Female Counselling in Norwest, NSW
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional distress and is struggling to find clarity and balance in their life. They may be carrying the weight of past experiences, battling self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Their most profound need is to feel heard, understood, and supported in a space where they can explore their emotions without fear of judgment. They seek tools to manage their thoughts, regulate their feelings, and regain control, ultimately striving for healing, personal growth, and a renewed sense of self.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or emotional distress and is struggling to find clarity and balance in their life. They may be carrying the weight of past experiences, battling self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Their most profound need is to feel heard, understood, and supported in a space where they can explore their emotions without fear of judgment. They seek tools to manage their thoughts, regulate their feelings, and regain control, ultimately striving for healing, personal growth, and a renewed sense of self.
I work with adults (18+) and couples wanting to improve their mood/anxiety, relationships, and for those wanting to understand and change how their history continues to shape their relational patterns today. This may be particularly pertinent during the perinatal period (during pregnancy and postpartum). I also work with couples to understand how and where you both get caught in conflict and disconnection, explore the deeper needs and emotions underneath the surface-level frustration, and to learn new ways to communicate with each other effectively so you both feel heard and connected.
I work with adults (18+) and couples wanting to improve their mood/anxiety, relationships, and for those wanting to understand and change how their history continues to shape their relational patterns today. This may be particularly pertinent during the perinatal period (during pregnancy and postpartum). I also work with couples to understand how and where you both get caught in conflict and disconnection, explore the deeper needs and emotions underneath the surface-level frustration, and to learn new ways to communicate with each other effectively so you both feel heard and connected.
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I enjoy working with women across the lifespan with a range of life and mental health issues.
I am currently providing online psychological assessments and offer therapy to women.
I provide same-day and next day appointments online.
No Mental Health Care Plan or referral needed.
I enjoy working with women across the lifespan with a range of life and mental health issues.
I am currently providing online psychological assessments and offer therapy to women.
I provide same-day and next day appointments online.
No Mental Health Care Plan or referral needed.
I have a particular interest in working with parents and carers, including women during and after pregnancy, as well as children.
I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach which involves collaborative work between the client and therapist. I bring a holistic view to my therapeutic work with each individual and integrate somatic and mindfulness elements as relevant and appropriate. Additionally, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood has given me a unique perspective on neurodiversity and a firsthand understanding of the profound shift in identity that often accompanies such a revelation.
I have a particular interest in working with parents and carers, including women during and after pregnancy, as well as children.
I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a therapeutic approach which involves collaborative work between the client and therapist. I bring a holistic view to my therapeutic work with each individual and integrate somatic and mindfulness elements as relevant and appropriate. Additionally, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood has given me a unique perspective on neurodiversity and a firsthand understanding of the profound shift in identity that often accompanies such a revelation.
I 'walk the talk' and I'm committed to my own growth as a human, a woman, mother, partner, daughter, and friend.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
I 'walk the talk' and I'm committed to my own growth as a human, a woman, mother, partner, daughter, and friend.
I am passionate helping people to authentically express themselves and to create the relationships they want. I will support you to heal and transform your relationship with yourself and the people closest to you. I work with individuals and couples in-person and online individual sessions. I am the co-founder of 'The Courageous Man' & I also specialise in working with men who struggle in their relationships. Visit www.helenbrereton.com.au for more information and to book a session with me.
Women who struggle to trust their feelings, avoid conflict (translates as abandoning your self) and struggle to include themselves in their own lives, are women I love to support.
As a psychologist (and a woman who struggled with conflict avoidance and people pleasing) I know this is essentially about mastering a handful of skills and understanding a few fundamentals about being human; assertive communication, calming big emotions, learning to listen to and act on your intuition, and befriending yourself and all your parts.
Women who struggle to trust their feelings, avoid conflict (translates as abandoning your self) and struggle to include themselves in their own lives, are women I love to support.
As a psychologist (and a woman who struggled with conflict avoidance and people pleasing) I know this is essentially about mastering a handful of skills and understanding a few fundamentals about being human; assertive communication, calming big emotions, learning to listen to and act on your intuition, and befriending yourself and all your parts.
I help women find clarity, confidence and contentment.
I specialise in women's life and career issues. As the founder of The Optimum Mindset, I work with evidence-based techniques from positive psychology, creative counselling and neuroscience. What does this mean for you? It means that I can help you uncover the subconscious blocks that are standing in your way and get you back on track.
I help women find clarity, confidence and contentment.
I specialise in women's life and career issues. As the founder of The Optimum Mindset, I work with evidence-based techniques from positive psychology, creative counselling and neuroscience. What does this mean for you? It means that I can help you uncover the subconscious blocks that are standing in your way and get you back on track.
I work with women who may be struggling with a mix of challenges related to their physical and/or mental health with a specialised focus on women's health.
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle? I'm here to help. Are you facing challenges like...holding off on dreams and goals you care deeply about? Struggling to smile on the hard days? Longing to adventure outdoors and get active? Worrying about what the future holds? Nervously navigating relationships? difficulty maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose? Managing pain and discomfort, all while managing the demands of work and family life? Counselling provides support and progress in your health, life, and goals.
I work with women who may be struggling with a mix of challenges related to their physical and/or mental health with a specialised focus on women's health.
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle? I'm here to help. Are you facing challenges like...holding off on dreams and goals you care deeply about? Struggling to smile on the hard days? Longing to adventure outdoors and get active? Worrying about what the future holds? Nervously navigating relationships? difficulty maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose? Managing pain and discomfort, all while managing the demands of work and family life? Counselling provides support and progress in your health, life, and goals.
The other area of my work is around supporting women experiencing the physical and emotional toll of pelvic floor trauma and dysfunction.
My professional mission is to assist clients at various stages in life, especially when changes are hard to deal with. When we experience a loss, we grieve. We grieve for losing our jobs, loved ones, relationships, finances, or identity. I bring comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic techniques to my practice and a deep empathy from my own experiences with losses. By guiding individuals through the seemingly insurmountable pain, I empower them to navigate their grief with resilience and courage. My therapeutic approach helps clients handle their suffering and find growth opportunities as they courageously rebuild their lives.
The other area of my work is around supporting women experiencing the physical and emotional toll of pelvic floor trauma and dysfunction.
My professional mission is to assist clients at various stages in life, especially when changes are hard to deal with. When we experience a loss, we grieve. We grieve for losing our jobs, loved ones, relationships, finances, or identity. I bring comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic techniques to my practice and a deep empathy from my own experiences with losses. By guiding individuals through the seemingly insurmountable pain, I empower them to navigate their grief with resilience and courage. My therapeutic approach helps clients handle their suffering and find growth opportunities as they courageously rebuild their lives.
Online/in person, on a walk, with a horse, at the art table, children/adults/male/ female, christian or not.
Life can throw some tough challenges our way, but your curiosity brought you here, so maybe there's a cozy spot where understanding and acceptance exist. Are you ready to tackle life's curveballs and handle daily stresses? We offer solutions tailored for confidentiality in small towns, ensuring your journey is private and secure. I'm all about acceptance, no judgment, and plenty of practical guidance for your unique journey. Locally, I offer traditional styles, equine therapy, art therapy, and online sessions. Let's find something that works for you. Mental health is just as important in the country as it is anywhere.
Online/in person, on a walk, with a horse, at the art table, children/adults/male/ female, christian or not.
Life can throw some tough challenges our way, but your curiosity brought you here, so maybe there's a cozy spot where understanding and acceptance exist. Are you ready to tackle life's curveballs and handle daily stresses? We offer solutions tailored for confidentiality in small towns, ensuring your journey is private and secure. I'm all about acceptance, no judgment, and plenty of practical guidance for your unique journey. Locally, I offer traditional styles, equine therapy, art therapy, and online sessions. Let's find something that works for you. Mental health is just as important in the country as it is anywhere.
I specialise in empowering women to discover and nurture resilience and inner peace.
Working with women is my passion and focus; I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, strength-based support. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I bring extensive training and qualifications in diverse counselling modalities to our sessions. My goal is to empower women by drawing on evidence-based practices tailored to their unique
I specialise in empowering women to discover and nurture resilience and inner peace.
Working with women is my passion and focus; I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, strength-based support. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I bring extensive training and qualifications in diverse counselling modalities to our sessions. My goal is to empower women by drawing on evidence-based practices tailored to their unique
I have a particular interest in supporting professionals, business owners, and women navigating major life transitions—including peri-menopause, menopause, and career changes.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we all need support to navigate challenges, gain clarity, and find a way forward. As a psychologist with over 19 years experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based counselling to help individuals manage stress, low mood, anxiety, menopause, life transitions, burnout, low self-esteem, and emotional and mental well-being.
I have a particular interest in supporting professionals, business owners, and women navigating major life transitions—including peri-menopause, menopause, and career changes.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we all need support to navigate challenges, gain clarity, and find a way forward. As a psychologist with over 19 years experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based counselling to help individuals manage stress, low mood, anxiety, menopause, life transitions, burnout, low self-esteem, and emotional and mental well-being.
We are a womens mental health online practice - we specialise in helping high-achieving women create balance in their life so that can be the best leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, mothers, and friends - without the burnout.
I specialise in therapy and counselling of mood issues, anxiety, stress, burn out and depression. I also specialise in high-performance coaching for female leaders, entrepreneurs and C-suite executives given the high pressure they are often under. I use neuroscience and biopsychosocial model to inform my practice for long-lasting change.
We are a womens mental health online practice - we specialise in helping high-achieving women create balance in their life so that can be the best leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, mothers, and friends - without the burnout.
I specialise in therapy and counselling of mood issues, anxiety, stress, burn out and depression. I also specialise in high-performance coaching for female leaders, entrepreneurs and C-suite executives given the high pressure they are often under. I use neuroscience and biopsychosocial model to inform my practice for long-lasting change.
Dee Thompson is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong interest in supporting women's health and mental health in an integrative and holistic framework.
In addition to her clinical psychology training and experience, Dee has gained much life experience and has developed knowledge, strategies and life-skills that she has personally incorported into her own self-care and has shared with her clients to support managing the inevitable challenges that arise throughout our different life stages.
Dee Thompson is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong interest in supporting women's health and mental health in an integrative and holistic framework.
In addition to her clinical psychology training and experience, Dee has gained much life experience and has developed knowledge, strategies and life-skills that she has personally incorported into her own self-care and has shared with her clients to support managing the inevitable challenges that arise throughout our different life stages.
I am passionate about helping men and women build their emotional muscle so that they can deal with life’s stresses as they inevitably come with greater resilience, drawing on their inner strength and resources.
I support people struggling with alcohol dependency, relationship challenges, career and fulfilment worries, and deep-seated self-worth and self-esteem issues. I help my clients break free from unhealthy coping mechanisms—whether it’s alcohol, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or negative thought patterns—and build emotional resilience, confidence, and a life they truly love.
I am passionate about helping men and women build their emotional muscle so that they can deal with life’s stresses as they inevitably come with greater resilience, drawing on their inner strength and resources.
I support people struggling with alcohol dependency, relationship challenges, career and fulfilment worries, and deep-seated self-worth and self-esteem issues. I help my clients break free from unhealthy coping mechanisms—whether it’s alcohol, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or negative thought patterns—and build emotional resilience, confidence, and a life they truly love.
Some populations I particularly enjoy working with include people of colour, gifted individuals, young women, and creatives.
I have been practising as a psychologist since 2008 and have worked extensively with adolescents and adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and a wide range of presentations within education, health, and non-profit settings. I am trained in and use evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT and compassion-focussed approaches.
Some populations I particularly enjoy working with include people of colour, gifted individuals, young women, and creatives.
I have been practising as a psychologist since 2008 and have worked extensively with adolescents and adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and a wide range of presentations within education, health, and non-profit settings. I am trained in and use evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT and compassion-focussed approaches.
I have worked in women's mental health providing support to life transitions, relationship & parenting, and trauma-informed care to those in crisis.
I have experience counselling women and couples living with grief & loss, anxiety, ADHD/ASD, postnatal depression, or crisis. My therapeutic approach uses CBT, ACT & DBT therapies. However, I believe in providing a therapeutic practice that is holistic and strengths based. Working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals.
I have worked in women's mental health providing support to life transitions, relationship & parenting, and trauma-informed care to those in crisis.
I have experience counselling women and couples living with grief & loss, anxiety, ADHD/ASD, postnatal depression, or crisis. My therapeutic approach uses CBT, ACT & DBT therapies. However, I believe in providing a therapeutic practice that is holistic and strengths based. Working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals.
Maybe he's had multiple affairs or having sex with women he's met on dating apps?.
I can help you through the process from early days after discovery; to working out if you can make your relationship work; to rediscovering yourself in a new chapter of life. I offer online or phone counselling and if you live in Melbourne, face to face counselling at St Kilda.
Maybe he's had multiple affairs or having sex with women he's met on dating apps?.
I can help you through the process from early days after discovery; to working out if you can make your relationship work; to rediscovering yourself in a new chapter of life. I offer online or phone counselling and if you live in Melbourne, face to face counselling at St Kilda.
Ruth specialises in supporting women with depression or anxiety symptoms to get back on track.
My work is dedicated to providing people experiencing emotional distress and difficult life events with relief and a new way forward. As a registered psychotherapist, I've assisted many people like you to reconnect to their bodies, hearts and minds and move forward in positive ways. I create a nurturing space, where you can be yourself, and grow to make deep and lasting positive changes to your wellbeing and quality of life. I use a combination of trauma-based approaches, body-focussed psychotherapy, and creative therapies.
Ruth specialises in supporting women with depression or anxiety symptoms to get back on track.
My work is dedicated to providing people experiencing emotional distress and difficult life events with relief and a new way forward. As a registered psychotherapist, I've assisted many people like you to reconnect to their bodies, hearts and minds and move forward in positive ways. I create a nurturing space, where you can be yourself, and grow to make deep and lasting positive changes to your wellbeing and quality of life. I use a combination of trauma-based approaches, body-focussed psychotherapy, and creative therapies.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.