Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Riverwood, NSW
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.
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.
Michelle’s professional skills and life experience allows her to be approachable, knowledgeable and understanding with her clients. With extensive experience across a broad range of concerns and diverse backgrounds, Michelle provides her clients a safe open space to explore challenges, supporting clients to investigate possible areas where understanding and adjustment can bring about positive growth and greater wellbeing. Taking NDIS clients (unregistered provider)
Michelle’s professional skills and life experience allows her to be approachable, knowledgeable and understanding with her clients. With extensive experience across a broad range of concerns and diverse backgrounds, Michelle provides her clients a safe open space to explore challenges, supporting clients to investigate possible areas where understanding and adjustment can bring about positive growth and greater wellbeing. Taking NDIS clients (unregistered provider)
I very much enjoy helping parents to support their children and foster a positive family environment.
I am a psychologist currently working at Better U Health Services, a private clinic catering to individuals that present with a wide variety of challenges. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience a range of concerns, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental/Learning Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety and/or Depression, Stress Management, Relationship Difficulties and Life Adjustments. By utilising evidence-based treatment options, I help cultivate insight and in-depth exploration to bring about meaningful and lasting personal development.
I very much enjoy helping parents to support their children and foster a positive family environment.
I am a psychologist currently working at Better U Health Services, a private clinic catering to individuals that present with a wide variety of challenges. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who experience a range of concerns, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental/Learning Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety and/or Depression, Stress Management, Relationship Difficulties and Life Adjustments. By utilising evidence-based treatment options, I help cultivate insight and in-depth exploration to bring about meaningful and lasting personal development.
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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 see children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD or autistic profiles who feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or worn down by systems that weren’t designed for them. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, identity questions, or life transitions. Their goal is to better understand themselves, feel accepted rather than “fixed,” and build confidence using strengths-based, practical strategies that genuinely fit them. I am also an EMDR therapist and support clients in processing trauma in a safe, compassionate way. I too am a mum of two and proudly neurodivergent myself.
I see children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD or autistic profiles who feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or worn down by systems that weren’t designed for them. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, identity questions, or life transitions. Their goal is to better understand themselves, feel accepted rather than “fixed,” and build confidence using strengths-based, practical strategies that genuinely fit them. I am also an EMDR therapist and support clients in processing trauma in a safe, compassionate way. I too am a mum of two and proudly neurodivergent myself.
Psychologist Specialising in Parenting, Mental Health, childhood trauma and Child Development.
My approach is warm, open, and non-judgemental, and I aim to create a safe, supportive and fun (for younger children) space. My work is informed by attachment theory, which highlights the importance of how early relationships impact later life, and through a trauma-informed lens. Additionally, I continue to work for NSW health supporting families in crisis.
Psychologist Specialising in Parenting, Mental Health, childhood trauma and Child Development.
My approach is warm, open, and non-judgemental, and I aim to create a safe, supportive and fun (for younger children) space. My work is informed by attachment theory, which highlights the importance of how early relationships impact later life, and through a trauma-informed lens. Additionally, I continue to work for NSW health supporting families in crisis.
I support parents, retirees and families navigating the emotional toll of caregiving, parenting, and life transitions.
I run DBT programs and the Women’s Wellbeing Program at Kellyville Private Hospital, with experience across addictions, mood, and trauma. I also design mental health content for The Hills Women’s Shed. Using CBT, DBT, and ACT, I tailor strategies to support families with emotional regulation, parenting stress, and recovery from burnout.
I support parents, retirees and families navigating the emotional toll of caregiving, parenting, and life transitions.
I run DBT programs and the Women’s Wellbeing Program at Kellyville Private Hospital, with experience across addictions, mood, and trauma. I also design mental health content for The Hills Women’s Shed. Using CBT, DBT, and ACT, I tailor strategies to support families with emotional regulation, parenting stress, and recovery from burnout.
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
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.
It can be overwhelming and daunting to find a therapist who understands you, your story and your life. You don’t want the “cookie cutter”answers or quick fixes because it feeds into the dissatisfaction and feelings of being unheard.
It can be overwhelming and daunting to find a therapist who understands you, your story and your life. You don’t want the “cookie cutter”answers or quick fixes because it feeds into the dissatisfaction and feelings of being unheard.
You can expect a deep sense of safety, strengthened parent-child bonding, practical coping skills, and a calmer, more joyful home environment.
Are you feeling worried, confused, or overwhelmed about your child’s emotional wellbeing, or struggling with the intense transitions of early parenthood? Maybe you've been trying your hardest every day, yet nothing seems to make a lasting difference. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker holding a Master of Couple and Family Therapy, I provide compassionate, holistic care from conception to age 12 in Liverpool. Backed by over 20 years of experience, I focus on restoring safety and regulation to your family's nervous system so behaviour, confidence, and connection can naturally shift. Medicare rebates available.
You can expect a deep sense of safety, strengthened parent-child bonding, practical coping skills, and a calmer, more joyful home environment.
Are you feeling worried, confused, or overwhelmed about your child’s emotional wellbeing, or struggling with the intense transitions of early parenthood? Maybe you've been trying your hardest every day, yet nothing seems to make a lasting difference. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker holding a Master of Couple and Family Therapy, I provide compassionate, holistic care from conception to age 12 in Liverpool. Backed by over 20 years of experience, I focus on restoring safety and regulation to your family's nervous system so behaviour, confidence, and connection can naturally shift. Medicare rebates available.
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
A particular area of interest is supporting parents, which in turn promotes whole family thriving.
I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed and client-centred clinical psychology services both in person and online.
I draw upon over 10 years experience as a clinical psychologist spanning the public and private sector.
A particular area of interest is supporting parents, which in turn promotes whole family thriving.
I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed and client-centred clinical psychology services both in person and online.
I draw upon over 10 years experience as a clinical psychologist spanning the public and private sector.
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.
Whatever life adversity/situation/issues the young(er) person is muddling through - anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, stress, bullying, friendship issues, social anxiety, learning difficulties and building self-confidence, dealing with loss - We are invested in helping the young(er) person navigate through this sensitive stage with a focus on strengthening their overall wellbeing using creativity as a means. We also help adults cope with a range of life issues like coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, divorce or separation, identity and acculturation issues, improving communication.
Whatever life adversity/situation/issues the young(er) person is muddling through - anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, stress, bullying, friendship issues, social anxiety, learning difficulties and building self-confidence, dealing with loss - We are invested in helping the young(er) person navigate through this sensitive stage with a focus on strengthening their overall wellbeing using creativity as a means. We also help adults cope with a range of life issues like coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, divorce or separation, identity and acculturation issues, improving communication.
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.
We can work together on chronic pain, adjusting to injury or illness, parenting issues, career changes, work burnout, self-esteem or self-worth, and stress or being overwhelmed.
I hold a Master of Counselling and have worked in not-for-profits, hospitals, and with insurers. I bring clinical expertise in areas such as chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I offer a warm, empathetic, and compassionate space where we can work together at your pace to support healing, insight, and growth.
We can work together on chronic pain, adjusting to injury or illness, parenting issues, career changes, work burnout, self-esteem or self-worth, and stress or being overwhelmed.
I hold a Master of Counselling and have worked in not-for-profits, hospitals, and with insurers. I bring clinical expertise in areas such as chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. I offer a warm, empathetic, and compassionate space where we can work together at your pace to support healing, insight, and growth.
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.
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.
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- Padstow
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- Penshurst
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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.