Female Counselling in Mitcham, SA
Hello! My name is Cathleen and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW). My approach is compassionate, person-centered, warm and supportive. In our sessions, I aim to create a safe space where you can be open and vulnerable. We'll work together to explore and unlock parts of yourself, fostering self-awareness and recognizing that you are the expert on your own life and experiences. I strongly believe in the importance of the client-therapist relationship, built on trust and a warm environment, where you can feel safe to share and grow.
Hello! My name is Cathleen and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW). My approach is compassionate, person-centered, warm and supportive. In our sessions, I aim to create a safe space where you can be open and vulnerable. We'll work together to explore and unlock parts of yourself, fostering self-awareness and recognizing that you are the expert on your own life and experiences. I strongly believe in the importance of the client-therapist relationship, built on trust and a warm environment, where you can feel safe to share and grow.
Alessandra brings great warmth, support, insight and dedication to her work with clients. Against a strong academic and intellectual background, she sees her greatest strength as her ability to relate well with other people and understand their needs. She is motivated by a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to helping others. Sessions can be claimed through medicare with a Mental health care plan
Alessandra brings great warmth, support, insight and dedication to her work with clients. Against a strong academic and intellectual background, she sees her greatest strength as her ability to relate well with other people and understand their needs. She is motivated by a deep sense of compassion and a commitment to helping others. Sessions can be claimed through medicare with a Mental health care plan
Online (Australia-wide) & SA (in-person) - anxiety and relationship specialist for teens and adults impacted by trauma, emotional and behavioural concerns. Severe anxiety and the challenges of modern life can induce physical symptoms, disrupt work and academic study, cause social and family stress, and are linked to other mental health conditions. If problematic anxiety or life issues are holding you back, I can help you to improve your psychological well-being, alleviate symptoms, learn to navigate life's challenges and build resilience so you can identify and do what matters most to you in your life.
Online (Australia-wide) & SA (in-person) - anxiety and relationship specialist for teens and adults impacted by trauma, emotional and behavioural concerns. Severe anxiety and the challenges of modern life can induce physical symptoms, disrupt work and academic study, cause social and family stress, and are linked to other mental health conditions. If problematic anxiety or life issues are holding you back, I can help you to improve your psychological well-being, alleviate symptoms, learn to navigate life's challenges and build resilience so you can identify and do what matters most to you in your life.
Dr Tanya Marie Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Mitcham, SA 5062
Tanya M Robinson, PhD - Tanya has 20 years experience in mental health and psycho-legal forensic science. She studied extensively in psychology, social work and law. Tanya runs a private psycho-legal mental health practice based in the CBD of Adelaide, SA. She works online with clients interstate and internationally. Tanya consults with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health and life struggles. She has special knowledge in assisting clients which have experienced trauma. Tanya is an experienced psychoanalyist, EMDR practicitioner, child interviewer, accreddited mediatior and work in dispute resolutions.
Tanya M Robinson, PhD - Tanya has 20 years experience in mental health and psycho-legal forensic science. She studied extensively in psychology, social work and law. Tanya runs a private psycho-legal mental health practice based in the CBD of Adelaide, SA. She works online with clients interstate and internationally. Tanya consults with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health and life struggles. She has special knowledge in assisting clients which have experienced trauma. Tanya is an experienced psychoanalyist, EMDR practicitioner, child interviewer, accreddited mediatior and work in dispute resolutions.
Whatever the issue, my first aim is to create a safe environment for clients to talk, and for them to feel they are being heard and understood. Trauma survivors may grapple with debilitating symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, and emotional dysregulation, seeking to regain a sense of safety and control. A struggling couple may strive to rebuild trust, connection, teamwork, and restore intimacy in their relationship. Grieving individuals may require support in navigating grief and adjusting to life after loss. Those battling anxiety and stress may seek strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and be more at ease with self and life.
Whatever the issue, my first aim is to create a safe environment for clients to talk, and for them to feel they are being heard and understood. Trauma survivors may grapple with debilitating symptoms such as hyper-vigilance, and emotional dysregulation, seeking to regain a sense of safety and control. A struggling couple may strive to rebuild trust, connection, teamwork, and restore intimacy in their relationship. Grieving individuals may require support in navigating grief and adjusting to life after loss. Those battling anxiety and stress may seek strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and be more at ease with self and life.
Christina Sougleris
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Mitcham, SA 5062 (Online Only)
Christina is a clinical psychologist highly skilled & experienced in treating doctors' & med. students' with mental health concerns. This is now the focus of her practice. For several years, in collaboration with Doctors’ Health Service SA, Christina has provided a confidential clinical psychology service to medical professionals (at all career stages: student, registrar, intern, consultant), in person & via telepsych, who reside locally & interstate. She provides therapy (CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, hypnosis) for depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, imposter syndrome, adjustment issues, PTSD & trauma, grief/loss, binge eating
Christina is a clinical psychologist highly skilled & experienced in treating doctors' & med. students' with mental health concerns. This is now the focus of her practice. For several years, in collaboration with Doctors’ Health Service SA, Christina has provided a confidential clinical psychology service to medical professionals (at all career stages: student, registrar, intern, consultant), in person & via telepsych, who reside locally & interstate. She provides therapy (CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, hypnosis) for depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, imposter syndrome, adjustment issues, PTSD & trauma, grief/loss, binge eating
One of Helen’s top priorities is providing a safe and relaxed counselling environment, that enables her clients to feel at ease when sharing their challenges. Helen is an exceptional listener, and through collaborative exploration of the client’s past and present experiences, she aims to bring fresh clarity and awareness, encouraging her clients to explore different perspectives and set new goals. Helen uses a client-centred, intergrative approach, with a deep understanding of the effects of trauma on a person’s life.
One of Helen’s top priorities is providing a safe and relaxed counselling environment, that enables her clients to feel at ease when sharing their challenges. Helen is an exceptional listener, and through collaborative exploration of the client’s past and present experiences, she aims to bring fresh clarity and awareness, encouraging her clients to explore different perspectives and set new goals. Helen uses a client-centred, intergrative approach, with a deep understanding of the effects of trauma on a person’s life.
If you're considering therapy you're likely entertaining the possibility of change! Many clients have a sense of feeling 'stuck' - that what they've been doing isn't sustainable - old coping/survival strategies aren't workable and use up valuable energy, e.g.. avoidance of/distracting from/suppressing/whiteknuckling/ruminating on: thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, urges, images, memories. These maintain negative cycles, keep our emotional brain vigilant to 'threat' and our nervous system mobilised in a stress response. What if we could imagine a future we'd like to participate in, regardless of what's showing up in the present?
If you're considering therapy you're likely entertaining the possibility of change! Many clients have a sense of feeling 'stuck' - that what they've been doing isn't sustainable - old coping/survival strategies aren't workable and use up valuable energy, e.g.. avoidance of/distracting from/suppressing/whiteknuckling/ruminating on: thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, urges, images, memories. These maintain negative cycles, keep our emotional brain vigilant to 'threat' and our nervous system mobilised in a stress response. What if we could imagine a future we'd like to participate in, regardless of what's showing up in the present?
I am a specialist grief and bereavement counsellor. I support people to adapt to a significant change in their life following someone close dying. If you are experiencing grief and feel confused, stuck or overwhelmed, call me. I provide a non-judgemental and skilful space that is necessary for positive change. My role is to facilitate this with empathic listening and reflective inquiry. I guide people to create a healing pathway forward.
I am a specialist grief and bereavement counsellor. I support people to adapt to a significant change in their life following someone close dying. If you are experiencing grief and feel confused, stuck or overwhelmed, call me. I provide a non-judgemental and skilful space that is necessary for positive change. My role is to facilitate this with empathic listening and reflective inquiry. I guide people to create a healing pathway forward.
Hi. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, with more than eight years’ experience in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, gender issues, identity expression, sexual preferences, and issues they face in relationship and social contexts. I have a lived experience with trans-identity realisation, and have worked to support diversity expression and acceptance of difference in its many forms within our society. My main concern is to provide a safe and caring space for the client where they feel valued and confident to share their concerns.
Hi. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, with more than eight years’ experience in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, gender issues, identity expression, sexual preferences, and issues they face in relationship and social contexts. I have a lived experience with trans-identity realisation, and have worked to support diversity expression and acceptance of difference in its many forms within our society. My main concern is to provide a safe and caring space for the client where they feel valued and confident to share their concerns.
Robyn Blake-Mortimer
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Mitcham, SA 5062
Not accepting new clients
You know relationships are important. When they are not working out, the pain can be overwhelming. You feel stuck because as a trained helping professional you expect more of yourself and your partner. It is so difficult to even begin to consider getting help when you also work in health care or mental health! It is not like you are willing to see just anyone! You know the research tips to improve the relationship, but you just can't seem to apply them at home. That hurts! You understand it might have something to do with a difficult past or trauma but that does not help you to manage the conflict. You start to feel despairing.
You know relationships are important. When they are not working out, the pain can be overwhelming. You feel stuck because as a trained helping professional you expect more of yourself and your partner. It is so difficult to even begin to consider getting help when you also work in health care or mental health! It is not like you are willing to see just anyone! You know the research tips to improve the relationship, but you just can't seem to apply them at home. That hurts! You understand it might have something to do with a difficult past or trauma but that does not help you to manage the conflict. You start to feel despairing.
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Practical Insights Psychology (Leah Frost)
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Parkside, SA 5063
We provide practical psychological support for adults experiencing a range of life’s challenges using a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solutions-focused Behavioural Therapy (SFBT), Strengths-Based Therapy (SBT). With a focus on anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, emotional regulation, and career/life changes, we will work with you to foster practical, meaningful and lasting change.
We provide practical psychological support for adults experiencing a range of life’s challenges using a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solutions-focused Behavioural Therapy (SFBT), Strengths-Based Therapy (SBT). With a focus on anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, emotional regulation, and career/life changes, we will work with you to foster practical, meaningful and lasting change.
Any client is an ideal client. Someone who is in need of finding themselves. I have no boundaries when it comes to clients.
Any client is an ideal client. Someone who is in need of finding themselves. I have no boundaries when it comes to clients.
Shankari Sundaram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hawthorn, SA 5062
If you are emotionally overwhelmed and unsure about future directions, talking to a trained professional can help. Processing thoughts and emotions can help you clarify your goals and plan your next steps. Traumatic experiences that have not been processed may also impact your ability to find deeper contentment and purpose. Triggers in the present that spark PTSD-like responses can impede your ability to move forward. I can provide a safe place for you to explore challenges, old and new. We can go at a pace that is comfortable for you and chart your path to more peace and clarity.
If you are emotionally overwhelmed and unsure about future directions, talking to a trained professional can help. Processing thoughts and emotions can help you clarify your goals and plan your next steps. Traumatic experiences that have not been processed may also impact your ability to find deeper contentment and purpose. Triggers in the present that spark PTSD-like responses can impede your ability to move forward. I can provide a safe place for you to explore challenges, old and new. We can go at a pace that is comfortable for you and chart your path to more peace and clarity.
Are you struggling with stress, worry or anxiety? Are you feeling down, confused or overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck? Are you yearning for clarity and greater ease in life? Early childhood and life experiences influence your thinking patterns, habits and core beliefs. These may affect the way you feel about yourself, your relationships with family, friends and colleagues, and how well you are meeting your needs & commitments. Healing hurt, pain or resentment linked to wounds from the past can bring insight and help you access your wisdom and inner strengths bringing relief and capacity to move forward and take charge of your life.
Are you struggling with stress, worry or anxiety? Are you feeling down, confused or overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck? Are you yearning for clarity and greater ease in life? Early childhood and life experiences influence your thinking patterns, habits and core beliefs. These may affect the way you feel about yourself, your relationships with family, friends and colleagues, and how well you are meeting your needs & commitments. Healing hurt, pain or resentment linked to wounds from the past can bring insight and help you access your wisdom and inner strengths bringing relief and capacity to move forward and take charge of your life.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist passionate about fostering transformative change through evidence-based practices. Specializing in compassion-focused cognitive behavior therapy (CF-CBT), I create a nurturing therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with gentleness and curiosity.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist passionate about fostering transformative change through evidence-based practices. Specializing in compassion-focused cognitive behavior therapy (CF-CBT), I create a nurturing therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with gentleness and curiosity.
I was never destined to become a counsellor. Having grown up in the French countryside, where mental health is a thing that none talks about, I went on to live my adult life thinking that you just need to keep going, whatever comes your way. That was until 2017, when I severely burnt out after experiencing workplace bullying, then was the victim of a traffic accident that led me to develop chronic pain. I could not make sense of the emotional, mental and physical turmoil that I was thrown into. It was only thanks to my new passion for the mind, body and soul, and finding the right professional support, that I was able to heal.
I was never destined to become a counsellor. Having grown up in the French countryside, where mental health is a thing that none talks about, I went on to live my adult life thinking that you just need to keep going, whatever comes your way. That was until 2017, when I severely burnt out after experiencing workplace bullying, then was the victim of a traffic accident that led me to develop chronic pain. I could not make sense of the emotional, mental and physical turmoil that I was thrown into. It was only thanks to my new passion for the mind, body and soul, and finding the right professional support, that I was able to heal.
Life’s journey can be challenging and seeking support is a courageous step toward personal growth and inner healing. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition, facing a loss, having relationship challenges, or are simply seeking personal growth and direction, I am committed to walk with you with empathy and care.
Life’s journey can be challenging and seeking support is a courageous step toward personal growth and inner healing. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition, facing a loss, having relationship challenges, or are simply seeking personal growth and direction, I am committed to walk with you with empathy and care.
Finding yourself in a lot of emotional distress? My goal is to help you find that emotional balance…
Finding yourself in a lot of emotional distress? My goal is to help you find that emotional balance…
We all experience struggle at times, it's something we have in common with each other, but we can also feel very alone in our pain and life challenges. Feeling heard, being seen and genuinely understood by a compassionate person is such a healing and valuable experience. My own journey to find helpful therapy and a relatable therapist has been difficult and frustrating at times. When I was younger I found myself turning to the company and companionship of animals to find a safe and comfortable place for healing. Today, my work as a psychotherapist means a lot to me, working together with people in support of health and wellbeing.
We all experience struggle at times, it's something we have in common with each other, but we can also feel very alone in our pain and life challenges. Feeling heard, being seen and genuinely understood by a compassionate person is such a healing and valuable experience. My own journey to find helpful therapy and a relatable therapist has been difficult and frustrating at times. When I was younger I found myself turning to the company and companionship of animals to find a safe and comfortable place for healing. Today, my work as a psychotherapist means a lot to me, working together with people in support of health and wellbeing.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.