Parenting Counselling in Menai, NSW
Life Strategist
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Menai, NSW 2234
Focus areas: Depression / Anxiety Disorders / Parenting / Substance Use / Learning difficulties / Autism / ADHD / Relationships / Trauma Client Groups : School age / Young & Older Adults / Veterans / Couples / Families / Parent-Child -toddler relationships.
Shiraz works with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couple & Families and Veteran community. Applies specialist skills in working with parents and children on the attachment dyad employing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Shiraz was part of the first Australian cohort trained in PCIT in 2011. He travelled internationally on a scholarship to train in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, PCIT and Mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, adjustment issues and trauma. Shiraz also utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Focus areas: Depression / Anxiety Disorders / Parenting / Substance Use / Learning difficulties / Autism / ADHD / Relationships / Trauma Client Groups : School age / Young & Older Adults / Veterans / Couples / Families / Parent-Child -toddler relationships.
Shiraz works with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couple & Families and Veteran community. Applies specialist skills in working with parents and children on the attachment dyad employing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Shiraz was part of the first Australian cohort trained in PCIT in 2011. He travelled internationally on a scholarship to train in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, PCIT and Mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, adjustment issues and trauma. Shiraz also utilizes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Do you often feel overwhelmed, not sure how to cope with what is happening or has happened? Do you long for a compassionate ear to listen to you? Or need some extra support as you go through a difficult time? Many of life's hardships are beyond our control but there are ways we can learn to better cope with and get through distressing experiences.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, not sure how to cope with what is happening or has happened? Do you long for a compassionate ear to listen to you? Or need some extra support as you go through a difficult time? Many of life's hardships are beyond our control but there are ways we can learn to better cope with and get through distressing experiences.
Kelly is a registered psychologist, who believes that therapy can help people improve self-awareness, and build and maintain healthy connections with themselves and others. She is passionate about working with children and their families, providing parents the assistance required to improve children's emotional health and wellbeing. Kelly works collaboratively with her clients and families, using a person-centred and non-judgmental approach, focusing on the therapeutic relationship.
Kelly is a registered psychologist, who believes that therapy can help people improve self-awareness, and build and maintain healthy connections with themselves and others. She is passionate about working with children and their families, providing parents the assistance required to improve children's emotional health and wellbeing. Kelly works collaboratively with her clients and families, using a person-centred and non-judgmental approach, focusing on the therapeutic relationship.
I work as an art psychotherapist with adults and children that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, health related issues and have worked in community contexts to support parents and their children. Sometimes it can be hard to express our experiences verbally and working through creative means can help us gain an understanding of ourselves and enable us to express and find emotional relief for issues that might otherwise seem overwhelming. It provides a way of expressing our inner world without the need for words. Art therapy is suitable for all ages and requires no prior artistic skills.
I work as an art psychotherapist with adults and children that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, health related issues and have worked in community contexts to support parents and their children. Sometimes it can be hard to express our experiences verbally and working through creative means can help us gain an understanding of ourselves and enable us to express and find emotional relief for issues that might otherwise seem overwhelming. It provides a way of expressing our inner world without the need for words. Art therapy is suitable for all ages and requires no prior artistic skills.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is an empathetic clinician who strives to empower her clients in achieving and maintaining change that is in line with their values. Vanessa has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, across the lifespan and enjoys working with people of all ages. Vanessa's greatest joy is seeing others thrive, realise their potential, harness their strengths and walk beside them as they overcome challenges. Vanessa is able to gain rapport with even the most resistant clients and feels this is due to her calm, authentic and caring nature.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is an empathetic clinician who strives to empower her clients in achieving and maintaining change that is in line with their values. Vanessa has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, across the lifespan and enjoys working with people of all ages. Vanessa's greatest joy is seeing others thrive, realise their potential, harness their strengths and walk beside them as they overcome challenges. Vanessa is able to gain rapport with even the most resistant clients and feels this is due to her calm, authentic and caring nature.
Connie Easterbrook Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menai, NSW 2234
Experiencing relationship struggles or marriage breakdown. Wanting to refresh, renew or repair your relationship with your partner or loved one. Overwhelmed by grief and sadness. Anxious. Depressed. Stressed. Overwhelmed. Discouraged. Low self-esteem. If you are looking for compassionate care, support, hope for the future and a transformed emotional life - then I may be able to help. I am a warm, relational counsellor who offers experience, wisdom and compassion. I can provide practical skills and strategies to assist alongside empowering you to find your own unique way forward.
Experiencing relationship struggles or marriage breakdown. Wanting to refresh, renew or repair your relationship with your partner or loved one. Overwhelmed by grief and sadness. Anxious. Depressed. Stressed. Overwhelmed. Discouraged. Low self-esteem. If you are looking for compassionate care, support, hope for the future and a transformed emotional life - then I may be able to help. I am a warm, relational counsellor who offers experience, wisdom and compassion. I can provide practical skills and strategies to assist alongside empowering you to find your own unique way forward.
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I offer counselling for relationship issues, parenting issues, issues with adolescent children, and issues related to depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
I offer counselling for relationship issues, parenting issues, issues with adolescent children, and issues related to depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
Becoming a parent brings its own set of unique challenges. As we adjust to the profound physical, emotional, social, and spiritual shifts within ourselves, we’re also figuring out how to nurture our little ones and maintain our relationship. This journey can be exhausting, overwhelming and isolating. It also provides amazing opportunity for growth. I’m here to offer you a warm, non-judgmental space to connect in to yourself, and move through this journey with more confidence, ease and lightness.
Becoming a parent brings its own set of unique challenges. As we adjust to the profound physical, emotional, social, and spiritual shifts within ourselves, we’re also figuring out how to nurture our little ones and maintain our relationship. This journey can be exhausting, overwhelming and isolating. It also provides amazing opportunity for growth. I’m here to offer you a warm, non-judgmental space to connect in to yourself, and move through this journey with more confidence, ease and lightness.
She has particular interest in perinatal and parenting issues.
Lynda is a psychologist (clinical registrar) at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic style, drawing on her life experience and empathetic nature to help clients work towards achieving their therapeutic goals within the framework of evidence-based psychological therapy. Lynda completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Prior to this Lynda completed her undergraduate psychology studies at Monash University and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), and her undergraduate science degree at the University of Wollongong.
She has particular interest in perinatal and parenting issues.
Lynda is a psychologist (clinical registrar) at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic style, drawing on her life experience and empathetic nature to help clients work towards achieving their therapeutic goals within the framework of evidence-based psychological therapy. Lynda completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Prior to this Lynda completed her undergraduate psychology studies at Monash University and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), and her undergraduate science degree at the University of Wollongong.
My speciality is the Pre-Marriage Education Course in collaboration with PrepareEnrich, Gottman empirically based evidence skills and Susan Johnson's EFT skills all combined to give engaged couples, newly weds or couples intending to get married a great skill set and tools to help them navigate their married life, love, parenting and beyond.
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
My speciality is the Pre-Marriage Education Course in collaboration with PrepareEnrich, Gottman empirically based evidence skills and Susan Johnson's EFT skills all combined to give engaged couples, newly weds or couples intending to get married a great skill set and tools to help them navigate their married life, love, parenting and beyond.
Hello everyone! I'm Cynthia Nathan, Relationship Counsellor and Marriage & Relationship Educator. I specialise in Pre-Marriage Education Counselling (ME-WE), Bringing Baby Home a Transition to Parenthood Program (WE-US) and Couples Counselling - Couples Check Up's to enrich, enhance and heal marriages. I am a qualified Relationship Counsellor with many years of experience in the field and I combine the many methods I'm qualified in such as Gottmans, EFT by Sue Johnson and PrepareEnrich by David Olson to provide the very best to my clients. My sessions are unique as it is therapy with education to really help couples grow and thrive.
I offer the chance to build a safe therapeutic bond where you can connect with your strengths and vulnerability, process the impact of significant life events and relationships, explore new ways of relating or parenting, regulate your nervous system and access states of wellbeing.
Are you struggling with major changes, loss or uncertainty about the future? Maybe you're contending with a child’s worsening behaviour or mental health and you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or at a loss. Your family or intimate relationships may be more strained or volatile and you find yourself reacting to or retreating from others more than you'd like. Real Life Counselling provides a supportive space to explore and address your concerns about the realities facing you and your loved ones. I am an experienced individual counsellor specialising in stress, trauma, parenting, relationship and family issues.
I offer the chance to build a safe therapeutic bond where you can connect with your strengths and vulnerability, process the impact of significant life events and relationships, explore new ways of relating or parenting, regulate your nervous system and access states of wellbeing.
Are you struggling with major changes, loss or uncertainty about the future? Maybe you're contending with a child’s worsening behaviour or mental health and you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or at a loss. Your family or intimate relationships may be more strained or volatile and you find yourself reacting to or retreating from others more than you'd like. Real Life Counselling provides a supportive space to explore and address your concerns about the realities facing you and your loved ones. I am an experienced individual counsellor specialising in stress, trauma, parenting, relationship and family issues.
Jane Rabie- Play Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wolli Creek, NSW 2205
Through a collaborative relationship with you, the parent or carer, we uncover the root of the problem and discover practical tools for meeting the challenges of parenting.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
Through a collaborative relationship with you, the parent or carer, we uncover the root of the problem and discover practical tools for meeting the challenges of parenting.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
Douha El-Assaad
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Condell Park, NSW 2200 (Online Only)
I have worked with people experiencing difficulties in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, complex trauma, parenting, relationship and workplace issues.
I hold space for my clients, so that they can share and tell their story with the guarantee of safety. Together, we look at the things in their life that are no longer serving them, or holding them back from living the life they imagined. Unhelpful patterns, relationships, processes, may all be holding people back from crafting the life that they want to live. I will be open to supporting new clients in early 2025. Please reach out via email if you would like to be notified when I am next available to support new clients. I offer a human service.
I have worked with people experiencing difficulties in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, complex trauma, parenting, relationship and workplace issues.
I hold space for my clients, so that they can share and tell their story with the guarantee of safety. Together, we look at the things in their life that are no longer serving them, or holding them back from living the life they imagined. Unhelpful patterns, relationships, processes, may all be holding people back from crafting the life that they want to live. I will be open to supporting new clients in early 2025. Please reach out via email if you would like to be notified when I am next available to support new clients. I offer a human service.
Sessions include parent skill building relevant to communication strategies and regulation tools you can use at home.
I have worked with children, adolescents and families for over 10 years across parenting residential care, child protection, outreach and education settings. In private practice, I work with various neurotypes and mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion dysregulation. I support neurodivergent (Autism and ADHD) children and adolescents to feel empowered in their neurotype and enhance awareness of their individual social, emotional and communication preference.
Sessions include parent skill building relevant to communication strategies and regulation tools you can use at home.
I have worked with children, adolescents and families for over 10 years across parenting residential care, child protection, outreach and education settings. In private practice, I work with various neurotypes and mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion dysregulation. I support neurodivergent (Autism and ADHD) children and adolescents to feel empowered in their neurotype and enhance awareness of their individual social, emotional and communication preference.
As the Psychologist behind Empowering Minds Psychology with over 14 years experience working with children, adolescents and their families Ellen Pickering provides a safe, gentle, non-judgemental, empowering and confidential space for families, children and adolescents ensuring that the therapy helps not only the client but also their family. Ellen also provides therapy for parents as they ride the rollercoaster of being a parent.
As the Psychologist behind Empowering Minds Psychology with over 14 years experience working with children, adolescents and their families Ellen Pickering provides a safe, gentle, non-judgemental, empowering and confidential space for families, children and adolescents ensuring that the therapy helps not only the client but also their family. Ellen also provides therapy for parents as they ride the rollercoaster of being a parent.
Therefore we offer couples counselling, parenting support as well as individual counselling.
At Mind Connect Health, the aim is to holistically support individuals and their loved ones navigate through a range of complexities. A variety of factors lead us all to having a unique response to stress, and sometimes we need guidance managing our own responses to stress and to better resolve conflicts with others, or even to learn to better connect with those we care about.
Therefore we offer couples counselling, parenting support as well as individual counselling.
At Mind Connect Health, the aim is to holistically support individuals and their loved ones navigate through a range of complexities. A variety of factors lead us all to having a unique response to stress, and sometimes we need guidance managing our own responses to stress and to better resolve conflicts with others, or even to learn to better connect with those we care about.
I love to work with people who are interested in overcoming life challenges and keen on personal growth, gaining insight and self improvement. My areas of interest and expertise are Depression/Post Natal Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Workplace injury Bullying, Stress, and anger management Interpersonal and relationship difficulties Parenting, Miscarriage / Loss of baby, Trauma/Abuse, Personality Disorders Domestic Violence, Disability, Self-harm Suicidal Ideation
I love to work with people who are interested in overcoming life challenges and keen on personal growth, gaining insight and self improvement. My areas of interest and expertise are Depression/Post Natal Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Workplace injury Bullying, Stress, and anger management Interpersonal and relationship difficulties Parenting, Miscarriage / Loss of baby, Trauma/Abuse, Personality Disorders Domestic Violence, Disability, Self-harm Suicidal Ideation
Carmen Teodor
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorebank, NSW 2170 (Online Only)
Whether you're facing the challenges of battling depression, managing anxiety, wrestling with low self-esteem, navigating parenting difficulties, relationship issues, coping with stress, dealing with life crises, family issues, complex trauma, PTSD, cross-cultural dilemmas, coping with grief and loss, tackling workplace stress, or providing support for children after separation—I'm here for you. Expect a reset button for your life. In our Telehealth sessions, we connect virtually to explore and understand your experiences. It's a conversation that helps you focus on what matters most – you.
Whether you're facing the challenges of battling depression, managing anxiety, wrestling with low self-esteem, navigating parenting difficulties, relationship issues, coping with stress, dealing with life crises, family issues, complex trauma, PTSD, cross-cultural dilemmas, coping with grief and loss, tackling workplace stress, or providing support for children after separation—I'm here for you. Expect a reset button for your life. In our Telehealth sessions, we connect virtually to explore and understand your experiences. It's a conversation that helps you focus on what matters most – you.
As a parent, watching your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or big feelings and behaviours can feel heartbreaking and overwhelming.
I am a Registered Psychologist experienced in working with individuals with a range of presenting concerns. I am most passionate about working with children, teenagers and their families to help improve their lives and create a better future for them.
As a parent, watching your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or big feelings and behaviours can feel heartbreaking and overwhelming.
I am a Registered Psychologist experienced in working with individuals with a range of presenting concerns. I am most passionate about working with children, teenagers and their families to help improve their lives and create a better future for them.
Erin Chan- Individual Couple And Family Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Hurstville, NSW 2220
I provide treatment for a range of difficulties including (not limited to) relationship, interpersonal, behavioral, parenting issues and adjustment difficulties throughout life.
My approach is straightforward, helping you make sense of your experience, explore on coping mechanisms and restore confidence in your life, with evidence-based well-being tools, to better manage in those difficult situations. My goal is to journey together with you until you can take charge effectively! Sometimes with 1 session! With my guidance, you can grow confidently alongside with life issues without escaping from them nor being affected by them. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or unsatisfied with your relationship or feeling unhappy/sad/angry frequently, I’m here to help. Book a 15-min intro call to start
I provide treatment for a range of difficulties including (not limited to) relationship, interpersonal, behavioral, parenting issues and adjustment difficulties throughout life.
My approach is straightforward, helping you make sense of your experience, explore on coping mechanisms and restore confidence in your life, with evidence-based well-being tools, to better manage in those difficult situations. My goal is to journey together with you until you can take charge effectively! Sometimes with 1 session! With my guidance, you can grow confidently alongside with life issues without escaping from them nor being affected by them. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or unsatisfied with your relationship or feeling unhappy/sad/angry frequently, I’m here to help. Book a 15-min intro call to start
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.