Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in McLaren Vale, SA
I’m a warm, compassionate counsellor specialising in supporting neurodivergent children, young people, adults and their parents/caregivers, with a particular focus on Autism and ADHD.
Rather than trying to change who you are, I work alongside you to understand your brain, build self-acceptance, recognise your strengths and develop strategies that work for you. I support people with anxiety, emotional regulation, confidence, self-esteem, friendships, school challenges, sensory needs and life transitions, as well as parent support.
I’m a warm, compassionate counsellor specialising in supporting neurodivergent children, young people, adults and their parents/caregivers, with a particular focus on Autism and ADHD.
Rather than trying to change who you are, I work alongside you to understand your brain, build self-acceptance, recognise your strengths and develop strategies that work for you. I support people with anxiety, emotional regulation, confidence, self-esteem, friendships, school challenges, sensory needs and life transitions, as well as parent support.
I work alongside adults, teens and those moving through different life stages, including new mums, new parents and relationships.
I believe that sometimes, life can become so full that we lose touch with ourselves along the way.
We can become caught up in the roles we carry, the expectations we place on ourselves, and the needs of those around us. Over time, this can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck or simply unsure of what we need.
This is where my passion for holistic wellbeing comes in.
My approach brings together counselling, mindfulness, Trauma informed skills and Reiki to create a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself and explore what is happening beneath the surface.
I work alongside adults, teens and those moving through different life stages, including new mums, new parents and relationships.
I believe that sometimes, life can become so full that we lose touch with ourselves along the way.
We can become caught up in the roles we carry, the expectations we place on ourselves, and the needs of those around us. Over time, this can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck or simply unsure of what we need.
This is where my passion for holistic wellbeing comes in.
My approach brings together counselling, mindfulness, Trauma informed skills and Reiki to create a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself and explore what is happening beneath the surface.
Welcome to Inbalance Therapies. I’m Ashley Barnard, a registered counsellor and psychotherapist and I work with people to restore balance. You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or exhausted. You might understand your patterns, yet still find yourself reacting in ways you wish you wouldn’t. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional intensity, shutdown, or a constant sense of pressure. Often, this isn’t a lack of insight, it’s a nervous system that has been under prolonged stress.
Welcome to Inbalance Therapies. I’m Ashley Barnard, a registered counsellor and psychotherapist and I work with people to restore balance. You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected or exhausted. You might understand your patterns, yet still find yourself reacting in ways you wish you wouldn’t. You may feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional intensity, shutdown, or a constant sense of pressure. Often, this isn’t a lack of insight, it’s a nervous system that has been under prolonged stress.
Parent Child sessions and Nature Camps.
I work holIstically with adults, couples, families & teens who want understand how they can make change in their lives. I can be a neutral person to assist you with skills to change or cope better with the situation. I work mainly with Relationship struggles - Addiction - grief & loss - Nature therapy
Parent Child sessions and Nature Camps.
I work holIstically with adults, couples, families & teens who want understand how they can make change in their lives. I can be a neutral person to assist you with skills to change or cope better with the situation. I work mainly with Relationship struggles - Addiction - grief & loss - Nature therapy
My understanding of a wide scope of issues is informed by many years in social work, in counselling and through lived experience. Most of my clients come via word of mouth from former or current clients. Clients can always expect to be shown respect, never judged & never be told what to do. All people have individual needs, problems and therefore ways in which they are worked through. When clients feel no hope, I hold the hope for them. Life can be more than difficult sometimes and it is important to realise that seeking help is a sign of strength.
My understanding of a wide scope of issues is informed by many years in social work, in counselling and through lived experience. Most of my clients come via word of mouth from former or current clients. Clients can always expect to be shown respect, never judged & never be told what to do. All people have individual needs, problems and therefore ways in which they are worked through. When clients feel no hope, I hold the hope for them. Life can be more than difficult sometimes and it is important to realise that seeking help is a sign of strength.
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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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, parenting, people-pleasing, life transitions, or simply feeling lost, counselling with me can help you gain clarity and move forward with greater confidence.
Specialising in anxiety and empowerment, I help adults and teens know and love themselves, build emotional strength, and move forward with confidence. Using practical, evidence-based counselling and coaching techniques, I offer support for building confidence and life direction without judgement or pressure to be someone you’re not.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, parenting, people-pleasing, life transitions, or simply feeling lost, counselling with me can help you gain clarity and move forward with greater confidence.
Specialising in anxiety and empowerment, I help adults and teens know and love themselves, build emotional strength, and move forward with confidence. Using practical, evidence-based counselling and coaching techniques, I offer support for building confidence and life direction without judgement or pressure to be someone you’re not.
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.
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!
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.
Are you navigating a life transition such as becoming a parent, feeling lost or confused about who you are, and seeking to regain your life purpose?
My name is Victoria, but everyone calls me Tori. I have years of experience in counselling, and the social services. I pride myself on being transparent, non-judgemental, open-minded, and authentic with everyone I meet. I believe being able to build an authentic connection between client to counsellor and client to self in a safe and supportive environment.
Are you navigating a life transition such as becoming a parent, feeling lost or confused about who you are, and seeking to regain your life purpose?
My name is Victoria, but everyone calls me Tori. I have years of experience in counselling, and the social services. I pride myself on being transparent, non-judgemental, open-minded, and authentic with everyone I meet. I believe being able to build an authentic connection between client to counsellor and client to self in a safe and supportive environment.
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.
You may be grieving a loss, facing difficulties within your family, in your parenting or within relationships.
I specialise in working with young people, parents, families and individuals who are struggling with their mental health, childhood wounds, relationship difficulties, bereavement, depression, anxiety and trauma.
You may be grieving a loss, facing difficulties within your family, in your parenting or within relationships.
I specialise in working with young people, parents, families and individuals who are struggling with their mental health, childhood wounds, relationship difficulties, bereavement, depression, anxiety and trauma.
Berry Counselling provides a warm, respectful and non-judgmental space for children, adolescents and adults seeking support with emotional, personal and life challenges. Support is available for concerns including anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, low mood, relationship difficulties, family concerns, emotional regulation, self-esteem, life transitions and neurodiversity.
Frontline workers give so much and deserve confidential, compassionate support. Professional debriefing offers a safe space to feel heard, supported and understood.
Berry Counselling provides a warm, respectful and non-judgmental space for children, adolescents and adults seeking support with emotional, personal and life challenges. Support is available for concerns including anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, low mood, relationship difficulties, family concerns, emotional regulation, self-esteem, life transitions and neurodiversity.
Frontline workers give so much and deserve confidential, compassionate support. Professional debriefing offers a safe space to feel heard, supported 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.
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.
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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.