Emotionally Focused Counselling in Newcastle, NSW

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Carla Bonetti
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
She is also a certified EFT Couples Therapist.
Brazilian born Psychologist, Carla Bonetti understands that we all need help at times to navigate life’s challenges. She offers help that is underpinned by years of experience working within the public and private sectors with a range of different clients addressing a number of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and existential problems.
She is also a certified EFT Couples Therapist.
Brazilian born Psychologist, Carla Bonetti understands that we all need help at times to navigate life’s challenges. She offers help that is underpinned by years of experience working within the public and private sectors with a range of different clients addressing a number of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and existential problems.
(02) 4012 4035 View (02) 4012 4035
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The Couples' Therapy Room
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
In my couples counselling practice, I integrate a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of my clients (Gottman, EFT, Sex Therapy, Trauma Informed Framework).
Welcome! I’m Aicha, a French couple counsellor with a passion for guiding individuals through the challenging terrain of their relationships. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, constant conflict, trust issues, intimacy challenges, infidelity, or navigating major life transitions such as parenthood or career changes, I'm dedicated to providing you with the tools and support you need to rebuild and strengthen your relationship. I also offer support to couples dealing with mental health concerns such as anxiety or ADHD, helping you navigate these complexities with empathy and practical strategies.
In my couples counselling practice, I integrate a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of my clients (Gottman, EFT, Sex Therapy, Trauma Informed Framework).
Welcome! I’m Aicha, a French couple counsellor with a passion for guiding individuals through the challenging terrain of their relationships. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, constant conflict, trust issues, intimacy challenges, infidelity, or navigating major life transitions such as parenthood or career changes, I'm dedicated to providing you with the tools and support you need to rebuild and strengthen your relationship. I also offer support to couples dealing with mental health concerns such as anxiety or ADHD, helping you navigate these complexities with empathy and practical strategies.
(02) 4082 6778 View (02) 4082 6778
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Rachel Amy Waldock
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
These modalities include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
I am passionate about connecting with each client, hearing their stories and encouraging healing and growth by identifying internal and external resources and strengthening emotional intelligence. I am keen to journey with individuals who are ready to share their stories, reflect, dig deep, and begin to open themselves to new ways of being, moving towards more authenticity and wholeness.
These modalities include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
I am passionate about connecting with each client, hearing their stories and encouraging healing and growth by identifying internal and external resources and strengthening emotional intelligence. I am keen to journey with individuals who are ready to share their stories, reflect, dig deep, and begin to open themselves to new ways of being, moving towards more authenticity and wholeness.
(02) 4071 8007 View (02) 4071 8007
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Mimi Bloom
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I work eclectically with my highly specialised range of modalities including attachment-informed EMDR, Gottman Method for couples, Internal Family Systems, CBT, hypnotherapy, EFT (tapping), mindfulness techniques and yoga, which I use to create a safe and unique environment for personal growth and transformation for both individuals and couples.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified EMDR and couples psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I have experience working with adolescents and adults ranging in age from 13-80 and have worked with client issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal or relational issues, self-harm, suicide ideation, social anxiety, bereavement, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and neurodiversity, particularly ADHD. My clients come to me with a range of issues, but all seeking a safe space to explore themselves and break through barriers to achieve personal growth, increased contentment and better relationships.
I work eclectically with my highly specialised range of modalities including attachment-informed EMDR, Gottman Method for couples, Internal Family Systems, CBT, hypnotherapy, EFT (tapping), mindfulness techniques and yoga, which I use to create a safe and unique environment for personal growth and transformation for both individuals and couples.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified EMDR and couples psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I have experience working with adolescents and adults ranging in age from 13-80 and have worked with client issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal or relational issues, self-harm, suicide ideation, social anxiety, bereavement, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and neurodiversity, particularly ADHD. My clients come to me with a range of issues, but all seeking a safe space to explore themselves and break through barriers to achieve personal growth, increased contentment and better relationships.
(02) 4058 4694 View (02) 4058 4694
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Luke Nykiel
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
My main therapeutic approaches are CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) EFT (emotion focused therapy for individuals, couples, or families), and systemic therapies.
Many of my clients are men, couples, or LGBTQIA+ people. I have an interest in helping people manage anxiety, anger, shame, grief, and other personal struggles.
My main therapeutic approaches are CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) EFT (emotion focused therapy for individuals, couples, or families), and systemic therapies.
Many of my clients are men, couples, or LGBTQIA+ people. I have an interest in helping people manage anxiety, anger, shame, grief, and other personal struggles.
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Begin Again Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
At Begin Again Therapy, we are a team of caring and experienced Newcastle psychologists who recognise the importance of relationships in facilitating healing. We have created a psychology clinic with the intention of prioritising safety, connection and compassion. We endeavour to empower people to step into a place of vulnerability and find the strength to embrace their humanness. Working collaboratively, we select and integrate well-researched approaches based on your unique needs, strengths and resources.
At Begin Again Therapy, we are a team of caring and experienced Newcastle psychologists who recognise the importance of relationships in facilitating healing. We have created a psychology clinic with the intention of prioritising safety, connection and compassion. We endeavour to empower people to step into a place of vulnerability and find the strength to embrace their humanness. Working collaboratively, we select and integrate well-researched approaches based on your unique needs, strengths and resources.
(02) 4058 4013 View (02) 4058 4013
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Allira Sazdanoff
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
(02) 4049 4035 View (02) 4049 4035
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Rebecca Butler Couple Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partners more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
I work with Couples and Individuals. Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships. The Imago Relationship Model facilitates a new way of communication that allows couples to understand themselves and their partners more deeply and bring greater safety, connection, healing, growth and joy.
(02) 4963 1387 View (02) 4963 1387
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Kas Herring
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I am passionate about supporting people to connect deeply and authentically with their sense of self and relationships. I support clients to gain a deeper awareness of their situation, identify wants and dreams, process barriers and pain, in order to enhance well-being and relationships! I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and am compassionate, experiential, motivational and relational and offer this freely within my sessions so you may step into your best, true self all the time. I believe that with the right support, we have all it takes in our own bodies to grow and heal !
I am passionate about supporting people to connect deeply and authentically with their sense of self and relationships. I support clients to gain a deeper awareness of their situation, identify wants and dreams, process barriers and pain, in order to enhance well-being and relationships! I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and am compassionate, experiential, motivational and relational and offer this freely within my sessions so you may step into your best, true self all the time. I believe that with the right support, we have all it takes in our own bodies to grow and heal !
(02) 4050 0169 View (02) 4050 0169
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Kath Doosey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Kath is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents, and has extensive experience working survivors of trauma and violence, the adjustment to a sudden event or life change. Kath also provides therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
Kath is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist who started Hunter Clinical Services to create a safe and accepting space to access counselling and therapy. Kath works with adults and adolescents, and has extensive experience working survivors of trauma and violence, the adjustment to a sudden event or life change. Kath also provides therapy for depression, anxiety, relationship problems and divorce, chronic and / or neurological illness, and gender-related issues. Kath has a flexible and non-judgemental approach and will work with you through the challenges of life.
(02) 4075 9805 View (02) 4075 9805
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Sarah Young
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I'm a clinical psychologist with experience in both the public and private sector helping teenagers and adults overcome emotional challenges. I believe people need someone to be in the moment with them as they face their feelings in response to everyday struggles and past issues. I prioritise emotional regulation and understanding so people feel empowered to meet their true capacity and overcome life's challenges.
I'm a clinical psychologist with experience in both the public and private sector helping teenagers and adults overcome emotional challenges. I believe people need someone to be in the moment with them as they face their feelings in response to everyday struggles and past issues. I prioritise emotional regulation and understanding so people feel empowered to meet their true capacity and overcome life's challenges.
(02) 4005 0121 View (02) 4005 0121
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Xavier King
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I work with individuals from all backgrounds, addressing challenges such as trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My approach is non-judgmental, holistic, and compassionate, providing a safe space for exploration and healing. Together, we can build emotional resilience, enhance self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges and create a fulfilling and balanced life for everyone.
I work with individuals from all backgrounds, addressing challenges such as trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. My approach is non-judgmental, holistic, and compassionate, providing a safe space for exploration and healing. Together, we can build emotional resilience, enhance self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges and create a fulfilling and balanced life for everyone.
(02) 5941 6436 View (02) 5941 6436
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Janine Epere
Psychotherapist, PsychD, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
(02) 4058 4578 View (02) 4058 4578
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Rebecca Saalfeld
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
Do you feel stuck? Are you struggling? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and what is important to you? Would you like to feel more confident? Would you like to make choices that better serve you? Would you like to explore your concerns using dialogue, 2 chair work, art, body wisdom or dreams? Would you like to deepen your self awareness and authentic experience? Do you want to work in a way and at a pace determined by your needs? All sessions are mutually respectful and confidential.
(02) 4082 8292 View (02) 4082 8292
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Harrys Helping Hands Counselling & Mediation
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
At Harrys Helping Hands we provide counselling (individual, couples, family/group), clinical supervision, EAP Services, critical incident attendance, mediation and mental health training. Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Harrys Helping Hands offer compassionate counselling, support, supervision, mediation, education & training. We aim to help move your mental health and wellbeing up the top end of the mental health spectrum, to guide you in overcoming life obstacles and to begin healing from past wounds to create a brighter future.
At Harrys Helping Hands we provide counselling (individual, couples, family/group), clinical supervision, EAP Services, critical incident attendance, mediation and mental health training. Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Harrys Helping Hands offer compassionate counselling, support, supervision, mediation, education & training. We aim to help move your mental health and wellbeing up the top end of the mental health spectrum, to guide you in overcoming life obstacles and to begin healing from past wounds to create a brighter future.
(02) 4012 2199 View (02) 4012 2199
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Dr Michael Walton
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I work collaboratively with clients, value their lived experience, and provide a safe and supportive space for clients to discuss and help them to resolve their concerns. A range of evidence-based therapies are used to assist clients to resolve their difficulties and create meaningful life transitions and relationships. I work mostly with adults across their developmental life-span. Clients may see me either in person or by telehealth, including interstate. Specialising in mens' mental health, trauma and mood disorders. Everyone deserves to live their best life. Michael.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in private practice. I work collaboratively with clients, value their lived experience, and provide a safe and supportive space for clients to discuss and help them to resolve their concerns. A range of evidence-based therapies are used to assist clients to resolve their difficulties and create meaningful life transitions and relationships. I work mostly with adults across their developmental life-span. Clients may see me either in person or by telehealth, including interstate. Specialising in mens' mental health, trauma and mood disorders. Everyone deserves to live their best life. Michael.
(02) 4058 3033 View (02) 4058 3033
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Dr Richard Morrison
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Relational Coaching is my personalised approach to helping people get on with one another and with life. I like coaching as a metaphor because it is positive, outcome orientated and has an everyday feel to it. One way of looking at counselling is to see it as a safe place to say what you need to say, to discover ways of saying what you need to say, to have someone hear (really hear) what you need to say, and to help you say it well!
Relational Coaching is my personalised approach to helping people get on with one another and with life. I like coaching as a metaphor because it is positive, outcome orientated and has an everyday feel to it. One way of looking at counselling is to see it as a safe place to say what you need to say, to discover ways of saying what you need to say, to have someone hear (really hear) what you need to say, and to help you say it well!
(02) 4063 1306 View (02) 4063 1306
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Tracy Leigh Lynch
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, NSW 2300
With over 30 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support real and lasting change. I use a combination of EMDR, Parts and Attachment informed therapy. I include Gottman for Couples. This can to help change underlying beliefs that form negative patterns. I specialise in Intensive Therapy. I use longer sessions over a shorter period. My extensive experience and skill base alongside my care and compassion can help you get to the bottom of what is going on and to process this, leading to change. Much more than just talking about issues we process them allowing real change to be possible.
With over 30 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support real and lasting change. I use a combination of EMDR, Parts and Attachment informed therapy. I include Gottman for Couples. This can to help change underlying beliefs that form negative patterns. I specialise in Intensive Therapy. I use longer sessions over a shorter period. My extensive experience and skill base alongside my care and compassion can help you get to the bottom of what is going on and to process this, leading to change. Much more than just talking about issues we process them allowing real change to be possible.
(02) 4063 1001 View (02) 4063 1001
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Bec Wellard Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Newcastle, NSW 2300
Are you looking for empathic, compassionate support? I work with adults experiencing a broad array of life's big challenges. I can support you with grief and loss, end of life decisions and developing greater self awareness and authenticity in your life. Major life decisions, learning to trust yourself to know what the next right step is and how to speak your authentic truth - even if your voice shakes.
Are you looking for empathic, compassionate support? I work with adults experiencing a broad array of life's big challenges. I can support you with grief and loss, end of life decisions and developing greater self awareness and authenticity in your life. Major life decisions, learning to trust yourself to know what the next right step is and how to speak your authentic truth - even if your voice shakes.
(02) 4063 1439 View (02) 4063 1439
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Louise Kanjee
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newcastle, NSW 2300
I work with clients who are looking for understanding, empathy and acceptance. I am experienced with working with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. People who are looking to not just talk through their issues but who want to be in a space to work on and transform their inner worlds and the way they approach life find that the way I work alongside them as well as the space I provide resonates with them. Maybe you have tried lots of different therapists and are looking for someone different and who thinks out of the box - if so, I may be the person for you!
I work with clients who are looking for understanding, empathy and acceptance. I am experienced with working with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. People who are looking to not just talk through their issues but who want to be in a space to work on and transform their inner worlds and the way they approach life find that the way I work alongside them as well as the space I provide resonates with them. Maybe you have tried lots of different therapists and are looking for someone different and who thinks out of the box - if so, I may be the person for you!
(02) 4012 4906 View (02) 4012 4906
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.