Family Therapy Counselling in Wickham, NSW

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.

The one constant we all share, regardless of our gender, wealth, race, location or religious beliefs is that we will spend our life in our body. This will also be one of the most confronting, challenging and potentially beautiful relationships we'll ever experience. Can we fully embrace our body? Can we come to terms with the social and cultural factors surrounding our body and, when the time comes to leave our body, will we do so with love and gratitude for how it helped us to connect with ourselves and others? Let's explore those questions together.

I'm here for you! Empowering you. Are you facing life challenges? From relationships, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and emotional turmoil, navigating these complexities can be daunting. But you don't have to do it alone. As a compassionate, personable and authentic psychologist, I support adults, children, and teens, to overcome these obstacles. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, focusing on fostering healthy communication, understanding, and resilience for you and your family unit. Using evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Schema therapy.

Neurological conditions affect both the patient and their family. I offer my services to both. Neurological disorders are doubtless among the most frightening illnesses that human beings face. Knowledge is sometimes the only power there is against the vagaries of these ailments. That is where counselling from a specialist psychotherapist comes in. I will make an assessment of the patient’s condition and take a medical history. I will also work with the patient’s doctor to coordinate the psychotherapy with medical treatment. I offer sessions by Phone, Skype, FaceTime and ZOOM. Call me and let’s discuss possible therapeutic options.

Accessible and affordable online Counselling that is culturally sensitive, intersectional and trauma informed. All people welcome as I have experience in primary healthcare, domestic violence, workplace injury management, and mentoring kids and their families to navigate everyday challenges and big feelings. I aim to provide a safe, transparent and nurturing space that builds trust and rapport in the therapeutic relationship. I am a strength-based therapist encouraging clients to identify their own skills and resources, to make informed decisions and set achievable goals. I offer pre-diagnosis Assessments for various presentations.

I enjoy working with a range of psychological and emotional concerns. My main area of interest is helping people who are living with an eating disorder. I am passionate about timely and effective support for individuals struggling with eating and body image concerns. In addition to eating disorders, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing different types of anxiety and emotional distress, chronic pain and illness, relationship concerns, grief, loss and adjusting to life changes including parenthood.

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.

Nathan is a social worker who studied at the University of New South Wales. Currently working as a school counsellor at a private co-educational school in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, Nathan has honed his skills in supporting children, youth and their families through various mental health challenges. His down-to-earth, gentle approach enables children and youth to feel safe when sharing their story. By harnessing the power of storytelling, Nathan empowers his clients to reframe their experience, build resilience and create a positive sense of self.

Most of us spend a lot of time doing things for others, and it usually means we don’t take the best care of ourselves. Overtime many of us will experience a number of concerns or face unforeseen challenges, such as relationship worries, family dynamics, parenting, trauma, employment or educational problems, bereavement, becoming a Carer or unexpected illness. When we forget to make time for ourselves and take care of our own needs, we can lose our sense of who we really are. If you’re feeling lost or are uncertain of how to make the changes. If you’re feeling like you need to reconnect with yourself and refocus, then I'm here help.

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!