Life Coaching Psychologists and Therapists in Petersham, NSW

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Val Coelho
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Petersham, NSW 2049
I work with clients navigating significant life transitions, whether they are experiencing depression, trauma, or stress related to relationships, family, or other major changes.
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck in survival mode. They are overwhelmed, constantly overthinking, emotionally reactive, or caught in the same relationship patterns they promised themselves they would not repeat. I work with people who are tired of analysing everything and still feeling the same. In our work together, we slow things down so you can understand what is driving your reactions, regulate your emotions, and respond differently with more clarity, control, and self-trust.
I work with clients navigating significant life transitions, whether they are experiencing depression, trauma, or stress related to relationships, family, or other major changes.
Many people come to counselling feeling stuck in survival mode. They are overwhelmed, constantly overthinking, emotionally reactive, or caught in the same relationship patterns they promised themselves they would not repeat. I work with people who are tired of analysing everything and still feeling the same. In our work together, we slow things down so you can understand what is driving your reactions, regulate your emotions, and respond differently with more clarity, control, and self-trust.
(02) 9100 0941 View (02) 9100 0941
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Sophia Charlotte Laurie
Counsellor
Online Only
I work with women experiencing social and generalised anxiety, depression, low mood, or a sense of feeling disconnected from themselves and the life they want to live. I support them to build self-trust, overcome challenges, and create a life that feels more aligned, meaningful, and fulfilling.
I work with women experiencing social and generalised anxiety, depression, low mood, or a sense of feeling disconnected from themselves and the life they want to live. I support them to build self-trust, overcome challenges, and create a life that feels more aligned, meaningful, and fulfilling.
0466 884 425 x61 View 0466 884 425 x61
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Paul Jessop
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Petersham, NSW 2049
I can walk beside you to help you navigate and integrate major life transitions and experiences.
My approach is holistic and integrative utilising a toolbox of healing and therapeutic modalities, drawing on my many years of experience of practice, study, working in the corporate world, as well as my own life experience of healing and self-exploration.
I can walk beside you to help you navigate and integrate major life transitions and experiences.
My approach is holistic and integrative utilising a toolbox of healing and therapeutic modalities, drawing on my many years of experience of practice, study, working in the corporate world, as well as my own life experience of healing and self-exploration.
(02) 8000 1695 View (02) 8000 1695
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Julia Lee Insights
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people, at all career and life stages, who are capable, high performing and reflective, and who are at a critical crossroads.
I take a thoughtful, structured approach to career counselling, balancing reflection with outcomes. Rather than jumping straight to solutions, she starts by understanding what is going on beneath the surface: individual values, motivations, patterns and pressures. The one on one sessions focus on what matters most, exploring realistic options.
I work with people, at all career and life stages, who are capable, high performing and reflective, and who are at a critical crossroads.
I take a thoughtful, structured approach to career counselling, balancing reflection with outcomes. Rather than jumping straight to solutions, she starts by understanding what is going on beneath the surface: individual values, motivations, patterns and pressures. The one on one sessions focus on what matters most, exploring realistic options.
(07) 5241 1740 View (07) 5241 1740
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Anthony Arpino (Proud Place Therapy)
Counsellor, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I identify with both of these communities myself and can help with stress, anxiety (including panic attacks) & depression management, relationship challenges, identity issues (including sexual orientation and gender identity), confidence and self-esteem, big life transitions and changes.
I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their unique identities and experiences, offering a sense of pride and empowerment. My goal is to create a collaborative and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports individuals to develop resilience, self-awareness, and self-acceptance, and make positive change in their lives.
I identify with both of these communities myself and can help with stress, anxiety (including panic attacks) & depression management, relationship challenges, identity issues (including sexual orientation and gender identity), confidence and self-esteem, big life transitions and changes.
I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their unique identities and experiences, offering a sense of pride and empowerment. My goal is to create a collaborative and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports individuals to develop resilience, self-awareness, and self-acceptance, and make positive change in their lives.
(02) 9100 0554 View (02) 9100 0554
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Tim Carey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We then see whether their attempts to control thoughts and feelings is working to build a life with meanining.
I have over 20 years working with teens and adults in providing direct care to disabled and able bodied adults as a carer and psychologist. I help people with a wide range of issues: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Loss and Grief, PTSD, Work Cover (SIRA accredited), and Compulsory Third Party.
We then see whether their attempts to control thoughts and feelings is working to build a life with meanining.
I have over 20 years working with teens and adults in providing direct care to disabled and able bodied adults as a carer and psychologist. I help people with a wide range of issues: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Loss and Grief, PTSD, Work Cover (SIRA accredited), and Compulsory Third Party.
0401 673 696 View 0401 673 696
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Cassandra Mallos
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Having trouble navigating life transitions?
In individual therapy, we'll process anxieties, stress, and past experiences that impact your sense of self and relationship with others. You'll learn effective coping strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and cultivate self-compassion and acceptance. For couples, we'll work on turning conflict into connection.
Having trouble navigating life transitions?
In individual therapy, we'll process anxieties, stress, and past experiences that impact your sense of self and relationship with others. You'll learn effective coping strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and cultivate self-compassion and acceptance. For couples, we'll work on turning conflict into connection.
(02) 8000 1071 View (02) 8000 1071
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Marie Mooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate and healing space, where you can talk about, explore and find solutions to what's really happening in your life and whatever brings you to counselling.
Counselling is an opportunity to be supported to explore our complex lives, to heal and reshape that which no longer serves us, and to embrace and celebrate more of who we truly are.
My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate and healing space, where you can talk about, explore and find solutions to what's really happening in your life and whatever brings you to counselling.
Counselling is an opportunity to be supported to explore our complex lives, to heal and reshape that which no longer serves us, and to embrace and celebrate more of who we truly are.
(02) 8105 5005 View (02) 8105 5005
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Mackie Demirel
Counsellor, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
By combining the schools of thoughts from philosophy, spirituality and science I trust that I will guide you on this journey called life.
Everyone is on a unique journey. If you're experiencing obstacles along your path, it simply means that some growth needs to be explored, and one size does not fit all. You do not need to be 'fixed' you just need to be guided truthfully. My services are tailored to meet your individual needs, incorporating evidence-based approaches, my own lived experiences and schools of thought from philosophy, spirituality and science. I am passionate and committed to providing you with a holistic and creative focus on your therapy journey.
By combining the schools of thoughts from philosophy, spirituality and science I trust that I will guide you on this journey called life.
Everyone is on a unique journey. If you're experiencing obstacles along your path, it simply means that some growth needs to be explored, and one size does not fit all. You do not need to be 'fixed' you just need to be guided truthfully. My services are tailored to meet your individual needs, incorporating evidence-based approaches, my own lived experiences and schools of thought from philosophy, spirituality and science. I am passionate and committed to providing you with a holistic and creative focus on your therapy journey.
(02) 9100 0465 View (02) 9100 0465
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Maria Simonetta
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves.
I offer a safe space where we work collaboratively in exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours relating to the issues to understand your full experience. With my expertise and guidance you will gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of yourself and your situation to make informed choices based in the present and not past conditioning.
When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves.
I offer a safe space where we work collaboratively in exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours relating to the issues to understand your full experience. With my expertise and guidance you will gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of yourself and your situation to make informed choices based in the present and not past conditioning.
(02) 8073 9397 View (02) 8073 9397
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Unlock The Mind Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
(02) 8105 5488 View (02) 8105 5488

More Therapists Nearby

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Jacqueline Hellyer
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rozelle, NSW 2039
Relationships and sexuality are essential to well-being in love and life.
I am one of only a handful of certified Psychosexual Therapists in Australia, an accredited PACT Couples Therapist, Professional Certified Coach and Transpersonal Psychologist. I have highly developed skills and years of experience to help you feel more confident, and inspired in all aspects of sex, love, and intimacy.
Relationships and sexuality are essential to well-being in love and life.
I am one of only a handful of certified Psychosexual Therapists in Australia, an accredited PACT Couples Therapist, Professional Certified Coach and Transpersonal Psychologist. I have highly developed skills and years of experience to help you feel more confident, and inspired in all aspects of sex, love, and intimacy.
(02) 9100 0219 View (02) 9100 0219
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Elizabeth Theiler
Psychologist, MA, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Serves Area
We develop compassion and admiration for you and all your conscious and unconscious strengths/concerns/joys/pains and their role in sustaining you in your life.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
We develop compassion and admiration for you and all your conscious and unconscious strengths/concerns/joys/pains and their role in sustaining you in your life.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
(07) 3186 9444 View (07) 3186 9444
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Centred Stage
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
Centred Stage provides speciality counselling and coaching for those facing the unique challenges of the performing arts industry.
With nearly 20 years experience working in the professional theatre, music and film/tv industries, Sophie brings her lived experience with the arts to the counselling experience to help her clients navigate this wonderful but challenging industry.
Centred Stage provides speciality counselling and coaching for those facing the unique challenges of the performing arts industry.
With nearly 20 years experience working in the professional theatre, music and film/tv industries, Sophie brings her lived experience with the arts to the counselling experience to help her clients navigate this wonderful but challenging industry.
(02) 7501 1986 View (02) 7501 1986
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Anne Siret
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Experienced registered psychotherapist/counsellor/coach passionate about supporting the wellbeing and growth of her clients building with them a safe, therapeutic and compassionate relationship.
Experienced registered psychotherapist/counsellor/coach passionate about supporting the wellbeing and growth of her clients building with them a safe, therapeutic and compassionate relationship.
(02) 8403 0070 View (02) 8403 0070
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Kimberley Lee
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Potts Point, NSW 2011
I work with adoptees, people who are single on purpose, dating and new relationships, depression, anxiety, career and workplace challenges, major life changes and choices, and people who work in the sex industry.
I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your feelings, thoughts, actions, and how you experience the world. I have lived experience with adoption and an interest in working with adopted people and their families.
I work with adoptees, people who are single on purpose, dating and new relationships, depression, anxiety, career and workplace challenges, major life changes and choices, and people who work in the sex industry.
I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore your feelings, thoughts, actions, and how you experience the world. I have lived experience with adoption and an interest in working with adopted people and their families.
(02) 8806 0548 View (02) 8806 0548
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Marie Horvath
Counsellor, PACFA
Cromer, NSW 2099
You will enhance their resilience, increase confidence and become empowered to transition into a new life.
Drawing on professional training and diverse experience, I provide tailored, evidence-informed support to help clients navigate change with clarity and confidence. You will discover (or rediscover) skills and strengths and identity. As you move forward with practical, meaningful goals, you will be heading towards a more purposeful and healthier life.
You will enhance their resilience, increase confidence and become empowered to transition into a new life.
Drawing on professional training and diverse experience, I provide tailored, evidence-informed support to help clients navigate change with clarity and confidence. You will discover (or rediscover) skills and strengths and identity. As you move forward with practical, meaningful goals, you will be heading towards a more purposeful and healthier life.
(02) 8403 1664 View (02) 8403 1664
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Holistic Rejuvenation
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Maroubra, NSW 2035
Enoch is a compassionate and genuine Psychotherapist with more than 7 years of experience in the private sector. Enoch provides psychotherapy interventions for those coping with mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, work-related stress, and other personal or family difficulties. Enoch works with adults of all ages. Enoch worked many years as an organisational coach in large organisations in both the public and the private sector and is very experienced working with clients who experience work-related stress and anxiety. Enoch's clinical approach
Enoch is a compassionate and genuine Psychotherapist with more than 7 years of experience in the private sector. Enoch provides psychotherapy interventions for those coping with mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, work-related stress, and other personal or family difficulties. Enoch works with adults of all ages. Enoch worked many years as an organisational coach in large organisations in both the public and the private sector and is very experienced working with clients who experience work-related stress and anxiety. Enoch's clinical approach
(02) 8000 0371 View (02) 8000 0371
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Veronica Ing
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Fairfield, NSW 2165
I practice as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about implementing holistic practices to help people live a more authentic, compassionate and fulfilling life.
I work in collaboration with clients to help empower them to have the courage to embrace their strengths and uniqueness and to connect to themselves on a deeper level so that they can see themselves from a more objective, accepting and non-judgemental perspective, which will help them make more conscious choices that aligns with their values and life goals.
I practice as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate about implementing holistic practices to help people live a more authentic, compassionate and fulfilling life.
I work in collaboration with clients to help empower them to have the courage to embrace their strengths and uniqueness and to connect to themselves on a deeper level so that they can see themselves from a more objective, accepting and non-judgemental perspective, which will help them make more conscious choices that aligns with their values and life goals.
(02) 8105 6236 View (02) 8105 6236
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Nisha Mohan
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Online Only
Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
(02) 5121 7423 View (02) 5121 7423
Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.