Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Raymond Terrace, NSW
We support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, emotional regulation, relationship and parenting challenges, as well as those seeking assessment for Autism, ADHD and learning differences.
Laura Francke is our Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years' experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She provides evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, conducts Autism and ADHD assessments, and undertakes Family Court assessments through The Relationspace.
We support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, emotional regulation, relationship and parenting challenges, as well as those seeking assessment for Autism, ADHD and learning differences.
Laura Francke is our Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years' experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She provides evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, conducts Autism and ADHD assessments, and undertakes Family Court assessments through The Relationspace.
As an experienced counsellor, approved by Victim Support NSW, I bring a wide range of knowledge and practical solutions to the Life Circle issues that cause us to feel unsettled and confused.
If you feel like that, I would love to help you find new ways to overcome those emotions and feelings, using them as your strengths for the future.
Unpacking sad and hurtful experiences in a safe place can be the doorway to a new life.
After working as a school counsellor and welfare worker in front-line services for many years, I am confident I am able to provide best practice strategies that will bring positive outcomes.
As an experienced counsellor, approved by Victim Support NSW, I bring a wide range of knowledge and practical solutions to the Life Circle issues that cause us to feel unsettled and confused.
If you feel like that, I would love to help you find new ways to overcome those emotions and feelings, using them as your strengths for the future.
Unpacking sad and hurtful experiences in a safe place can be the doorway to a new life.
After working as a school counsellor and welfare worker in front-line services for many years, I am confident I am able to provide best practice strategies that will bring positive outcomes.
I am a qualified Clinical Counsellor (PACFA), Approved Counsellor with Victims Services and a Registered NDIS Provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients presenting with various life struggles, i.e. trauma related to domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness. My approach with clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.
I am a qualified Clinical Counsellor (PACFA), Approved Counsellor with Victims Services and a Registered NDIS Provider. My expertise includes, but is not limited to, working with clients presenting with various life struggles, i.e. trauma related to domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Anxiety and depression, social isolation, relationship issues, grief and loss, weight issues, pain and illness. My approach with clients includes being present with them in their space, displaying a high level of empathy and understanding, thus setting the client up with the skill set to create long lasting positive change in their lives.
As a survivor of addiction and depression, I bring lived experience to my practice. I specialize in Subconscious Dynamics and Clinical Hypnosis - a holistic approach that addresses root causes, not just symptoms. My "deep mind therapy" helps rewire subconscious patterns driving addiction, depression, and anxiety. With over a decade of experience and formal qualifications including Mental Health Counsellor (ACA) and Clinical Hypnotherapist (ASCH), I've helped many clients who found little success elsewhere. Real change happens in the subconscious - let me guide your transformation.
As a survivor of addiction and depression, I bring lived experience to my practice. I specialize in Subconscious Dynamics and Clinical Hypnosis - a holistic approach that addresses root causes, not just symptoms. My "deep mind therapy" helps rewire subconscious patterns driving addiction, depression, and anxiety. With over a decade of experience and formal qualifications including Mental Health Counsellor (ACA) and Clinical Hypnotherapist (ASCH), I've helped many clients who found little success elsewhere. Real change happens in the subconscious - let me guide your transformation.
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Or maybe its parent support (raising neurodivergent children), strategies for time management or procrastination
My style is: Warm, compassionate & supportive with a dash of humour. I am a parent, neurodivergent ally, psychologist and life long learner.
Or maybe its parent support (raising neurodivergent children), strategies for time management or procrastination
My style is: Warm, compassionate & supportive with a dash of humour. I am a parent, neurodivergent ally, psychologist and life long learner.
Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships.
As a relationship specialist, I help individuals and couples improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. Together, we explore the patterns shaping your relationships, develop greater understanding, and create healthier ways of relating, helping you feel more connected, secure, and supported.
Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships.
As a relationship specialist, I help individuals and couples improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. Together, we explore the patterns shaping your relationships, develop greater understanding, and create healthier ways of relating, helping you feel more connected, secure, and supported.
Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt.
I can help you to understand where these thoughts and behaviours originate and I also help you be in touch with your Central Nervous System which is greatly shaped by by early experiences. I use Schema Therapy EMDR and many other approaches. I am passionate about helping women to self actualize.
Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt.
I can help you to understand where these thoughts and behaviours originate and I also help you be in touch with your Central Nervous System which is greatly shaped by by early experiences. I use Schema Therapy EMDR and many other approaches. I am passionate about helping women to self actualize.
I have experience supporting ADHD, autism, and young people who have experienced trauma or difficult life circumstances as well as practical guidance and reassurance for parents.
I provide practical, online support to help you or your child manage overwhelming feelings and navigate daily challenges with confidence. I specialise in developing everyday tools for anxiety and stress, while providing tailored, neurodiversity-affirming strategies for individuals with ADHD and autism. I also help families manage difficult school transitions
I have experience supporting ADHD, autism, and young people who have experienced trauma or difficult life circumstances as well as practical guidance and reassurance for parents.
I provide practical, online support to help you or your child manage overwhelming feelings and navigate daily challenges with confidence. I specialise in developing everyday tools for anxiety and stress, while providing tailored, neurodiversity-affirming strategies for individuals with ADHD and autism. I also help families manage difficult school transitions
Shelley Puru - Harmony Well-being Services
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Toronto, NSW 2283
Waitlist for new clients
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
My particular expertise is in working with parents, teenagers and children.
Building the relationship between the parent and the child is part of my approach. Although working with children using play and creative approaches to manage emotions, fears and anxiety, is my specialty. I use creative materials as part of the therapeutic approach with children, teenagers and adults.
My particular expertise is in working with parents, teenagers and children.
Building the relationship between the parent and the child is part of my approach. Although working with children using play and creative approaches to manage emotions, fears and anxiety, is my specialty. I use creative materials as part of the therapeutic approach with children, teenagers and adults.
As a fellow human, I deeply understand that pain and suffering, although normal, can be exquisitely hard. I provide a safe space for you to explore the struggles in your life and how your backstory affects you today. Together we can discover and establish the story you want to lead going forward; one in which you can be at rest and flourish.
As a fellow human, I deeply understand that pain and suffering, although normal, can be exquisitely hard. I provide a safe space for you to explore the struggles in your life and how your backstory affects you today. Together we can discover and establish the story you want to lead going forward; one in which you can be at rest and flourish.
Whether related to childhood trauma, neurodiversity, relationships, parenting, or work, my approach aims to identify the root causes of distress while building practical strategies to support lasting change.
You may be someone who appears to be coping externally while feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected on the inside. Many people experiencing anxiety, burnout and chronic stress continue functioning day to day while struggling internally.
At Omnia Lifestyle Psychology, I offer in-clinic sessions in Newcastle and telehealth Australia-wide for adults navigating these experiences, alongside sleep difficulties and emotional overwhelm. My approach is grounded in lifestyle psychology, recognising the connection between sleep, nervous system regulation, daily life and mental wellbeing.
Whether related to childhood trauma, neurodiversity, relationships, parenting, or work, my approach aims to identify the root causes of distress while building practical strategies to support lasting change.
You may be someone who appears to be coping externally while feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or disconnected on the inside. Many people experiencing anxiety, burnout and chronic stress continue functioning day to day while struggling internally.
At Omnia Lifestyle Psychology, I offer in-clinic sessions in Newcastle and telehealth Australia-wide for adults navigating these experiences, alongside sleep difficulties and emotional overwhelm. My approach is grounded in lifestyle psychology, recognising the connection between sleep, nervous system regulation, daily life and mental wellbeing.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
It's empowering to understand the stories that our minds hold about our sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. These stories were created in the past, when your mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. Your mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting you from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can begin to uncover these stories, process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
It's empowering to understand the stories that our minds hold about our sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. These stories were created in the past, when your mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. Your mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting you from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can begin to uncover these stories, process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
Life can throw some tough challenges our way, but your curiosity brought you here, so maybe there's a cozy spot where understanding and acceptance exist. Are you ready to tackle life's curveballs and handle daily stresses? We offer solutions tailored for confidentiality in small towns, ensuring your journey is private and secure. I'm all about acceptance, no judgment, and plenty of practical guidance for your unique journey. I offer traditional styles, equine therapy, art therapy, and online sessions. Let's find something that works for you. Mental health is just as important in the country as it is anywhere.
Life can throw some tough challenges our way, but your curiosity brought you here, so maybe there's a cozy spot where understanding and acceptance exist. Are you ready to tackle life's curveballs and handle daily stresses? We offer solutions tailored for confidentiality in small towns, ensuring your journey is private and secure. I'm all about acceptance, no judgment, and plenty of practical guidance for your unique journey. I offer traditional styles, equine therapy, art therapy, and online sessions. Let's find something that works for you. Mental health is just as important in the country as it is anywhere.
Life doesn't always go as we plan. We can end up experiencing relationship struggles or abuse, find it difficult to get past grief and loss, find ourselves relying on substances or other addictive behaviours to get by.
We may experience depression or anxiety, or wake up one morning and realise that for whatever reason, things that used to work for us are just not working anymore.
We may feel exhausted or empty or disappointed and not really know why.
Whether you are battling a long term problem or experiencing a new and unexpected struggle, we can support and equip you through empathetic and confidential counselling.
Life doesn't always go as we plan. We can end up experiencing relationship struggles or abuse, find it difficult to get past grief and loss, find ourselves relying on substances or other addictive behaviours to get by.
We may experience depression or anxiety, or wake up one morning and realise that for whatever reason, things that used to work for us are just not working anymore.
We may feel exhausted or empty or disappointed and not really know why.
Whether you are battling a long term problem or experiencing a new and unexpected struggle, we can support and equip you through empathetic and confidential counselling.
I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.
I work clinically with a diverse range of individuals, with a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication concerns, attentional difficulties and depression.
Renee is a compassionate and approachable psychologist, known for her warm and friendly demeanour. Her primary focus is on fostering a secure and trusting environment in her therapeutic relationships, which enables a cooperative approach where she dedicates time to comprehending the unique requirements and aspirations of each individual. Renee draws upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques in her approach to care, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Neurofeedback Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Renee tailors her approach to suit the distinct needs of her clients.
Renee is a compassionate and approachable psychologist, known for her warm and friendly demeanour. Her primary focus is on fostering a secure and trusting environment in her therapeutic relationships, which enables a cooperative approach where she dedicates time to comprehending the unique requirements and aspirations of each individual. Renee draws upon a diverse array of therapeutic techniques in her approach to care, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Neurofeedback Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Renee tailors her approach to suit the distinct needs of her clients.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a strong focus on stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle, evidence-based intervention that uses specially filtered music to support calming of the nervous system and improved emotional regulation. SSP can help reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and reactivity. I deliver SSP in a trauma-informed, carefully paced way, with ongoing support to ensure the process feels safe, contained, and tailored to your needs.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a strong focus on stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle, evidence-based intervention that uses specially filtered music to support calming of the nervous system and improved emotional regulation. SSP can help reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and reactivity. I deliver SSP in a trauma-informed, carefully paced way, with ongoing support to ensure the process feels safe, contained, and tailored to your needs.
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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.