Counselling in North Sydney, NSW

Dr Jasper Duineveld
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
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Jasper is a registered psychologist who works with adolescents (14+) and adults. He has experience in hospital, clinic, and private practice settings. Jasper has experience with a wide area of clients including depression, anxiety, stress, life adjustment difficulties, grief/loss, relational difficulties, parenting, trauma, and addiction.

Catherine Domenica Maguire-Donvito
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
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Catherine understands that trauma and grief, as well as depression and anxiety, can be overwhelming and debilitating. Feeling heard and being given the opportunity to express one’s thoughts and feelings in a safe space, without judgement is the beginning of positive change.

Kirsty Fulton-Boote
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
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Kirsty is a registered psychologist working in North Sydney. She works with adolescents (15+) and adults and has experience working in hospital, forensic, and private practice settings. Kirsty has training in both psychology and psychotherapy and therefore draws on a range of techniques and evidenced-based practice. Kirsty also has experience working with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, addiction, trauma, domestic violence and psychosis.

Alexander Douglas Robertson
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified
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Alexander employs an integrative therapeutic approach drawing on a variety of evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, solution-focused therapy and emotion-based therapy. While seeking to increase an individual’s sense of confidence and presence, supporting them to live life to the full.

Jennifer Rathjen
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with a wide range of experience. I primarily utilise enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to allow people to learn the skills needed to manage emotional distress, strengthen their ability to cope with future challenges and achieve personal, relationship and professional life goals. Additionally I offer longer term psychotherapy for more complex issues.

Rebecca Thew
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
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Rebecca has a particular interest in the comprehensive assessment and multidisciplinary treatment of eating disorders. These clients may feel out of control of their eating. They may be preoccupied by thoughts related to their weight, shape or eating. Similarly, they may find that they are struggling with body checking or avoidance, with overall concerns for their body image.

Dennis McLaughlin
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
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With over a decade of experience working with people whose world has become severely impacted by problems arising from their use of drugs and alcohol, I have developed a deep appreciation of the struggles they face in attempting to bring about a sense of order in their lives and their relationships.

Nicola Mowday
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
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Over 10 years experience working with children, teenagers and young adults. Providing individualised therapy to help you develop a deeper understanding of your behaviour, personality and capabilities.

Tahira Haider
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
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I have expertise within the perinatal mental health arena and have worked with mothers and partners struggling with adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety and attachment issues. Additionally, I also have expertise in a broad range of women issues which include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem/self-worth, stress, relationship difficulties to name a few.

Elizabeth Giles
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
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As every parent knows, your child’s well-being and happiness are the most important things in the world. As the Principal Child Psychologist at Cadence Psychology, Elizabeth is best placed to help your child overcome life’s obstacles which may be getting in the way of them being at their best at school, home and with friends. Elizabeth is a warm and compassionate psychologist with over fifteen years experience supporting children and their families in a variety of education and other settings including primary schools.

Meg Campbell-Dowling
Psychologist, MPsych, Assoc MAPS
Verified
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My name is Meg Campbell-Dowling and for 25 years I have worked with individuals and organisations as a Mindfulness Consultant and Designer to help improve health, life and purposeful work. I’m an active duty Naval Officer, working in the area of culture change, specialising in wellbeing, resilience and performance. The foundation for my work is mindfulness, wisdom and compassion.

Lila Juliette Pesa
Psychotherapist
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I support self-discovery and self-expression by offering a respectful, compassionate and attuned presence, therapeutic skills and experience; honoring the emergence of clients' deep inner wisdom and a self-empowered way of living. I offer support with meaning making and facilitating post-traumatic growth. My clients are those affected by childhood trauma / attachment traumas, re-living emotional pain from the past; dealing with addictive patterns, disordered eating, complex family dynamics, ancestral trauma, relationship issues - family or peers, body image and self-identity.

Bethany Samantha Fortuin-Hathway
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
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Bethany, is a warm, empathetic, authentic clinician/registered psychologist. With over 10 years experience providing counselling support to individuals impacted by trauma as well as to those experiencing a range of challenging life issues. Bethany has worked with clients to help them achieve greater awareness and develop skills to life's hardships. Bethany has supported clients faced with anxiety, depression, grief and personal issues. Bethany has also supported family members who are struggling in supporting their loved ones who have been impacted by dementia.

Aarthi Udayakumar
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
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Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.

Kristy Singh
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
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Would you like to grow in confidence and skill to deepen your connection to your self and the ones you love? Do you want to improve your relationships and wellbeing? If you could benefit from discovering how to be kinder to your self, learning skills like boundaries to improve your relationships or understand and heal from the effects of trauma then I might be the person to help you. Sometimes we need a guide to empower us to explore our inner world and discover tools to help us move forward.
Waitlist for new clients

Christie Wilson
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
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The climate and ecological crisis can cause a range of mental health issues including, grief, anxiety, trauma, and feelings of anger and despair. However, it can also prompt people to re-evaluate their lives, vision meaningful change, and turn sadness into positive life-affirming action. I acknowledge the legitimacy and complicated nature of the human response to the climate crisis; I don't presume the presence or absence of climate-related distress in my client but understand how relationships to nature, living systems, scientific evidence, and media coverage of climate change can help integrate and resolve psychological stressors.

Aileen Alegado
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified
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I'm clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience both in private practice and the public sector working with individuals aged 21-65. I believe in using therapy frameworks that are evidence based and individualized treatment plans rather than a 'one size fits all'. I work with people who feel stuck/ stagnant in life repeating the same cycles leaving them dissatisfied. My goal is to help create insight into unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviors AND give you necessary tools to find strategies to better cope with the challenges of everyday life.
Not accepting new clients

Calm Mind Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Life can be a constant effort to keep a hold on things and I want to help you sort this out with my decades of experience, knowledge spanning many areas, and deep empathy for your struggle. Not all clients and therapists are the right fit, so please review my calmmindpsychology youtube channel to see if we resonate. I am both a psychotherapist and psychologist so I tend to dive deep, but can also help you with current life crises. I work best with people who have already done some therapy and know that personal growth is difficult, sometimes hard, always ongoing but worth it as a way of becoming more authentic and available in life.

Veronica Bona
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
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1 Endorsed
If you are feeling overwhelmed, tired, hopeless or lacking joy; like your emotions are uncontrollable or that they do not match with reality; that your worry is getting out of hand or that there is no longer any point, then it might be a good time to seek some support. We are social creatures, and despite what our modern society might have us believe, we all need human connection to function. Seeking support is a huge sign of strength – the strength to actually reach out and let someone in, in order to start the healing process. If you can relate to this or if you have set yourself a personal development goal please reach out.

Relationship Counselling Trauma Sensitive Therapy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Life can throw up sticky moments which can feel experientially ‘heavy’. Where once we seemed to have managed well enough, where now it feels like something else is needed to meet that moment in a more enduring way. I platform a space that is safe, secure and stable that holds our work together in finding a more enduring way forward. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the process is its own reward”. Amelia Earhart
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
How can I find a therapist in North Sydney?
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in North Sydney specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.