Anxiety Counselling in Mount Hawthorn, WA
I enjoy working with adolescents (12+) and adults from a variety of backgrounds, and I have a particular interest in working with males across the lifespan to better understand their mental health concerns. These can include a recent stressor or be part of a longstanding pattern of unhelpful or painful responses.
Common challenges I work with include: work- and study-related stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, loneliness, substance issues, behavioural addictions (e.g. pornography, gaming, gambling), anger and irritability, and thoughts around suicide/self-harm.
I enjoy working with adolescents (12+) and adults from a variety of backgrounds, and I have a particular interest in working with males across the lifespan to better understand their mental health concerns. These can include a recent stressor or be part of a longstanding pattern of unhelpful or painful responses.
Common challenges I work with include: work- and study-related stress, relationship difficulties, life transitions, loneliness, substance issues, behavioural addictions (e.g. pornography, gaming, gambling), anger and irritability, and thoughts around suicide/self-harm.
At Wisdom Wellness, my goal is to support you through understanding and interacting with your thoughts, emotions and actions more effectively. My passion lies in assisting you to clarify the values that are truly important to you, moving you towards a more authentic, healthy and meaningful life. My values of authenticity, connection, integrity and wellness flow through all of my services. I will always provide a tailored, client-centred first approach with the utmost care and compassion.
At Wisdom Wellness, my goal is to support you through understanding and interacting with your thoughts, emotions and actions more effectively. My passion lies in assisting you to clarify the values that are truly important to you, moving you towards a more authentic, healthy and meaningful life. My values of authenticity, connection, integrity and wellness flow through all of my services. I will always provide a tailored, client-centred first approach with the utmost care and compassion.
We work with people who have experienced trauma in their life, those feeling emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or relationship difficulties and those who are experiencing mental illnesses such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, complex grief, stress or adjustment difficulties.
Our Psychologists draw upon various treatment modalities, such as Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mentalisation Based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
We work with people who have experienced trauma in their life, those feeling emotional distress, suicidal thoughts or relationship difficulties and those who are experiencing mental illnesses such as PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, complex grief, stress or adjustment difficulties.
Our Psychologists draw upon various treatment modalities, such as Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mentalisation Based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
It can come with comorbid conditions of low mood and anxiety.
Adult ADHD is my passion. I enjoy assisting clients to reach their potential as a neurodiverse individual. I am a practitioner with lived experience of ADHD - gaining a diagnosis as an adult. ADHD is not a problem to be solved. It is about learning and harnessing your strengths, enhancing them and bringing tools, skills and strategies to the table to assist achieving life goals. I value honesty, transparency and collaboration. I believe everyone can develop strong relationships, succeed at work, learn to handle emotions, impulses, frustrations and live their best life.
It can come with comorbid conditions of low mood and anxiety.
Adult ADHD is my passion. I enjoy assisting clients to reach their potential as a neurodiverse individual. I am a practitioner with lived experience of ADHD - gaining a diagnosis as an adult. ADHD is not a problem to be solved. It is about learning and harnessing your strengths, enhancing them and bringing tools, skills and strategies to the table to assist achieving life goals. I value honesty, transparency and collaboration. I believe everyone can develop strong relationships, succeed at work, learn to handle emotions, impulses, frustrations and live their best life.
I work with adults and adolescents for a range of emotional difficulties, such as anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, BPD/EUPD, self-harming and suicidal ideation, and low self-worth.
I am trained in range of therapies, specialising in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy. I am enthusiastic and caring, and I work hard to build rapport and create a comfortable environment to talk about important issues. I am passionate about providing a safe space for my clients, and creating the right therapy for each person.
I work with adults and adolescents for a range of emotional difficulties, such as anxiety, difficulty regulating emotions, BPD/EUPD, self-harming and suicidal ideation, and low self-worth.
I am trained in range of therapies, specialising in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy. I am enthusiastic and caring, and I work hard to build rapport and create a comfortable environment to talk about important issues. I am passionate about providing a safe space for my clients, and creating the right therapy for each person.
She has helped them to successfully overcome depression, anxiety disorders, panic, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, loss and grief, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parenting conflicts, stress, eating disorders, addictions, bullying, self-esteem issues, insomnia and also assisted them with their self-awareness.
Sabinne works with her head, heart and hands. She loves what she does. She is motivated and moved by her clients' results and she walks alongside them. She has a holistic and person centered approach, using different therapies according to the client needs. She uses CBT, Mindfullness, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Creative Visualisation and Psychodrama.
She has helped them to successfully overcome depression, anxiety disorders, panic, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, loss and grief, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parenting conflicts, stress, eating disorders, addictions, bullying, self-esteem issues, insomnia and also assisted them with their self-awareness.
Sabinne works with her head, heart and hands. She loves what she does. She is motivated and moved by her clients' results and she walks alongside them. She has a holistic and person centered approach, using different therapies according to the client needs. She uses CBT, Mindfullness, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Creative Visualisation and Psychodrama.
I work with: anxiety and depression, difficulty adjusting to a life challenge or a life change, traumatic life events, difficult events in childhood, recovery from bullying, workplace issues, relationship problems, adjustment to diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions.
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
I work with: anxiety and depression, difficulty adjusting to a life challenge or a life change, traumatic life events, difficult events in childhood, recovery from bullying, workplace issues, relationship problems, adjustment to diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions.
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
You may be experiencing sudden and unexpected changes in mood, a sense of being stuck, anxious, or disconnected and unsure of why you feel this way or overwhelmed by life circumstances.
I am an Registered Clinical Psychologist experienced in treating and managing a wide variety mental health challenges. As a psychodynamic psychologist, I specialise in helping individuals uncover and understand the patterns shaping their emotions, behaviours, and relationships by exploring past and current experiences and their impact.
You may be experiencing sudden and unexpected changes in mood, a sense of being stuck, anxious, or disconnected and unsure of why you feel this way or overwhelmed by life circumstances.
I am an Registered Clinical Psychologist experienced in treating and managing a wide variety mental health challenges. As a psychodynamic psychologist, I specialise in helping individuals uncover and understand the patterns shaping their emotions, behaviours, and relationships by exploring past and current experiences and their impact.
Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition.
I have many years' experience in hospitals (RPH, FSH) and mental health centres. Menopause, cancer, blood disorders, autoimmune disorders, cardiac and respiratory problems and are areas of special interest. I have expertise in the treatment of anxiety, hot flushes, fear of cancer recurrence, low body-esteem, low self-esteem and depression.
Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition.
I have many years' experience in hospitals (RPH, FSH) and mental health centres. Menopause, cancer, blood disorders, autoimmune disorders, cardiac and respiratory problems and are areas of special interest. I have expertise in the treatment of anxiety, hot flushes, fear of cancer recurrence, low body-esteem, low self-esteem and depression.
At times we all feel anxious, stuck, lost, alone or empty.
I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression and low mood, anxiety, life changes, stress managment, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and chronic pain. My approach is best suited for older adolescents and adults, including the elderly. I am particulary interested in the patterns we establish over life, both cognitive and somatic.
At times we all feel anxious, stuck, lost, alone or empty.
I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression and low mood, anxiety, life changes, stress managment, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and chronic pain. My approach is best suited for older adolescents and adults, including the elderly. I am particulary interested in the patterns we establish over life, both cognitive and somatic.
Karina is experienced with treating adolescents and adults of all ages, including older adults. Karina’s therapeutic style is client-led, holistic and compassionate. She believes in treating the whole person; understanding and appreciating the complexity of humans, their relationships, personality structure, and the impact of life events. Karina believes in the role of the ‘therapeutic alliance’ in healing, and works with clients to relieve present symptoms of distress as well as helping clients gain insight into patterns of behaviour and how these develop.
Karina is experienced with treating adolescents and adults of all ages, including older adults. Karina’s therapeutic style is client-led, holistic and compassionate. She believes in treating the whole person; understanding and appreciating the complexity of humans, their relationships, personality structure, and the impact of life events. Karina believes in the role of the ‘therapeutic alliance’ in healing, and works with clients to relieve present symptoms of distress as well as helping clients gain insight into patterns of behaviour and how these develop.
I work with heterosexual, multiracial, same sex couples and individuals who are in a place of questioning or are seeking help with a specific situation or event. Couples may be wanting some "fine tuning" in specific areas of their relationship or they may be experiencing a crisis due to an infidelity or breakdown in communication and may be unsure if they can or even want to, stay together. Individuals may be ready to explore childhood issues, dealing with trauma or having an existential crisis. I teach Circle of Security an attachment based parent program for caregivers wanting to parent differently to their parents.
I work with heterosexual, multiracial, same sex couples and individuals who are in a place of questioning or are seeking help with a specific situation or event. Couples may be wanting some "fine tuning" in specific areas of their relationship or they may be experiencing a crisis due to an infidelity or breakdown in communication and may be unsure if they can or even want to, stay together. Individuals may be ready to explore childhood issues, dealing with trauma or having an existential crisis. I teach Circle of Security an attachment based parent program for caregivers wanting to parent differently to their parents.
Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss.
Joanne has undertaken training in evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR). Joanne combines aspects from these therapeutic approaches to formulate an individualised treatment plans.
Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss.
Joanne has undertaken training in evidence based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR). Joanne combines aspects from these therapeutic approaches to formulate an individualised treatment plans.
I am a clinical psychologist that provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. People I work with often express difficulties with feeling "stuck" in their life; they are grappling with a conflict that they have problems resolving. Many people also present with profound issues with relating to themselves and with other people, contributing to a sense of isolation. These issues may prevent a person from engaging in what is meaningful to them.
I am a clinical psychologist that provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. People I work with often express difficulties with feeling "stuck" in their life; they are grappling with a conflict that they have problems resolving. Many people also present with profound issues with relating to themselves and with other people, contributing to a sense of isolation. These issues may prevent a person from engaging in what is meaningful to them.
I am an AHPRA registered Psychologist with a 14-year career background working in corporate, coaching and counselling roles across the public and private sector. I am passionate about working with individuals to enhance their quality of life and promote lasting psychological and emotional well-being. I use a collaborative approach with emphasis placed on mutual trust and respect, to empower individuals to grow, achieve and flourish throughout their life span.
I am an AHPRA registered Psychologist with a 14-year career background working in corporate, coaching and counselling roles across the public and private sector. I am passionate about working with individuals to enhance their quality of life and promote lasting psychological and emotional well-being. I use a collaborative approach with emphasis placed on mutual trust and respect, to empower individuals to grow, achieve and flourish throughout their life span.
I provide therapy for a diverse range of issues, disorders and presentations including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, interpersonal issues, relationship issues, adjustment issues, conflict, and grief and loss.
Tamra is passionate about creating stability and trust within the client and therapist relationship. I value the importance of a strength-based approach to treatment to promote growth and lasting outcomes. I welcome individuals and couples of all backgrounds, genders, identifications, or religious beliefs. I am dedicated to working collaboratively in a non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment to create a safe space for clients to explore and genuinely express their concerns.
I provide therapy for a diverse range of issues, disorders and presentations including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, interpersonal issues, relationship issues, adjustment issues, conflict, and grief and loss.
Tamra is passionate about creating stability and trust within the client and therapist relationship. I value the importance of a strength-based approach to treatment to promote growth and lasting outcomes. I welcome individuals and couples of all backgrounds, genders, identifications, or religious beliefs. I am dedicated to working collaboratively in a non-judgmental, empathic and compassionate environment to create a safe space for clients to explore and genuinely express their concerns.
Dr Pia Kavanagh - Clinical Psychologist/Supervisor
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Mount Hawthorn, WA 6016
I provide short-term and long-term psychotherapy for teens (16+ years) and adults presenting with a range of mental health issues, such as mood disorders, anxiety, and interpersonal/relational difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor working in private practice. I work predominantly from a psychodynamic approach, helping patients develop a greater understanding of themselves and others, including relational dynamics and defence mechanisms. Through this deep exploration of themselves, patients can learn more about what holds them back and develop more helpful ways of responding. In addition to individual psychotherapy, I am also a Board-Approved Supervisor and have current availability for new supervisees.
I provide short-term and long-term psychotherapy for teens (16+ years) and adults presenting with a range of mental health issues, such as mood disorders, anxiety, and interpersonal/relational difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor working in private practice. I work predominantly from a psychodynamic approach, helping patients develop a greater understanding of themselves and others, including relational dynamics and defence mechanisms. Through this deep exploration of themselves, patients can learn more about what holds them back and develop more helpful ways of responding. In addition to individual psychotherapy, I am also a Board-Approved Supervisor and have current availability for new supervisees.
Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you’re not alone. Many clients I see are carrying invisible pain—trauma, relationship struggles, or harsh self-criticism that won’t let up. I offer therapy that’s steady, practical, and tailored to help you find clarity, strength, and emotional connection—with yourself and with others who matter most.
Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you’re not alone. Many clients I see are carrying invisible pain—trauma, relationship struggles, or harsh self-criticism that won’t let up. I offer therapy that’s steady, practical, and tailored to help you find clarity, strength, and emotional connection—with yourself and with others who matter most.
I work with all individuals aged 18 and up. I have been working in private practice for a number of years, and prior to this, I have worked in a corporate environment and within corrections settings, which has allowed me to be proficient at helping with a large range of issues that may bring you to counselling - whether these be within your relationship/s, stressors within your workplace, or stemming from your childhood. I am passionate about working with the queer community, the vegan community, and those who are in minority groups.
I work with all individuals aged 18 and up. I have been working in private practice for a number of years, and prior to this, I have worked in a corporate environment and within corrections settings, which has allowed me to be proficient at helping with a large range of issues that may bring you to counselling - whether these be within your relationship/s, stressors within your workplace, or stemming from your childhood. I am passionate about working with the queer community, the vegan community, and those who are in minority groups.
I find hypnosis is enjoyed by clients, it leaves them calm and relaxed and enables them to release tension and worry without having to do a lot of talking.
I work with both individuals and couples. I enjoy assisting people to overcome the particular challenges they are facing and to achieve their goals. I aim to create an environment where my clients feel comfortable and safe to talk openly about what they want and where they feel understood and accepted. I listen to their unique story and respond in a warm empathic manner.
I find hypnosis is enjoyed by clients, it leaves them calm and relaxed and enables them to release tension and worry without having to do a lot of talking.
I work with both individuals and couples. I enjoy assisting people to overcome the particular challenges they are facing and to achieve their goals. I aim to create an environment where my clients feel comfortable and safe to talk openly about what they want and where they feel understood and accepted. I listen to their unique story and respond in a warm empathic manner.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.