to help you identify and grow in your strengths, goals and identity.
Are you feeling a little lost? Do you feel you are wandering? Not clear on your next steps? Are you feeling worn juggling the facets of your life?
Sometimes we can all benefit from talking through life's challenges with a neutral third party. That's where counselling comes in.
I support adolescents 16+ and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress and relationship challenges, and provide an LGBTQI+ affirming space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or navigating a period of change?
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker committed to helping individuals work through challenges and build meaningful, lasting change. I focus on creating a calm and supportive therapeutic space where you can speak openly and feel understood.
I support adolescents 16+ and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress and relationship challenges, and provide an LGBTQI+ affirming space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or navigating a period of change?
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker committed to helping individuals work through challenges and build meaningful, lasting change. I focus on creating a calm and supportive therapeutic space where you can speak openly and feel understood.
Current Availability:
Tumut NSW - Wednesday 9-5pm
/ Cootamundra NSW - Monday 9-5pm
Current Availability:
Tumut NSW - Wednesday 9-5pm
/ Cootamundra NSW - Monday 9-5pm
I specialise in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, personal issues, general mental health, trauma, pre-post-natal issues. Along with counselling autism and neurodivergent clients.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, personal issues, general mental health, trauma, pre-post-natal issues. Along with counselling autism and neurodivergent clients.
Trauma is healed using safe somatic trauma therapies. Never too late to recover. Highly skilled effective trauma therapy is essential. You'll feel safe & valued finding no blaming or shaming. Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable. I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief. Positive change occurs from the first session. There is nothing wrong with you -you just have trauma impacts- not your fault & fixable. You'll find me compassionate, curious & calm.
Trauma is healed using safe somatic trauma therapies. Never too late to recover. Highly skilled effective trauma therapy is essential. You'll feel safe & valued finding no blaming or shaming. Your issues & relationship problems are normal impacts of trauma & solvable. I work with all issues such as childhood trauma, PTSD, DV/FV, anger, anxiety, sexual assault, communication, trust, shame, sexual issues, infidelity, addictions, parenting, ASD, MI & grief. Positive change occurs from the first session. There is nothing wrong with you -you just have trauma impacts- not your fault & fixable. You'll find me compassionate, curious & calm.
She provides 1:1 counselling for adults (18+), including EMDR therapy, as well as tailored support for children and adolescents using play-based, experiential, and group approaches.
Ellie is a Medicare-accredited Mental Health Social Worker with expertise in supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She offers 1:1 counselling, including EMDR therapy for trauma and emotional wellbeing, as well as small group programs for pre- teen girls to build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills.
She provides 1:1 counselling for adults (18+), including EMDR therapy, as well as tailored support for children and adolescents using play-based, experiential, and group approaches.
Ellie is a Medicare-accredited Mental Health Social Worker with expertise in supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She offers 1:1 counselling, including EMDR therapy for trauma and emotional wellbeing, as well as small group programs for pre- teen girls to build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills.
l have 11 years experience helping children, teens and adults trauma survivors.
I offer a safe and supportive space where clients can heal, learn to grow through adversity, have their lives transformed, make change and have their voices heard.You don't have to do life alone. We are here to listen without judgment and provide a safe space for you to process what is happening to you. We help you navigate your circumstances offering a holistic approach , trauma informed and culturally sensitive service.
l have 11 years experience helping children, teens and adults trauma survivors.
I offer a safe and supportive space where clients can heal, learn to grow through adversity, have their lives transformed, make change and have their voices heard.You don't have to do life alone. We are here to listen without judgment and provide a safe space for you to process what is happening to you. We help you navigate your circumstances offering a holistic approach , trauma informed and culturally sensitive service.
I support adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and suicidal distress, and I tailor therapy to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.
Hi, I’m Leah — a psychologist based in Wagga Wagga and the founder of Exhale Psychology. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support, no matter the challenges you are facing. Prefer to engage in therapy in the comfort of your own home? No worries! I offer both telehealth and in-home sessions.
Alongside therapy, I also provide assessment and diagnostic services. This includes ADHD and Autism assessments, as well as cognitive, educational, and behavioural assessments, which can be completed either online or face-to-face depending on what works best for you.
I support adolescents and adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and suicidal distress, and I tailor therapy to meet each person’s unique needs and goals.
Hi, I’m Leah — a psychologist based in Wagga Wagga and the founder of Exhale Psychology. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support, no matter the challenges you are facing. Prefer to engage in therapy in the comfort of your own home? No worries! I offer both telehealth and in-home sessions.
Alongside therapy, I also provide assessment and diagnostic services. This includes ADHD and Autism assessments, as well as cognitive, educational, and behavioural assessments, which can be completed either online or face-to-face depending on what works best for you.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families seeking support with anxiety, OCD, emotional regulation, trauma, school engagement, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
I support children, adolescents, and families experiencing anxiety, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, school disengagement, and parenting challenges. As a mental health social worker and former secondary teacher, I bring both therapeutic and educational understanding to my work. I use evidence-based approaches, that are trauma informed.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and families seeking support with anxiety, OCD, emotional regulation, trauma, school engagement, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
I support children, adolescents, and families experiencing anxiety, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, school disengagement, and parenting challenges. As a mental health social worker and former secondary teacher, I bring both therapeutic and educational understanding to my work. I use evidence-based approaches, that are trauma informed.
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.