Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Bowden, SA

Heidi Lichtenberg
Social Worker, AMHSW
Bowden, SA 5007
I have experience working with trauma responses, ADHD and neurodivergent related challenges, parenting issues, grief and loss and complex life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. It may be that you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, interpersonal issues or burnout that is beginning to take over your day-to-day functioning. You might notice persistent worry, trouble concentrating, mood swings, difficulty switching off, sleep disruption, physical tension, or feeling like you’re constantly behind or emotionally stretched. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface and work toward specific goals and practical, sustainable change.
I have experience working with trauma responses, ADHD and neurodivergent related challenges, parenting issues, grief and loss and complex life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. It may be that you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, interpersonal issues or burnout that is beginning to take over your day-to-day functioning. You might notice persistent worry, trouble concentrating, mood swings, difficulty switching off, sleep disruption, physical tension, or feeling like you’re constantly behind or emotionally stretched. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface and work toward specific goals and practical, sustainable change.
(08) 7008 9868 View (08) 7008 9868
Rocco Luppino
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Rocco Luppino, Clinical Psychologist & Practice Director at Willow Tree Psychology & Wellbeing. I have worked with children, teens, adults, & older adults across schools, private, and community settings, including the LGBT+ community. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT & Schema Therapy & offer clinical supervision both within our practice and externally. I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and welcoming space where you can feel safe and supported. For further information, please call or email our friendly admin team, who are always happy to help, or visit our website to learn more about how we can support you.
Hi, I’m Rocco Luppino, Clinical Psychologist & Practice Director at Willow Tree Psychology & Wellbeing. I have worked with children, teens, adults, & older adults across schools, private, and community settings, including the LGBT+ community. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT & Schema Therapy & offer clinical supervision both within our practice and externally. I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and welcoming space where you can feel safe and supported. For further information, please call or email our friendly admin team, who are always happy to help, or visit our website to learn more about how we can support you.
(08) 8646 5601 View (08) 8646 5601
Metta Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Serves Area
At Metta Counselling + Psychotherapy we strive to support your journey by increasing understanding and self-awareness. We gradually call on your instincts, wisdom and knowledge to lean into and navigate life's hurdles. I am an intergrated psychotherapist and lean on somatic, psychoanalytic and trauma informed practices. I also offer clinical supervision.
At Metta Counselling + Psychotherapy we strive to support your journey by increasing understanding and self-awareness. We gradually call on your instincts, wisdom and knowledge to lean into and navigate life's hurdles. I am an intergrated psychotherapist and lean on somatic, psychoanalytic and trauma informed practices. I also offer clinical supervision.
(08) 7008 7025 View (08) 7008 7025
Kathleen Ballinger Ballinger
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am passionate about providing responsive, meaningful mental health therapy, and I have a collaborative, strengths based approach. I currently work part time for an organisation, providing clinical therapy for individuals who experience complex and serious mental health issues, and my private practice is small and growing.
I am passionate about providing responsive, meaningful mental health therapy, and I have a collaborative, strengths based approach. I currently work part time for an organisation, providing clinical therapy for individuals who experience complex and serious mental health issues, and my private practice is small and growing.
(08) 7008 7419 View (08) 7008 7419

More Therapists Nearby

Steph Reedman
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Saint Marys, SA 5042
Alongside my professional training, my lived experience as a parent and foster carer has deepened my understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-related challenges.
As a specialised Child and Adolescent Counsellor, I am passionate about supporting young people through challenges that may impact their mental and emotional wellbeing. With an understanding of the mind-body connection, I work collaboratively to help them build self-awareness, resilience and healthy coping skills in a safe, welcoming space where they feel heard and understood.
Alongside my professional training, my lived experience as a parent and foster carer has deepened my understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-related challenges.
As a specialised Child and Adolescent Counsellor, I am passionate about supporting young people through challenges that may impact their mental and emotional wellbeing. With an understanding of the mind-body connection, I work collaboratively to help them build self-awareness, resilience and healthy coping skills in a safe, welcoming space where they feel heard and understood.
(08) 7008 9411 View (08) 7008 9411
Maddison Guazzelli
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maddi is passionate about neuroscience, burn out, perfectionism, parenting struggles, narc abuse, human biology and co- parenting.
Maddi specialises in helping clients who are navigating life changes, anxiety, depression, life after trauma, chronic stress, general wellbeing/lifestyle challenges and relationship issues. Maddi uses trauma informed somatic based therapy, EFT, mindfulness, DBT, play therapy and parts work to help clients create change that improves their circumstances. Maddi incorporates sand tray therapy to help children and teens process trauma, difficult emotions and challenges through sand tray play. Maddi works with NDIS participants and clients of all ages to process challenging events and improve their emotional wellbeing.
Maddi is passionate about neuroscience, burn out, perfectionism, parenting struggles, narc abuse, human biology and co- parenting.
Maddi specialises in helping clients who are navigating life changes, anxiety, depression, life after trauma, chronic stress, general wellbeing/lifestyle challenges and relationship issues. Maddi uses trauma informed somatic based therapy, EFT, mindfulness, DBT, play therapy and parts work to help clients create change that improves their circumstances. Maddi incorporates sand tray therapy to help children and teens process trauma, difficult emotions and challenges through sand tray play. Maddi works with NDIS participants and clients of all ages to process challenging events and improve their emotional wellbeing.
(08) 7639 3682 View (08) 7639 3682
Claire Smith
Counsellor, ACA-L1
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty. She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty. She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
(02) 3820 9310 View (02) 3820 9310
Aislinn Mikulic
Counsellor, ACA-L1
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience helping adults, teens, and kids in crisis, having worked to support people with the legal system, parenting, AOD, out of home care, mental health, and more.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unmotivated? Counselling to help you, help you. Maybe you want to explore your experiences, gain insights, or develop practical strategies to navigate life's challenges. You are in the right place. Counselling offered for struggles or goals, big or small, including for anxiety, ADHD (child or adult), autism, bullying, change, depression or low mood, drug and alcohol use, emotional regulation, family and relationship conflict, impulse control, loneliness, mental health, motivation, procrastination, suicidality, and more.
I have experience helping adults, teens, and kids in crisis, having worked to support people with the legal system, parenting, AOD, out of home care, mental health, and more.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unmotivated? Counselling to help you, help you. Maybe you want to explore your experiences, gain insights, or develop practical strategies to navigate life's challenges. You are in the right place. Counselling offered for struggles or goals, big or small, including for anxiety, ADHD (child or adult), autism, bullying, change, depression or low mood, drug and alcohol use, emotional regulation, family and relationship conflict, impulse control, loneliness, mental health, motivation, procrastination, suicidality, and more.
0480 097 494 View 0480 097 494
I am passionate about addressing attachment issues and strengthening the parent child relationship.
I speciaIise in the neurobiology of trauma, parenting and attachment. I am a Child Centred Play Therapist (CCPT), a certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics(NMT) and a Circle of Security (COS-P) Facilitator.
I am passionate about addressing attachment issues and strengthening the parent child relationship.
I speciaIise in the neurobiology of trauma, parenting and attachment. I am a Child Centred Play Therapist (CCPT), a certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics(NMT) and a Circle of Security (COS-P) Facilitator.
(08) 7111 3840 View (08) 7111 3840
Dr Brad Ridout (Online Telehealth)
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Online Only
I’m a registered psychologist offering telehealth across Australia for neurodivergent adolescents and adults, and for parents and carers of children with developmental differences or complex/rare health conditions.
I work collaboratively and practically using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and REBT that can be adapted to suit neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and processing. Therapy is guided by your goals and circumstances, with a focus on reducing distress and building workable strategies for when life feels uncertain or can’t easily be “fixed”
I’m a registered psychologist offering telehealth across Australia for neurodivergent adolescents and adults, and for parents and carers of children with developmental differences or complex/rare health conditions.
I work collaboratively and practically using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and REBT that can be adapted to suit neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and processing. Therapy is guided by your goals and circumstances, with a focus on reducing distress and building workable strategies for when life feels uncertain or can’t easily be “fixed”
(02) 7501 1664 View (02) 7501 1664
Kate Sullivan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents.
I have many years of experience supporting individuals, parents, and families with neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, attachment disruption, and trauma. My sessions draw from IFS, Schema, DBT, ACT, and CBT. In simple terms, we understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build tools that genuinely fit your life.
I provide telehealth psychology to young people, adults, and parents.
I have many years of experience supporting individuals, parents, and families with neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, attachment disruption, and trauma. My sessions draw from IFS, Schema, DBT, ACT, and CBT. In simple terms, we understand your patterns, calm your nervous system, and build tools that genuinely fit your life.
(02) 4214 4553 View (02) 4214 4553
Lye Fong (Kelly) Lee
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Online Only
I offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and adolescents, families, and people experiencing workplace-related concerns, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and WorkSafe Victoria clients. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Malay, and provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration, helping clients build resilience, improve wellbeing, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and work towards their personal goals while creating lasting positive change.
I offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and adolescents, families, and people experiencing workplace-related concerns, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and WorkSafe Victoria clients. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Malay, and provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration, helping clients build resilience, improve wellbeing, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and work towards their personal goals while creating lasting positive change.
(03) 7302 2757 View (03) 7302 2757
Evelyn Thảo Nguyen
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Some things are hard to name — and even harder to carry alone. If you're navigating the long aftermath of trauma, managing a diagnosis that feels bigger than any one approach, or working through something that's never quite been reached by shorter-term support — you've found the right space. I work with adults, young people (12–25), and families across a broad range of presentations: BPD and emotional dysregulation, OCD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and recovery from domestic and family violence. I also bring specialist cultural understanding for clients from multicultural and Vietnamese-Australian backgrounds.
Some things are hard to name — and even harder to carry alone. If you're navigating the long aftermath of trauma, managing a diagnosis that feels bigger than any one approach, or working through something that's never quite been reached by shorter-term support — you've found the right space. I work with adults, young people (12–25), and families across a broad range of presentations: BPD and emotional dysregulation, OCD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and recovery from domestic and family violence. I also bring specialist cultural understanding for clients from multicultural and Vietnamese-Australian backgrounds.
(07) 3477 9245 View (07) 3477 9245
Dr Tracey Hunter
Psychologist, PhD, MACPA
Serves Area
Are you seeking Schema Therapy so you can explore the lifelong schemas that cause stress at home and work? Schemas such as unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, emotional deprivation, abandonment and approval-seeking undermine our confidence, our mood and our wellbeing. The clients I see are aware that they have patterns that are not working for them at home, in their relationships and in their family life but don't know how to shift them. Schema Therapy improves the way we relate and 'talk' to ourselves, which creates a ripple effect on our self-esteem, our sense of purpose in life, our core values, and our key relationships.
Are you seeking Schema Therapy so you can explore the lifelong schemas that cause stress at home and work? Schemas such as unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, emotional deprivation, abandonment and approval-seeking undermine our confidence, our mood and our wellbeing. The clients I see are aware that they have patterns that are not working for them at home, in their relationships and in their family life but don't know how to shift them. Schema Therapy improves the way we relate and 'talk' to ourselves, which creates a ripple effect on our self-esteem, our sense of purpose in life, our core values, and our key relationships.
(02) 3820 5546 View (02) 3820 5546
Counselling with Tammy
Counsellor, PACFA
Highbury, SA 5089
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families to build strong, healthy, lasting relationships, and offer support for the following: couple counselling, conflict and communication issues, separation and parental custody issues, step family challenges, domestic violence, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, loss and trauma.
If you need to talk with someone who isn’t a friend or family, won’t judge you, can be objective, and won’t push you to talk or try things you’re not ready for? Then you’ve come to the right place! I don’t do therapy to you, but with you! I walk along side you at your pace offering therapeutic support along the way, while breaking down old habits and thoughts that maybe holding you back. I’m a university qualified and experienced counsellor who can support you to make positive changes towards the life you want and the person you want to be.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families to build strong, healthy, lasting relationships, and offer support for the following: couple counselling, conflict and communication issues, separation and parental custody issues, step family challenges, domestic violence, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, loss and trauma.
If you need to talk with someone who isn’t a friend or family, won’t judge you, can be objective, and won’t push you to talk or try things you’re not ready for? Then you’ve come to the right place! I don’t do therapy to you, but with you! I walk along side you at your pace offering therapeutic support along the way, while breaking down old habits and thoughts that maybe holding you back. I’m a university qualified and experienced counsellor who can support you to make positive changes towards the life you want and the person you want to be.
(08) 7008 9804 View (08) 7008 9804
Kirby Michaelides (Sullivan)
Social Worker, MA
Rose Park, SA 5067
If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing life has become harder than it needs to be. Perhaps you’ve spent years trying harder, only to wonder why it never seemed to get any easier. Maybe you’ve become incredibly good at coping, while privately feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve spent your life feeling misunderstood, or perhaps someone you love is struggling and you don’t know how to reach them anymore. Whatever has brought you here, I’m glad you found your way.
If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing life has become harder than it needs to be. Perhaps you’ve spent years trying harder, only to wonder why it never seemed to get any easier. Maybe you’ve become incredibly good at coping, while privately feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve spent your life feeling misunderstood, or perhaps someone you love is struggling and you don’t know how to reach them anymore. Whatever has brought you here, I’m glad you found your way.
(08) 7008 9538 View (08) 7008 9538
Suzanne Schwebel
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships. I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships. I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
(02) 4503 6484 View (02) 4503 6484
Speak Culture
Counsellor, MC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who may be struggling with finding purpose, low self-esteem, self-identity due to multiculturalism, stress as a new parent, anxiety and trauma related to childhood or relationships.
Yumi is a compassionate and culturally attuned mental health counsellor with a background in Psychology and Counselling. With lived experience in Japan, Indonesia, and Australia, she understands the unique challenges faced by individuals adjusting to life in Australia. Yumi supports adults (25–45) dealing with childhood trauma, poor boundaries, people-pleasing, anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship stress. Her clients often feel stuck between cultural expectations and personal needs. Yumi offers a warm, client-centred space to heal and grow.
I work with clients who may be struggling with finding purpose, low self-esteem, self-identity due to multiculturalism, stress as a new parent, anxiety and trauma related to childhood or relationships.
Yumi is a compassionate and culturally attuned mental health counsellor with a background in Psychology and Counselling. With lived experience in Japan, Indonesia, and Australia, she understands the unique challenges faced by individuals adjusting to life in Australia. Yumi supports adults (25–45) dealing with childhood trauma, poor boundaries, people-pleasing, anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship stress. Her clients often feel stuck between cultural expectations and personal needs. Yumi offers a warm, client-centred space to heal and grow.
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Peaceful Approach Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Adolescents and adults feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with relationships, parenting, grief, stress, burnout, or life transitions.
I provide compassionate, person-centered counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, parenting and relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer in-clinic, telehealth, walk-and-talk, and mobile counselling services, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Adolescents and adults feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or struggling with relationships, parenting, grief, stress, burnout, or life transitions.
I provide compassionate, person-centered counselling for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, parenting and relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer in-clinic, telehealth, walk-and-talk, and mobile counselling services, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
(08) 7184 5693 View (08) 7184 5693
EMDR/ Trauma Therapist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi there - I provide neurodivergent friendly, trauma-informed Telehealth sessions to adult individuals from anywhere in Australia or overseas. I use EMDR and other evidence-based therapies, and my particular interest is in working with trauma, PTSD and adverse experiences whether in adulthood or in childhood experiences. I love to see people break free from situations, workplaces, relationships, memories, or narratives about themselves that are toxic or traumatic and to go on and thrive.
Hi there - I provide neurodivergent friendly, trauma-informed Telehealth sessions to adult individuals from anywhere in Australia or overseas. I use EMDR and other evidence-based therapies, and my particular interest is in working with trauma, PTSD and adverse experiences whether in adulthood or in childhood experiences. I love to see people break free from situations, workplaces, relationships, memories, or narratives about themselves that are toxic or traumatic and to go on and thrive.
0422 571 192 View 0422 571 192
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.