Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in Wamberal, NSW
I work with anxiety disorders, stress management, Adult ADHD, ASD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship and spiritual issues.
I also have qualifications and experience in Christian Counselling. I have worked in various community based settings, and now I am in Private Practice. I am trained in CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Christian Therapy, Gottman Couple Therapy. I am caring, empathetic and respectful and provide a nonjudgemental approach to sessions.
I work with anxiety disorders, stress management, Adult ADHD, ASD, PTSD, complex trauma, relationship and spiritual issues.
I also have qualifications and experience in Christian Counselling. I have worked in various community based settings, and now I am in Private Practice. I am trained in CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Christian Therapy, Gottman Couple Therapy. I am caring, empathetic and respectful and provide a nonjudgemental approach to sessions.
I support adolescents and adults with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, and life challenges.
Hello, Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, just not yourself or disconnected — even though you’re trying to keep going?
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
If trauma, anxiety, feeling flat or burnout are shaping your days, you don’t have to face that alone.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to gently support healing and lasting change.
I support adolescents and adults with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, grief, and life challenges.
Hello, Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, just not yourself or disconnected — even though you’re trying to keep going?
Do you worry that things may never feel safe or steady again or that you have lost your way in life?
If trauma, anxiety, feeling flat or burnout are shaping your days, you don’t have to face that alone.
I offer relational, trauma-informed therapy grounded in evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to gently support healing and lasting change.
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
Even though you might not always feel like it, you are the expert in your own life. Life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and adrift, lacking purpose and direction. This can lead to adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms to avoid thoughts and feelings altogether. My approach involves treating you with empathy, acceptance, and without judgment in a practical and supportive manner. Together, we will collaborate to rediscover your strengths, nurture resilience, and unlock your potential for growth, facilitating the changes you desire. I firmly believe in the possibility of positive change.
Bettina provides her clients with empathy, compassion and practical therapeutic support in dealing with a wide range of issues that may have you feeling depressed and confused along with a loss of sense of self. To be validated in your experience is healing and to be normalised may remove that feeling of isolation we may experience within our story. You may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self esteem and body image issues, grief and loss, burnout, PTSD, self confidence or relationship issues and emotional regulation. Our aim is to work together to create the change and find the healing you desire.
Bettina provides her clients with empathy, compassion and practical therapeutic support in dealing with a wide range of issues that may have you feeling depressed and confused along with a loss of sense of self. To be validated in your experience is healing and to be normalised may remove that feeling of isolation we may experience within our story. You may be struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self esteem and body image issues, grief and loss, burnout, PTSD, self confidence or relationship issues and emotional regulation. Our aim is to work together to create the change and find the healing you desire.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
Hi I’m Leanne, a Counsellor, Art Therapist, EFT Practitioner and Eating Psychology Coach, with more than 30 years’ experience supporting women’s wellbeing. I blend evidence-based and creative approaches to guide women toward greater self-compassion and inner healing. My passion is helping you discover more kindness for yourself and empowering you to expand your existing strengths and tools, so you can confidently embrace the life you choose to live.
My service is safe and effective for adults, teens, and children 6years and above.
My passion is to help you achieve your goals and enhance your well-being through the power of hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy. Whether you're looking to overcome stress and anxiety, break free from unwanted habits, or simply improve your overall health, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. With proven best practice techniques and compassionate care, you and I can work together to unlock your true potential and achieve life changing results. I will help you achieve freedom, give you back control of your thoughts and feelings, and ultimately help you to create the life that you want and deserve.
My service is safe and effective for adults, teens, and children 6years and above.
My passion is to help you achieve your goals and enhance your well-being through the power of hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy. Whether you're looking to overcome stress and anxiety, break free from unwanted habits, or simply improve your overall health, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. With proven best practice techniques and compassionate care, you and I can work together to unlock your true potential and achieve life changing results. I will help you achieve freedom, give you back control of your thoughts and feelings, and ultimately help you to create the life that you want and deserve.
I work best with women, young adults, and neurodivergent people navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, life transitions, or challenges that feel difficult to untangle alone.
I help people experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, and life transitions gain a deeper understanding of themselves and move towards meaningful change. I combine EMDR, CBT, ACT, equine-assisted psychotherapy, art therapy, and nature-based approaches, creating a warm, tailored space where healing, growth, and self-compassion can flourish.
I work best with women, young adults, and neurodivergent people navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, life transitions, or challenges that feel difficult to untangle alone.
I help people experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, and life transitions gain a deeper understanding of themselves and move towards meaningful change. I combine EMDR, CBT, ACT, equine-assisted psychotherapy, art therapy, and nature-based approaches, creating a warm, tailored space where healing, growth, and self-compassion can flourish.
Your journey to a healthier self is uniquely yours, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. My approach is deeply warm and empathetic, rooted in acknowledging that we manage the best we know how. Utilising evidence-based therapies, I’ll partner with you to facilitate meaningful change. Together, we’ll tailor your treatment to fit your needs, exploring how your experiences have shaped your current situation and setting goals for a brighter future. I recognise the overwhelming impact of trauma, and I understand that seeking help can be anxiety-inducing. Remember, discomfort is often a vital part of the journey toward healing.
Your journey to a healthier self is uniquely yours, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. My approach is deeply warm and empathetic, rooted in acknowledging that we manage the best we know how. Utilising evidence-based therapies, I’ll partner with you to facilitate meaningful change. Together, we’ll tailor your treatment to fit your needs, exploring how your experiences have shaped your current situation and setting goals for a brighter future. I recognise the overwhelming impact of trauma, and I understand that seeking help can be anxiety-inducing. Remember, discomfort is often a vital part of the journey toward healing.
Specialisation in children, adolescents and adults in need of diagnosis, or already diagnosed, higher functioning autism spectrum conditions, including those associated with (diagnosed) chromosomal abnormalities, and their parents or partners.
I offer diagnosis, intervention and/or skill optimisation of children, adolescents and adults with higher functioning autism spectrum conditions. Specialty is in strategies to manage behaviour problems, aggression, anxiety, depression, relationship and parental separation issues in children, adolescents and/or adults with autism.
Specialisation in children, adolescents and adults in need of diagnosis, or already diagnosed, higher functioning autism spectrum conditions, including those associated with (diagnosed) chromosomal abnormalities, and their parents or partners.
I offer diagnosis, intervention and/or skill optimisation of children, adolescents and adults with higher functioning autism spectrum conditions. Specialty is in strategies to manage behaviour problems, aggression, anxiety, depression, relationship and parental separation issues in children, adolescents and/or adults with autism.
Bron Small Counselling provides a safe space for clients to be heard and validated. I provide genuine and compassionate care to individuals in times of crisis, pain and overwhelm. I have a heart to work with people experiencing emotional, mental and relational challenges, and seek to inspire hope as I walk their journey with them.
Bron Small Counselling provides a safe space for clients to be heard and validated. I provide genuine and compassionate care to individuals in times of crisis, pain and overwhelm. I have a heart to work with people experiencing emotional, mental and relational challenges, and seek to inspire hope as I walk their journey with them.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it.
Person-centred and relationally grounded, my work draws on psychodynamic and existential thinking. We look beneath behaviour to the beliefs and patterns driving it.
I have rebuilt my identity across three countries and careers. When a client sits with displacement, loss, or the terror of starting over, I do not need it explained. I have been there.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it.
Person-centred and relationally grounded, my work draws on psychodynamic and existential thinking. We look beneath behaviour to the beliefs and patterns driving it.
I have rebuilt my identity across three countries and careers. When a client sits with displacement, loss, or the terror of starting over, I do not need it explained. I have been there.
Some of the reasons our clients seek our help include: Stress, Relationship breakdowns, Job-loss, Illness or bereavement, Prolonged anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Lack of confidence, or self-esteem, or a feeling of no direction, or life purpose. The name Mindful Synergi embodies a holistic and philosophical approach to counselling, and psychotherapy. As no one therapy or technique is right for everyone, we adapt our approach for each unique individual. Recognising that you are the expert on your own life, we support you through the personal process of self-discovery and transformation.
Some of the reasons our clients seek our help include: Stress, Relationship breakdowns, Job-loss, Illness or bereavement, Prolonged anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Lack of confidence, or self-esteem, or a feeling of no direction, or life purpose. The name Mindful Synergi embodies a holistic and philosophical approach to counselling, and psychotherapy. As no one therapy or technique is right for everyone, we adapt our approach for each unique individual. Recognising that you are the expert on your own life, we support you through the personal process of self-discovery and transformation.
We are a small practice of Clinical Psychologists who are passionate about helping people using evidence-based practice, mainly Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). However, depending upon what is likely to be most beneficial, we are often integrative in our approach, drawing upon ideas from different areas of psychology and counselling including Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness based therapies, schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Gottman Couples Therapy, and family-based therapies.
We are a small practice of Clinical Psychologists who are passionate about helping people using evidence-based practice, mainly Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). However, depending upon what is likely to be most beneficial, we are often integrative in our approach, drawing upon ideas from different areas of psychology and counselling including Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness based therapies, schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Gottman Couples Therapy, and family-based therapies.
Offering outdoor Walk and Talk sessions in parkland settings on the NSW Central Coast for adolescents (16yrs+) and adults.
I am a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). I am a member of Outdoor Health Australia and trained in Forest Bathing and Nature-based therapies. But above all else, I have experienced first-hand the benefits of intentional time in nature for my own health and wellbeing for more 20 years.
Offering outdoor Walk and Talk sessions in parkland settings on the NSW Central Coast for adolescents (16yrs+) and adults.
I am a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). I am a member of Outdoor Health Australia and trained in Forest Bathing and Nature-based therapies. But above all else, I have experienced first-hand the benefits of intentional time in nature for my own health and wellbeing for more 20 years.
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My ideal clients are adults at a crossroads: a school leaver just starting out, a mid-lifer feeling stuck, someone navigating redundancy, or a person dealing with grief and loss.
Drawing on professional training and diverse experience across industries and cultural backgrounds, I provide tailored, evidence-informed support to help you navigate change with clarity and confidence, rediscovering your skills, strengths and sense of identity as you move towards a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
My ideal clients are adults at a crossroads: a school leaver just starting out, a mid-lifer feeling stuck, someone navigating redundancy, or a person dealing with grief and loss.
Drawing on professional training and diverse experience across industries and cultural backgrounds, I provide tailored, evidence-informed support to help you navigate change with clarity and confidence, rediscovering your skills, strengths and sense of identity as you move towards a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
Are you struggling with conflict and feeling distant from your partner? Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next? Or is it more about what happened today or yesterday? Are you overcome by a significant loss in your life? A job, your health, a friend, a partner, a house, a family member? Or is life just so “blahhh” that it is a struggle to get through the day? All these situations and many others are a result of your most intimate and important relationship – the one you have with yourself!
Are you struggling with conflict and feeling distant from your partner? Are you constantly worried about life and what happens next? Or is it more about what happened today or yesterday? Are you overcome by a significant loss in your life? A job, your health, a friend, a partner, a house, a family member? Or is life just so “blahhh” that it is a struggle to get through the day? All these situations and many others are a result of your most intimate and important relationship – the one you have with yourself!
I work with people experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma-related difficulties, and relationship challenges who feel stuck in unhelpful patterns. My goal is to help people develop psychological flexibility, relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, and take meaningful action aligned with their values.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma-related difficulties, and relationship challenges who feel stuck in unhelpful patterns. My goal is to help people develop psychological flexibility, relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, and take meaningful action aligned with their values.
I have experience working with children and adults as a behaviour therapist for NDIS clients in a Psychology practice.
Have you finally gotten to the point where you're struggling to manage issues you have been holding onto for years? Or Do you often find yourself feeling quite stuck in the present? With the daily hustle of life, it can become very easy to neglect parts of ourselves that really need attention. Often there are unresolved issues or traumas from the past that have never been addressed and keep coming back to remind us that they're still there and need to be attended to. Unfortunately, they can keep coming back if we continue to ignore them.
I have experience working with children and adults as a behaviour therapist for NDIS clients in a Psychology practice.
Have you finally gotten to the point where you're struggling to manage issues you have been holding onto for years? Or Do you often find yourself feeling quite stuck in the present? With the daily hustle of life, it can become very easy to neglect parts of ourselves that really need attention. Often there are unresolved issues or traumas from the past that have never been addressed and keep coming back to remind us that they're still there and need to be attended to. Unfortunately, they can keep coming back if we continue to ignore them.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, burnout, or a major life transition. Maybe it's a divorce, career stress, or emotional exhaustion. I can help you take the next step toward healing. Together, we’ll work through the tough emotions, develop tools to manage anxiety, and move beyond survival mode. I blend therapeutic counselling and coaching with real-life experience and practical strategies. You’ll learn how to recover with strength, rebuild your resilience and rediscover your sense of purpose through a grounded approach that includes elements of positive psychology, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and coaching.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by grief, burnout, or a major life transition. Maybe it's a divorce, career stress, or emotional exhaustion. I can help you take the next step toward healing. Together, we’ll work through the tough emotions, develop tools to manage anxiety, and move beyond survival mode. I blend therapeutic counselling and coaching with real-life experience and practical strategies. You’ll learn how to recover with strength, rebuild your resilience and rediscover your sense of purpose through a grounded approach that includes elements of positive psychology, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and coaching.
Feeling stressed and anxious or navigating difficult relationships can start to take a toll. I understand the many challenges life can present us with and the benefit that counselling can provide in navigating such difficulties. Counselling provides a space for sharing, exploring insights, new perspectives and coming back into connection with compassionate support. You may start to notice changes such as less reactivity, less irritation, improved connection with friends, loved ones and yourself.
Feeling stressed and anxious or navigating difficult relationships can start to take a toll. I understand the many challenges life can present us with and the benefit that counselling can provide in navigating such difficulties. Counselling provides a space for sharing, exploring insights, new perspectives and coming back into connection with compassionate support. You may start to notice changes such as less reactivity, less irritation, improved connection with friends, loved ones and yourself.
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FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.