Family Therapy Counselling in Wickham, NSW
Dr Lisa Millar
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of mental health and wellbeing concerns. These include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, stress, emotional difficulties, trauma, and family and relationship problems for individuals. I use a holistic and collaborative approach with clients to develop individualised psychological treatment to optimise their mental health and wellbeing. My ultimate goal is to help individuals enhance their quality of life, foster positive change, and promote lasting well-being.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of mental health and wellbeing concerns. These include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, stress, emotional difficulties, trauma, and family and relationship problems for individuals. I use a holistic and collaborative approach with clients to develop individualised psychological treatment to optimise their mental health and wellbeing. My ultimate goal is to help individuals enhance their quality of life, foster positive change, and promote lasting well-being.
Matt Garrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293
Please persevere as the end result can improve your quality of life and the quality of your relationships with family friends and lovers.
Relationships are the our life blood to health and happiness. Investing in your relationship is bound to lead to an improved quality of life, a increased sense of your own identity and the potential to enjoy enriched, purposeful and mutually beneficial relationships with others.
Please persevere as the end result can improve your quality of life and the quality of your relationships with family friends and lovers.
Relationships are the our life blood to health and happiness. Investing in your relationship is bound to lead to an improved quality of life, a increased sense of your own identity and the potential to enjoy enriched, purposeful and mutually beneficial relationships with others.
JMW Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293
Jane is also training as a family therapist and is utilising her years of experience working with parents and families to provide family therapy and dyadic (parent-child) therapy and/or (complimentary to dyadic work ) Theraplay, a form of play therapy.
JMW Therapy provide services for children and adults, but holds expertise in counselling for adolescents & children, parent-child (dyadic) therapy, including Theraplay and family therapy.
Jane is also training as a family therapist and is utilising her years of experience working with parents and families to provide family therapy and dyadic (parent-child) therapy and/or (complimentary to dyadic work ) Theraplay, a form of play therapy.
JMW Therapy provide services for children and adults, but holds expertise in counselling for adolescents & children, parent-child (dyadic) therapy, including Theraplay and family therapy.
Holly Bolton
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293
If you’re looking to improve yourself, break out of a cycle of unhealthy thinking and behaviour, or deal with topics and conversation you don’t feel comfortable speaking to your family/ friends about, there is a space for you.
If you’re looking to improve yourself, break out of a cycle of unhealthy thinking and behaviour, or deal with topics and conversation you don’t feel comfortable speaking to your family/ friends about, there is a space for you.
Tracy Leigh Lynch
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wickham, NSW 2293
With over 30 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support real and lasting change. I use a combination of EMDR, Parts and Attachment informed therapy. I include Gottman for Couples. This can to help change underlying beliefs that form negative patterns. I specialise in Intensive Therapy. I use longer sessions over a shorter period. My extensive experience and skill base alongside my care and compassion can help you get to the bottom of what is going on and to process this, leading to change. Much more than just talking about issues we process them allowing real change to be possible.
With over 30 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support real and lasting change. I use a combination of EMDR, Parts and Attachment informed therapy. I include Gottman for Couples. This can to help change underlying beliefs that form negative patterns. I specialise in Intensive Therapy. I use longer sessions over a shorter period. My extensive experience and skill base alongside my care and compassion can help you get to the bottom of what is going on and to process this, leading to change. Much more than just talking about issues we process them allowing real change to be possible.
Melanie Zammit
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern? Or going through a difficult separation or divorce? I am an experienced Couples Counsellor and Separation / Divorce Mediator. I understand the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution. I became a counsellor to help people find their voice, validate their emotions, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern? Or going through a difficult separation or divorce? I am an experienced Couples Counsellor and Separation / Divorce Mediator. I understand the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution. I became a counsellor to help people find their voice, validate their emotions, and gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships.
Chris Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure we create a personalised plan for them. I am very experienced in supporting adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Every person's journey is unique, and I like to understand the background and goals of the people I support to ensure we create a personalised plan for them. I am very experienced in supporting adults, and adolescents and I have a strong interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, grief and loss, PTSD, developmental trauma, and the myriad of life's challenges. My approach is twofold: I believe in equipping you with immediate tools to cope with present concerns, while also delving into the roots of these issues – be it past events, deep-seated beliefs, or coping mechanisms – to pave the way for a brighter future.
Alana Blazevic Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Wickham, NSW 2293 (Online Only)
The ideal counselling client is unique, but common needs include emotional support, coping skills, and insight. Goals often involve personal growth, improved relationships, and overcoming challenges like anxiety or depression. Clients seek understanding, validation, and guidance to navigate life's complexities and enhance their overall well-being. The desire for positive change and a deeper understanding of oneself often motivates individuals to seek counseling.
The ideal counselling client is unique, but common needs include emotional support, coping skills, and insight. Goals often involve personal growth, improved relationships, and overcoming challenges like anxiety or depression. Clients seek understanding, validation, and guidance to navigate life's complexities and enhance their overall well-being. The desire for positive change and a deeper understanding of oneself often motivates individuals to seek counseling.
Kath Doosey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wickham, NSW 2293
Kath is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents and has extensive experience working with clients experiencing grief, palliative care and bereavement, depression, anxiety, adjustment to a life change, trauma and / or PTSD, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
Kath is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents and has extensive experience working with clients experiencing grief, palliative care and bereavement, depression, anxiety, adjustment to a life change, trauma and / or PTSD, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
More Therapists Nearby
Kerrie Thompson
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Hamilton, NSW 2303
I provide in person-online or phone counselling for adults and teenagers who have experienced trauma, who experience parenting challenges (shared parenting and post separation abuse) and specialize in navigating complex legal systems such as police processes, criminal court and Family Court. As an approved Workers Compensation/CTP provide, I provide support to people dealing with workplace conflict and burnout.
I provide in person-online or phone counselling for adults and teenagers who have experienced trauma, who experience parenting challenges (shared parenting and post separation abuse) and specialize in navigating complex legal systems such as police processes, criminal court and Family Court. As an approved Workers Compensation/CTP provide, I provide support to people dealing with workplace conflict and burnout.
Frank Nicolson
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
My approach is family-centred, collaborative and evidence-based.
I'm here to support parents of young children who are struggling to manage their child's behaviour. I can also help with sleep, eating, and participating in their communities. I specialise in helping families of children with an autism diagnosis as well as kids with developmental delays or other developmental conditions.
My approach is family-centred, collaborative and evidence-based.
I'm here to support parents of young children who are struggling to manage their child's behaviour. I can also help with sleep, eating, and participating in their communities. I specialise in helping families of children with an autism diagnosis as well as kids with developmental delays or other developmental conditions.
Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
BULK Bill Telehealth service engaging 1-1 with those local, regional and remote in personal or profession issues, also Work Cover. Highly experienced professional assisting you to identify and resolve issues that impact on life's journey and your best YOU! Extensive experience across family, relationships, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries. self-care and self-esteem.
BULK Bill Telehealth service engaging 1-1 with those local, regional and remote in personal or profession issues, also Work Cover. Highly experienced professional assisting you to identify and resolve issues that impact on life's journey and your best YOU! Extensive experience across family, relationships, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries. self-care and self-esteem.
Harrys Helping Hands Counselling & Mediation
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
At Harrys Helping Hands we provide counselling (individual, couples, family/group), clinical supervision, EAP Services, critical incident attendance, mediation and mental health training. Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Harrys Helping Hands offer compassionate counselling, support, supervision, mediation, education & training. We aim to help move your mental health and wellbeing up the top end of the mental health spectrum, to guide you in overcoming life obstacles and to begin healing from past wounds to create a brighter future.
At Harrys Helping Hands we provide counselling (individual, couples, family/group), clinical supervision, EAP Services, critical incident attendance, mediation and mental health training. Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Harrys Helping Hands offer compassionate counselling, support, supervision, mediation, education & training. We aim to help move your mental health and wellbeing up the top end of the mental health spectrum, to guide you in overcoming life obstacles and to begin healing from past wounds to create a brighter future.
Matthew Lockwood
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
That could be returning to work, family, social settings.
I have lived experience with rehabilitation from serious illness and injury. One day, out of the blue, my life was turned upside down. I can therefore listen to you and hear about your situation from a practical, not only a theoretical or clinical perspective.
That could be returning to work, family, social settings.
I have lived experience with rehabilitation from serious illness and injury. One day, out of the blue, my life was turned upside down. I can therefore listen to you and hear about your situation from a practical, not only a theoretical or clinical perspective.
Georgia Tranthem
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Newcastle West, NSW 2302
I am passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and family functioning.
I am a Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults in school, community and private practice settings. I moved to Newcastle in November 2022 and was previously in the Northern Territory. I have trained in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), as well as using creative arts interventions to explain core concepts to children and young people.
I am passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and family functioning.
I am a Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults in school, community and private practice settings. I moved to Newcastle in November 2022 and was previously in the Northern Territory. I have trained in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), as well as using creative arts interventions to explain core concepts to children and young people.
Hopeplus Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Merewether, NSW 2291
See also www.hopeplus.com.au Looking for hope and personal freedom? I specialise in anxiety & depression, hopelessness, loneliness, personal, spiritual or financial matters. Personal experience with separation & divorce, blended family issues, family disability, redundancy & career change, anxiety & depression, religious/church difficulties. When a person gets themselves lost they not only need someone who knows where they’re at, but someone who knows the way out. I teach anger management - you will understand it, respect it, learn how to diffuse it and use it in healthy ways.
See also www.hopeplus.com.au Looking for hope and personal freedom? I specialise in anxiety & depression, hopelessness, loneliness, personal, spiritual or financial matters. Personal experience with separation & divorce, blended family issues, family disability, redundancy & career change, anxiety & depression, religious/church difficulties. When a person gets themselves lost they not only need someone who knows where they’re at, but someone who knows the way out. I teach anger management - you will understand it, respect it, learn how to diffuse it and use it in healthy ways.
Shelley Puru - Harmony Well-being Services
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
Arielle Scott
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I have experience with trauma, grief, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and support clients to achieve cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. I am able to see independent clients without a medicare referral and complete couples and family counselling. As I am currently unable to provide medicare rebates, a lower rate is charged for my appointments. I am able to complete ODD, Depression, Anxiety, and other assessments via telehealth.
I have experience with trauma, grief, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and support clients to achieve cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. I am able to see independent clients without a medicare referral and complete couples and family counselling. As I am currently unable to provide medicare rebates, a lower rate is charged for my appointments. I am able to complete ODD, Depression, Anxiety, and other assessments via telehealth.
Inner Balance Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, FAPS
Verified Verified
Newcastle East, NSW 2300
Hi. I'm Kylie Di Battista and I am a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience. I provide counselling for a wide range psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, panic attacks and relationship problems. During sessions I aim to offer strategies to manage the immediate difficulties, and also to address the issues underlying a current problem which may arise from family conflict, a low sense of self-esteem or intergenerational trauma. Often clients present during times of life transition, such as new parenthood or relationship breakdown, which can be portals to enormous transformation.
Hi. I'm Kylie Di Battista and I am a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience. I provide counselling for a wide range psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, panic attacks and relationship problems. During sessions I aim to offer strategies to manage the immediate difficulties, and also to address the issues underlying a current problem which may arise from family conflict, a low sense of self-esteem or intergenerational trauma. Often clients present during times of life transition, such as new parenthood or relationship breakdown, which can be portals to enormous transformation.
Monica Doyle Therapy Online
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300 (Online Only)
I also hold a degree in Couples and Family Therapy.
Have you suffered trauma in your past? Do you feel triggered and can't quite understand why? Excessive anger, paralyzing fear, feelings of emptiness, constant anxiety, sense of powerlessness, lingering sadness. They are most likely related to repressed feelings and they can leave a trail of unconscious destruction behind. What if you take charge? What if you decide it is time to finally bring those feelings to the surface and face them? That's called integration. It's when you get to know and eventually accept yourself. The fact you are reading this now shows you are ready to take that step. And I will be right there with you.
I also hold a degree in Couples and Family Therapy.
Have you suffered trauma in your past? Do you feel triggered and can't quite understand why? Excessive anger, paralyzing fear, feelings of emptiness, constant anxiety, sense of powerlessness, lingering sadness. They are most likely related to repressed feelings and they can leave a trail of unconscious destruction behind. What if you take charge? What if you decide it is time to finally bring those feelings to the surface and face them? That's called integration. It's when you get to know and eventually accept yourself. The fact you are reading this now shows you are ready to take that step. And I will be right there with you.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.