In Person Counselling in Hazelbrook, NSW

My ideal client has challenges in life and is searching for skills and techniques to overcome these challenges. They are willing to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, and by doing this reap the rewards that come with learning to adapt to, and overcome the inconsistency of life.

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist with over with 20 year’s experience supporting people who have complex and diverse needs, in particular as a result of trauma. I offer a unique person-centered practice based on the needs of the person sitting in front of me. I have worked in depth with complex mental health issues including developmental and attachment-related trauma, complex trauma, and dual diagnosis. I understand the unique trauma and mental health needs that people with disability experience, being neuroaffirming and strengths based.

I focus on men's counselling. It's not that I don't counsel women it's just that men have different ways of dealing with problems that require another kind of approach. The Situational Approach says “this person is going through some exceptional event and they need help dealing with it” rather than “they have a mental health problem and we need to treat the illness”.

Branch Out Counselling offers affordable counselling for children and adults of all ages who may find themselves 'stuck' with problems of basic human conflict and dilemma. We would like to reach out to people who seek counselling that is welcoming, confidential and available now to help work through those everyday stresses and difficulties that maintain life's problems. Branch out and change behaviours that no longer work for you, and take action towards achieving life's values and goals. Build compassion for yourself and others and learn strategies that help strengthen emotional regulation skills and values-based behaviour.

Our team of experienced and caring Psychologist's are ready to listen and support you to improve your emotional and psychological well-being. We provide evidence based interventions including such Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).

Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.

I have qualifications from La Trobe University, University of New England and Edith Cowan University. During my most recent degree, I designed, managed and executed a research project which looked at the attitudes and knowledge of university students on Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have a passion for supporting children and families with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and those who have experienced trauma. I am passionate about working with neurodiverse families, across a range of cultural backgrounds

PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and psychotherapist, Natalie Harman has extensive experience and an unrivalled understanding of hospital workplace culture. As the Founder of Becoming Mindful Natalie Harman delivers tailored wellbeing programs in hospital workplaces which include individual counselling and coaching to equip doctors with the tools needed to move beyond survival to thriving. Natalie’s trauma-informed clinical approach and deep understanding of hospital environments enables her to integrate several therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet the individual needs of both the client and department.

As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I aim to partner people in navigating and healing from a wide range of issues including trauma. My approach is holistic and emphasises the interconnectedness of mind and body in the journey toward self-discovery and authenticity.

I provide a safe and inclusive space where you can express yourself authentically, and where you will be held in a non-judgmental and deeply compassionate way. You might be experiencing a significant life event or transition … feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed … a big question or uncertainty might loom over you ... or maybe you have curious body symptoms or dreams. I will support you to uncover the unknown. Working with clients of all genders from teen into late adulthood, although I also specialise in menstrual cycle awareness and rites of passage midwifery.

Taking the first step towards seeking help can often feel daunting, like stepping into uncharted territory. In a society that places emphasis on self-reliance, it's important to acknowledge that everyone, even the strongest individuals, can benefit from support along life's journey. Embarking on this journey holds great promise. Through therapy, you can discover new strengths, heal emotional wounds, and embrace a more fulfilling and empowered life. Together, we will navigate life's challenges, helping you develop resilience and confidence along the way.

As a relational therapist, Tao has a great ability to get to the core of issues and challenges quickly. With over 30 years experience in his field, Tao helps his clients gain insight, greater self-awareness, and an understanding about unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that are often blocking them from reaching their potential. Tao has an unique intera

I work with anyone who has the willingness to show up each session. It may not always be easy, but there is something special about choosing yourself in that moment. I adopt a warm but upfront approach, come as you are and be honest with where you are at.