Family Psychologists and Therapists in Wollongong

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Tiana Sparacino
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I draw from ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic therapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Perhaps relationships feel hard, burnout has crept in, or you're going through a major life change and don't quite recognise yourself anymore. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it didn't quite click. Reaching out is often the hardest part; everything after that, we figure out together. I work with adults across a wide range of concerns — online and in-person — and am Medicare and SIRA registered, welcoming WorkCover and DVA clients.
I draw from ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic therapy.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? Perhaps relationships feel hard, burnout has crept in, or you're going through a major life change and don't quite recognise yourself anymore. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it didn't quite click. Reaching out is often the hardest part; everything after that, we figure out together. I work with adults across a wide range of concerns — online and in-person — and am Medicare and SIRA registered, welcoming WorkCover and DVA clients.
(02) 4214 8076 View (02) 4214 8076
Photo of Rannveig Kocyan - Rani Individual and Couples Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Rani is a registered counsellor and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping couples, individuals and adolescents.
Rani also offers stress and trauma-informed therapy using parts work, somatic practices, and self-compassion to rebuild your relationship with yourself. She helps integrate emotional triggers, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate healthier, more secure relationships with yourself and others, supporting growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Rani is a registered counsellor and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping couples, individuals and adolescents.
Rani also offers stress and trauma-informed therapy using parts work, somatic practices, and self-compassion to rebuild your relationship with yourself. She helps integrate emotional triggers, regulate your nervous system, and cultivate healthier, more secure relationships with yourself and others, supporting growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
(02) 4210 5200 View (02) 4210 5200
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Rhyle Baker
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people through a number of different concerns. I consider your needs, and aim to tailor therapy to be relevant to yourself. I am motivated to see people engage with their values, connect to the world around them, and build the action that contributes positively to life. It can be challenging to explore your current difficulties, so I appreciate the steps you have taken to better your life. I hope by working together with openness and respect, you might see the change you are after.
(02) 4210 5092 View (02) 4210 5092
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Direct Focus Solutions
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Direct Focus Solutions (DFS) proudly works with clients of all ages and abilities to support them across their lifespans. Our multidisciplinary team of allied health practitioners is able to deliver individually-tailored services for clients who approach us to receive psychology, counselling, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, support work, and much more. In addition to private clients, DFS is an NDIS registered provider and is also able to fully support NDIS participants in addition to clients requiring services under Medicare, Victims Services, the DVA, and many other streams.
Direct Focus Solutions (DFS) proudly works with clients of all ages and abilities to support them across their lifespans. Our multidisciplinary team of allied health practitioners is able to deliver individually-tailored services for clients who approach us to receive psychology, counselling, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, support work, and much more. In addition to private clients, DFS is an NDIS registered provider and is also able to fully support NDIS participants in addition to clients requiring services under Medicare, Victims Services, the DVA, and many other streams.
1300 197 949 x1 View 1300 197 949 x1
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Shoalhaven Psychology Services
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
Our team of psychologists work with people and schools across Nowra and the greater Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions to provide counselling and help people resolve issues they feel are getting in the way of reaching their potential. At Shoalhaven Psychology Services we believe in whole well-being and addressing all aspects of the self internally and externally to attain capacity for processing and adapting in life.
Our team of psychologists work with people and schools across Nowra and the greater Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions to provide counselling and help people resolve issues they feel are getting in the way of reaching their potential. At Shoalhaven Psychology Services we believe in whole well-being and addressing all aspects of the self internally and externally to attain capacity for processing and adapting in life.
(02) 4058 4743 View (02) 4058 4743
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Beyond NLP Coaching
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I work with clients facing depression, trauma, addictions, couples' struggles, anxiety, complex trauma, and PTSD tied to inner child, relationships or family.
As a strategic psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, I welcome those seeking to overcome stagnation and renew their personal journeys. Many want to break free from habits and find purpose. You're looking for guidance to see anew and navigate life's challenges. Your aim is growth across all aspects of life, a ripple effect leading to fulfillment. This means tackling concerns like anxiety, addictions, overthinking, and stress. Your drive is rooted in believing in second chances.
I work with clients facing depression, trauma, addictions, couples' struggles, anxiety, complex trauma, and PTSD tied to inner child, relationships or family.
As a strategic psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist, I welcome those seeking to overcome stagnation and renew their personal journeys. Many want to break free from habits and find purpose. You're looking for guidance to see anew and navigate life's challenges. Your aim is growth across all aspects of life, a ripple effect leading to fulfillment. This means tackling concerns like anxiety, addictions, overthinking, and stress. Your drive is rooted in believing in second chances.
(02) 4214 4315 View (02) 4214 4315
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Christina Perez
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. I provide therapy for adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties such as relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and other complex mental health conditions. I provide both individual therapy and couples therapy. I am a Level 3 Gottman Relationship Therapist and qualified in providing EMDR & EMDR 2.0 therapies.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. I provide therapy for adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties such as relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and other complex mental health conditions. I provide both individual therapy and couples therapy. I am a Level 3 Gottman Relationship Therapist and qualified in providing EMDR & EMDR 2.0 therapies.
(02) 4210 5870 View (02) 4210 5870
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Sally Walsh
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and somatically integrating body/mind experiences for emotional distress support for anxiety, depression and trauma (CPTSD) ie. brain intervention (7-8 sessions). Relationship struggles ? including poly/open, narcissism
(02) 9100 0123 View (02) 9100 0123
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Monique Goliger
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I bring over 22 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families in a thoughtful, compassionate therapeutic space.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic understanding and informed by Systemic Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and other integrative modalities. I work collaboratively and creatively, attending not only to insight, but to lived emotional experience and the relational patterns that shape your life.
I bring over 22 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families in a thoughtful, compassionate therapeutic space.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic understanding and informed by Systemic Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and other integrative modalities. I work collaboratively and creatively, attending not only to insight, but to lived emotional experience and the relational patterns that shape your life.
(02) 4214 8415 View (02) 4214 8415
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Gary Bunker
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m a neuro-diverse guy who’s experienced divorce, grief, addicted family members and more until one too many knocks made me decide to quit life.
Put simply, I help men who feel stuck, unheard, hopeless or lost. I help men who are looking for a way to feel better, faster. That’s what counselling does. Life throws a lot at us: change, loss, grief, pressure, stress. We often work our whole lives, only to feel it all falling apart. Sometimes that presents itself as anxiety, the black cloud of depression, or coping mechanisms that can lead to addiction. We try to find ways to reduce the pain; but it just gets worse. It can feel hopeless. But there is hope; counselling can make you feel better, within weeks or even sometimes days - not years.
I’m a neuro-diverse guy who’s experienced divorce, grief, addicted family members and more until one too many knocks made me decide to quit life.
Put simply, I help men who feel stuck, unheard, hopeless or lost. I help men who are looking for a way to feel better, faster. That’s what counselling does. Life throws a lot at us: change, loss, grief, pressure, stress. We often work our whole lives, only to feel it all falling apart. Sometimes that presents itself as anxiety, the black cloud of depression, or coping mechanisms that can lead to addiction. We try to find ways to reduce the pain; but it just gets worse. It can feel hopeless. But there is hope; counselling can make you feel better, within weeks or even sometimes days - not years.
(02) 4210 5562 View (02) 4210 5562
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Therapy with Leanne
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand. You may look like you’re coping on the outside, yet inside feel anxious, flat, ashamed, or alone. I work with adults who are seeking more than surface-level coping strategies. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in relational psychodynamic therapy (Conversational Model). This means we pay close attention to emotional experience and how it unfolds in the room between us. Together, we gently explore how past relationships and life experiences may still shape your current reactions, relationships, and sense of self.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns they don’t fully understand. You may look like you’re coping on the outside, yet inside feel anxious, flat, ashamed, or alone. I work with adults who are seeking more than surface-level coping strategies. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in relational psychodynamic therapy (Conversational Model). This means we pay close attention to emotional experience and how it unfolds in the room between us. Together, we gently explore how past relationships and life experiences may still shape your current reactions, relationships, and sense of self.
(02) 4404 0999 View (02) 4404 0999
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Jacs Powell
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with children, teenagers, parents, adults and families.
I hold an empathic and safe space for you to make sense of transitional life stages including young adulthood, parenthood, retirement, separation and grief. These rites of passage can feel overwhelming, exhausting, burdensome and uncertain. It can be a lonely time, but it does not have to be. Sessions with me are a time to pause, connect and unpack what you are carrying through the lens of an intergenerational, developmental, attachment-theory, trauma informed and interpersonal neurobiological process. I work in depth and relationally with clients who want to experience impactful and meaningful connection, support and healing.
I have experience working with children, teenagers, parents, adults and families.
I hold an empathic and safe space for you to make sense of transitional life stages including young adulthood, parenthood, retirement, separation and grief. These rites of passage can feel overwhelming, exhausting, burdensome and uncertain. It can be a lonely time, but it does not have to be. Sessions with me are a time to pause, connect and unpack what you are carrying through the lens of an intergenerational, developmental, attachment-theory, trauma informed and interpersonal neurobiological process. I work in depth and relationally with clients who want to experience impactful and meaningful connection, support and healing.
(02) 4307 5995 View (02) 4307 5995
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Chloe Lacey
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you ever feel stuck or caught in cycles that feel impossible to shift? Do you find yourself weighed down by self-doubt, painful past experiences, or emotions that feel overwhelming? For children and young people, this can show up as withdrawal, intense emotions or behaviours that feel unpredictable or hard to understand. For adults, it might feel like self-sabotage, repeated setbacks or uncertainty about what needs to change. You may sense that something needs to shift but feel unsure of where to begin?
Do you ever feel stuck or caught in cycles that feel impossible to shift? Do you find yourself weighed down by self-doubt, painful past experiences, or emotions that feel overwhelming? For children and young people, this can show up as withdrawal, intense emotions or behaviours that feel unpredictable or hard to understand. For adults, it might feel like self-sabotage, repeated setbacks or uncertainty about what needs to change. You may sense that something needs to shift but feel unsure of where to begin?
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Ess Binet
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Hey, I'm Ess, and I'm so glad you're here. I offer therapy that honours all of you! All parts of you are met with respect and curiosity, as we follow the line of enquiry that interests and serves you. I take a non-pathologising, queer-affirming, neuro-affirming approach, that acknowledges how culture, power and social context shape our experiences. If you are yearning to know yourself more intimately, treat yourself more kindly, understand your behaviours, deepen relationships, or you sense more ease/joy/fulfilment is available to you ... I would love to support you in the process of reclaiming the fullness of who you are.
Hey, I'm Ess, and I'm so glad you're here. I offer therapy that honours all of you! All parts of you are met with respect and curiosity, as we follow the line of enquiry that interests and serves you. I take a non-pathologising, queer-affirming, neuro-affirming approach, that acknowledges how culture, power and social context shape our experiences. If you are yearning to know yourself more intimately, treat yourself more kindly, understand your behaviours, deepen relationships, or you sense more ease/joy/fulfilment is available to you ... I would love to support you in the process of reclaiming the fullness of who you are.
(02) 8074 5874 View (02) 8074 5874
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Katherine Sayer-Jones
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hello, my name is Katherine Sayer-Jones, and I'm a clinical psychologist that knows starting therapy can feel daunting. I take a warm and open-minded approach to help you get to know yourself better with a sense of humour and honesty. I support people with issues around women's issues, anxiety, depression, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, PMDD, endometriosis, and PCOS. Therapy with me focuses on helping you work out what is making you feel stuck and make choices that align with what a meaningful life looks like for you individually.
Hello, my name is Katherine Sayer-Jones, and I'm a clinical psychologist that knows starting therapy can feel daunting. I take a warm and open-minded approach to help you get to know yourself better with a sense of humour and honesty. I support people with issues around women's issues, anxiety, depression, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, PMDD, endometriosis, and PCOS. Therapy with me focuses on helping you work out what is making you feel stuck and make choices that align with what a meaningful life looks like for you individually.
(02) 9100 0809 View (02) 9100 0809
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Gemma Driedger
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Are you recognising patterns in your life, both internal and external, that you would like to understand and change? Do you wonder if your story, especially your upbringing and formative years, affect the way you live and relate to others? I’m honoured to provide a safe therapeutic space which allows the opening and holding of questions, fears, coping mechanisms and behaviours and bone-deep insecurities. .
Are you recognising patterns in your life, both internal and external, that you would like to understand and change? Do you wonder if your story, especially your upbringing and formative years, affect the way you live and relate to others? I’m honoured to provide a safe therapeutic space which allows the opening and holding of questions, fears, coping mechanisms and behaviours and bone-deep insecurities. .
(02) 4401 9401 View (02) 4401 9401
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Brianna Lynch
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi I’m Bri, I am here to help you make sense of what it is that you are going through. I utilise the bodies innate capacity to process and heal from the stressors, traumas, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck and repeating patterns that are no longer serving you. With this knowledge I will support you to develop the skills to understand and regulate your nervous system, build internal safety, reprocess the limiting beliefs holding you back, and connect with your core authentic self. Assisting you to navigate life's inevitable up and downs with ease and live the life you truly want.
Hi I’m Bri, I am here to help you make sense of what it is that you are going through. I utilise the bodies innate capacity to process and heal from the stressors, traumas, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck and repeating patterns that are no longer serving you. With this knowledge I will support you to develop the skills to understand and regulate your nervous system, build internal safety, reprocess the limiting beliefs holding you back, and connect with your core authentic self. Assisting you to navigate life's inevitable up and downs with ease and live the life you truly want.
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Melissa Bowyer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Her Season Psychology provides a safe space for women in all seasons of life. We embrace perimenopause and beyond, where many women experience emotional and psychological shifts that can affect mood, motivation, energy, relationships and identity. We empower young women building self-esteem, managing emotions, exploring identity and careers. We foster nurturing support in the perinatal season, balancing expectations with self-care. Maybe you're questioning - Am I coping or burning out? Is this anxiety? Why do I feel flat? Could I be neurodivergent? Why am I feeling lost in my relationship, career, or role as a mother or carer?
Her Season Psychology provides a safe space for women in all seasons of life. We embrace perimenopause and beyond, where many women experience emotional and psychological shifts that can affect mood, motivation, energy, relationships and identity. We empower young women building self-esteem, managing emotions, exploring identity and careers. We foster nurturing support in the perinatal season, balancing expectations with self-care. Maybe you're questioning - Am I coping or burning out? Is this anxiety? Why do I feel flat? Could I be neurodivergent? Why am I feeling lost in my relationship, career, or role as a mother or carer?
(02) 4214 8096 View (02) 4214 8096
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Helen Uba
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
Serves Area
Feeling stuck at a crossroads or overwhelmed by old patterns? You deserve more than just a listening ear. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide a deep, transformative space to help you reclaim your voice and move from a state of overwhelm to one of clarity. My approach balances clinical expertise with deep respect for your personal values. I specialize in supporting adults (16+) navigating relationship stress, burnout, trauma, and addiction. By integrating holistic tools, I bridge the gap between where you are and who you want to be. Your journey toward healing starts here. Let’s connect and help you bloom.
Feeling stuck at a crossroads or overwhelmed by old patterns? You deserve more than just a listening ear. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide a deep, transformative space to help you reclaim your voice and move from a state of overwhelm to one of clarity. My approach balances clinical expertise with deep respect for your personal values. I specialize in supporting adults (16+) navigating relationship stress, burnout, trauma, and addiction. By integrating holistic tools, I bridge the gap between where you are and who you want to be. Your journey toward healing starts here. Let’s connect and help you bloom.
0478 202 752 View 0478 202 752
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Freedom Psychology and Life Coaching
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in EMDR, Schema Therapy, Positive Psychology, & CBT, family systems and attachment theory to support long-term healing.
Welcome! I’m Malika, a clinical psychologist who provides therapy to people who are 16 years old and above. Do you feel like it’s time to face what's holding you back... are you done with feeling stuck? I’m passionate about helping people to overcome challenges, to find their authentic voice, heal, build their resilience, take charge of their lives, & reach their full potential. To do this I draw from evidence-based, collaborative methods, where I listen closely not just to understand a person’s challenges, but I also listen & ask questions to help people uncover & lean into their unique strengths, values, & goals.
I specialise in EMDR, Schema Therapy, Positive Psychology, & CBT, family systems and attachment theory to support long-term healing.
Welcome! I’m Malika, a clinical psychologist who provides therapy to people who are 16 years old and above. Do you feel like it’s time to face what's holding you back... are you done with feeling stuck? I’m passionate about helping people to overcome challenges, to find their authentic voice, heal, build their resilience, take charge of their lives, & reach their full potential. To do this I draw from evidence-based, collaborative methods, where I listen closely not just to understand a person’s challenges, but I also listen & ask questions to help people uncover & lean into their unique strengths, values, & goals.
(02) 9100 0395 View (02) 9100 0395