Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Penshurst, NSW
I specialise in supporting First Responders and their families while also welcoming clients from all backgrounds and presentations. I create personalised therapeutic strategies in collaboration with my clients, drawing on my expertise in CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support diagnoses from Adjustment Disorder, anxiety, and depression, to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and grief and loss. I will always focus on what works best for you and partner with you to ensure you receive high quality and evidence-based care.
I specialise in supporting First Responders and their families while also welcoming clients from all backgrounds and presentations. I create personalised therapeutic strategies in collaboration with my clients, drawing on my expertise in CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support diagnoses from Adjustment Disorder, anxiety, and depression, to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and grief and loss. I will always focus on what works best for you and partner with you to ensure you receive high quality and evidence-based care.
Welcome. My heartfelt intention is to hold a safe and supportive space for women to feel heard, healed and whole. Using mindbody principles of Gestalt Therapy and Polyvagal theory, I offer a personalised, relational and embodied approach to supporting women who may be experiencing a disconnect from themselves, others or their environment - whether it be through emotional dysregulation, physical burnout, or mental overwhelm.
By healing past emotional wounding and undoing old beliefs that impede and impact life in the present, our work together addresses the root causes for lasting change and a sense of coming home to oneself.
Welcome. My heartfelt intention is to hold a safe and supportive space for women to feel heard, healed and whole. Using mindbody principles of Gestalt Therapy and Polyvagal theory, I offer a personalised, relational and embodied approach to supporting women who may be experiencing a disconnect from themselves, others or their environment - whether it be through emotional dysregulation, physical burnout, or mental overwhelm.
By healing past emotional wounding and undoing old beliefs that impede and impact life in the present, our work together addresses the root causes for lasting change and a sense of coming home to oneself.
Anita is a registered psychologist and board-approved supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a broad range of psychological concerns. She has particular interests in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, Intellectual Disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Anita also works extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. She provides psychological services through Medicare, private referrals, Victim Services, NDIS and Open Arms.
Anita is a registered psychologist and board-approved supervisor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across a broad range of psychological concerns. She has particular interests in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, Intellectual Disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Anita also works extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma, including abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. She provides psychological services through Medicare, private referrals, Victim Services, NDIS and Open Arms.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
Through my therapeutic work I have realised that in order to heal and resolve our deep emotional wounds we must focus on the whole picture, our mind, body and our soul. If we want to create lasting transformation, we must switch off the autopilot, our habitual thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been working against us. We must be willing to take the first steps towards discovering who we truly are. Discovering our true authentic self and our worth, is the most empowering experience that we can achieve on our healing journey. In the words of E. Tolle, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness
Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients that incorporate having worked with children, parents and teachers as a School Counsellor/Psychologist and in private practice across the life span. I have also experience working with kids and adults dealing with Gender Dysphoria, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD,ODD, challenging behaviours and intellectual disabilities.
Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients that incorporate having worked with children, parents and teachers as a School Counsellor/Psychologist and in private practice across the life span. I have also experience working with kids and adults dealing with Gender Dysphoria, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD,ODD, challenging behaviours and intellectual disabilities.
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As a Master’s qualified Counsellor and Health and Wellbeing Coach, I offer warm, professional support to adolescents and parents navigating life’s challenges. With over a decade of experience, I draw on evidence-based approaches within a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework, including CBT, ACT, somatic strategies, and solution-focused therapy. I’m passionate about helping young people build confidence and emotional regulation and supporting parents to feel more equipped and connected. I offer 1:1 counselling, parent support, and school-based wellbeing programs through Chasing Sunrise Wellbeing.
As a Master’s qualified Counsellor and Health and Wellbeing Coach, I offer warm, professional support to adolescents and parents navigating life’s challenges. With over a decade of experience, I draw on evidence-based approaches within a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework, including CBT, ACT, somatic strategies, and solution-focused therapy. I’m passionate about helping young people build confidence and emotional regulation and supporting parents to feel more equipped and connected. I offer 1:1 counselling, parent support, and school-based wellbeing programs through Chasing Sunrise Wellbeing.
Lily holds a Bachelor’s in Medicine, a Master’s in Theological Studies, a Diploma in Counseling, and a Professional Certificate in Integrative Christian Counseling. She is a DM of CCAA and has experience as a psychiatrist and pastoral counsellor. Fluent in Chinese, Lily specializes in counselling for Christians, spiritual growth; emotional disorders, adolescent emotional disorders, PTSD, interpersonal communication and so on.
Lily 是医学学士，神学研究硕士，拥有专业基督徒心理咨询的整合心理咨询的学位和证书，教会客座讲员，曾在中国北京担任精神科医师，多年管理及教牧辅导经验。澳洲基督徒咨询师协会会员。AIFC 基督教关怀与辅导专业证书课程负责人、讲员。健康门徒（中文）事工负责人。
Lily 擅长领域是基督徒的咨询，属灵生命的长进; 情绪障碍（包括伴有严重精神疾病症状的）、PTSD、青少年情绪障碍，人际关系、人际沟通、亲子关系等。
Lily holds a Bachelor’s in Medicine, a Master’s in Theological Studies, a Diploma in Counseling, and a Professional Certificate in Integrative Christian Counseling. She is a DM of CCAA and has experience as a psychiatrist and pastoral counsellor. Fluent in Chinese, Lily specializes in counselling for Christians, spiritual growth; emotional disorders, adolescent emotional disorders, PTSD, interpersonal communication and so on.
Lily 是医学学士，神学研究硕士，拥有专业基督徒心理咨询的整合心理咨询的学位和证书，教会客座讲员，曾在中国北京担任精神科医师，多年管理及教牧辅导经验。澳洲基督徒咨询师协会会员。AIFC 基督教关怀与辅导专业证书课程负责人、讲员。健康门徒（中文）事工负责人。
Lily 擅长领域是基督徒的咨询，属灵生命的长进; 情绪障碍（包括伴有严重精神疾病症状的）、PTSD、青少年情绪障碍，人际关系、人际沟通、亲子关系等。
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.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
Dr Amanda heads up the multi-award winning practice Mindworx Psychology. Passionate about all things mental health, she has a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and trauma. Dr Amanda has experience in a broad range of therapies including EMDR, ego states, ACT, CBT and solution focused approaches. The practice accepts clients from age 4 upwards, working with children, teens and adults, with a range of services you can access such as face to face or telehealth sessions, workshops, groups and online courses. Ready for change? We are ready to help.
Dr Amanda heads up the multi-award winning practice Mindworx Psychology. Passionate about all things mental health, she has a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and trauma. Dr Amanda has experience in a broad range of therapies including EMDR, ego states, ACT, CBT and solution focused approaches. The practice accepts clients from age 4 upwards, working with children, teens and adults, with a range of services you can access such as face to face or telehealth sessions, workshops, groups and online courses. Ready for change? We are ready to help.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
I arrived as a refugee with my family back in 1999. My first experience as a psychologist was in trauma field, volunteering my university holidays with STARTTS, non-for-profit organisation helping survivors of trauma. At the time I was a young person, helping other refugee kids and young people assimilate to Australia. Following my university degree, I facilitated childhood trauma paediatric clinics as the only psychologist on board with NSW Area Health for number of years, working closely with senior paediatricians completing assessments for children, ranging from infants until 16 years of age.
I arrived as a refugee with my family back in 1999. My first experience as a psychologist was in trauma field, volunteering my university holidays with STARTTS, non-for-profit organisation helping survivors of trauma. At the time I was a young person, helping other refugee kids and young people assimilate to Australia. Following my university degree, I facilitated childhood trauma paediatric clinics as the only psychologist on board with NSW Area Health for number of years, working closely with senior paediatricians completing assessments for children, ranging from infants until 16 years of age.
I work with couples, families, adults, parents and adolescents in a calm space outside of everyday pressures.
My approach to individual, couple & family therapy is evidence based proving to be effective even when people are in distress; such as couple conflict or families with a long history of complex problems, as well as when people are functioning well and want to improve their relationships and grow themselves. I also offer individualised parent programs.
I work with couples, families, adults, parents and adolescents in a calm space outside of everyday pressures.
My approach to individual, couple & family therapy is evidence based proving to be effective even when people are in distress; such as couple conflict or families with a long history of complex problems, as well as when people are functioning well and want to improve their relationships and grow themselves. I also offer individualised parent programs.
I specialise in supporting people develop a meaningful life, learn about their inner worlds, as well as supporting children, parents & families to work towards strong & meaningful family relationships.
I have worked across a range of clinical & leadership positions within NSW Health. I am also passionate about supporting the next generation of psychologists as a PsyBA Approved Supervisor and Sessional Academic at ACU, supervising & lecturing psychology students, interns and registrars.
I specialise in supporting people develop a meaningful life, learn about their inner worlds, as well as supporting children, parents & families to work towards strong & meaningful family relationships.
I have worked across a range of clinical & leadership positions within NSW Health. I am also passionate about supporting the next generation of psychologists as a PsyBA Approved Supervisor and Sessional Academic at ACU, supervising & lecturing psychology students, interns and registrars.
If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, numbness, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website for more) I also offer parenting support.
Having worked with many different therapeutic modalities I now primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it offers the most compassionate and effective way I know to understand and work with the full complexity of human experience and create deep and lasting healing. I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP and mindfulness based practices.
If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, numbness, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website for more) I also offer parenting support.
Having worked with many different therapeutic modalities I now primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it offers the most compassionate and effective way I know to understand and work with the full complexity of human experience and create deep and lasting healing. I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP and mindfulness based practices.
Scopic Care Family Services and Therapy
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Rouse Hill, NSW 2155
If you are seeking a space where you can feel understood and supported in creating impactful change, I would be honoured to connect and work alongside you.
If you are seeking a space where you can feel understood and supported in creating impactful change, I would be honoured to connect and work alongside you.
I have a special interest in peri and postnatal difficulties and adjustment to parenthood - I work a lot with parents and caregivers navigating the emotional demands of family life including neurodivergent families.
I hold a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from London and I have completed extensive additional training focusing of working with difficulties relating to trauma and stress including EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Somatic Therapy. I provide an integrated therapy experience drawing on these models tailored to each person’s needs.
I have a special interest in peri and postnatal difficulties and adjustment to parenthood - I work a lot with parents and caregivers navigating the emotional demands of family life including neurodivergent families.
I hold a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from London and I have completed extensive additional training focusing of working with difficulties relating to trauma and stress including EMDR, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Somatic Therapy. I provide an integrated therapy experience drawing on these models tailored to each person’s needs.
Changes in our relationships are changes we often feel deeply: with our partner; in our family; with our children as they grow; with our parents as they get older; in our workplace; with friends.
My life's work has been to help people struggling with changes they feel deeply. I work with people to understand their experience of the changes in their lives and help to make some sense of the experience. I work with individuals, couples and families, with a focus on improving relationships. I consider issues of social justice and trauma.
Changes in our relationships are changes we often feel deeply: with our partner; in our family; with our children as they grow; with our parents as they get older; in our workplace; with friends.
My life's work has been to help people struggling with changes they feel deeply. I work with people to understand their experience of the changes in their lives and help to make some sense of the experience. I work with individuals, couples and families, with a focus on improving relationships. I consider issues of social justice and trauma.
At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder.
Noble Psychology is located in Mornington. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, parents and caregivers thrive.
At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder.
Noble Psychology is located in Mornington. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, parents and caregivers thrive.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.