Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (02) 9159 6284

It deeply affects me to see people living with wounds caused by trauma, abuse, grief, relationship breakdown, or overwhelming life experiences. Many feel trapped inside patterns of fear, shame, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion that were never theirs to carry. I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward healing and stability. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, with particular experience in trauma and domestic violence.
I specialise in trauma, domestic violence, relationship counselling, adolescents, children, and culturally sensitive counselling. I use an integrated, trauma-informed approach tailored to each individual because healing is never one-size-fits-all. Victims Services funding may be available to provide free counselling for eligible clients.
You do not have to navigate this alone. Reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when life already feels overwhelming. My hope is to provide a calm and supportive space where you feel safe to process what you are carrying and begin moving toward healing, clarity, and renewed hope.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Renewed Hope Counselling Services now - (02) 9159 6284
Let's Connect (02) 9159 6284

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $200
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- AHM Health
- Aus Regional Health Group AHRG
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Email us or call with questions - (02) 9159 6284
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Kerry Kostinsky Verlingieri
- In Practice for 11 years
- Masters in Counselling , Graduated 2015
- Membership with Australian Counselling Association Level 4 Member
- Degree/Diploma from The University of Sydney in Science (B.Science) Bachelor of Science / 2004
Counsellor: Kerry Kostinsky Verlingieri
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Email us or call with questions - (02) 9159 6284
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Relationship Issues
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
Practice Areas
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Professional Supervision
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Workplace Mediation and Counselling
Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Email us or call with questions - (02) 9159 6284
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Russian
Religion
Christian
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Russian
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Email us or call with questions - (02) 9159 6284
Location
Nearby Areas
Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (02) 9159 6284