In Person Counselling in Brookvale, NSW

NO Availability at present: Are difficult childhood or past adult experiences continuing to impact your life now? These 'traumas' can lead you to feeling anxious, depressed, angry, not good enough, dissatisfied in relationships/ work. You might be soothing with harmful behaviours or substances. Together we focus on settling your nervous system and addressing safely how the past experiences impacted you. Talking alone is not enough when working with these past experiences. Brainspotting Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Somatic Therapies address your brain and body. They are integrated into our work.

Cassie provides comprehensive cognitive and educational assessments with children, adolescents and young adults at Brookvale in Sydney's Northern Beaches. She provides assessments for ADHD, learning difficulties, giftedness and school readiness, as well as assessment of cognition within the context of acquired brain injury, medical & neurologic conditions, developmental disorders, complex trauma and depression & anxiety.

Counselling and psychotherapy can be a wonderful resource to improve your overall wellbeing. My therapeutic approach can help you: to develop mental and emotional flexibility and resilience, make the connection between the body, mind and spirit, set goals and intentions that support your vision for the future. These are some of the areas I work with: Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, workplace issues, trauma & PTSD, stress, unhelpful thinking styles, core beliefs and sub-conscious programs, creating new neural networks and identifying strengths to enhance resilience.

I am passionate about supporting clients in their healing process through assisting them in learning more about themselves and developing new ways of coping with present and past challenges. I am a warm, supportive, caring, and compassionate psychologist and I believe each client is unique and therefore requires a tailored treatment strategy to achieve their therapy goals.

Balanced Living Psychology is the vision of Principal Psychologist, Christina Farrell. We are a compassionate practice that is dedicated to helping you navigate through your challenges. We specialise in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and mental health problems. Working with adults, teenagers and families to understand their specific issue and circumstances. Using the available evidence-based techniques and therapies to develop intervention strategies tailored to best help each individual client.

Dorian is an experienced, caring, and understanding male Psychologist providing counselling support for a wide range of personal, relationship, and psychological issues. Dorian is located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Please contact Dorian for appointments, enquiries, or to make a referral for Psychological support. AHPRA Registered Psychologist; Member Australian Psychological Society; Assoc. Member College of Counselling Psychologists; Medicare Provider 5042532T.

We can all get stuck with personal challenges and sometimes we need to deal with significant difficulties that cause us genuine concern. This can impact the way we feel and function in our personal and professional lives. That’s where I can help. I am a warm and empathetic psychologist with extensive counselling skills and clinical experience. I focus on establishing strong therapeutic relationships with my clients, enabling genuine conversations about your individual needs and challenges to take place. I combine evidenced-based treatments with a supportive and encouraging approach to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

I am a clinical psychologist who works on the northern beaches. I strive to improve the quality of life & well-being of the people I work with, using a compassionate, empathic & non-judgmental lens. My aim is to provide the most appropriate therapy in a collaborative way. Are you seeking support to live the best possible life you can?

Do you often feel like you are surviving instead of thriving? If you feel stuck in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or if you battle with addiction, you are not alone; and there is something you can do to start feeling better. Integrative therapy can help you get unstuck and heal painful dynamics within yourself and your relationships.

I'm a Psychological Therapist with 20+ years experience who gets to the heart of problems in therapy (Medicare rebates available). I bring a wealth of counselling experience; my care, sensitivity, sharp perception, tools and strategies; embedded in calm groundedness. I attune to my clients' needs, bringing the most effective and expert approach to facilitate healing, resolution and rewarding change.

Would you like to be showing up in your life with more authenticity? Do you feel stuck, struggle to hold your boundaries or find yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you? I am passionate about understanding you as a whole person, and assisting you in developing a meaningful relationship with yourself to work towards what is important for you. I have a special interest in working with women navigating life transitions, from adolescence through to late adulthood. I understand the importance of processing early life experiences to assist in moving through trauma, grief, anxiety and depression.

Qualified and experienced Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in treatment for a broad range of people from adolescents to adults of all ages.- If you are struggling with Mental Health (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, ADHD) - Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Sex, Gaming, Work and Eating Disorders) - Trauma (Childhood Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse) - Grief and Loss (Unresolved Grief and Empty Chair Work Therapy) - Co-Dependency in Relationships (Conflict, Boundaries and Communication Issues) then I have the skill set to help you overcome these challenges if you are willing to do the work.

This is a private online therapy (Telehealth) for adults needing a safe space to talk. If you are suffering with depression, stress, anxiety, loneliness, bereavement, trauma, relationship issues and more, I would like to help you find your strengths and rediscover who you are, and to assist you to navigate your negative experiences and emotions. Together we will make this journey less stressful.

Counselling Northern Beaches is staffed by Leisa Brown, who is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor committed to prioritising her clients' comfort and safety as they develop clarity and direction on their journey towards healing and personal growth. With a profound respect for each individual's dignity. She creates a supportive and non-judgemental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions. Her approach is practical and grounded employing the Healing Inner Conflict (HIC) model, guiding clients to uncover and understand their triggers. She is supervised by David 'Bhakti' Gotlieb.

Marie is a caring and supportive Career Counsellor and Art Therapist, working with clients looking to transition into a more meaningful, purposeful and balanced life. Finding yourself in a job that no longer meets your needs and values can consume all of your daily energy and start to interfere with your wellbeing. There are many factors that can affect your ability to move forwards: a lack of direction or unclear goals, low self-esteem or a lack of confidence, a lack of awareness of your strengths, skills and full potential, anxiety about making the change or other obstacle. Marie also offers group "Art for Wellbeing" sessions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, disconnected or struggling with a difficult event in your life? Are you finding it difficult to put into words just what you're feeling and thinking? Do you want support to feel lighter, calmer and clearer? Are you hoping to find a safe, supportive space to improve and maintain your mental wellbeing?

I cultivate change when invited to examine your mounting challenges, & accompany you along your journey, as required. I tend to your needs & resources as you transition, while we face issues together, & grow your capacity to journey beyond me. This may involve an exploration of the past, or practical focus on here & now strategies & approaches, which influence the map of your life journey you are carving. You guide me with expertise of your needs, wants & experiences, to plan a route forward, drawing on a variety of evidence-based methods I offer.

As a therapist I aim to help clients learn how to honour and understand their resistance and difficulty with life challenges as an outdated coping mechanism which originally was formed to serve as a self-preservation and adaptive function. In facilitating a pathway for change by walking alongside my client creating a safe and supportive environment towards self-awareness and the discovery that you are the expert in your life. My practice is trauma informed with a humanistic person centred approach. I will meet you with compassion , curiosity and connection, working towards your future goals, innate healing, health and happiness.

Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders. Julie’s empathic and wholehearted approach creates an environment for clients to feel safe to be able to be vulnerable and explore underlying issues to their presenting problems. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and has been a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Julie also received training from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating and is a qualified Eating Psychology Coach.