Family Therapy Counselling in South West Rocks, NSW

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Relatable Jessica White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Serves Area
Hi, I provide a gentle approach to evidence based therapy for children, teens, adults and families to navigate through challenging times such as life transitions, family changes, mental health and all kinds of trauma.
I bring 15 years frontline experience with mental health and trauma. I am an accredited family therapy and supervisor. Some of the tools in my tool kit include EMDR, family therapy, CBT and TF CBT. I like to practice with creativity, playfulness and a mindful connection to self, others and at times, nature.
Hi, I provide a gentle approach to evidence based therapy for children, teens, adults and families to navigate through challenging times such as life transitions, family changes, mental health and all kinds of trauma.
I bring 15 years frontline experience with mental health and trauma. I am an accredited family therapy and supervisor. Some of the tools in my tool kit include EMDR, family therapy, CBT and TF CBT. I like to practice with creativity, playfulness and a mindful connection to self, others and at times, nature.
(02) 5503 7620 View (02) 5503 7620
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Rocks Counselling Pty Ltd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
South West Rocks, NSW 2431
Greetings! I'm Kerri McFarlane, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals and couples on their journey to mental well-being. With seven years of experience in private practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a client centered approach to every counselling session. I am a generalist and have a passion for relationships counselling, trauma and individual counselling. Helping YOU discover healing and transform your life
Greetings! I'm Kerri McFarlane, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals and couples on their journey to mental well-being. With seven years of experience in private practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a client centered approach to every counselling session. I am a generalist and have a passion for relationships counselling, trauma and individual counselling. Helping YOU discover healing and transform your life
(02) 6413 3421 View (02) 6413 3421

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Reflective Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Our expert practitioners have decades of experience, and additional qualifications in a number of specialist treatment modalities, including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Eating Disorder Treatment, Neurodiversity, Trauma-focussed Treatments, Internal Family Systems, and more...
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or trauma, and just want to feel like yourself again, then we can help. At Reflective Psychology, we support people just like you to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence. Whether you're navigating emotional pain, stress, or life transitions, you're not alone. Reach out and we can a path forward together, with expert support from our experienced practitioners.
Our expert practitioners have decades of experience, and additional qualifications in a number of specialist treatment modalities, including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Eating Disorder Treatment, Neurodiversity, Trauma-focussed Treatments, Internal Family Systems, and more...
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or trauma, and just want to feel like yourself again, then we can help. At Reflective Psychology, we support people just like you to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence. Whether you're navigating emotional pain, stress, or life transitions, you're not alone. Reach out and we can a path forward together, with expert support from our experienced practitioners.
(02) 5602 8107 View (02) 5602 8107
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DOMIA Mind Body Connect
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I often use an attachment and family systems lens, alongside neurodevelopment with a focus on the mind-body connection.
My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
I often use an attachment and family systems lens, alongside neurodevelopment with a focus on the mind-body connection.
My name is Jamie and I have supported children, young people, adults, foster and kinship carers in the therapeutic space for over 10 years. Sessions are guided by your needs and what feels most safe for you to explore at any given time. I am there to act as a guide to support you on your healing journey. As a mother of two little ones, I understand the challenges and fulfillment we experience as parents. I am deeply passionate about supporting parents, foster, and kinship carers to navigate the complexities of fostering, parenthood as well as preparing for birth and beyond.
(02) 6564 1969 View (02) 6564 1969
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Social Sense Allied Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Serves Area
Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based in the Wellbeing Centre at Abbotsford Convent (Vic, 3067). We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims of Crime, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals. We offer clinical training and professional templates for human services professionals to support their private practice.
Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based in the Wellbeing Centre at Abbotsford Convent (Vic, 3067). We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims of Crime, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals. We offer clinical training and professional templates for human services professionals to support their private practice.
(02) 8806 0401 View (02) 8806 0401
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Andrew Berry Counselling
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Serves Area
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
(02) 5563 2168 View (02) 5563 2168
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Tricia Ang
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in assisting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom, joy and fulfilment.
I specialise in assisting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom, joy and fulfilment.
(02) 5605 2890 View (02) 5605 2890
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Georgia J MacNevin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Eungai Creek, NSW 2441
Not accepting new clients
I work with a broad range of concerns including anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, depression, and family/relationship issues.
I works with a broad range of approaches including Internal Family System (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused Therapies, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models.
I work with a broad range of concerns including anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, depression, and family/relationship issues.
I works with a broad range of approaches including Internal Family System (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused Therapies, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models.
(02) 5502 7216 View (02) 5502 7216

Online Therapists

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Denise Leigh
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
When working with children, I use a range of creative and play therapies and I like to support the family as well as the child individually.
I believe that we can all lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, regardless of, and in spite of our circumstances, background, abilities, diagnoses or age. My aim to help you find your purpose, and uncover the significance of your life. It is a joy is to assist clients of all ages and backgrounds, on their individual and uniquely crafted journey towards new possibilities. I use a range of counselling and psychotherapy techniques including some creative therapies.
When working with children, I use a range of creative and play therapies and I like to support the family as well as the child individually.
I believe that we can all lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, regardless of, and in spite of our circumstances, background, abilities, diagnoses or age. My aim to help you find your purpose, and uncover the significance of your life. It is a joy is to assist clients of all ages and backgrounds, on their individual and uniquely crafted journey towards new possibilities. I use a range of counselling and psychotherapy techniques including some creative therapies.
(02) 8188 3934 View (02) 8188 3934
Olivia Sakamoto
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, relationship counselling, family/blended, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management.
Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, ASD & ADHD, relationship counselling, family/blended family challenges, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management. in addition, Work Cover Sira NSW accredited. and NDIS Clients who prefer Face to Face, Phone or Video-link.
Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, relationship counselling, family/blended, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management.
Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, ASD & ADHD, relationship counselling, family/blended family challenges, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management. in addition, Work Cover Sira NSW accredited. and NDIS Clients who prefer Face to Face, Phone or Video-link.
(02) 6564 1972 View (02) 6564 1972
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Gabrielle Gawne-Kelnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Grafton, NSW 2460
I can share helpful strategies to support you, your child and family through challenging times.
My areas of specialty include autism and neurodiversity support; living with chronic or life-limiting illness; overcoming anxiety and depression; and living with grief or bereavement. As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer lived experience and understanding alongside neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice.
I can share helpful strategies to support you, your child and family through challenging times.
My areas of specialty include autism and neurodiversity support; living with chronic or life-limiting illness; overcoming anxiety and depression; and living with grief or bereavement. As a neurodivergent therapist, I offer lived experience and understanding alongside neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice.
(02) 6422 6265 View (02) 6422 6265
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Donna Van Haren
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Grafton, NSW 2460
With a background in Community Services Youth and Family Mental Health I intentionally keep my fees low to provide access without the wait list.
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
With a background in Community Services Youth and Family Mental Health I intentionally keep my fees low to provide access without the wait list.
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
(08) 7562 9435 View (08) 7562 9435
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Alena Piccolruaz
Psychologist, MPsych, Assoc MAPS
Taree, NSW 2430
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.
(02) 9159 6930 View (02) 9159 6930
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Debra Kaita Kakiiza
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
Deb provides support, strategies, and information to assist you to work through the challenges you face in life. Deb brings her own life experience, training, and learning from clients like yourself, but she believes you are the expert of you. You will work together to formulate an approach to your situation that is helpful in the short and long term.
Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
Deb provides support, strategies, and information to assist you to work through the challenges you face in life. Deb brings her own life experience, training, and learning from clients like yourself, but she believes you are the expert of you. You will work together to formulate an approach to your situation that is helpful in the short and long term.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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Pat Wood-Collier
Counsellor, MA
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
I counsel the addict, or the family, and friends of the addict.
My experience is in trauma, addiction and crisis. I evaluate what the client needs and then together with them and will use various different therapies that will help them begin to manage and know themselves.
I counsel the addict, or the family, and friends of the addict.
My experience is in trauma, addiction and crisis. I evaluate what the client needs and then together with them and will use various different therapies that will help them begin to manage and know themselves.
(02) 5504 5434 View (02) 5504 5434
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Denise Warner
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Online Only
I offer Counselling, Coaching, EFT (Tapping), Matrix Reimprinting, Workshops, Family Constellations and Clinical Supervision.
I am a counsellor, coach and trainer based in Sydney, Australia. I have 19 years of clinical experience assisting families, couples, individuals, adolescents and children. I am Lead Trainer for Relationships Australia Professional Training (RAPT) and train for ACAP and Uniting. Why should you choose to see me? I find the most satisfying part of my work has been watching people understand their underlying issues and grow to understand how to care for themselves and to make deeper connections with their partners and families.
I offer Counselling, Coaching, EFT (Tapping), Matrix Reimprinting, Workshops, Family Constellations and Clinical Supervision.
I am a counsellor, coach and trainer based in Sydney, Australia. I have 19 years of clinical experience assisting families, couples, individuals, adolescents and children. I am Lead Trainer for Relationships Australia Professional Training (RAPT) and train for ACAP and Uniting. Why should you choose to see me? I find the most satisfying part of my work has been watching people understand their underlying issues and grow to understand how to care for themselves and to make deeper connections with their partners and families.
(02) 8806 0387 View (02) 8806 0387
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Andrew Lindsay
Psychologist, PsychD, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard sometimes and, even if you think you're more neuro-typical, we are all masking to some degree. Finding a place where we can gradually unmask and be real with what is happening for us might be a little challenging to start but ultimately it's a huge relief! Having a place where you don't have to say anything, but you can say anything, seems to be the most important factor in getting along in the world and feeling less alone. I enjoy being one of those people for people... it's my jam! ...because it's real, I know we all suffer at times, and I feel privileged to sit in that space with a person.
Life can be hard sometimes and, even if you think you're more neuro-typical, we are all masking to some degree. Finding a place where we can gradually unmask and be real with what is happening for us might be a little challenging to start but ultimately it's a huge relief! Having a place where you don't have to say anything, but you can say anything, seems to be the most important factor in getting along in the world and feeling less alone. I enjoy being one of those people for people... it's my jam! ...because it's real, I know we all suffer at times, and I feel privileged to sit in that space with a person.
(02) 5761 0756 View (02) 5761 0756
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Stuart Fisher
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Armidale, NSW 2350
Stuart is an ACA (Level 4) Registered Clinical Counsellor. With decades of experience. Stuart is an authentic, compassionate, and supportive counsellor. He believes that empathy can change the world and that the people he works with deserve love and care. Recognising that emotions heal when they are witnessed and validated. Professionally Stuart is passionate about working with people who have experienced any form of trauma, sexual abuse, violence in relationships, workplace bullying, grief & loss, and all mental health acuities. His goal is to help her clients see their strengths, build resilience, and create manageable goals.
Stuart is an ACA (Level 4) Registered Clinical Counsellor. With decades of experience. Stuart is an authentic, compassionate, and supportive counsellor. He believes that empathy can change the world and that the people he works with deserve love and care. Recognising that emotions heal when they are witnessed and validated. Professionally Stuart is passionate about working with people who have experienced any form of trauma, sexual abuse, violence in relationships, workplace bullying, grief & loss, and all mental health acuities. His goal is to help her clients see their strengths, build resilience, and create manageable goals.
(02) 5701 5344 View (02) 5701 5344
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Laurie Eakin
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Feeling anxious, sad, under stress and need to talk to someone or find out how you can manage your life better? It doesn’t always have to be hard! Life can be full and rich and meaningful. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work through the challenges and help clients move towards greater psychological flexibility, living a more values-based life than they may have been able to achieve previously.
Feeling anxious, sad, under stress and need to talk to someone or find out how you can manage your life better? It doesn’t always have to be hard! Life can be full and rich and meaningful. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work through the challenges and help clients move towards greater psychological flexibility, living a more values-based life than they may have been able to achieve previously.
(02) 5500 1081 View (02) 5500 1081
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Clean Healing Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Maclean, NSW 2463
Clean Healing Counselling is dedicated to providing a wide array of counselling services to clients aged 16 years and older. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling. Our focus is on guiding individuals and couples through their challenges by offering a secure environment to initiate and navigate their healing journey.
Clean Healing Counselling is dedicated to providing a wide array of counselling services to clients aged 16 years and older. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We specialize in couples counselling, as well as counselling for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life coaching, parenting support and cancer counselling. Our focus is on guiding individuals and couples through their challenges by offering a secure environment to initiate and navigate their healing journey.
(03) 6413 2210 View (03) 6413 2210
Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.