Online Counselling for Katoomba

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Kirsten Maclean Barnett
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Katoomba, NSW 2780
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.
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.
(08) 5117 3155 View (08) 5117 3155
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Sandra Scott
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
With a wide knowledge and 20 years clinical experience I use evidence-based therapies personalised to your treatment goals. I work with clients of all ages on all manner of complex concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships, grief, loss & infertility. I provide psychological assessment and diagnostic services to those seeking to understand the nuances of ADHD, ASD, LD (dyslexia) and other developmental difficulties. My specialised training in mind body connection, hypnosis and nutrition complements treatment for those seeking a holistic approach.
With a wide knowledge and 20 years clinical experience I use evidence-based therapies personalised to your treatment goals. I work with clients of all ages on all manner of complex concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships, grief, loss & infertility. I provide psychological assessment and diagnostic services to those seeking to understand the nuances of ADHD, ASD, LD (dyslexia) and other developmental difficulties. My specialised training in mind body connection, hypnosis and nutrition complements treatment for those seeking a holistic approach.
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Photo of Meegan Cornforth - Quiet Mind Holistic Counselling, ACA-L1, Counsellor
Quiet Mind Holistic Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
Katoomba, Sydney & online.
Currently taking new clients.
Katoomba, Sydney & online.
Currently taking new clients.
(02) 5302 6347 View (02) 5302 6347
Photo of Pete O'Malley, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych, Psychologist
Pete O'Malley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
I’m a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist who puts building strong and supportive relationships at the heart of my practice. I provide individudal therapy for adults (20+) across a range of issues. Together we'll focus on your growing strengths as much as the challenges you're facing. I have a background in working with complex challenges including PTSD, complex PTSD, personality, mood and anxiety disorders. I also work part-time at the specialist trauma and addictions clinic, the Birchtree Centre, in Sydney.
I’m a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist who puts building strong and supportive relationships at the heart of my practice. I provide individudal therapy for adults (20+) across a range of issues. Together we'll focus on your growing strengths as much as the challenges you're facing. I have a background in working with complex challenges including PTSD, complex PTSD, personality, mood and anxiety disorders. I also work part-time at the specialist trauma and addictions clinic, the Birchtree Centre, in Sydney.
(02) 5657 0257 View (02) 5657 0257
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Patricia Preston
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
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.
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.
(02) 4058 4778 View (02) 4058 4778
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Minutes to Happy Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle? I'm here to help. Are you facing challenges like...holding off on dreams and goals you care deeply about? Struggling to smile on the hard days? Longing to adventure outdoors and get active? Worrying about what the future holds? Nervously navigating relationships? difficulty maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose? Managing pain and discomfort, all while managing the demands of work and family life? Counselling provides support and progress in your health, life, and goals.
Are you facing a stressful life situation, Chronic pain, a chronic health condition, an eating disorder, tinnitus, or challenged with a mental health struggle? I'm here to help. Are you facing challenges like...holding off on dreams and goals you care deeply about? Struggling to smile on the hard days? Longing to adventure outdoors and get active? Worrying about what the future holds? Nervously navigating relationships? difficulty maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose? Managing pain and discomfort, all while managing the demands of work and family life? Counselling provides support and progress in your health, life, and goals.
(02) 4503 4975 View (02) 4503 4975
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Natacha Desille
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780  (Online Only)
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am able to offer treatment services to a range of individuals across the life spectrum. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals who are curious about their experiences and want to deepen their understanding about themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in. I work holistically and incorporate evidence-based practice with experiential expressive therapies that treat the entire person (including the mind-body connection).
As a Clinical Psychologist, I am able to offer treatment services to a range of individuals across the life spectrum. I am particularly passionate about working with individuals who are curious about their experiences and want to deepen their understanding about themselves, their relationships, and the world they live in. I work holistically and incorporate evidence-based practice with experiential expressive therapies that treat the entire person (including the mind-body connection).
(07) 3184 4098 View (07) 3184 4098
Clare Russell-Williams
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
Clare is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties. Clare has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has extensive experience working with veterans and emergency service personnel who have experienced trauma. She also has specialist skills in working with women who are experiencing difficulties during the perinatal period and currently works with the Gidget Foundation.
Clare is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties. Clare has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has extensive experience working with veterans and emergency service personnel who have experienced trauma. She also has specialist skills in working with women who are experiencing difficulties during the perinatal period and currently works with the Gidget Foundation.
(02) 4708 9525 View (02) 4708 9525
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Karlo Seci
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
Waitlist for new clients
I'm highly inspired to work with clients that are willing to find ways to overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief or other 'stuck' places, I believe there is a way to come to a healthier mental-emotional equilibrium. Thoughts, emotions and behaviors can all serve as a key to enter deeper into oneself. I am here to help find the way inside where one can see how to change.
I'm highly inspired to work with clients that are willing to find ways to overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief or other 'stuck' places, I believe there is a way to come to a healthier mental-emotional equilibrium. Thoughts, emotions and behaviors can all serve as a key to enter deeper into oneself. I am here to help find the way inside where one can see how to change.
(02) 4708 9554 View (02) 4708 9554
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Amaroo Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with more than 20 years experience supporting individuals through challenges. I initially worked in domestic violence services in advocacy and support work prior to completing studies in psychology. I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, and lead fulfilling lives. I aspire to create a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals feel understood, valued, and equipped with the tools they need to navigate life's complexities.
I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with more than 20 years experience supporting individuals through challenges. I initially worked in domestic violence services in advocacy and support work prior to completing studies in psychology. I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, and lead fulfilling lives. I aspire to create a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals feel understood, valued, and equipped with the tools they need to navigate life's complexities.
(08) 7562 8339 View (08) 7562 8339
Photo of Sonja Keller, AMHSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sonja Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
(02) 8776 3814 View (02) 8776 3814
Photo of Helen Stringer - Interwoven Sandplay Counselling, ACA-L2, Counsellor
Interwoven Sandplay Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
As a wholistic counsellor my goal is to engage you in a meaningful self-exploration process to support healing and personal growth. I specialise in a symbol-work method that's effective in reaching deeper, underlying issues. These issues can manifest as stress, relationship problems, work issues, conflict, insecurity, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, frustration, confusion, hoarding, addiction. Potential outcomes are heightened self-awareness, unveiling of hidden/unconscious truths, emotional blockages released, increased self-esteem, heightened clarity, reduced confusion, improvement in general wellbeing.
As a wholistic counsellor my goal is to engage you in a meaningful self-exploration process to support healing and personal growth. I specialise in a symbol-work method that's effective in reaching deeper, underlying issues. These issues can manifest as stress, relationship problems, work issues, conflict, insecurity, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, anger, sadness, frustration, confusion, hoarding, addiction. Potential outcomes are heightened self-awareness, unveiling of hidden/unconscious truths, emotional blockages released, increased self-esteem, heightened clarity, reduced confusion, improvement in general wellbeing.
(02) 4703 5045 View (02) 4703 5045
Photo of Michelle Grosvenor - Associated Psychology Practice, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Associated Psychology Practice
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
As an established practice, we have systems in place to support people throughout therapy including a Facebook page with videos & resources, access to online booking facilities and comfortable waiting areas/consulting rooms .
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).
As an established practice, we have systems in place to support people throughout therapy including a Facebook page with videos & resources, access to online booking facilities and comfortable waiting areas/consulting rooms .
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).
(02) 4058 4502 View (02) 4058 4502
Photo of Jannette Sakkouri, PACFA, Counsellor
Jannette Sakkouri
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
(08) 7649 4244 View (08) 7649 4244
Photo of Zachary Paul Jolly, ACA-L1, Counsellor
Zachary Paul Jolly
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
(02) 5503 3828 View (02) 5503 3828
Photo of Kat Cox, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych, Psychologist
Kat Cox
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Katoomba, NSW 2780
(02) 4503 4217 View (02) 4503 4217

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Online Counsellors

Is online therapy as effective as in-person?

Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?

One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.

Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?

Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.

Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?

The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.