Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in West Wollongong, NSW

Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
This includes working through issues such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, past trauma; as well as general life transitions and challenges (personal, family, and professional).
My approach is holistic, person-centred and collaborative. I am a fully qualified and registered social worker and have an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy. I strive to create a partnership with my client based on trust, empathy, and respect. Depending on my client's needs and goals, I use many approaches (including expressive art modalities) in an integrated way to support my clients explore themselves, their relationships and heal from past losses and difficult experiences. I have a special interest in helping people with trauma, as well as grief and loss.
This includes working through issues such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, past trauma; as well as general life transitions and challenges (personal, family, and professional).
My approach is holistic, person-centred and collaborative. I am a fully qualified and registered social worker and have an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy. I strive to create a partnership with my client based on trust, empathy, and respect. Depending on my client's needs and goals, I use many approaches (including expressive art modalities) in an integrated way to support my clients explore themselves, their relationships and heal from past losses and difficult experiences. I have a special interest in helping people with trauma, as well as grief and loss.
(02) 4214 4517 View (02) 4214 4517
Emma Rose
Social Worker, AMHSW
West Wollongong, NSW 2500
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
(02) 4214 8405 View (02) 4214 8405
Fiona Bourn
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We all experience times in our lives when we need someone to truly listen—someone who can offer empathy, understanding, and support as we safely explore the challenges we face. Life can feel like a rollercoaster, especially during periods when everything seems overwhelming. Fiona’s aim at Sacred Space Counselling is to be that supportive presence for you. She offers a safe, warm, and respectful space where you can openly explore what has brought you to counselling and begin navigating your path forward.
We all experience times in our lives when we need someone to truly listen—someone who can offer empathy, understanding, and support as we safely explore the challenges we face. Life can feel like a rollercoaster, especially during periods when everything seems overwhelming. Fiona’s aim at Sacred Space Counselling is to be that supportive presence for you. She offers a safe, warm, and respectful space where you can openly explore what has brought you to counselling and begin navigating your path forward.
(02) 4214 4960 View (02) 4214 4960
Mind Mode
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder.
I work with people from 16+ using a variety of methods such as CBT, CPT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. I work with couples using Gottman Relationship Therapy and further utilise my skills in couples counselling to help individuals with interpersonal issues.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder.
I work with people from 16+ using a variety of methods such as CBT, CPT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. I work with couples using Gottman Relationship Therapy and further utilise my skills in couples counselling to help individuals with interpersonal issues.
(02) 4058 4423 View (02) 4058 4423
Soul Counselling with Rainbow
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals and families who feel stuck in cycles of addiction, trauma, mental health or ADHD, seeking deeper healing beyond surface-level coping. If you're struggling with emotional regulation, generational patterns, or family challenges, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore the root causes of your pain. My goal is to help you break free from past wounds, build healthier relationships, and regain control of your life. You don’t have to navigate this alone—real transformation is possible, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I work with individuals and families who feel stuck in cycles of addiction, trauma, mental health or ADHD, seeking deeper healing beyond surface-level coping. If you're struggling with emotional regulation, generational patterns, or family challenges, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore the root causes of your pain. My goal is to help you break free from past wounds, build healthier relationships, and regain control of your life. You don’t have to navigate this alone—real transformation is possible, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
(02) 4210 5402 View (02) 4210 5402
Kate Jeffery
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We all face challenging times—whether it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, disconnection from ourselves, grief, guilt, shame, or navigating life transitions.
My intention is to help you shift these patterns and make space for more clarity, emotional balance, and self-trust. Together we can support healing what feels unresolved in your life, understand and shift patterns that no longer serve you, foster a clear and kinder relationship with your inner world, and gently make meaningful changes.
We all face challenging times—whether it’s anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, disconnection from ourselves, grief, guilt, shame, or navigating life transitions.
My intention is to help you shift these patterns and make space for more clarity, emotional balance, and self-trust. Together we can support healing what feels unresolved in your life, understand and shift patterns that no longer serve you, foster a clear and kinder relationship with your inner world, and gently make meaningful changes.
(02) 4214 4578 View (02) 4214 4578
Ayesha Nhem
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life.
My specialization includes providing support to individuals and couples to work through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life. I specialize in personal development & wellness with a focus on areas of relationship issues, grief and loss, mental health and trauma.
Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life.
My specialization includes providing support to individuals and couples to work through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life. I specialize in personal development & wellness with a focus on areas of relationship issues, grief and loss, mental health and trauma.
(02) 4210 5091 View (02) 4210 5091

More Therapists Nearby

Vedrana (Vecky) Copic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I offer psychological support for perinatal anxiety and depression and adjustment to parenthood.
I have worked as a psychologist for over 15years. I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where clients feel understood and validated. My therapeutic approach draws on attachment theory, trauma-informed care and mindfulness. I utilise evidence-based modalities & adopt an integrative approach to empower clients to achieve their therapy goals.
I offer psychological support for perinatal anxiety and depression and adjustment to parenthood.
I have worked as a psychologist for over 15years. I am dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where clients feel understood and validated. My therapeutic approach draws on attachment theory, trauma-informed care and mindfulness. I utilise evidence-based modalities & adopt an integrative approach to empower clients to achieve their therapy goals.
(02) 7501 1167 View (02) 7501 1167
The Mind Health Clinic
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Our clinicians have experience working with trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, grief & loss, domestic violence, mental health and relationships.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
Our clinicians have experience working with trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, grief & loss, domestic violence, mental health and relationships.
The Mind Health Clinic is dedicated to providing wellbeing support to individuals experiencing challenging moments in their lives. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each individual in order to encourage positive developments and perspective growth in our clients. We work collaboratively and ethically with our clients to achieve therapeutic goals and transform insights into effective action. Our clinicians are Miss Angela Yazbeck and Miss Adriana Cvitan. Both hold a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling and are registered psychotherapist and counsellors with PACFA.
(02) 9538 7702 View (02) 9538 7702
Olivia Mackay Therapy
Counsellor
Serves Area
I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including: Relationship difficulties Anger, anxiety and depression Childhood trauma and abuse Attachment issues and parenting Identity and self-concept Chronic illness Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
Psychotherapy provides us with space for reflection on how our life history influences our current relationships with ourselves and others. I have lived experienced of neurodivergence and a particular interest in working with other neurodivergent people, as well as parents and parents-to-be.
I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including: Relationship difficulties Anger, anxiety and depression Childhood trauma and abuse Attachment issues and parenting Identity and self-concept Chronic illness Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
Psychotherapy provides us with space for reflection on how our life history influences our current relationships with ourselves and others. I have lived experienced of neurodivergence and a particular interest in working with other neurodivergent people, as well as parents and parents-to-be.
(02) 9100 0105 View (02) 9100 0105
Psychologist - Orchard Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Port Kembla, NSW 2505
This includes support around anxiety, stress, low mood, identity, self-esteem, burnout, life dissatisfaction, challenges related to living with neurodivergence and the psychological impact of chronic health conditions.
Hi, I’m Abbey, a psychologist who supports teenagers and adults to better understand themselves, reconnect with their strengths, and get to the root of their problems. I work with a range of mental health challenges and can collaborate with clients to find sustainable strategies.
This includes support around anxiety, stress, low mood, identity, self-esteem, burnout, life dissatisfaction, challenges related to living with neurodivergence and the psychological impact of chronic health conditions.
Hi, I’m Abbey, a psychologist who supports teenagers and adults to better understand themselves, reconnect with their strengths, and get to the root of their problems. I work with a range of mental health challenges and can collaborate with clients to find sustainable strategies.
(02) 4214 4167 View (02) 4214 4167
Susan Nash
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Miranda, NSW 2228
I especially like working with people who experience social anxiety and clinical hypnosis is a favourite intervention.
I see many clients who feel "stuck" and may need guidance in being able to move forward. I work with clients in exploring what they want to stand for in life, and how to take steps in moving towards their values.
I especially like working with people who experience social anxiety and clinical hypnosis is a favourite intervention.
I see many clients who feel "stuck" and may need guidance in being able to move forward. I work with clients in exploring what they want to stand for in life, and how to take steps in moving towards their values.
(02) 6189 2645 View (02) 6189 2645
Desiree Loveridge
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Are you looking for an experienced psychologist who can listen and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing?
Are you looking for an experienced psychologist who can listen and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing?
(02) 9538 7093 View (02) 9538 7093
Jessica Katsamatsas
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling a bit anxious about starting, don’t sweat it.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and deeply empathetic. Often, our bodies hold onto tension, trauma, and burnout long after our minds have tried to move on. By blending traditional talk therapy and somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
If you’re feeling a bit anxious about starting, don’t sweat it.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and deeply empathetic. Often, our bodies hold onto tension, trauma, and burnout long after our minds have tried to move on. By blending traditional talk therapy and somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
(07) 2100 4451 View (07) 2100 4451
Ahmet Sait Yildirim
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Leppington, NSW 2179
I work across the age range in treating a wide variety of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, oppositional behaviour, and much more.
If you are ready to take steps toward healing and growth, I would be honoured to provide evidence-based, compassionate therapeutic support. I am currently servicing clients through Medicare MHCP, CTP, Worker’s Compensation, Private and NDIS referral pathways. I also offer diagnostic assessments including IQ, ADHD, and mental health assessments.
I work across the age range in treating a wide variety of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, oppositional behaviour, and much more.
If you are ready to take steps toward healing and growth, I would be honoured to provide evidence-based, compassionate therapeutic support. I am currently servicing clients through Medicare MHCP, CTP, Worker’s Compensation, Private and NDIS referral pathways. I also offer diagnostic assessments including IQ, ADHD, and mental health assessments.
(02) 4210 5183 View (02) 4210 5183
Peta Meyerink
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work with perinatal clients, including expectant and new mums, alongside children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, parenting stress and emotional regulation challenges.
Through compassionate and supportive evidence based psychological support via telehealth, I create a safe space where clients can feel heard, understood and supported without judgement. I work collaboratively with clients to build practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional wellbeing and improve confidence in managing life’s challenges.
I work with perinatal clients, including expectant and new mums, alongside children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, parenting stress and emotional regulation challenges.
Through compassionate and supportive evidence based psychological support via telehealth, I create a safe space where clients can feel heard, understood and supported without judgement. I work collaboratively with clients to build practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional wellbeing and improve confidence in managing life’s challenges.
(02) 5121 9339 View (02) 5121 9339
Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, specialising in anxiety, relationships, grief, and life transitions. I am dedicated to supporting you as a whole person—mind, body, and spirit—integrating evidence-based therapies with a compassionate, culturally aware approach to foster safety, insight, and lasting change.
Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, specialising in anxiety, relationships, grief, and life transitions. I am dedicated to supporting you as a whole person—mind, body, and spirit—integrating evidence-based therapies with a compassionate, culturally aware approach to foster safety, insight, and lasting change.
(02) 8105 5030 View (02) 8105 5030
Naomi Fisher
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519
Whether you're hoping to work through painful emotions or memories; significant fears, worries and anxiety; reductions in energy and motivation, negative thought patterns; significant loss; relationship difficulties; or if your goals are focused around personal development, we can work together to find a way forward.
I am particularly focused on supporting people recovering from traumatic events, coping with times of significant transition, or struggling with anxiety and depression. I have a special focus on EMDR treatment, and am a member of EMDRAA. I also have expertise in professional supervision and am a board approved clinical supervisor.
Whether you're hoping to work through painful emotions or memories; significant fears, worries and anxiety; reductions in energy and motivation, negative thought patterns; significant loss; relationship difficulties; or if your goals are focused around personal development, we can work together to find a way forward.
I am particularly focused on supporting people recovering from traumatic events, coping with times of significant transition, or struggling with anxiety and depression. I have a special focus on EMDR treatment, and am a member of EMDRAA. I also have expertise in professional supervision and am a board approved clinical supervisor.
(02) 4058 4087 View (02) 4058 4087
Natasha Rodgers
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Camden, NSW 2570
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients who are are dealing with anxiety, PTSD, and related mental health concerns which can include intrusive thoughts, physical symptoms, hypervigilance, sadness, and difficulty managing their emotions.
I specialise in treating clients struggling with anxiety, PTSD, other related concerns. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space for clients to process their experiences and develop a future focused mindset. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and positivity. I provide evidence based treatment tailored to each individual's unique needs.
I work with clients who are are dealing with anxiety, PTSD, and related mental health concerns which can include intrusive thoughts, physical symptoms, hypervigilance, sadness, and difficulty managing their emotions.
I specialise in treating clients struggling with anxiety, PTSD, other related concerns. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space for clients to process their experiences and develop a future focused mindset. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and positivity. I provide evidence based treatment tailored to each individual's unique needs.
(02) 4214 4332 View (02) 4214 4332
Highlands Counselling and Therapy
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Bowral, NSW 2576
This can produce anxiety or depression or just a flat slow feeling that further stands in your way a full happy life.
At Highlands Counselling and Therapy, we provide various established therapy modes for life change goals and emotional guidance whether after a divorce, relationship breakdown, financial issues or job loss. I am a Doctor of Psychology with over 40 years of experience helping people through counselling, psychotherapy, coaching and psycho-education.
This can produce anxiety or depression or just a flat slow feeling that further stands in your way a full happy life.
At Highlands Counselling and Therapy, we provide various established therapy modes for life change goals and emotional guidance whether after a divorce, relationship breakdown, financial issues or job loss. I am a Doctor of Psychology with over 40 years of experience helping people through counselling, psychotherapy, coaching and psycho-education.
(02) 3822 1949 View (02) 3822 1949
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.