Female Counselling in Turramurra, NSW

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Lisa Butler
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I work with adults, helping them to cope with a range of stressful situations and the ups and downs of everyday life. This could include coping with depression, stress, anxiety, loss, family conflict, fears, career or work problems, emotional distress or relationship difficulties. I also provide trauma counselling, using a range of strategies including EMDR. I find most people are looking for help to improve their well-being, make difficult life decisions, improve relationships with others, and overcome psychological and other hurdles in life.
I work with adults, helping them to cope with a range of stressful situations and the ups and downs of everyday life. This could include coping with depression, stress, anxiety, loss, family conflict, fears, career or work problems, emotional distress or relationship difficulties. I also provide trauma counselling, using a range of strategies including EMDR. I find most people are looking for help to improve their well-being, make difficult life decisions, improve relationships with others, and overcome psychological and other hurdles in life.
(02) 8403 0055 View (02) 8403 0055
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Agnes Starnawski
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Life is never a smooth sailing. It is full of ups and downs and sometimes nasty surprises. It might be difficult to think, sometimes, that things can get better. There may be troubles at work with boss or a co-worker, unsettled feelings around in-laws, difficulties in resolving issues with a partner, or even issues within yourself. As difficult as those issues may sound, it is possible to attend to them, and with the right help, to resolve them.
Life is never a smooth sailing. It is full of ups and downs and sometimes nasty surprises. It might be difficult to think, sometimes, that things can get better. There may be troubles at work with boss or a co-worker, unsettled feelings around in-laws, difficulties in resolving issues with a partner, or even issues within yourself. As difficult as those issues may sound, it is possible to attend to them, and with the right help, to resolve them.
(02) 8074 5805 View (02) 8074 5805
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Cynthia Catts
Psychotherapist, AThR
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I take great pleasure in working with clients who are open to exploring their issues and challenges, uncovering their strengths, and fostering insight and growth through creative ventures. It's worth mentioning that no art experience or skills are required for clients to derive benefits. Each person is nurtured in a supportive environment to find their creative path. However, a willingness to engage in the creative process is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach.
I take great pleasure in working with clients who are open to exploring their issues and challenges, uncovering their strengths, and fostering insight and growth through creative ventures. It's worth mentioning that no art experience or skills are required for clients to derive benefits. Each person is nurtured in a supportive environment to find their creative path. However, a willingness to engage in the creative process is a prerequisite for the effectiveness of this therapeutic approach.
(02) 8403 2858 View (02) 8403 2858
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Caitlin Antoon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Hello, my name is Caitlin, and I'm a clinical psychologist currently offering F2F and telehealth sessions at my cosy home clinic in Wahroonga. While I take mental health seriously, I try not to take myself or life too seriously. I believe therapy is effortful, taxing and hard, so it is important for my patients to feel as comfortable as possible in this process.
Hello, my name is Caitlin, and I'm a clinical psychologist currently offering F2F and telehealth sessions at my cosy home clinic in Wahroonga. While I take mental health seriously, I try not to take myself or life too seriously. I believe therapy is effortful, taxing and hard, so it is important for my patients to feel as comfortable as possible in this process.
(02) 8403 0102 View (02) 8403 0102
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Jo Mansergh
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Jo is a psychologist and educator who provides psychoeducational assessments for young people aged 6-25 years. A comprehensive assessment can reveal underlying vulnerabilities that may contribute to behavioural or learning difficulties at school. Jo offers assessments for cognitive ability, academic achievement, learning difficulties and giftedness, ADHD, intellectual disability and SLD . Jo's strength-based approach ensures that clients feel well supported throughout the assessment process. Her comprehensive reports make clear what the results mean for the young person and how families and teachers may implement recommendations .
Jo is a psychologist and educator who provides psychoeducational assessments for young people aged 6-25 years. A comprehensive assessment can reveal underlying vulnerabilities that may contribute to behavioural or learning difficulties at school. Jo offers assessments for cognitive ability, academic achievement, learning difficulties and giftedness, ADHD, intellectual disability and SLD . Jo's strength-based approach ensures that clients feel well supported throughout the assessment process. Her comprehensive reports make clear what the results mean for the young person and how families and teachers may implement recommendations .
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Live Well Psychological Services
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Hanaan Haddad is a registered Psychologist with over ten years' experience in both Australia and the UK. Hanaan is warm and gentle in her approach and provides a safe space for her clients to feel understood while working towards the desired change. Hanaan helps clients uncover the true source of their emotional and behavioural difficulties. Working beyond symptom management to get to the root of early wounds and experiences. Hanaan works collaboratively with clients, guided by her clients inner 'wisdom', to inevitably help build compassion and flexibility towards themselves, others and within their own life's-journey.
Hanaan Haddad is a registered Psychologist with over ten years' experience in both Australia and the UK. Hanaan is warm and gentle in her approach and provides a safe space for her clients to feel understood while working towards the desired change. Hanaan helps clients uncover the true source of their emotional and behavioural difficulties. Working beyond symptom management to get to the root of early wounds and experiences. Hanaan works collaboratively with clients, guided by her clients inner 'wisdom', to inevitably help build compassion and flexibility towards themselves, others and within their own life's-journey.
(02) 9909 6141 View (02) 9909 6141
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Stephanie Hill
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to live a life full of meaning and vitality. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and endeavour to offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and explore any deeper issues driving your unhappiness or distress. I am trained in working with a full range of presentations, with a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also enjoy providing longer-term therapy targeting ongoing patterns of behaviour linked to painful past experiences or unmet needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to live a life full of meaning and vitality. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and endeavour to offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and explore any deeper issues driving your unhappiness or distress. I am trained in working with a full range of presentations, with a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also enjoy providing longer-term therapy targeting ongoing patterns of behaviour linked to painful past experiences or unmet needs.
(02) 8403 2988 View (02) 8403 2988
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Carley Petkovski
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
If you are feeling down or overwhelmed, finding it hard to adjust to new things, struggling with big emotions or maintaining relationships, talking to someone can really help. With over 20 years experience I provide counselling services to Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families focusing on clients strengths across a broad range of presentations. These includes Mental health Disorders, Adjustment issues, Social skills, Emotion dysregulation including anger, ADHD, Trauma and Grief and loss, to name a few.
If you are feeling down or overwhelmed, finding it hard to adjust to new things, struggling with big emotions or maintaining relationships, talking to someone can really help. With over 20 years experience I provide counselling services to Adults, Children, Adolescents and Families focusing on clients strengths across a broad range of presentations. These includes Mental health Disorders, Adjustment issues, Social skills, Emotion dysregulation including anger, ADHD, Trauma and Grief and loss, to name a few.
(02) 8403 1207 View (02) 8403 1207
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Jamie Perrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I specialise in supporting adults of all ages, focussing on their unique inner strengths, resilience and potential for personal growth. I aim to guide each individual through their unique recovery journey by employing thorough mental health assessment and tailored therapy techniques. I am particularly passionate in supporting women experiencing challenges in their personal and professional lives. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate therapist who firmly believes in each individual's capacity to lead a fulfilling and purposeful life.
I specialise in supporting adults of all ages, focussing on their unique inner strengths, resilience and potential for personal growth. I aim to guide each individual through their unique recovery journey by employing thorough mental health assessment and tailored therapy techniques. I am particularly passionate in supporting women experiencing challenges in their personal and professional lives. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate therapist who firmly believes in each individual's capacity to lead a fulfilling and purposeful life.
(02) 9909 6172 View (02) 9909 6172
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Agnes Ka Yan Ip
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I am trained as a clinical psychologist in Hong Kong, with experience in treating depression and anxiety, as well as supporting those who are suffering from relationhship problems, work or study stress, life transitions, grief and loss, insomnia, chronic pain, and issues related to self-image and childhood experiences.
I am trained as a clinical psychologist in Hong Kong, with experience in treating depression and anxiety, as well as supporting those who are suffering from relationhship problems, work or study stress, life transitions, grief and loss, insomnia, chronic pain, and issues related to self-image and childhood experiences.
(02) 9909 6145 View (02) 9909 6145
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Jacqueline Schell
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
With over 18 years of experience, Jackie is a trusted and experienced clinical psychologist with an established Practice at Hornsby Kuringai Psychology in Sydney's north. Jackie has current capacity for School Readiness Assessment. Ensuring that your child is prepared for their educational journey is crucial, and Jackie is here to help.
With over 18 years of experience, Jackie is a trusted and experienced clinical psychologist with an established Practice at Hornsby Kuringai Psychology in Sydney's north. Jackie has current capacity for School Readiness Assessment. Ensuring that your child is prepared for their educational journey is crucial, and Jackie is here to help.
(02) 8403 0050 View (02) 8403 0050
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Jane French
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
As an experienced couples’ counsellor, I know that relationships which used to be safe and life giving can start to feel destructive. Attempts at solutions can end up, counter productively, increasing pain and it can eventually feel frightening to try and sort things out without a third person present. My small private practice specifically focuses on relationship counselling where both individuals are willing and able to attend. My hope is to support people who are feeling stuck and discouraged, to find ways out of patterns that are not working and into different ways of connecting that are healing for them.
As an experienced couples’ counsellor, I know that relationships which used to be safe and life giving can start to feel destructive. Attempts at solutions can end up, counter productively, increasing pain and it can eventually feel frightening to try and sort things out without a third person present. My small private practice specifically focuses on relationship counselling where both individuals are willing and able to attend. My hope is to support people who are feeling stuck and discouraged, to find ways out of patterns that are not working and into different ways of connecting that are healing for them.
(02) 8403 1605 View (02) 8403 1605
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Dr Ingrid McPhee
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I offer a warm and respectful therapeutic space to adolescents (16+ years) and adults, taking a collaborative approach with each client to develop a treatment plan that recognises their unique strengths and values, and works to address their current challenges, while also promoting their overall health and wellbeing. I draw on various therapy models to do so, including CBT, DBT, EMDR (an evidence-based treatment for trauma), Internal Family Systems, mindfulness and attachment-focused approaches.
I offer a warm and respectful therapeutic space to adolescents (16+ years) and adults, taking a collaborative approach with each client to develop a treatment plan that recognises their unique strengths and values, and works to address their current challenges, while also promoting their overall health and wellbeing. I draw on various therapy models to do so, including CBT, DBT, EMDR (an evidence-based treatment for trauma), Internal Family Systems, mindfulness and attachment-focused approaches.
(02) 8999 5051 View (02) 8999 5051
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Thought Tree - Thoughtful Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Welcome to Thought Tree. People come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps you’ve not been feeling yourself or have been feeling sad or worried for some time. Maybe you are questioning the value of a relationship, or feeling stuck and missing a sense of meaning in your life. I provide a compassionate, non- judgemental space that allows for self-awareness, perspective and growth. I use evidence based modalities and my counselling is thoughtful and person centred meaning that you are actively involved in the process.
Welcome to Thought Tree. People come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps you’ve not been feeling yourself or have been feeling sad or worried for some time. Maybe you are questioning the value of a relationship, or feeling stuck and missing a sense of meaning in your life. I provide a compassionate, non- judgemental space that allows for self-awareness, perspective and growth. I use evidence based modalities and my counselling is thoughtful and person centred meaning that you are actively involved in the process.
(02) 8403 2534 View (02) 8403 2534
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Luciana Zeni
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I am passionate about supporting clients in their healing process through assisting them in learning more about themselves and developing new ways of coping with present and past challenges. I am a warm, supportive, caring, and compassionate psychologist and I believe each client is unique and therefore requires a tailored treatment strategy to achieve their therapy goals.
I am passionate about supporting clients in their healing process through assisting them in learning more about themselves and developing new ways of coping with present and past challenges. I am a warm, supportive, caring, and compassionate psychologist and I believe each client is unique and therefore requires a tailored treatment strategy to achieve their therapy goals.
(02) 8403 0009 View (02) 8403 0009
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Emma May Spencer
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with 22 years experience in supporting the mental health of children adolescents and adults. She has a special interest in assessing neurodiversity and in supporting clients to discover and better understand their unique brain styles. Emma is trained in numerous evidence based therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, schema therapy, SFBT and Art & Play therapies. Emma's experience is varied and she provides support in relation to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, phobia's and burnout related to ADHD and Autistic brain styles.
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with 22 years experience in supporting the mental health of children adolescents and adults. She has a special interest in assessing neurodiversity and in supporting clients to discover and better understand their unique brain styles. Emma is trained in numerous evidence based therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, schema therapy, SFBT and Art & Play therapies. Emma's experience is varied and she provides support in relation to anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, phobia's and burnout related to ADHD and Autistic brain styles.
(02) 9909 6140 View (02) 9909 6140
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Hornsby Kuringai Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Jacqueline Schell welcomes the assessment and treatment of complex clinical presentations of children and adolescents. She has a special interest in ADHD and Learning Difficulties, Attention and Working Memory Training. She seeks to help parents understand their child's presenting difficulties and to guide treatment targets toward a favourable outcome.
Jacqueline Schell welcomes the assessment and treatment of complex clinical presentations of children and adolescents. She has a special interest in ADHD and Learning Difficulties, Attention and Working Memory Training. She seeks to help parents understand their child's presenting difficulties and to guide treatment targets toward a favourable outcome.
(02) 9159 3796 View (02) 9159 3796
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Anita Blakeley-Smith
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074  (Online Only)
I am warm, open and experienced Doctor of clinical psychology who works with all sorts of issues, big and small, from life adjustment issues to mental health difficulties. My focus is on mental health wellness. I work with proven psychology treatments for mood and relationship issues for all ages, including couples.  I aim to treat each client as an individual with their own unique biology, personal history, strengths and areas for change, utilising a collaborative approach to provide your own program of evidence based intervention. 
I am warm, open and experienced Doctor of clinical psychology who works with all sorts of issues, big and small, from life adjustment issues to mental health difficulties. My focus is on mental health wellness. I work with proven psychology treatments for mood and relationship issues for all ages, including couples.  I aim to treat each client as an individual with their own unique biology, personal history, strengths and areas for change, utilising a collaborative approach to provide your own program of evidence based intervention. 
(02) 8294 6666 View (02) 8294 6666
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Amber Hunter
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Supporting children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and behavioural issues are of special interest to me. I enjoy helping adolescents struggling with academic stress, depression, friendships/relationships, grief and loss, gender diversity, self-esteem and their body image. I also like working with young adults as they navigate tertiary studies, their early careers and relationships. As a parent myself I am passionate about providing support and guidance to parents so they can best support their child to thrive. Find out more about me and how I can support you or your child here: amberhunterpsychology.com.au
Supporting children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and behavioural issues are of special interest to me. I enjoy helping adolescents struggling with academic stress, depression, friendships/relationships, grief and loss, gender diversity, self-esteem and their body image. I also like working with young adults as they navigate tertiary studies, their early careers and relationships. As a parent myself I am passionate about providing support and guidance to parents so they can best support their child to thrive. Find out more about me and how I can support you or your child here: amberhunterpsychology.com.au
(02) 8403 1535 View (02) 8403 1535
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Kim Ambor
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Turramurra, NSW 2074
I work with a range of clients as I have 3 main specialities: I work with couples and families (Gottman therapist) I help WorkCover clients (SIRA accredited) I help clients who have had trauma or health related issues (EMDR)
I work with a range of clients as I have 3 main specialities: I work with couples and families (Gottman therapist) I help WorkCover clients (SIRA accredited) I help clients who have had trauma or health related issues (EMDR)
(02) 9100 0330 View (02) 9100 0330
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.