Female Counselling in Murwillumbah, NSW
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Kerriann Dear
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
I will always do my best to create a welcoming, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore what matters most to you. My role is to listen carefully to you and to support, guide and advocate for you to reach your best possible outcomes and build your inner strength and capability. As a life-long learner, and an experienced counsellor, yoga practitioner and psychotherapist, I understand that the power to heal and to intentionally make changes in our world lies within us. I work with individuals, couples and organisations.
I will always do my best to create a welcoming, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore what matters most to you. My role is to listen carefully to you and to support, guide and advocate for you to reach your best possible outcomes and build your inner strength and capability. As a life-long learner, and an experienced counsellor, yoga practitioner and psychotherapist, I understand that the power to heal and to intentionally make changes in our world lies within us. I work with individuals, couples and organisations.
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Hi there! I'm a Christian Counsellor. We can be hard to find : ( Within many communities, some people don't have a safe person in their life who they can turn to when life (and faith) become difficult and challenging. As a licenced Counsellor, I hold compassion tightly as people share their battles with me. It’s a very sacred space to be invited to walk through your darkest valleys and to celebrate with you on your green pastures. It can be a struggle to find therapists who cultivates therapeutic frameworks that professionally aligns with the Bible & our Supreme Creator and Redeemer.
Hi there! I'm a Christian Counsellor. We can be hard to find : ( Within many communities, some people don't have a safe person in their life who they can turn to when life (and faith) become difficult and challenging. As a licenced Counsellor, I hold compassion tightly as people share their battles with me. It’s a very sacred space to be invited to walk through your darkest valleys and to celebrate with you on your green pastures. It can be a struggle to find therapists who cultivates therapeutic frameworks that professionally aligns with the Bible & our Supreme Creator and Redeemer.
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Kate is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar who grew up in the Northern Rivers region, giving her strong ties to the local community. Her experience spans private practice, school and residential rehabilitation settings, allowing her to connect with clients across all ages and backgrounds. She enjoys seeing a broad range of presentations including anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, substance use and addiction, grief and loss, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. She is also available to conduct comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments.
Kate is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar who grew up in the Northern Rivers region, giving her strong ties to the local community. Her experience spans private practice, school and residential rehabilitation settings, allowing her to connect with clients across all ages and backgrounds. She enjoys seeing a broad range of presentations including anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, substance use and addiction, grief and loss, personality disorders, and neurodivergence. She is also available to conduct comprehensive psychological and cognitive assessments.
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Kirsty Kent
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484 (Online Only)
It is a great honour to support people who are dealing with difficult emotions, navigating challenging life events, or just feel they could use some extra help. I would love to hear what you want more of in your life and to work with you to reach it. Whether it is to feel more at ease, to learn to trust yourself and others, to know yourself more deeply, or to create habits and patterns that help you flourish, I am here to listen, support and guide you towards your goals.
It is a great honour to support people who are dealing with difficult emotions, navigating challenging life events, or just feel they could use some extra help. I would love to hear what you want more of in your life and to work with you to reach it. Whether it is to feel more at ease, to learn to trust yourself and others, to know yourself more deeply, or to create habits and patterns that help you flourish, I am here to listen, support and guide you towards your goals.
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My approach to working with you is deeply present, creating the space for exploration, to heal, to grow and to discover the inner resources that are uniquely yours. I am passionate about the journey of walking beside you as you transition through life changes, connecting more deeply with your authentic self. Your journey is fully supported and respected for its own timing and unique healing process. I work holistically involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
My approach to working with you is deeply present, creating the space for exploration, to heal, to grow and to discover the inner resources that are uniquely yours. I am passionate about the journey of walking beside you as you transition through life changes, connecting more deeply with your authentic self. Your journey is fully supported and respected for its own timing and unique healing process. I work holistically involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
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Samantha is a Clinical Psychologist providing in-person and online psychology sessions to children, adolescents, and adults. Samantha provides a nurturing and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where her clients can feel safe, relaxed, and supported. Samantha has an interest in childhood and adolescent anxiety-related presentations, and adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, stress, and adjustment. Samantha has a special interest supporting clients in the perinatal period.
Samantha is a Clinical Psychologist providing in-person and online psychology sessions to children, adolescents, and adults. Samantha provides a nurturing and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where her clients can feel safe, relaxed, and supported. Samantha has an interest in childhood and adolescent anxiety-related presentations, and adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, stress, and adjustment. Samantha has a special interest supporting clients in the perinatal period.
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I focus on individuals over 16 facing trauma, anxiety, and grief. You may feel overwhelmed and seek relief, clarity, and a path to healing. When dealing with life's challenges, you need a supportive space to explore your feelings. Your goal is to understand your experiences and regain well-being. I offer unwavering support, helping you navigate obstacles and find paths to wholeness and confidence. Using an integrated approach that combines verbal and non-verbal techniques, we unlock emotions that words alone can't convey. Together, we'll create a safe environment for emotional exploration and clarity.
I focus on individuals over 16 facing trauma, anxiety, and grief. You may feel overwhelmed and seek relief, clarity, and a path to healing. When dealing with life's challenges, you need a supportive space to explore your feelings. Your goal is to understand your experiences and regain well-being. I offer unwavering support, helping you navigate obstacles and find paths to wholeness and confidence. Using an integrated approach that combines verbal and non-verbal techniques, we unlock emotions that words alone can't convey. Together, we'll create a safe environment for emotional exploration and clarity.
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Wisdom of Well - Emmalene Wells
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
I enjoy working with a wide range of family related presentations. I’m experienced in working with young people and their families to support their mental health. I also see huge value in supporting Parents from the perinatal period across their parenting journey. I’m skilled in diagnostic assessment and professional supervision.
I enjoy working with a wide range of family related presentations. I’m experienced in working with young people and their families to support their mental health. I also see huge value in supporting Parents from the perinatal period across their parenting journey. I’m skilled in diagnostic assessment and professional supervision.
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Kerri Henderson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Waitlist for new clients
I work across the lifespan to support clients with a variety of presentations including Anxiety, Stress, Mood, Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Neurodiversity. I have knowledge and experience applying a number of evidence-based interventions including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also specialise in the assessment of neurodivergent cognitive profiles including Autism and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, along with psychometric testing for IQ and learning difficulties.
I work across the lifespan to support clients with a variety of presentations including Anxiety, Stress, Mood, Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Neurodiversity. I have knowledge and experience applying a number of evidence-based interventions including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also specialise in the assessment of neurodivergent cognitive profiles including Autism and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, along with psychometric testing for IQ and learning difficulties.
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Life offers us all challenges, sometimes huge, sometimes small, these challenges present themselves so that we may grow and in the process become wiser. I will support you to lean into your experiences rather than moving away from feelings, learning to befriend them and in the process develop a closer relationship with yourself and others. Developing emotional agility is a natural outcome of therapy that provides agency for change. Issues include parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, life direction, addiction and trauma.
Life offers us all challenges, sometimes huge, sometimes small, these challenges present themselves so that we may grow and in the process become wiser. I will support you to lean into your experiences rather than moving away from feelings, learning to befriend them and in the process develop a closer relationship with yourself and others. Developing emotional agility is a natural outcome of therapy that provides agency for change. Issues include parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, life direction, addiction and trauma.
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I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing space, and the sessions are tailored to address your personal life issues, needs and goals. As a Body Orientated Trauma informed Gestalt Therapist, and Senior Journey Practitioner, I enjoy assisting individuals on their unique journey to Wellness. The Therapy sessions are focused in the 'here and now' experience which holds our entire and unique history.
I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing space, and the sessions are tailored to address your personal life issues, needs and goals. As a Body Orientated Trauma informed Gestalt Therapist, and Senior Journey Practitioner, I enjoy assisting individuals on their unique journey to Wellness. The Therapy sessions are focused in the 'here and now' experience which holds our entire and unique history.
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I see challenges as a great opportunity to know yourself and I have supported many people to face challenges in a way that transforms them into aliveness, passion, and fulfilment in life. I truly believe that every challenge, every heartbreak, every struggle is a doorway to rediscover who we truly are and unlock our true potential. Together, we will explore the depths of your being, uncover the root causes of your struggles, and pave the way for lasting healing and personal growth.
I see challenges as a great opportunity to know yourself and I have supported many people to face challenges in a way that transforms them into aliveness, passion, and fulfilment in life. I truly believe that every challenge, every heartbreak, every struggle is a doorway to rediscover who we truly are and unlock our true potential. Together, we will explore the depths of your being, uncover the root causes of your struggles, and pave the way for lasting healing and personal growth.
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I have a Masters Degree in Mental Health - specialising in Art Therapy. I am a registered Art Therapist and registered Counsellor. I am a registered Victims of Crime counsellor, so people who are eligible can get 22 free sessions with me. NDIS and private health funds also provide reimbursement for your sessions with me. I have done extra training in Art Therapy interventions used to address trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I have worked with people of all ages, all diagnoses. I like to help people who have experienced trauma using sensorimotor art therapy. You can read more about this on my website www.mjarttherapy.com.au
I have a Masters Degree in Mental Health - specialising in Art Therapy. I am a registered Art Therapist and registered Counsellor. I am a registered Victims of Crime counsellor, so people who are eligible can get 22 free sessions with me. NDIS and private health funds also provide reimbursement for your sessions with me. I have done extra training in Art Therapy interventions used to address trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I have worked with people of all ages, all diagnoses. I like to help people who have experienced trauma using sensorimotor art therapy. You can read more about this on my website www.mjarttherapy.com.au
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Gretta Hazel Bottomley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
I am a warm and compassionate therapist who priorities the therapeutic relationship with my clients. I believe that a collaborative, client-focused approach creates a strong foundation to work through difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful and lasting change. I have experience working with adults struggling with a range of concerns including relationship distress, parenting difficulties, difficulty coping with traumatic or stressful events and changes, mood problems, and personality disorders.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist who priorities the therapeutic relationship with my clients. I believe that a collaborative, client-focused approach creates a strong foundation to work through difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful and lasting change. I have experience working with adults struggling with a range of concerns including relationship distress, parenting difficulties, difficulty coping with traumatic or stressful events and changes, mood problems, and personality disorders.
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Annie Monks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
As the co-founder of Healing Studio, a dedicated mental health and relationship clinic in Lismore and online, I understand the struggles that can impede living a fulfilled life. If you're caught in a cycle of anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation issues, body image concerns, or relationship challenges, I can help. With my qualifications as a Mental Health Social Worker, I offer effective counselling and psychological strategies to help you overcome these barriers and achieve the life you’ve always envisioned. I offer various funding options, including NDIS, Mental Health Care Plan (Medicare), Private Health Insurance.
As the co-founder of Healing Studio, a dedicated mental health and relationship clinic in Lismore and online, I understand the struggles that can impede living a fulfilled life. If you're caught in a cycle of anxiety, stress, depression, emotional regulation issues, body image concerns, or relationship challenges, I can help. With my qualifications as a Mental Health Social Worker, I offer effective counselling and psychological strategies to help you overcome these barriers and achieve the life you’ve always envisioned. I offer various funding options, including NDIS, Mental Health Care Plan (Medicare), Private Health Insurance.
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Vika Shvachkina
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Verified Verified
Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals experiencing an array of mental health issues including life transitions, loss and grief and the impact of childhood traumas to name a few. I aim to create a safe and inspiring space to facilitate healing of the heart and mind. I see my role as helping people to find their way in overcoming obstacles and creating ‘a life worth living’ in a respectful, non-judgemental and compassionate manner.
I work with individuals experiencing an array of mental health issues including life transitions, loss and grief and the impact of childhood traumas to name a few. I aim to create a safe and inspiring space to facilitate healing of the heart and mind. I see my role as helping people to find their way in overcoming obstacles and creating ‘a life worth living’ in a respectful, non-judgemental and compassionate manner.
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IFS & trauma informed counselling. I am an advocate for embracing diversity within the human experience. Through Gestalt methodology, I supports individuals to inhabit themselves more fully by building personal awareness and by acting as their anchor for them where things may feel a bit rocky. There is no pressure to fix anything or even have a final destination.
IFS & trauma informed counselling. I am an advocate for embracing diversity within the human experience. Through Gestalt methodology, I supports individuals to inhabit themselves more fully by building personal awareness and by acting as their anchor for them where things may feel a bit rocky. There is no pressure to fix anything or even have a final destination.
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Significant life changes can be overwhelming, but remember that you have the strength to navigate through them. I'm here to offer my professional and friendly support as you explore your emotions and overcome any challenges that may arise. Together, we can work towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.
Significant life changes can be overwhelming, but remember that you have the strength to navigate through them. I'm here to offer my professional and friendly support as you explore your emotions and overcome any challenges that may arise. Together, we can work towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.
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We are a group of compassionate and experienced therapists. We have experience in treating children; adolescents and adults and can assist with issues such as: Dealing with grief and loss; Understanding sexuality and gender issues; Disordered eating; Personality disorders Mood disorders; Anxiety; Depression; Dealing with life transitions; and Anger management. We also provide full cognitive assessments for adults (16 years and older), including interpretive reports.
We are a group of compassionate and experienced therapists. We have experience in treating children; adolescents and adults and can assist with issues such as: Dealing with grief and loss; Understanding sexuality and gender issues; Disordered eating; Personality disorders Mood disorders; Anxiety; Depression; Dealing with life transitions; and Anger management. We also provide full cognitive assessments for adults (16 years and older), including interpretive reports.
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Dharma Psychology is evidence based therapy grounded in traditional Buddhist Wisdom insights, perspectives & authentic mindfulness. Medicare Provider. University quals. No faith req. Individuals, Couples, Family, EMDR, Workcover, NDIS, Eating issues 30 yrs exp. Memberships APS (Professional affiliate) AASW & AABCAP ensuring ethical and professional standards. As a Buddhist Psychotherapist and Certified Mindfulness & Compassion teacher Lorretta offers a unique space of deep acceptance, compassion and expertise ......“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness" Peter .A. Levine
Dharma Psychology is evidence based therapy grounded in traditional Buddhist Wisdom insights, perspectives & authentic mindfulness. Medicare Provider. University quals. No faith req. Individuals, Couples, Family, EMDR, Workcover, NDIS, Eating issues 30 yrs exp. Memberships APS (Professional affiliate) AASW & AABCAP ensuring ethical and professional standards. As a Buddhist Psychotherapist and Certified Mindfulness & Compassion teacher Lorretta offers a unique space of deep acceptance, compassion and expertise ......“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness" Peter .A. Levine
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.