Female Counselling in Austinmer, NSW

I am a registered psychologist and have completed a Masters in Professional Psychology. I have several years of experience providing psychological assessment and intervention across the lifespan. I have worked with a broad range of mental health presentations, but have particular interest working with those 18 years and older, who have a history of trauma, attachment trauma and/or experiencing mild to moderate challenges including anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, OCD, grief, interpersonal difficulties and/or adverse or difficult life experiences.

Rani is an experienced registered Counsellor, specialising in "all things relationships" How to resolve conflict respectfully, develop emotional connection, work with affairs, repair, sex, forgiveness, express needs, manage relationship breakup and importantly how to cultivate a healthy relationship with your Self. Rani is a Family therapist, has a BSc-Psychology with over a decade experience working with couples, individuals adolescents and their families. Rani strives to foster a safe environment through trust, respect and collaboration. In couples counselling, she works from a compassionate space, where she doesn’t take sides.

Reaching out and connecting can be difficult, and knowing that caring support is available when you're ready to start your journey towards increased emotional health and wholeness can make all the difference. I aim to provide a safe, supportive counselling environment where you feel heard, respected and valued. Whether you're hoping to work through painful emotions or memories; significant fears, worries and anxiety; reductions in energy and motivation, negative thought patterns; significant loss; relationship difficulties; or if your goals are focused around personal development, we can work together to find a way forward.

I have experience working with a wide range of presentations across the lifespan, with a particular focus in eating disorders, body image dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression and managing life stress. I appreciate the importance of working together to identify individual goals that will help you break away from self-limiting beliefs and help create a life better aligned with your personal values and aspirations.

I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting people to recover from the enduring effects of trauma utilising a strengths-based approach and therapeutic modalities such as DBT and EMDR. I am also offering Clinical Diagnostic Clarification Assessments.

I am passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and a variety of mental health presentations. I am dedicated and determined to create a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters growth, understanding, and empowerment for all my clients. I have experience working with children, young people, and individuals across the lifespan dealing with the following presentations: autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship issues, mood disorders, family conflict, sleep challenges, low self esteem and confidence.

My goal for you is to provide the space to work through relational patterns and traumas - often to a new place of being with yourself and others with peace and awakening. I work with individuals and couples, who feel a need to sort out their inner world - their emotions, thoughts, relationships and behaviours; or just simply feel the need to talk and to unravel and connect more deeply with themselves.

Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life. But no matter if your issues are current or recurrent, the right step is to seek help. Even if your problems right now feel like they're getting the best of you - know that there is help available for this! It takes courage to seek help and I'm glad you're here. You deserve to live a life that makes you excited to get up in the morning. As your therapist, I will help you deal with emotional and behavioural problems more effectively. ‌

The goal at Silva Counselling is to see clients achieve a healthier and wholesome way of life, encompassing their emotional, mental, physical and relational worlds. Collaboratively, we work to identify and learn what has you or your relationship stuck. We explore the roadblocks and ways to move past them. Silva Counselling is passionate in seeing individuals and couples thrive in every way. The outcomes achieved are a testament to the commitment and resilience within individuals and couples. This is certainly not an overnight achievement but with diligence and dedication, change and growth is possible.

Jacob Montoya (Dip.Counselling) and Amna Pervais (B.App.Psych) are Generalist Counsellors. Amna is also a Gestalt Psychotherapist registered with PACFA who brings her experience as a mother and wife to her therapeutic interventions. They both have significant knowledge and experience in offering Person-Centered Therapy and case management, emphasizing the use of empathy, understanding and unconditional acceptance which enhances counselling outcomes. Jacob is specialised in Couples Counselling, abuse issues and mindfulness. Both use Healing Inner Conflict (HIC) to get very specific outcomes in a short timeframe.

Feeling stuck and battling with issues that are stopping you from living the life you know is waiting for you? Why not work through those problems in a supported way to get to where you want to be. Perhaps you are overcoming grief, wanting help with an addiction, needing help with personal relationships or wanting to build confidence, overcome anxiety and step out into the world feeling positive and calm. I'm here to help you in a non judgmental and inclusive way to overcome barriers and move forward.

Are you experiencing difficulty in life at the moment? I help clients address problems in a positive way by helping to clarify the issues, increase self-awareness, empower, explore options and develop strategies . As an experienced and Registered Counsellor, I provide a safe place to be heard and feel valued. I help clients question things which can help them understand why they occur at a deeper level, and provide practical tools so they feel inspired to create the change they're looking for. ​​

Are you at a crossroads in your life, and need help navigating changes in your life? Are your relationships falling apart and need help building stronger connections? Do you struggle with saying NO and having your own voice? Does anxiety keep you trapped in your situation and feel like you cannot breathe? Like many people, you might find that you overthink things or become overwhelmed with the situation or you find that your mind does not STOP! With a little work and learning some new skills, I can help you to navigate these obstacles in your life, so you can move forward.

I have several years’ experience in supporting adolescents, adults and parents using a collaborative treatment approach. Depending on your needs and preferences my therapeutic approach draws on several evidence-based models including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and motivational interviewing.

If you prefer to be outside, to have the freedom to move while exploring your emotions and concerns, I am your Gal. You are determined to have more compassion for yourself, and to use this as a springboard for self empowerment and healing. You want understanding of yourself, and tools for the alleviation of anxiety, sadness, heaviness, 'Stuckness', relationship concerns, and general emotional discomfort. I also have a room on Mondays in Wollongong, and offer Online therapy for those uncomfortable with being in the Outdoor Space, where we can still bring in Nature and Movement.