Emotionally Focused Psychologists and Therapists in Northbridge, NSW
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
By the time many people find me, they're often exhausted. They've worked incredibly hard to feel better, yet something still isn't shifting.
Many have tried therapy, read the books, practised mindfulness, or explored nervous system and body-based approaches. Some things may even have helped for a while. But life still feels harder than it should.
If you're wondering why you're still struggling, you're not alone. I work with people who are tired of fighting themselves and ready for a different approach.
By the time many people find me, they're often exhausted. They've worked incredibly hard to feel better, yet something still isn't shifting.
Many have tried therapy, read the books, practised mindfulness, or explored nervous system and body-based approaches. Some things may even have helped for a while. But life still feels harder than it should.
If you're wondering why you're still struggling, you're not alone. I work with people who are tired of fighting themselves and ready for a different approach.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
I received specialised training in CBT, DBT, ABFT, EFT, and serve as a Lifeline crisis supporter.
Hello, I'm Adam, a Clinical Psychologist in North Sydney. I support professionals, teenagers, families, and couples with their mental health and relationships. My philosophy is that therapy should create meaningful changes quickly, and I will help you to reach your goals with a straightforward and no-fuss approach. In our sessions, we will use practical, evidence-based strategies to work through challenges you might face, such as difficulty with managing emotions, feelings of sadness or anxiety, or times when you might feel overwhelmed or stuck. My practice is about creating an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
I received specialised training in CBT, DBT, ABFT, EFT, and serve as a Lifeline crisis supporter.
Hello, I'm Adam, a Clinical Psychologist in North Sydney. I support professionals, teenagers, families, and couples with their mental health and relationships. My philosophy is that therapy should create meaningful changes quickly, and I will help you to reach your goals with a straightforward and no-fuss approach. In our sessions, we will use practical, evidence-based strategies to work through challenges you might face, such as difficulty with managing emotions, feelings of sadness or anxiety, or times when you might feel overwhelmed or stuck. My practice is about creating an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
Yvonne works with families, couples and individuals, to help them unlock the skills and insight they need to more meaningfully connect with themselves and in their relationships. She has a rich and diverse background in both the legal and health professions and is passionate about mental health, mediation and wellbeing. Her strength as a therapist comes down to an ability to be completely present with people, hear their story and travel with them on their journey to clarity and stronger connection. Yvonne believes that it's a great privilege to work with people to navigate the challenges of relating to those who mean the most to us.
Yvonne works with families, couples and individuals, to help them unlock the skills and insight they need to more meaningfully connect with themselves and in their relationships. She has a rich and diverse background in both the legal and health professions and is passionate about mental health, mediation and wellbeing. Her strength as a therapist comes down to an ability to be completely present with people, hear their story and travel with them on their journey to clarity and stronger connection. Yvonne believes that it's a great privilege to work with people to navigate the challenges of relating to those who mean the most to us.
Daniel is a clinical psychologist based in Chatswood on Sydney's North Shore. He understands that each individual has complex experiences that can shape difficult emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Daniel believes that having a strong therapeutic relationship and a deep understanding of an individual's life experiences can bring awareness, clarity and promote mental wellbeing. Daniel aims to work collaboratively with his client's to identify goals and to provide evidence-based therapies suited to making meaningful changes.
Daniel is a clinical psychologist based in Chatswood on Sydney's North Shore. He understands that each individual has complex experiences that can shape difficult emotions, thoughts and behaviours. Daniel believes that having a strong therapeutic relationship and a deep understanding of an individual's life experiences can bring awareness, clarity and promote mental wellbeing. Daniel aims to work collaboratively with his client's to identify goals and to provide evidence-based therapies suited to making meaningful changes.
The therapy journey can help us understand and address distress in our lives through understanding how the past has stayed alive in our current experience. It is no longer about what happened, it is how it lives on in parts of ourselves.. "Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it" (Brene Brown). I offer a safe therapeutic environment for you to navigate and resolve the concerns and difficulties you face with gentle curiosity and mindfulness, and will support you in building self-compassion, understanding and connection, strength, self-esteem and a sense of empowerment.
The therapy journey can help us understand and address distress in our lives through understanding how the past has stayed alive in our current experience. It is no longer about what happened, it is how it lives on in parts of ourselves.. "Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it" (Brene Brown). I offer a safe therapeutic environment for you to navigate and resolve the concerns and difficulties you face with gentle curiosity and mindfulness, and will support you in building self-compassion, understanding and connection, strength, self-esteem and a sense of empowerment.
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My passion is working with clients that are seeking to enhance their self-understanding and relationship with their bodies. They may face challenges such as eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or body image concerns. Additionally, they might be navigating women's health issues like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or perinatal mental health challenges, or are exploring their gender, sexuality, or identity within the LGBTQIA+ community. I also have experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns and general life stressors.
My passion is working with clients that are seeking to enhance their self-understanding and relationship with their bodies. They may face challenges such as eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or body image concerns. Additionally, they might be navigating women's health issues like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or perinatal mental health challenges, or are exploring their gender, sexuality, or identity within the LGBTQIA+ community. I also have experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns and general life stressors.
If you prefer to be outside, to have the freedom to move while exploring your emotions and concerns, I am your Gal. You are determined to have more compassion for yourself, and to use this as a springboard for self empowerment and healing. You want understanding of yourself, and tools for the alleviation of anxiety, sadness, heaviness, 'Stuckness', relationship concerns, and general emotional discomfort. I also have a room on Mondays in Wollongong, and offer Online therapy for those uncomfortable with being in the Outdoor Space, where we can still bring in Nature and Movement.
If you prefer to be outside, to have the freedom to move while exploring your emotions and concerns, I am your Gal. You are determined to have more compassion for yourself, and to use this as a springboard for self empowerment and healing. You want understanding of yourself, and tools for the alleviation of anxiety, sadness, heaviness, 'Stuckness', relationship concerns, and general emotional discomfort. I also have a room on Mondays in Wollongong, and offer Online therapy for those uncomfortable with being in the Outdoor Space, where we can still bring in Nature and Movement.
Hello. I'm Jessica, a warm and compassionate counsellor dedicated to supporting you on your wellness journey. As an accredited counsellor, I offer a holistic, evidence-based approach to counselling, integrating a variety of therapeutic practices and tailoring them to meet your unique needs. I work with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, chronic health, anxiety, depression and relationships. I believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where you truly feel heard.
Hello. I'm Jessica, a warm and compassionate counsellor dedicated to supporting you on your wellness journey. As an accredited counsellor, I offer a holistic, evidence-based approach to counselling, integrating a variety of therapeutic practices and tailoring them to meet your unique needs. I work with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, chronic health, anxiety, depression and relationships. I believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where you truly feel heard.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns in relationships they don’t understand. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling easily hurt or rejected, struggling with confidence, or feeling disconnected. Often these patterns develop through past experiences and quietly shape how we think, feel, and relate today. In therapy, we slow things down and explore what’s beneath these patterns with respect, care and insight. My clients come seeking clarity, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change and together we work toward greater emotional balance, self-trust, and stronger relationships.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns in relationships they don’t understand. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling easily hurt or rejected, struggling with confidence, or feeling disconnected. Often these patterns develop through past experiences and quietly shape how we think, feel, and relate today. In therapy, we slow things down and explore what’s beneath these patterns with respect, care and insight. My clients come seeking clarity, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change and together we work toward greater emotional balance, self-trust, and stronger relationships.
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
My ideal client is a high-functioning, emotionally intelligent woman blindsided by betrayal- infidelity, porn use, or secret-keeping. She feels anxious, disoriented, and unsafe. She needs clinical healing, clarity, and real support. Her goal is to reclaim her voice, rebuild self-trust, and feel whole again- not just surviving, but rising stronger, wiser, and deeply empowered. I offer EMDR intensives specifically designed for betrayed partners, combining deep clinical healing with focused, trauma-informed support.
Life can present many challenges and can sometimes bring exposure to unexpected events with profound impact and ongoing echoes. In my 30 years of practice as a psychologist I have held a passion for supporting individuals attempting to traverse life’s difficulties with particular attention to those who have experienced trauma. Trauma comes in many forms and from many sources and its impact and pathway toward healing is as individual as the person making this journey. I am experienced working with individuals with PTSD including Emergency Service Personnel.
Life can present many challenges and can sometimes bring exposure to unexpected events with profound impact and ongoing echoes. In my 30 years of practice as a psychologist I have held a passion for supporting individuals attempting to traverse life’s difficulties with particular attention to those who have experienced trauma. Trauma comes in many forms and from many sources and its impact and pathway toward healing is as individual as the person making this journey. I am experienced working with individuals with PTSD including Emergency Service Personnel.
Life can start to feel overwhelming when your mind is constantly busy, your emotions feel intense, or you no longer recognise the person you used to be. Many women come to therapy feeling exhausted from trying to hold everything together. If you feel stuck, lost, burnt out, or caught in cycles of overthinking and self-criticism, you are not alone. More importantly, change is possible. I provide one-on-one telehealth therapy for women, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own home. With no long wait times and flexible online sessions, therapy can fit around the realities of busy lives.
Life can start to feel overwhelming when your mind is constantly busy, your emotions feel intense, or you no longer recognise the person you used to be. Many women come to therapy feeling exhausted from trying to hold everything together. If you feel stuck, lost, burnt out, or caught in cycles of overthinking and self-criticism, you are not alone. More importantly, change is possible. I provide one-on-one telehealth therapy for women, allowing you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own home. With no long wait times and flexible online sessions, therapy can fit around the realities of busy lives.
Over twenty years experience working with kids, young people, women and families to support mental health, improve communication skills, develop a positive body image and self confidence through a deeper sense of self , support clients for a peaceful, positive, happier future.
Over twenty years experience working with kids, young people, women and families to support mental health, improve communication skills, develop a positive body image and self confidence through a deeper sense of self , support clients for a peaceful, positive, happier future.
I draw from CBT, EFT, ACT, narrative, solution-focused, person-centred, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
I draw from CBT, EFT, ACT, narrative, solution-focused, person-centred, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
We offer psychology and behaviour support services 심리치료와 행동지원 서비스를 제공합니다. Our ideal clients are neurodivergent individuals (e.g. autism, ADHD) along with their families, educators, and support teams. We also support clients with social and emotional difficulties, complex conditions and disabilities. 신경다양성 (예: 자폐, ADHD), 사회적/정서적 어려움, 복합적인 컨디션 또는 장애를 지원합니다. We offer neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based support. We address root causes, sensory needs, and environmental adjustments, and provide practical parent coaching to build confidence, reduce stress, and foster meaningful outcomes.
We offer psychology and behaviour support services 심리치료와 행동지원 서비스를 제공합니다. Our ideal clients are neurodivergent individuals (e.g. autism, ADHD) along with their families, educators, and support teams. We also support clients with social and emotional difficulties, complex conditions and disabilities. 신경다양성 (예: 자폐, ADHD), 사회적/정서적 어려움, 복합적인 컨디션 또는 장애를 지원합니다. We offer neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based support. We address root causes, sensory needs, and environmental adjustments, and provide practical parent coaching to build confidence, reduce stress, and foster meaningful outcomes.
In individual therapy, I offer Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, CBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and exposure therapy.
I'm Frank (he/him), a clinical psychologist supporting individuals and couples with relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, attachment issues, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges.
In individual therapy, I offer Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, CBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and exposure therapy.
I'm Frank (he/him), a clinical psychologist supporting individuals and couples with relationship challenges, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, attachment issues, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges.
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.
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.
I support individuals and relationships across diverse family structures to navigate life’s challenges in a safe and respectful space. Utilising person-centred, systemic, psychodynamic, narrative, trauma informed and EMDR modalities, I will be alongside you as you process, recover, explore and flourish.
I support individuals and relationships across diverse family structures to navigate life’s challenges in a safe and respectful space. Utilising person-centred, systemic, psychodynamic, narrative, trauma informed and EMDR modalities, I will be alongside you as you process, recover, explore and flourish.
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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.