Gestalt Psychologists and Therapists in Westmead, NSW
Life's journey is often filled with challenges – stress, anxiety, past traumas, and limiting beliefs can cast long shadows on our well-being and happiness. At the heart of my practice lies the belief that our thoughts and emotions profoundly shape our experiences. As an accredited Clinical Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, NLP Trainer, Time Line Therapy Practitioner, and Life Coach, I guide individuals on a path of self-discovery and transformation. Through a holistic approach, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities to address the root causes of your emotional and mental challenges.
Life's journey is often filled with challenges – stress, anxiety, past traumas, and limiting beliefs can cast long shadows on our well-being and happiness. At the heart of my practice lies the belief that our thoughts and emotions profoundly shape our experiences. As an accredited Clinical Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, NLP Trainer, Time Line Therapy Practitioner, and Life Coach, I guide individuals on a path of self-discovery and transformation. Through a holistic approach, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities to address the root causes of your emotional and mental challenges.
Hi, I am Usha and I am dedicated to creating a compassionate and supportive space where you can explore your pain and begin your journey toward healing. With over 12 years of experience in trauma recovery and a diverse background in counseling and psychology, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. My goal is to empower you, rebuild your inner strength, and help you regain control over your life. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we will work towards a future filled with hope and resilience.
Hi, I am Usha and I am dedicated to creating a compassionate and supportive space where you can explore your pain and begin your journey toward healing. With over 12 years of experience in trauma recovery and a diverse background in counseling and psychology, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. My goal is to empower you, rebuild your inner strength, and help you regain control over your life. You don’t have to face this alone—together, we will work towards a future filled with hope and resilience.
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety. I provide services exclusively online (tele-health) to emphasise flexibility and scheduling convenience (eliminating travel and parking hassles) while ensuring increased privacy in the comfort in your own environment. My primary approach to therapy emphasises Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing methods that are underscored and influenced by Ericksonian Approaches to hypnosis and psychotherapy. I also have a strong passion for providing clinical supervision and services to other professionals.
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety. I provide services exclusively online (tele-health) to emphasise flexibility and scheduling convenience (eliminating travel and parking hassles) while ensuring increased privacy in the comfort in your own environment. My primary approach to therapy emphasises Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing methods that are underscored and influenced by Ericksonian Approaches to hypnosis and psychotherapy. I also have a strong passion for providing clinical supervision and services to other professionals.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
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All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
Everybody should have therapy! It can be a difficult but also an amazing journey. From my perspective, it’s very rewarding to see my clients getting better, changing, and becoming calmer and happier.
I’m an Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Counsellor, which means I work with a variety of techniques and theories. I choose the approach that best suits your personality.”
Everybody should have therapy! It can be a difficult but also an amazing journey. From my perspective, it’s very rewarding to see my clients getting better, changing, and becoming calmer and happier.
I’m an Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapist and Counsellor, which means I work with a variety of techniques and theories. I choose the approach that best suits your personality.”
Zarnaz is a highly experienced clinical counsellor with extensive experience working with adults and children of all age groups. She is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Australia (PACFA). Since 2014, she has been employed in the community services sector, fulfilling various roles such as a drug and alcohol counsellor, child protection specialist and extensive domestic violence counsellor. Zarnaz has over 10 years of experience in working with women and children/survivors of Domestic and family violence, grief and loss, mental health and parenting skills
Zarnaz is a highly experienced clinical counsellor with extensive experience working with adults and children of all age groups. She is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Australia (PACFA). Since 2014, she has been employed in the community services sector, fulfilling various roles such as a drug and alcohol counsellor, child protection specialist and extensive domestic violence counsellor. Zarnaz has over 10 years of experience in working with women and children/survivors of Domestic and family violence, grief and loss, mental health and parenting skills
As a holistic, relational, gestalt therapist, my approach is grounded in the present moment, non-pathologising, inclusive and trauma-informed.
As a queer and trans therapist, my lived experience grounds me in this work. Therapy offers the opportunity for transformation of isolated individuals into relational beings that are skilled for better connection. Through verbal and creative approaches in sessions, I use a holistic blend of theory, neuroscience, experiential and intuitive techniques.
As a holistic, relational, gestalt therapist, my approach is grounded in the present moment, non-pathologising, inclusive and trauma-informed.
As a queer and trans therapist, my lived experience grounds me in this work. Therapy offers the opportunity for transformation of isolated individuals into relational beings that are skilled for better connection. Through verbal and creative approaches in sessions, I use a holistic blend of theory, neuroscience, experiential and intuitive techniques.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, we get curious together and stay with your experience using trauma informed EMDR, Gestalt etc
Hi there, I’m a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and clinical mental health therapist (social work) offering both in-person sessions in Bulimba and online. I believe therapy begins with connection. The trust and safety you feel with your therapist create the foundation for meaningful change. It’s from that place that feeling truly supported, nurtured, empowered and more connected to yourself can begin.
If you're looking for someone who brings genuine presence, curiosity, and the ability to sit with your vulnerability, strengths, and complexity with care, then you're in the right place.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, we get curious together and stay with your experience using trauma informed EMDR, Gestalt etc
Hi there, I’m a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and clinical mental health therapist (social work) offering both in-person sessions in Bulimba and online. I believe therapy begins with connection. The trust and safety you feel with your therapist create the foundation for meaningful change. It’s from that place that feeling truly supported, nurtured, empowered and more connected to yourself can begin.
If you're looking for someone who brings genuine presence, curiosity, and the ability to sit with your vulnerability, strengths, and complexity with care, then you're in the right place.
Providing private and confidential counselling therapies to couples and individuals to enable them to overcome life’s challenges and low spots. Including PTSD, Bipolar, Grief, Loss, Guilt, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and more.
Providing private and confidential counselling therapies to couples and individuals to enable them to overcome life’s challenges and low spots. Including PTSD, Bipolar, Grief, Loss, Guilt, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and more.
I work with high-functioning men, often in leadership roles or demanding professional environments, who are used to carrying responsibility and coping on their own. They come when the pressure builds, showing up as anxiety, irritability, relationship strain, or a sense that something feels off. I help them make sense of what’s been hard to see or put into words, understand their patterns, and find a steadier, more effective way forward.
I work with high-functioning men, often in leadership roles or demanding professional environments, who are used to carrying responsibility and coping on their own. They come when the pressure builds, showing up as anxiety, irritability, relationship strain, or a sense that something feels off. I help them make sense of what’s been hard to see or put into words, understand their patterns, and find a steadier, more effective way forward.
When facing personal crisis, isolation, grief, trauma, relationship stresses or mental health struggles, we all need trust, hope, and empathy. My aim is to maintain a gentle and compassionate manner and to provide a safe therapeutic space for clients to build self-esteem, acceptance, and motivation to evolve out of addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties
When facing personal crisis, isolation, grief, trauma, relationship stresses or mental health struggles, we all need trust, hope, and empathy. My aim is to maintain a gentle and compassionate manner and to provide a safe therapeutic space for clients to build self-esteem, acceptance, and motivation to evolve out of addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties
I hold a Graduate Diploma in Gestalt psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting.
I pay close attention to the dialogue between mind and body, recognising that trauma and emotional pain are held physically as well as psychologically. By working with the body, we create pathways for regulation, expression, and healing that extend beyond words alone. Therapy with me focuses on loosening limiting patterns and strengthening your capacity.
I hold a Graduate Diploma in Gestalt psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting.
I pay close attention to the dialogue between mind and body, recognising that trauma and emotional pain are held physically as well as psychologically. By working with the body, we create pathways for regulation, expression, and healing that extend beyond words alone. Therapy with me focuses on loosening limiting patterns and strengthening your capacity.
I provide specialist online counselling for women across Australia experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, trauma, and the effects of domestic and family violence. My practice is structured and professionally grounded, focusing on stabilisation, emotional regulation, and lasting psychological change—not quick fixes or surface-level advice.
I also support women facing parenting stress, where burnout or overwhelm is affecting confidence, patience, and connection with their children.
I provide specialist online counselling for women across Australia experiencing anxiety, grief, parenting stress, trauma, and the effects of domestic and family violence. My practice is structured and professionally grounded, focusing on stabilisation, emotional regulation, and lasting psychological change—not quick fixes or surface-level advice.
I also support women facing parenting stress, where burnout or overwhelm is affecting confidence, patience, and connection with their children.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for many years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families who present with a variety of needs. I have trained in Hypnotherapy worked with clients with complex trauma, and across the lifespan. I don't believe that any one is 'broken' but do believe that everyone can be fixed. Optimism and humour are central to my practice as are warmth and empathy. Courage is important both for you and me.
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for many years, I have worked with individuals, couples and families who present with a variety of needs. I have trained in Hypnotherapy worked with clients with complex trauma, and across the lifespan. I don't believe that any one is 'broken' but do believe that everyone can be fixed. Optimism and humour are central to my practice as are warmth and empathy. Courage is important both for you and me.
Through neuroscience based holistic, trauma informed expressive interventions using a variety of modalities such as Gestalt psychotherapy, Sandplay and Child-centred PlayTherapy, CBT, EFT, and life coaching; allows clients to get in touch with their authentic selves, function with greater wholeness and increased wellbeing, free from past restrictions.
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
Through neuroscience based holistic, trauma informed expressive interventions using a variety of modalities such as Gestalt psychotherapy, Sandplay and Child-centred PlayTherapy, CBT, EFT, and life coaching; allows clients to get in touch with their authentic selves, function with greater wholeness and increased wellbeing, free from past restrictions.
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
Hi, my name is Anne and I want to hear your story, heart 2 heart. If you are feeling down or struggling to keep up with life demands, challenged with relationships, feels like you are stuck at where you are in life, or if you are navigating issues involving recovery from past trauma, I am here to support you; all while providing a non-judgmental, gentle and professionally qualified therapeutic environment.
Hi, I'm Eleonora (she/they).
I love working with clients to cultivate healthy communication patterns and build happier, deeper relationships and connections.
My approach is neuro-affiriming and focused on the LGBTIQA+ and ENM/Poly communities.
Hi, I'm Eleonora (she/they).
I love working with clients to cultivate healthy communication patterns and build happier, deeper relationships and connections.
My approach is neuro-affiriming and focused on the LGBTIQA+ and ENM/Poly communities.
Being human can be complicated. We carry old stories, grief, family patterns, cultural expectations, relationship wounds, anxiety and the pressure to keep going, often without realising how deeply these experiences shape the way we think, feel and relate to ourselves and others.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand themselves beyond surface-level coping. Therapy with me is a space to make sense of what feels tangled, put language to experiences that have felt difficult to explain and create relationships and ways of living that feel more honest, connected and sustainable.
Being human can be complicated. We carry old stories, grief, family patterns, cultural expectations, relationship wounds, anxiety and the pressure to keep going, often without realising how deeply these experiences shape the way we think, feel and relate to ourselves and others.
I work with individuals and couples who want to understand themselves beyond surface-level coping. Therapy with me is a space to make sense of what feels tangled, put language to experiences that have felt difficult to explain and create relationships and ways of living that feel more honest, connected and sustainable.
Nearby Gestalt Therapists Searches for Westmead
- Baulkham Hills
- Bella Vista
- Blacktown
- Carlingford
- Castle Hill
- Eastwood
- Epping
- Gladesville
- Norwest
- Parramatta
- Ryde
- Telopea
Gestalt Therapists
What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.