Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Padstow, NSW
Anita is a registered psychologist and board-approved supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a broad range of psychological concerns.
Anita helps clients feel safe, and empowered while developing practical skills, processing difficult experiences, and working towards meaningful change.
Anita is a registered psychologist and board-approved supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a broad range of psychological concerns.
Anita helps clients feel safe, and empowered while developing practical skills, processing difficult experiences, and working towards meaningful change.
I support people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck in relationship patterns, or tired of holding everything together. Many clients look like they are coping on the outside, but feel exhausted underneath. Counselling with me is practical, honest and human, with space to understand what has been happening, what patterns are showing up, and what may need to change.
I support people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck in relationship patterns, or tired of holding everything together. Many clients look like they are coping on the outside, but feel exhausted underneath. Counselling with me is practical, honest and human, with space to understand what has been happening, what patterns are showing up, and what may need to change.
Hi, my name is Ji Fang but everyone calls me Fang. I've known for a long time I wanted to work with people. After a successful decade-long career in Human Resources, I decided to pursue a new direction in Psychology where I can work on a deeper personal level with people. I love using my psychological skills and training to help people improve mental health, heal from trauma, overcome addictions, connect with their purpose in life, work towards their goals and build better relationships. There is nothing more rewarding than to see my clients become stronger, better versions of themselves.
Hi, my name is Ji Fang but everyone calls me Fang. I've known for a long time I wanted to work with people. After a successful decade-long career in Human Resources, I decided to pursue a new direction in Psychology where I can work on a deeper personal level with people. I love using my psychological skills and training to help people improve mental health, heal from trauma, overcome addictions, connect with their purpose in life, work towards their goals and build better relationships. There is nothing more rewarding than to see my clients become stronger, better versions of themselves.
Vanessa Allen is the founder and Director of Evolving Minds Counselling, a space she created with the intention of providing a supportive and caring environment for children, adolescents and adults.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is known for her empathetic approach and desire to empower clients, so they can make positive changes in line with their values. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO-DBT Practitioner.
Vanessa Allen is the founder and Director of Evolving Minds Counselling, a space she created with the intention of providing a supportive and caring environment for children, adolescents and adults.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is known for her empathetic approach and desire to empower clients, so they can make positive changes in line with their values. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO-DBT Practitioner.
Integrating evidence-based practices to help you thrive in relationships and life. I’m Vera, a passionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your personal journey with counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. My approach centres around you, creating a nurturing space where you can explore and overcome your challenges. I specialise in empowering you to build healthier relationships, increase your resilience, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. With my support, you can achieve lasting personal growth and transformative changes in your life.
Integrating evidence-based practices to help you thrive in relationships and life. I’m Vera, a passionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your personal journey with counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. My approach centres around you, creating a nurturing space where you can explore and overcome your challenges. I specialise in empowering you to build healthier relationships, increase your resilience, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. With my support, you can achieve lasting personal growth and transformative changes in your life.
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My passion lies in working with people who are ready to add joy, love, and ease to their lives. Overcoming the barriers of depression, anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, and low confidence can be daunting, but seeking help is the first step towards a brighter future. Together we can embark on a journey to tap into your inner beauty, strength, and resilience, transforming your relationship with yourself and with those you love. By nurturing these qualities, we cultivate a solid foundation that paves the way for a life filled with greater joy, fulfillment, and purpose.
My passion lies in working with people who are ready to add joy, love, and ease to their lives. Overcoming the barriers of depression, anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, and low confidence can be daunting, but seeking help is the first step towards a brighter future. Together we can embark on a journey to tap into your inner beauty, strength, and resilience, transforming your relationship with yourself and with those you love. By nurturing these qualities, we cultivate a solid foundation that paves the way for a life filled with greater joy, fulfillment, and purpose.
I'm a certified creative art therapist and offer trauma counselling to teens and adults.
With over 20 years experience in working within the public and private health sector, I have developed strong interpersonal and engagement skills that help my clients to make the best out of therapy. My clients enjoy speaking about their concerns in a safe, non judgemental, nurturing environment where we explore the past and work with the present together.
I'm a certified creative art therapist and offer trauma counselling to teens and adults.
With over 20 years experience in working within the public and private health sector, I have developed strong interpersonal and engagement skills that help my clients to make the best out of therapy. My clients enjoy speaking about their concerns in a safe, non judgemental, nurturing environment where we explore the past and work with the present together.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, relationship & expatriates in an integrative practice.
Are you looking for help finding answers to difficult questions? Support as you navigate life’s challenges? Somewhere offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment to explore your concerns? I provide personalised, experienced and supportive therapy, in an inclusive practice. Based in Sydney’s Inner West, appointments are available face-to-face by telephone or online. The most effective therapy starts with our relationship. For this reason I offer a FREE, 20 minute no obligation initial consultation. This allows you to discuss your goals and expectations, while discovering if you would like to work further with me.
I work with adults, children, adolescents, relationship & expatriates in an integrative practice.
Are you looking for help finding answers to difficult questions? Support as you navigate life’s challenges? Somewhere offering a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment to explore your concerns? I provide personalised, experienced and supportive therapy, in an inclusive practice. Based in Sydney’s Inner West, appointments are available face-to-face by telephone or online. The most effective therapy starts with our relationship. For this reason I offer a FREE, 20 minute no obligation initial consultation. This allows you to discuss your goals and expectations, while discovering if you would like to work further with me.
Do you struggle with confidence, or are you having problems with relationships? Do you struggle with drugs and or alcohol use problems? If you do you're not alone we can help. Are you having problems, at work with difficult people, are you having difficulty with confidence in social settings, do you struggle to cope with life because you are just overwhelmed by it all. At Clear Day Counseling and Coaching Services we help people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, confidence and drug and alcohol use problems. We're friendly, professional and highly trained. We can help you get your confidence and enthusiasm for life
Do you struggle with confidence, or are you having problems with relationships? Do you struggle with drugs and or alcohol use problems? If you do you're not alone we can help. Are you having problems, at work with difficult people, are you having difficulty with confidence in social settings, do you struggle to cope with life because you are just overwhelmed by it all. At Clear Day Counseling and Coaching Services we help people with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, confidence and drug and alcohol use problems. We're friendly, professional and highly trained. We can help you get your confidence and enthusiasm for life
At Tide Therapy we support clients experiencing challenges associated with ADHD. Typical interventions include time management, productivity, sleep hygiene, communication skills, routine building and emotion regulation. Clients usually come to us for support with managing the demands of daily life alongside study/employment/managing a family. Email or book online at: www.tidetherapy.com.au
At Tide Therapy we support clients experiencing challenges associated with ADHD. Typical interventions include time management, productivity, sleep hygiene, communication skills, routine building and emotion regulation. Clients usually come to us for support with managing the demands of daily life alongside study/employment/managing a family. Email or book online at: www.tidetherapy.com.au
I am a Clinical Psychologist in UK (CPsychol) and Sri Lanka and a registered Psychologist in Australia. I work with a range of mental health issues including depression, stress, adjustment disorders, anxiety (social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, separation anxiety), OCD, bereavement and grief issues, woman’s issues, self-esteem, personal development, self/identity issues, trauma and recovery, anger management, relational issues (including interpersonal, couple and family), emotion regulation, sexuality/gender identity, acculturation, self-harm/suicide serious mental illness, pain management and addictions.
I am a Clinical Psychologist in UK (CPsychol) and Sri Lanka and a registered Psychologist in Australia. I work with a range of mental health issues including depression, stress, adjustment disorders, anxiety (social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, separation anxiety), OCD, bereavement and grief issues, woman’s issues, self-esteem, personal development, self/identity issues, trauma and recovery, anger management, relational issues (including interpersonal, couple and family), emotion regulation, sexuality/gender identity, acculturation, self-harm/suicide serious mental illness, pain management and addictions.
I work with adults, couples and children who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. Many struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or relationship patterns rooted in childhood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your story, understand your patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self.
I work with adults, couples and children who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. Many struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, or relationship patterns rooted in childhood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your story, understand your patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Action-orientated and client-centric, my Solution Focused approach supports you to shift from talking about your problem to making changes to solve it - and quickly. Specialising in workplace anxiety, I provide short-term interventions for performance anxiety, urgency stress, boundaries, procrastination, goal setting and direction. A fusion of coaching and therapy, I work best with people who are supremely motivated to change.
Action-orientated and client-centric, my Solution Focused approach supports you to shift from talking about your problem to making changes to solve it - and quickly. Specialising in workplace anxiety, I provide short-term interventions for performance anxiety, urgency stress, boundaries, procrastination, goal setting and direction. A fusion of coaching and therapy, I work best with people who are supremely motivated to change.
Therapy for women who are carrying too much, eldest daughters, high-functioning women struggling with burnout, and identity healing. I work with women who are often the “strong one” or someone others rely on. Many feel emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves while still functioning highly in daily life. They may be navigating identity, cultural expectations, or people-pleasing patterns. In our work together, I create a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, understand your patterns, and help you move toward feeling more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself.
Therapy for women who are carrying too much, eldest daughters, high-functioning women struggling with burnout, and identity healing. I work with women who are often the “strong one” or someone others rely on. Many feel emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from themselves while still functioning highly in daily life. They may be navigating identity, cultural expectations, or people-pleasing patterns. In our work together, I create a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences, understand your patterns, and help you move toward feeling more grounded, clear, and connected to yourself.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Specialist Grief and Bereavement Counsellor. I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space to walk alongside people while they navigate the complexities of life, loss and grief. With deep respect for each person’s unique journey, I hold space for the kinds of deep conversations and yarns that are often overlooked or dismissed.
My practice is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centred, trauma-informed, and decolonised framework.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Specialist Grief and Bereavement Counsellor. I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space to walk alongside people while they navigate the complexities of life, loss and grief. With deep respect for each person’s unique journey, I hold space for the kinds of deep conversations and yarns that are often overlooked or dismissed.
My practice is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centred, trauma-informed, and decolonised framework.
Sam is a registered Provisional Psychologist with a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She is a warm and compassionate practitioner who is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their mental health goals. Samantha enjoys working closely and collaboratively with clients to provide care and support. With a warm and approachable demeanor, she is committed to creating a safe space where you can open up, share your thoughts, and explore solutions together.
Sam is a registered Provisional Psychologist with a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She is a warm and compassionate practitioner who is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their mental health goals. Samantha enjoys working closely and collaboratively with clients to provide care and support. With a warm and approachable demeanor, she is committed to creating a safe space where you can open up, share your thoughts, and explore solutions together.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adults of all ages, including young adults, to help them overcome the challenges they may be facing, reduce anxiety, depression and stress, and achieve more enjoyment and meaning in life. I work with people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, challenging circumstances, adjustment to change, relationship issues, work or career-related concerns, issues with self-confidence or self-esteem, or deeper existential issues.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adults of all ages, including young adults, to help them overcome the challenges they may be facing, reduce anxiety, depression and stress, and achieve more enjoyment and meaning in life. I work with people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, challenging circumstances, adjustment to change, relationship issues, work or career-related concerns, issues with self-confidence or self-esteem, or deeper existential issues.
You may be feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or angry. Perhaps you were exposed to trauma. You may have experienced work-related issues where you were bullied or undervalued. There may be issues in your personal life with relationships or your health. You may have a disability, leaving you feeling stigmatised and isolated. Alternatively, you may be experiencing forensic/criminal matters and you need a report for court, or you are required to engage in counselling. I have 20 years of experience helping people address a range of concerns.
You may be feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or angry. Perhaps you were exposed to trauma. You may have experienced work-related issues where you were bullied or undervalued. There may be issues in your personal life with relationships or your health. You may have a disability, leaving you feeling stigmatised and isolated. Alternatively, you may be experiencing forensic/criminal matters and you need a report for court, or you are required to engage in counselling. I have 20 years of experience helping people address a range of concerns.
I work with adults, older adolescents and couples, and respect all sexualities, genders and relationship styles.
I have built experience working predominantly with adult clients with the following neurotypes and presentations: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Sleep Difficulties, OCD. Sessions may be based on CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Gottman Method Couples Therapy
I work with adults, older adolescents and couples, and respect all sexualities, genders and relationship styles.
I have built experience working predominantly with adult clients with the following neurotypes and presentations: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Sleep Difficulties, OCD. Sessions may be based on CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Gottman Method Couples Therapy
My work experience has included all ages and multicultural backgrounds, roles in Mental Health Counselling, AOD, Youth/School Counselling, Aged Care Residential Counselling, Refugee/Transitional Counselling, Family/Domestic/Sexual Violence Counselling, EAP, NDIS, Workcover and Victims of crimes.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
My work experience has included all ages and multicultural backgrounds, roles in Mental Health Counselling, AOD, Youth/School Counselling, Aged Care Residential Counselling, Refugee/Transitional Counselling, Family/Domestic/Sexual Violence Counselling, EAP, NDIS, Workcover and Victims of crimes.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.