Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Wollongong, NSW
I work with young people, adults, and parents, online in a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed way.
I provide warm, tailored therapy for anxiety, low mood, phobias, OCD, ADHD, autism (ASD), attachment challenges and trauma. Together, we explore what may be maintaining difficulties, build practical coping tools, and strengthen self-understanding in a safe, collaborative space that supports meaningful, sustainable change.
I work with young people, adults, and parents, online in a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed way.
I provide warm, tailored therapy for anxiety, low mood, phobias, OCD, ADHD, autism (ASD), attachment challenges and trauma. Together, we explore what may be maintaining difficulties, build practical coping tools, and strengthen self-understanding in a safe, collaborative space that supports meaningful, sustainable change.
A decade of experience in the psychology field has seen me undertake a variety of work including: child and adolescent therapy; parenting support; group facilitation; university student counselling; adult therapy; clinical supervision; and service management.
I have a particular interest and experience in the following areas: Men's mental health; Perinatal mental health (including Supporting fathers; supporting transition to parenthood; Navigating relationship challenges after becoming parents; Birth trauma); Clinical Supervision; and Tinnitus Distress. Please see my website for full list of interest areas.
A decade of experience in the psychology field has seen me undertake a variety of work including: child and adolescent therapy; parenting support; group facilitation; university student counselling; adult therapy; clinical supervision; and service management.
I have a particular interest and experience in the following areas: Men's mental health; Perinatal mental health (including Supporting fathers; supporting transition to parenthood; Navigating relationship challenges after becoming parents; Birth trauma); Clinical Supervision; and Tinnitus Distress. Please see my website for full list of interest areas.
Self Reflections is a private practice in the heart of Wollongong that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practising Dietitians providing services to children, adolescents and adults in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide Assessments (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Family and Couples Therapy, Supervision and through our Online Services groups, programs as well as Coaching.
Self Reflections is a private practice in the heart of Wollongong that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practising Dietitians providing services to children, adolescents and adults in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide Assessments (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Family and Couples Therapy, Supervision and through our Online Services groups, programs as well as Coaching.
Life can be complex and uncertain. I can help you with your concerns. You may be feeling unfulfilled or worried about a recent loss or your relationships. I can assist you to walk along side you in your time of sadness, loss, grief, or situations that are holding you back from having a more fulfilling life. Many of my clients say they may have tried other counselling, though it hasn’t worked. I can work with you - no matter where you are at. I help you find hope in your life again.
Life can be complex and uncertain. I can help you with your concerns. You may be feeling unfulfilled or worried about a recent loss or your relationships. I can assist you to walk along side you in your time of sadness, loss, grief, or situations that are holding you back from having a more fulfilling life. Many of my clients say they may have tried other counselling, though it hasn’t worked. I can work with you - no matter where you are at. I help you find hope in your life again.
Hi, I'm Cecilia (she/her). I am trained in clinical psychology through a combined Masters/PhD (UOW) and have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families across a range of clinical settings and presentations. I have been working in private practice since 2021 and am grateful for the opportunity to do the work that I do. I admire the strength it takes to be vulnerable and value building a safe and compassionate relationship with clients where they can feel supported to explore their challenges. I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma/complex trauma and pre & post-natal difficulties.
Hi, I'm Cecilia (she/her). I am trained in clinical psychology through a combined Masters/PhD (UOW) and have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families across a range of clinical settings and presentations. I have been working in private practice since 2021 and am grateful for the opportunity to do the work that I do. I admire the strength it takes to be vulnerable and value building a safe and compassionate relationship with clients where they can feel supported to explore their challenges. I have a particular interest in anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma/complex trauma and pre & post-natal difficulties.
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 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.
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Are you feeling that things are heavier than they should be? Your mind is always on, maybe you’re juggling work, kids, responsibilities and expectations, yet you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where your sense of joy has gone?
Hi, I’m Kat, a psychologist and mum who works with high-achieving women, mothers navigating identity shifts, and those discovering ADHD later in life. Together we work to understand your mind and nervous system, so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again creating a way of living that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and actually fun!
Immediate availability!
Are you feeling that things are heavier than they should be? Your mind is always on, maybe you’re juggling work, kids, responsibilities and expectations, yet you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where your sense of joy has gone?
Hi, I’m Kat, a psychologist and mum who works with high-achieving women, mothers navigating identity shifts, and those discovering ADHD later in life. Together we work to understand your mind and nervous system, so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again creating a way of living that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and actually fun!
I have experience working with a range of emotional and psychological issues that people face including anxiety, low mood, stress, anger, behavioural concerns, relationships, adjustment to changes and circumstances, and grief and loss.
I have experience working with a range of emotional and psychological issues that people face including anxiety, low mood, stress, anger, behavioural concerns, relationships, adjustment to changes and circumstances, and grief and loss.
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 feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with couples to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
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 feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with couples to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
*Post and perinatal depression *Neurodevelopmental Disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD *Cognitive Assessments: including WISC-V, WPPSI- IV, and * Parenting Skills Training for behavioural management of children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.
In my interventions, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy and Schema Based Therapy.
*Post and perinatal depression *Neurodevelopmental Disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD *Cognitive Assessments: including WISC-V, WPPSI- IV, and * Parenting Skills Training for behavioural management of children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.
In my interventions, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy and Schema Based Therapy.
Anne is a registered therapist with the AASW, holding a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Psychology. She is passionate about supporting people to reconnect with themselves in meaningful, sustainable ways. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’re carrying the impact of past experiences, navigating relationship challenges, or finding it hard to manage your emotions or day-to-day life. You might have tried therapy before and found it didn’t quite fit, or this could be your first time reaching out.
Anne is a registered therapist with the AASW, holding a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Psychology. She is passionate about supporting people to reconnect with themselves in meaningful, sustainable ways. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you’re carrying the impact of past experiences, navigating relationship challenges, or finding it hard to manage your emotions or day-to-day life. You might have tried therapy before and found it didn’t quite fit, or this could be your first time reaching out.
I provide evidence-based, individualized & holistic counselling for managing issues & diagnosis. I offer a wide range of coping skills for many mental health conditions (ie. anxiety, depression & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD). I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD. I offer Schema Therapy. I work with identity issues, grief, gender issues, work stress & relationship stress. I explore individual concerns respectfully & practically for recovery from mental health & issues of distress. I have +20yrs exp. Video sessions available. Also supervision provided.
I provide evidence-based, individualized & holistic counselling for managing issues & diagnosis. I offer a wide range of coping skills for many mental health conditions (ie. anxiety, depression & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD). I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD. I offer Schema Therapy. I work with identity issues, grief, gender issues, work stress & relationship stress. I explore individual concerns respectfully & practically for recovery from mental health & issues of distress. I have +20yrs exp. Video sessions available. Also supervision provided.
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
Our counselling service is open to all and designed around you. We use evidence-based approaches and regularly measure outcomes so you can see what’s working and feel confident in your progress. Sessions are person-centred, we move at your pace whilst also facing into challenges, focus on what matters most to you, and work together on clear, achievable goals. If you’re ready for support that is respectful, inclusive, challenging and grounded in what the research shows really helps, reach out to arrange a brief conversation or schedule your session.
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
My therapeutic approach focuses on facilitating transformation rather than merely treating symptoms. By building a strong alliance and adopting a collaborative method, we work together to find the best path toward a value-driven life of your choosing. I strive to see the world through your eyes, using a feedback-informed approach to track progress and suggest adjustments for achieving your goals.
Put simply, I help men deal with feelings of being alone, broken, unheard, with impacts from mild through to feeling hopeless and ‘near the end of your ability to cope’.
I help men cope with addiction, depression, stress, grief and life challenges. I help them cope with shame and suffering from sex and sexuality problems, and kink challenges.
You’re not alone, you’re not broken. There are ways to change how you feel and to make things better, in a few weeks. You’re not trapped, there is hope - you just need someone to share this with, and to help you see your way forward. That’s what I do.
Put simply, I help men deal with feelings of being alone, broken, unheard, with impacts from mild through to feeling hopeless and ‘near the end of your ability to cope’.
I help men cope with addiction, depression, stress, grief and life challenges. I help them cope with shame and suffering from sex and sexuality problems, and kink challenges.
You’re not alone, you’re not broken. There are ways to change how you feel and to make things better, in a few weeks. You’re not trapped, there is hope - you just need someone to share this with, and to help you see your way forward. That’s what I do.
I work with adults and adolescents across a range of areas including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, family and relationship challenges, perinatal and parenting concerns, neurodiversity and personality patterns.
My approach is grounded in a relational and attachment based framework, which means I'm interested in how our early experiences shape the way we connect with others, make meaning of our experiences and sense of ourselves. I integrate a variety of approaches including ACT, DBT, CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I work with adults and adolescents across a range of areas including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, family and relationship challenges, perinatal and parenting concerns, neurodiversity and personality patterns.
My approach is grounded in a relational and attachment based framework, which means I'm interested in how our early experiences shape the way we connect with others, make meaning of our experiences and sense of ourselves. I integrate a variety of approaches including ACT, DBT, CBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Rani is a registered counsellor and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping couples, individuals and adolescents. She works with communication, conflict, intimacy, disconnection, betrayal, affairs, forgiveness, boundaries, self-expression, and emotional regulation. Using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, Rani creates a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, rebuild trust, repair relationship ruptures, and strengthen connection with themselves and each other. Without taking sides she supports healthier relationships through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and relational approaches.
Rani is a registered counsellor and family therapist with over a decade of experience helping couples, individuals and adolescents. She works with communication, conflict, intimacy, disconnection, betrayal, affairs, forgiveness, boundaries, self-expression, and emotional regulation. Using a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, Rani creates a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, rebuild trust, repair relationship ruptures, and strengthen connection with themselves and each other. Without taking sides she supports healthier relationships through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and relational approaches.
Charlotte is a down-to-earth, Wollongong & Sydney-based psychologist. She empowers people to take responsibility for their mental health, find their wisdom & guide them towards the life they want to lead. Charlotte’s approach is holistic, she bridges Western science with Eastern healing techniques. Known for her bold approach, she is able to see the best in people. Charlotte targets the emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioural, relational & spiritual levels of healing. Her approach is not a band-aid fix. She gets the full picture of your health and delves beneath the surface to support you to make lifelong sustainable changes.
Charlotte is a down-to-earth, Wollongong & Sydney-based psychologist. She empowers people to take responsibility for their mental health, find their wisdom & guide them towards the life they want to lead. Charlotte’s approach is holistic, she bridges Western science with Eastern healing techniques. Known for her bold approach, she is able to see the best in people. Charlotte targets the emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioural, relational & spiritual levels of healing. Her approach is not a band-aid fix. She gets the full picture of your health and delves beneath the surface to support you to make lifelong sustainable changes.
I support sensitive, driven humans who struggle with overwhelm, burnout, anxiety or feeling disconnected from themselves and uncertain about their direction. I specialise in ADHD, high-masking and internalised autism presentations, burnout, anxiety, life transitions and relationship stress. My approach is modern, collaborative and grounded in evidence based care, a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with who you are, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and with a life that feels more like you. In person in Sydney’s East and online Australia wide.
I support sensitive, driven humans who struggle with overwhelm, burnout, anxiety or feeling disconnected from themselves and uncertain about their direction. I specialise in ADHD, high-masking and internalised autism presentations, burnout, anxiety, life transitions and relationship stress. My approach is modern, collaborative and grounded in evidence based care, a space to pause, reflect and reconnect with who you are, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and with a life that feels more like you. In person in Sydney’s East and online Australia wide.
Are you looking for a psychologist with low gap fees or even Bulk Billing without wait times which could go on for months? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues (+ others) and have been on a waitlist and it's taking forever to see someone? We're here to assist you by providing Telehealth therapy via online or phone with $0 to low gap fees. Better yet, you can see someone in the team either this week, or next! We have a team of multi-cultural psychologists who can help you deal with a whole range of issues so get in contact with us ASAP!
Are you looking for a psychologist with low gap fees or even Bulk Billing without wait times which could go on for months? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues (+ others) and have been on a waitlist and it's taking forever to see someone? We're here to assist you by providing Telehealth therapy via online or phone with $0 to low gap fees. Better yet, you can see someone in the team either this week, or next! We have a team of multi-cultural psychologists who can help you deal with a whole range of issues so get in contact with us ASAP!
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.