Self Esteem Psychologists and Therapists in Narrandera, NSW

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Sonia Skewes
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might notice it in your relationship with money, self-worth, or how safe it feels to receive, rest, or be fully seen.
I offer trauma-informed, body-based therapy using EMDR, Brainspotting and parts-based approaches. We work with your nervous system to process unresolved experiences and shift patterns, with options for extended sessions or intensives to support deeper, focused change.
You might notice it in your relationship with money, self-worth, or how safe it feels to receive, rest, or be fully seen.
I offer trauma-informed, body-based therapy using EMDR, Brainspotting and parts-based approaches. We work with your nervous system to process unresolved experiences and shift patterns, with options for extended sessions or intensives to support deeper, focused change.
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Emma Paige Pinder
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Narrandera, NSW 2700
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.
(02) 5944 3107 View (02) 5944 3107
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Hope and Resilience Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
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.
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.
(02) 5850 3866 View (02) 5850 3866
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The Counselling, Mediation & Relationship Centre
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
For Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Loss & Bereavement, Low Self Esteem, Bullying, Stress Management, Separation & Divorce, Life Skills, Career Paths and Individual Counselling
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.
For Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Loss & Bereavement, Low Self Esteem, Bullying, Stress Management, Separation & Divorce, Life Skills, Career Paths and Individual Counselling
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.
(02) 4708 9620 View (02) 4708 9620

Online Therapists

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Lily Barker
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Albury, NSW 2640
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, relational, or mental health difficulties affecting school, relationships, confidence, coping capacity, or daily life. Many clients seek support during periods of family stress, emotional overwhelm, developmental uncertainty, school withdrawal, or major life change. I aim to provide practical, collaborative, and trauma-informed support tailored to each person’s needs, goals, and circumstances.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, relational, or mental health difficulties affecting school, relationships, confidence, coping capacity, or daily life. Many clients seek support during periods of family stress, emotional overwhelm, developmental uncertainty, school withdrawal, or major life change. I aim to provide practical, collaborative, and trauma-informed support tailored to each person’s needs, goals, and circumstances.
(02) 5017 5065 View (02) 5017 5065
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Halo&Me Therapy
Social Worker, AMHSW
South Albury, NSW 2640
Ellie also runs small group programs for pre-teen girls, including Empower Me Within, helping build confidence, emotional awareness, self-esteem, and peer connection.
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.
Ellie also runs small group programs for pre-teen girls, including Empower Me Within, helping build confidence, emotional awareness, self-esteem, and peer connection.
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.
(08) 6029 6064 View (08) 6029 6064
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Simone J Wood
Counsellor
Online Only
Living Your Best Life. Providing clarity through your journey.
Living Your Best Life. Providing clarity through your journey.
(02) 4503 4217 View (02) 4503 4217
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Lauren Barrett
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Holbrook, NSW 2644
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.
(02) 5016 1101 View (02) 5016 1101
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Cognitively Speaking
Counsellor
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
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.
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Andrea Pavarino
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Beechworth, VIC 3747
I help adults struggling with emotional and psychological problems in a compassionate and collaborative way. I aim to work as time efficiently as possible tailoring my interventions to individual clients’ needs. I am a registered clinical psychologist with experience in working in outpatient and inpatient public mental health with a range of mental health disorders and presentations. In addition to relieving symptoms of common psychological difficulties such as anxiety or depression, I believe that psychotherapy creates the potential for transformative and life-long change.
I help adults struggling with emotional and psychological problems in a compassionate and collaborative way. I aim to work as time efficiently as possible tailoring my interventions to individual clients’ needs. I am a registered clinical psychologist with experience in working in outpatient and inpatient public mental health with a range of mental health disorders and presentations. In addition to relieving symptoms of common psychological difficulties such as anxiety or depression, I believe that psychotherapy creates the potential for transformative and life-long change.
(03) 4708 4034 View (03) 4708 4034
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Hanoch Ben-David
Counsellor, PACFA
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
As a Provisional Psychologist and a certified PACFA counsellor, I aim to empower individuals to unlock their fullest potential, fostering a life of purpose, balance, and fulfilment. Through guidance, support, and accountability, I would like to help every person to live authentically and confidently, embracing their strengths, overcoming challenges, and maximising their given potential through transformation and growth.
As a Provisional Psychologist and a certified PACFA counsellor, I aim to empower individuals to unlock their fullest potential, fostering a life of purpose, balance, and fulfilment. Through guidance, support, and accountability, I would like to help every person to live authentically and confidently, embracing their strengths, overcoming challenges, and maximising their given potential through transformation and growth.
(02) 5850 4465 View (02) 5850 4465
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Leah Maree Willcott
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
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.
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.
(02) 5850 1008 View (02) 5850 1008
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Sophie Wells
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Albury, NSW 2640
Sophie is a neurodivergent mum raising neurodivergent kids, and brings both lived experience and professional training into her counselling practice. She is passionate about supporting mothers navigating birth trauma and matrescence, as well as neurodivergent folk exploring diagnosis, identify and grief, and continued self-enquiry. Using a holistic approach that combines both talk therapy and somatic practices, Sophie offers a therapeutic experience that meets her clients exactly where they are with compassion and curiosity, supporting her clients to create meaningful and sustainable changes in their daily lives.
Sophie is a neurodivergent mum raising neurodivergent kids, and brings both lived experience and professional training into her counselling practice. She is passionate about supporting mothers navigating birth trauma and matrescence, as well as neurodivergent folk exploring diagnosis, identify and grief, and continued self-enquiry. Using a holistic approach that combines both talk therapy and somatic practices, Sophie offers a therapeutic experience that meets her clients exactly where they are with compassion and curiosity, supporting her clients to create meaningful and sustainable changes in their daily lives.
(08) 6029 5682 View (08) 6029 5682
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Nicholas Preddey
Social Worker, AASW
Online Only
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.
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.
(02) 3815 2990 View (02) 3815 2990
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Jully-Ann Nomawethu Ndlovu Ntini
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Forest Hill, NSW 2651
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 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.
(02) 5850 4009 View (02) 5850 4009
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Natalee Cooper
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
(07) 4243 4377 View (07) 4243 4377
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Embrace Care Solutions
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
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.
(02) 5838 5638 View (02) 5838 5638
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Melissa Bailey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Boorooma, NSW 2650
Waitlist for new clients
Mel has experience working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. Mel works in child and adolescent education settings supporting individuals through mental health challenges and differences such as: Depression and anxiety, stress, self-concept difficulties, ADHD, autism, body image concerns, procrastination, bullying, and bereavement.
Mel has experience working with individuals across the lifespan including children, adolescents, adults and families to assist them to overcome a range of presenting issues. Mel works in child and adolescent education settings supporting individuals through mental health challenges and differences such as: Depression and anxiety, stress, self-concept difficulties, ADHD, autism, body image concerns, procrastination, bullying, and bereavement.
(02) 5850 4005 View (02) 5850 4005
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Positive Psychology Practitioner
Counsellor, MPsych, PACFA
Jindera, NSW 2642
I practice as an individual, family, and couples counsellor, bringing my background in Education, Psychology, Community Welfare, Counselling and parenting my 13 children to my work. I have a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, and actively engage in furthering my expertise. I am a global keynote speaker on family and parenting matters.
I practice as an individual, family, and couples counsellor, bringing my background in Education, Psychology, Community Welfare, Counselling and parenting my 13 children to my work. I have a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, and actively engage in furthering my expertise. I am a global keynote speaker on family and parenting matters.
(08) 6728 3991 View (08) 6728 3991
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Connect 2 Thrive
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Yarrawonga, VIC 3730
I support people across the lifespan who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying the weight of life, including anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I work with neurodivergent individuals, women navigating multiple roles and transitions, and those who have experienced developmental trauma or interpersonal violence, supporting emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change. A referral is not required, but I accept referrals via Mental Health Care Plans, self or plan-managed NDIS, TAC, and Victim Services (Vic and NSW).
I support people across the lifespan who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying the weight of life, including anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I work with neurodivergent individuals, women navigating multiple roles and transitions, and those who have experienced developmental trauma or interpersonal violence, supporting emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change. A referral is not required, but I accept referrals via Mental Health Care Plans, self or plan-managed NDIS, TAC, and Victim Services (Vic and NSW).
(02) 5943 9365 View (02) 5943 9365
Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.

What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.

What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.

How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.