In Person Counselling in Bega, NSW

I work with children and teens (5-17 yers) and families who feel like 'misfits', and who have not grown up 'normally'. I often find that behind these behaviours is a need and when that meet is not met these behaviours become bigger and it's harder to connect with the individual. Together we can sit down and as I listen to you we create a new narrative together and different story of who you are. Maybe this is you or your child and you feel lost, lonely, sad and depressed and no one to help, if this is you, then we have a chat and get you where you want to together.

Hi I am Michael Robertson and I understand that at times we all need extra support and assistance to face life's challenges. Therefore, I offer counselling either in person in my Milton office or online through Skype and Zoom to help clients to reach their goals. Using a range of counselling techniques such as cognitive, humanistic, behavioural and constructionist therapy. I realise each client is unique and have the greatest knowledge about their lives, needs and concerns. My role is to assist each client reach their goals and overcome any obstacles they feel are blocking their path. Whether it be individuals, couples or families.

Change and loss come in many forms throughout our lives - there doesn't have to be a death for you to feel bereft, a deep sense of sadness, loss or grief.

I work with people that are already on a path of personal development. We all have our unconscious blocks - sometimes as markers of trauma, otherwise simply conditioning from our past - I specialise in making sense of where we've come from and therefore who we are.

I work primarily with folks who’re struggling in their relationships. Mostly, I work with romantic partners, but also with mothers & daughters, business partners, friends and individuals. My clients typically have difficulties in communicating effectively with others, especially during conflict when they’re feeling all the feelings. Clients also often approach me because they’ve been betrayed in relationship. Sometimes, there’s been an affair, an experience of sexual assault, or an unexpected separation...

I offer individual active care for those affected by issues such as grief/loss, divorce/relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress and life transitions. ​If you have been struggling with mental health, or seeking support for the everyday and/or crisis situations that are challenging, I can work with you at a gentle pace to explore your internal emotional resources to help you navigate inevitable change. Her passion is to help people of all ages connect with core values and strengths while exploring the existential themes of purpose, meaning and acceptance. ​

I am an registered psychotherapist, clinical counsellor and clinical supervisor with at Bachelor of Science in Psychology; a Graduate Diploma in Community Counselling and a Masters degree in Counselling. I am a member of ACA and also a EMDR trained clinician and Associate Member of the EMDR Association of Australia. I have undertaken professional development qualification in Substance and Behavioural Addictions, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and studied CBT Trauma Therapy with Dr Leah Giarritano. My counselling approach is very much collaborative and client focused.

I enjoy supporting people who are becoming aware of aspects of their lives that aren't working anymore and are ready to change things :) I feel very passionate about supporting teenagers who need encouragement to be themselves. I also have a lot to provide to migrants and people who live away from their families. Helping people to understand why we feel anxious and depressed, why we may have compulsions, overeat or restrict our food, etc. are crucial aspects of my job, that I love. Becoming aware of why we experience these symptoms is the first step to change them, which we will do too.

Have you decided you like to make some changes in your life? Whether you’d like to deal with pass experiences or simply learn how to look after the here and now, I may be able help. I say ‘may’ because the relationship between a therapist and client is very important and as such it’s important you feel comfortable sharing your secrets with me.

My name is Stefanie, I am a trauma informed, PaCFA clinically registered counsellor. I am a practitioner who approaches counselling in a collaborative way, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.

Together we can explore the things in your life that are holding you back. Sometimes we just feel stuck. We lose our peace, we may feel lost and misunderstood. We may just need someone who is really willing to listen to us. I have a special interest in helping with prenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression, trauma recovery, women and children’s mental health, PTSD, physical and psychological birth trauma. Grief and loss. I also offer debriefing sessions to emergency responders including nurses, midwives, doctors, a

People often feel confused, unsure or overwhelmed. Anxiety, distress, emotional pain and sadness can impede one's ability to engage fully in life. I will work with you to explore your own strengths, and build your resilience and coping skills. Together we will explore your challenges, and find ways to move forward. Safety, warmth and respect for individual differences are key to my approach. With a foundation of trauma informed practice, I use strengths based, person centred counselling, deep listening, art therapy, goal setting and mindfulness meditation. I have counselled people from all walks of life, on all life's challenges.

How could your life be improved if you were able to understand and fully accept who you are and the circumstances that shaped you? What might change in your life if you had the mindset and tools required to shift harmful beliefs and behaviours? What would your life be like if you felt safe, fulfilled and connected in your relationships with others? My clients work with me to make these types of shifts in their relationships with themselves and others. Let's work together as a team to discover how you can live a more autonomous, connected and fulfilled life.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, finding it hard to cope or just needing support to navigate life's challenges, I can help.