Female Counselling in Orange, NSW

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Mindspot Psychology - Natalie Single
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Orange, NSW 2800
Natalie is a Registered Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar. I am a warm, down to earth psychologist who believes in care, listening, humour, and in being an authentic 'real' person. I enjoy working with adults and older teens who have difficulties in their life due to Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, Childhood Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Mood Disorders and Perinatal and Postnatal Depression and Anxiety. I also enjoy working with first responders and veterans and their families as well as with parents of children with social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
Natalie is a Registered Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar. I am a warm, down to earth psychologist who believes in care, listening, humour, and in being an authentic 'real' person. I enjoy working with adults and older teens who have difficulties in their life due to Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, Childhood Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Mood Disorders and Perinatal and Postnatal Depression and Anxiety. I also enjoy working with first responders and veterans and their families as well as with parents of children with social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.
0484 735 666 View 0484 735 666
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Kellie Ward
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, NSW 2800
I am an experienced counsellor who has a person-centred and strength based approach to therapy. I have a strong focus on really getting to know and understand who my clients are and I provide a space free from judgment and biased outcomes. This has been found to assist clients to deepen and explore different aspects of their own internal workings and places them as the expert in their own lives. I have a strong focus on personal and professional development, always going deeper with every aspect in my own life to be able to support others to do the same.
I am an experienced counsellor who has a person-centred and strength based approach to therapy. I have a strong focus on really getting to know and understand who my clients are and I provide a space free from judgment and biased outcomes. This has been found to assist clients to deepen and explore different aspects of their own internal workings and places them as the expert in their own lives. I have a strong focus on personal and professional development, always going deeper with every aspect in my own life to be able to support others to do the same.
1300 806 770 View 1300 806 770
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Perri Carlson-Hawke
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Orange, NSW 2800
I am a skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care. I have developed a reputation as a warm, empathetic, and trustworthy psychologist who is able to connect with her clients on a deep level. I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
I am a skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care. I have developed a reputation as a warm, empathetic, and trustworthy psychologist who is able to connect with her clients on a deep level. I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
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Kim McWilliam
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Orange, NSW 2800  (Online Only)
If you are wanting to live a better life and need support, then I look forward to talking with you. My professional journey encompasses a diverse range of experiences, including working with people who seek support for stress, anxiety, depression, health issues, adjusting to life changes, parenting support, change to relationships, grief and loss, empty nest, peri and post-menopausal stages, caring for elderly parents etc. My passion lies in working with people of all ages as they navigate life’s challenges and seek positive changes. I have a particular interest in supporting women through mid life and beyond.
If you are wanting to live a better life and need support, then I look forward to talking with you. My professional journey encompasses a diverse range of experiences, including working with people who seek support for stress, anxiety, depression, health issues, adjusting to life changes, parenting support, change to relationships, grief and loss, empty nest, peri and post-menopausal stages, caring for elderly parents etc. My passion lies in working with people of all ages as they navigate life’s challenges and seek positive changes. I have a particular interest in supporting women through mid life and beyond.
(02) 6190 0821 View (02) 6190 0821
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Rebecca Ghattas
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Orange, NSW 2800
Do you struggle with hoarding disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder or addiction? Are you affected by anxiety or depression? I am here to help support you get to where you want to be. NDIS plan and self managed clients welcome. No waitlist. Book one session or ongoing sessions. Life can be hard, and sometimes you need someone to listen to you. I am that someone.
Do you struggle with hoarding disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder or addiction? Are you affected by anxiety or depression? I am here to help support you get to where you want to be. NDIS plan and self managed clients welcome. No waitlist. Book one session or ongoing sessions. Life can be hard, and sometimes you need someone to listen to you. I am that someone.
(02) 5301 6084 View (02) 5301 6084
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Desiree Loveridge
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Orange, NSW 2800  (Online Only)
Are you feeling down, scared, tired, overwhelmed, irritated, stuck, ashamed? Do you want to feel heard and understood? Do you want someone to help you make sense of what is going on and help you figure out how to get back on track? Look no further. I am here to help you find a path to better mental health.
Are you feeling down, scared, tired, overwhelmed, irritated, stuck, ashamed? Do you want to feel heard and understood? Do you want someone to help you make sense of what is going on and help you figure out how to get back on track? Look no further. I am here to help you find a path to better mental health.
(02) 9538 7093 View (02) 9538 7093
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Clarity Family Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Orange, NSW 2800
I offer couples/relationship counselling which may involve family conflict and other external factors. The focus is on your most significant relationship & finds the underlying reasons for conflict. I equip couples with communication strategies with an understanding of the affects of personality differences, family of origin differences, expectations and trauma affects. These understandings help couples resolve conflicts and work towards a satisfying enjoyable relationship.
I offer couples/relationship counselling which may involve family conflict and other external factors. The focus is on your most significant relationship & finds the underlying reasons for conflict. I equip couples with communication strategies with an understanding of the affects of personality differences, family of origin differences, expectations and trauma affects. These understandings help couples resolve conflicts and work towards a satisfying enjoyable relationship.
0427 463 401 View 0427 463 401
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Hope Christian Counselling
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, NSW 2800  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Nada, talking about our thoughts and feelings with someone we barely know can be a scary experience. I offer a gentle, compassionate approach which takes the fear out of this process and helps you feel comfortable and safe. I follow your lead in discovering your personal story and help you to uncover the wonderful strengths that you have. You can walk with me in the beautiful outdoors or wrap yourself in a blanky in your own home via telehealth or meet in person with me. I am trained in a range of evidenced based therapies and as we work together we can explore how they can support your wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Nada, talking about our thoughts and feelings with someone we barely know can be a scary experience. I offer a gentle, compassionate approach which takes the fear out of this process and helps you feel comfortable and safe. I follow your lead in discovering your personal story and help you to uncover the wonderful strengths that you have. You can walk with me in the beautiful outdoors or wrap yourself in a blanky in your own home via telehealth or meet in person with me. I am trained in a range of evidenced based therapies and as we work together we can explore how they can support your wellbeing.
(02) 4214 8627 View (02) 4214 8627
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Christine Ortiz
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Orange, NSW 2800  (Online Only)
My clients are both couples and individuals. Couples go through difference stages throughout their journey together. Every couple is different and so, every couple will handle challenges differently, express love differently and communicate differently. The same thing applies for individuals. Some clients want to work on certain skills to improve relationships with a romantic partner, family or friends. Build self esteem or start dating again. Work through other life challenges you are currently facing, such as career. Achieve a greater self-awareness to help you navigate through these challenges.
My clients are both couples and individuals. Couples go through difference stages throughout their journey together. Every couple is different and so, every couple will handle challenges differently, express love differently and communicate differently. The same thing applies for individuals. Some clients want to work on certain skills to improve relationships with a romantic partner, family or friends. Build self esteem or start dating again. Work through other life challenges you are currently facing, such as career. Achieve a greater self-awareness to help you navigate through these challenges.
(02) 8105 6269 View (02) 8105 6269

Online Therapists

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Emerald Nest Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Bathurst, NSW 2795
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, social or professional confidence, workplace issues, parenting or relationship concerns? People don't always realise that counselling can help you take action to understand, accept and improve challenging situations. It's not just for people with complex or diagnosed conditions. Mental Health and Mental Wellness is a broad spectrum. Counselling could support taking ownership of your career path, facing challenges of psychological safety in a toxic workplace, work-life balance, life changes and parenting, identifying the signs of burnout or setting boundaries in relationships.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, social or professional confidence, workplace issues, parenting or relationship concerns? People don't always realise that counselling can help you take action to understand, accept and improve challenging situations. It's not just for people with complex or diagnosed conditions. Mental Health and Mental Wellness is a broad spectrum. Counselling could support taking ownership of your career path, facing challenges of psychological safety in a toxic workplace, work-life balance, life changes and parenting, identifying the signs of burnout or setting boundaries in relationships.
(02) 5302 4300 View (02) 5302 4300
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Sonja Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Kingswood, NSW 2747
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
(02) 8776 3814 View (02) 8776 3814
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Emma Caldwell
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Hampton, NSW 2790
Emma offers a gentle, trauma-informed, and strengths-based counselling journey to help you navigate difficulties with self-compassion and kindness. She tailors her approach to meet your unique needs, creating a safe, supportive, and validating environment. Emma also has a special interest in supporting parents to build stronger relationships with their children and be positive role-models within their families. As a mum of three teenagers, Emma uses her experience and training to help parents to become attuned, responsive and engaged parents whilst still being able to set boundaries and hold up family expectations.
Emma offers a gentle, trauma-informed, and strengths-based counselling journey to help you navigate difficulties with self-compassion and kindness. She tailors her approach to meet your unique needs, creating a safe, supportive, and validating environment. Emma also has a special interest in supporting parents to build stronger relationships with their children and be positive role-models within their families. As a mum of three teenagers, Emma uses her experience and training to help parents to become attuned, responsive and engaged parents whilst still being able to set boundaries and hold up family expectations.
(08) 6801 3014 View (08) 6801 3014
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Ashley Butler
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Penrith, NSW 2747
I'm here to help guide you and provide you with resources that can help you regain confidence in your own skills and abilities. Aiming to always have you leaving with a smile, whether it be from you feeling a boost in your mood from seeing your progress, from being able to feel like yourself again, or even from hearing a corny joke as a last resort.
I'm here to help guide you and provide you with resources that can help you regain confidence in your own skills and abilities. Aiming to always have you leaving with a smile, whether it be from you feeling a boost in your mood from seeing your progress, from being able to feel like yourself again, or even from hearing a corny joke as a last resort.
(02) 4705 5218 View (02) 4705 5218
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Cobble Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Dubbo, NSW 2830
Cobble Counselling offer a safe, non-judgmental place for people to share and improve their quality of life. I particularly support people who are grieving and I understand grief can be associated to anything that you have loved and lost. I listen and support people through difficult times, I sit with you as you struggle to make sense of what is going on within and around you. Cobble Counselling offers a range of counselling services and styles. I work with you on your individual journey to bring clarity and contentment back to your life. Cobble offers face to face, zoom and phone counselling
Cobble Counselling offer a safe, non-judgmental place for people to share and improve their quality of life. I particularly support people who are grieving and I understand grief can be associated to anything that you have loved and lost. I listen and support people through difficult times, I sit with you as you struggle to make sense of what is going on within and around you. Cobble Counselling offers a range of counselling services and styles. I work with you on your individual journey to bring clarity and contentment back to your life. Cobble offers face to face, zoom and phone counselling
(02) 5850 0674 View (02) 5850 0674
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Patricia Preston
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I aim to partner people in navigating and healing from a wide range of issues including trauma. My approach is holistic and emphasises the interconnectedness of mind and body in the journey toward self-discovery and authenticity.
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I aim to partner people in navigating and healing from a wide range of issues including trauma. My approach is holistic and emphasises the interconnectedness of mind and body in the journey toward self-discovery and authenticity.
(02) 4058 4778 View (02) 4058 4778
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Minutes to Happy Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
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.
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.
(02) 4503 4975 View (02) 4503 4975
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Louise Jeanette Evans
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Penrith, NSW 2750
I'm a Counsellor and Walk and Talk Therapist, practicing in the Penrith, Blue Mountains, and Camden. My practice is unique as sessions are provided in local parks and walking trails. My vision is to reconnect my clients with the natural environment while enhancing your coping skills, uncovering your personal strengths and empowering you to move forward towards your goals and greater happiness. Consultations are 60 minutes long and the first 30 minute phone session provides the opportunity for you to consider if walk and talk therapy will be a better fit for you.
I'm a Counsellor and Walk and Talk Therapist, practicing in the Penrith, Blue Mountains, and Camden. My practice is unique as sessions are provided in local parks and walking trails. My vision is to reconnect my clients with the natural environment while enhancing your coping skills, uncovering your personal strengths and empowering you to move forward towards your goals and greater happiness. Consultations are 60 minutes long and the first 30 minute phone session provides the opportunity for you to consider if walk and talk therapy will be a better fit for you.
(02) 4708 9530 View (02) 4708 9530
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Amy Thorncroft
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkes, NSW 2870
As a woman born and raised in regional NSW, she understands the unique challenges faced by rural areas and the need to improve accessibility to mental health services in our local communities.
Amy is a registered counsellor who adopts a person centred approach, placing the client at the heart of the counselling process. Amy’s therapeutic focus is to support her clients to embrace their authentic selves and recognise their strength to overcome life’s challenges. Amy offers a compassionate, warm, and professional service, which promotes evidence based treatments tailored to the needs of each individual.
As a woman born and raised in regional NSW, she understands the unique challenges faced by rural areas and the need to improve accessibility to mental health services in our local communities.
Amy is a registered counsellor who adopts a person centred approach, placing the client at the heart of the counselling process. Amy’s therapeutic focus is to support her clients to embrace their authentic selves and recognise their strength to overcome life’s challenges. Amy offers a compassionate, warm, and professional service, which promotes evidence based treatments tailored to the needs of each individual.
1300 806 770 View 1300 806 770
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Florence Thum
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Springwood, NSW 2777
Hi there! I work with teenagers and adults from diverse gender, cultural and socioeconomic background in areas of personal growth and development, communication and conflict, stress and anxiety, interpersonal relationships, education and schooling, mid-life questioning, existential or spiritual issues, grief and loss. I have worked in different professional settings from law to education and psychotherapy, and attuned to sociocultural impacts on our mental health. Our therapeutic or coaching session is a safe space for awareness and healing and to lean towards positive action.
Hi there! I work with teenagers and adults from diverse gender, cultural and socioeconomic background in areas of personal growth and development, communication and conflict, stress and anxiety, interpersonal relationships, education and schooling, mid-life questioning, existential or spiritual issues, grief and loss. I have worked in different professional settings from law to education and psychotherapy, and attuned to sociocultural impacts on our mental health. Our therapeutic or coaching session is a safe space for awareness and healing and to lean towards positive action.
(02) 4503 8982 View (02) 4503 8982
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Rebecca Higgins - EMDR & Trauma Treatment
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Richmond, NSW 2753
My name is Rebecca Higgins, you may call me Bec. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist and EMDR Consultant. Life is not always easy and sometimes we need a gentle guiding hand to keep us on our path. I truly believe with the support of an experienced, focused and dedicated therapist, growth and healing is possible. We offer innovative, research based recovery and treatment programs that have proven and lasting results. Our treatment programs include individually tailored recovery and treatment plans and support, intensive outpatient programs and group programs.
My name is Rebecca Higgins, you may call me Bec. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist and EMDR Consultant. Life is not always easy and sometimes we need a gentle guiding hand to keep us on our path. I truly believe with the support of an experienced, focused and dedicated therapist, growth and healing is possible. We offer innovative, research based recovery and treatment programs that have proven and lasting results. Our treatment programs include individually tailored recovery and treatment plans and support, intensive outpatient programs and group programs.
(02) 8207 9970 View (02) 8207 9970

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

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—both men and women—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.