Family Systems Counselling in Stanmore, NSW
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
Joy Through Therapy is founded by Amanda Joy Robb, a renowned and innovative Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Amanda specialises in Trauma, Sexology, Sexual Health and Relationships, and Supervision. Throughout these three domains, Amanda offers services for Trauma based Therapies, Sex & Relationship Therapy and Clinical Individual and Group Supervision, as well as Consultation training services.
With over 25 years’ experience as a Psychologist and Family Therapist, I have worked both in crisis and outpatient settings with drug and alcohol, at-risk, and acute mental health populations as well as in private practice with couples, families, and individuals. My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
With over 25 years’ experience as a Psychologist and Family Therapist, I have worked both in crisis and outpatient settings with drug and alcohol, at-risk, and acute mental health populations as well as in private practice with couples, families, and individuals. My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
Hi, I’m Ange, and I believe that relationships are at the heart of our wellbeing. The quality of connections—with partners, family and even ourselves—shapes how we navigate life’s challenges and transitions. From leaving school and starting new careers, to becoming parents or adjusting to the teenage years with our children, these pivotal times can bring both joy and stress. I’m here to support you. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply want to deepen the strength and understanding in your relationships, my goal is to help you reconnect, communicate openly and find balance, so you and your relationships can thrive.
Hi, I’m Ange, and I believe that relationships are at the heart of our wellbeing. The quality of connections—with partners, family and even ourselves—shapes how we navigate life’s challenges and transitions. From leaving school and starting new careers, to becoming parents or adjusting to the teenage years with our children, these pivotal times can bring both joy and stress. I’m here to support you. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply want to deepen the strength and understanding in your relationships, my goal is to help you reconnect, communicate openly and find balance, so you and your relationships can thrive.
We specialise in supporting the mental health of young people and their families from the ages of 0 - 25 years, that is, from the perinatal period right through to early adulthood. We pride ourselves on only working within this age group focusing on offering a wholistic and individualised approach to our patient’s care. We provide effective, evidence based assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioural, neurodevelopmental, early childhood and eating issues. We also provide psychometric assessments which can be a way to determine a child or young person's strengths and needs.
We specialise in supporting the mental health of young people and their families from the ages of 0 - 25 years, that is, from the perinatal period right through to early adulthood. We pride ourselves on only working within this age group focusing on offering a wholistic and individualised approach to our patient’s care. We provide effective, evidence based assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioural, neurodevelopmental, early childhood and eating issues. We also provide psychometric assessments which can be a way to determine a child or young person's strengths and needs.
I honour the innate wisdom in all of us, and hold deep respect and compassion for people. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate and healing space, where you can talk about, explore and find solutions to what's really happening in your life and whatever brings you to counselling. I will support you to create a healthy relationship and connection with yourself and others, and will walk with you, as you overcome the obstacles, and celebrate the steps you take towards living more of the life you desire.
I honour the innate wisdom in all of us, and hold deep respect and compassion for people. My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate and healing space, where you can talk about, explore and find solutions to what's really happening in your life and whatever brings you to counselling. I will support you to create a healthy relationship and connection with yourself and others, and will walk with you, as you overcome the obstacles, and celebrate the steps you take towards living more of the life you desire.
Michael Grunwald
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified Verified
Stanmore, NSW 2048
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Registered General Psychologist experienced in working with a wide range of common adult mental health concerns in an open, sincere and frank manner, including anger management, depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment and obsessive compulsive disorders as well as various addictions (alcohol, drug, gambling, sex, internet) and recovery. As an older therapist, I bring decades of life experience into my counselling, with personal experience of many of the challenges facing clients, including trauma, grief/loss, sex/relationship and men's issues, workplace stress/bullying, hoarding, culture shock, parenting and adoption.
I am a Registered General Psychologist experienced in working with a wide range of common adult mental health concerns in an open, sincere and frank manner, including anger management, depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment and obsessive compulsive disorders as well as various addictions (alcohol, drug, gambling, sex, internet) and recovery. As an older therapist, I bring decades of life experience into my counselling, with personal experience of many of the challenges facing clients, including trauma, grief/loss, sex/relationship and men's issues, workplace stress/bullying, hoarding, culture shock, parenting and adoption.
Ann-Maree Whelan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanmore, NSW 2048
Ann-Maree is a warm and experienced psychologist, who works from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. She works collaboratively with clients using a wide range of evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to their individual needs. She creates a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space where individuals can develop insight and create meaningful change in their lives and relationships. Ann-Maree has been registered since 2009, and has extensive experience in working with clients through life experiences such as neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and loss.
Ann-Maree is a warm and experienced psychologist, who works from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. She works collaboratively with clients using a wide range of evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to their individual needs. She creates a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space where individuals can develop insight and create meaningful change in their lives and relationships. Ann-Maree has been registered since 2009, and has extensive experience in working with clients through life experiences such as neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and loss.
Amber Rules - Sydney Addictions Recovery
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Stanmore, NSW 2048
Are you struggling with drugs, alcohol, gambling, or other addictive behaviours that feel impossible to shake? Or are you feeling the impact of someone else’s addictive behaviours? As an experienced addictions counsellor, I can help you understand addiction and manage the chaos it creates in your life. Together, we’ll use a combination of addiction education, practical strategies and counselling support to help you make choices that align with the life you want to live. I also support clients experiencing complex mental and physical health challenges, such as ADHD, chronic pain, relational difficulties and psychiatric diagnoses.
Are you struggling with drugs, alcohol, gambling, or other addictive behaviours that feel impossible to shake? Or are you feeling the impact of someone else’s addictive behaviours? As an experienced addictions counsellor, I can help you understand addiction and manage the chaos it creates in your life. Together, we’ll use a combination of addiction education, practical strategies and counselling support to help you make choices that align with the life you want to live. I also support clients experiencing complex mental and physical health challenges, such as ADHD, chronic pain, relational difficulties and psychiatric diagnoses.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Should I stay or leave?’ ‘How do we resolve conflicts?’ ‘Why can't I keep my relationships long term?’ ‘Why do I feel dissatisfied with my life?’ If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you are likely to benefit from individual, couple or family relationship counselling. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Should I stay or leave?’ ‘How do we resolve conflicts?’ ‘Why can't I keep my relationships long term?’ ‘Why do I feel dissatisfied with my life?’ If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you are likely to benefit from individual, couple or family relationship counselling. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
Are you feeling worried, confused and overwhelmed about your child's current emotional and psychological well being? You're trying so hard every day and nothing seems to stick. You know deep in your heart there must be a better way to improve how you & your child are feeling so life can be easier to manage. You're searching for someone who is experienced with children, and who can also provide support to you. I specialise with anxiety, attachment, trauma & challenging behaviours by focussing on restoring feelings of safety in the nervous system. I can help you and your child break through the negative experiences and restore hope.
Are you feeling worried, confused and overwhelmed about your child's current emotional and psychological well being? You're trying so hard every day and nothing seems to stick. You know deep in your heart there must be a better way to improve how you & your child are feeling so life can be easier to manage. You're searching for someone who is experienced with children, and who can also provide support to you. I specialise with anxiety, attachment, trauma & challenging behaviours by focussing on restoring feelings of safety in the nervous system. I can help you and your child break through the negative experiences and restore hope.
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Our sessions will be adapted to your needs and preferences, drawing from person-centred therapy, internal family systems therapy, somatic therapy, EFT tapping, polyvagal theory, attachment theory and more.
Are you looking for a place where you can be listened to and heard in a way that helps you understand yourself more deeply? Do you have a sense that life shouldn't feel so hard, but don't know how to feel better? Know that you are not alone. I understand that as human beings we are naturally self-protecting. Often this means that we attempt to bypass emotional discomfort in an effort to protect ourselves from pain. This avoidance tends to mean our suffering lingers and manifests in ways we have little control over such as; anxiety, depression, destructive relationships, unhealthy ways to cope and even physical symptoms.
Our sessions will be adapted to your needs and preferences, drawing from person-centred therapy, internal family systems therapy, somatic therapy, EFT tapping, polyvagal theory, attachment theory and more.
Are you looking for a place where you can be listened to and heard in a way that helps you understand yourself more deeply? Do you have a sense that life shouldn't feel so hard, but don't know how to feel better? Know that you are not alone. I understand that as human beings we are naturally self-protecting. Often this means that we attempt to bypass emotional discomfort in an effort to protect ourselves from pain. This avoidance tends to mean our suffering lingers and manifests in ways we have little control over such as; anxiety, depression, destructive relationships, unhealthy ways to cope and even physical symptoms.
My practice is informed by a humanistic-existential approach, which means, I understand the complexity of individual intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences and believe that they are at the heart of our human experience. I believe we all have it within us to create meaning and purpose in our lives and this can only occur when we come to understand our lives are not something to overcome but rather something we must face with compassion and tenderness. I draw on evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, family systems, and Gottman approach to support and guide individual and couples therapy.
My practice is informed by a humanistic-existential approach, which means, I understand the complexity of individual intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences and believe that they are at the heart of our human experience. I believe we all have it within us to create meaning and purpose in our lives and this can only occur when we come to understand our lives are not something to overcome but rather something we must face with compassion and tenderness. I draw on evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, EFT, IFS, family systems, and Gottman approach to support and guide individual and couples therapy.
I'm trained in a various modalities (CBT, DBT, Schema, ACT, Bowen Family Systems, MBSR) but, more importantly, I have over 10 years of experience working in Mental Health; from inpatient hospitals to public and private community settings across Australia and in the United Kingdom.
We all face challenges in life. Whether it be feeling emotionally down, or anxious, or within our close personal relationships or our career. I believe that most people in these situations have a sense that something isn't right for them, but feel stuck on what to do about it. "I'm not totally happy in my relationship, but I love this person and want to make it work", "I'm unhappy at work, but I don't know what steps I can take to change things". People want clarity, my job is to work with them to find it.
I'm trained in a various modalities (CBT, DBT, Schema, ACT, Bowen Family Systems, MBSR) but, more importantly, I have over 10 years of experience working in Mental Health; from inpatient hospitals to public and private community settings across Australia and in the United Kingdom.
We all face challenges in life. Whether it be feeling emotionally down, or anxious, or within our close personal relationships or our career. I believe that most people in these situations have a sense that something isn't right for them, but feel stuck on what to do about it. "I'm not totally happy in my relationship, but I love this person and want to make it work", "I'm unhappy at work, but I don't know what steps I can take to change things". People want clarity, my job is to work with them to find it.
Johnny Kieran-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Darlington, NSW 2008
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, interweaving Internal Family Systems (parts) Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Group Schema Therapy, DBT, Open Dialogue, and ACT.
My name is Johnny (he/they). I am an Accredited EMDR and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner. I am interested in working LGBTQIA+ people, young people, survivors of trauma, people experiencing relationship difficulties, people wanting to learn more about who they are, people who use addictive behaviours as a way of managing, including drugs, alcohol, self-harm, eating disordered behaviours and thoughts of suicide. I understand how hard it can be to talk about traumatic experiences and I strive to bring warmth, partnership, acceptance and compassion to all my work.
I specialise in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) and EMDR, interweaving Internal Family Systems (parts) Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Group Schema Therapy, DBT, Open Dialogue, and ACT.
My name is Johnny (he/they). I am an Accredited EMDR and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner. I am interested in working LGBTQIA+ people, young people, survivors of trauma, people experiencing relationship difficulties, people wanting to learn more about who they are, people who use addictive behaviours as a way of managing, including drugs, alcohol, self-harm, eating disordered behaviours and thoughts of suicide. I understand how hard it can be to talk about traumatic experiences and I strive to bring warmth, partnership, acceptance and compassion to all my work.
I offer a compassionate approach to counselling and therapy for adults, children, couples and families. I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families. I provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel at ease in the counselling process. I work to address each individual's needs by providing a tailored approach that focuses on personal goals and needs. I use a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, EMDR, Trauma-informed therapies, Solution focused therapy and Family Systems therapies to address client concerns.
I offer a compassionate approach to counselling and therapy for adults, children, couples and families. I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families. I provide a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment that allows clients to feel at ease in the counselling process. I work to address each individual's needs by providing a tailored approach that focuses on personal goals and needs. I use a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy, EMDR, Trauma-informed therapies, Solution focused therapy and Family Systems therapies to address client concerns.
I can also support you with information and strategies based on somatics, child & adolescent development, family systems theory and attachment theory.
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 can also support you with information and strategies based on somatics, child & adolescent development, family systems theory and attachment theory.
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 have completed level two training in Internal Family Systems model of Psychotherapy which is evidence based in dealing with many of above issues.
Your story and identity is unique. Life at times can be hard, finding someone that deeply listens and understands you at these points becomes crucial. Through a therapeutic process you and I will explore your fears, hopes, multitude of feelings and emotions. Often things become clearer through this process and you discover a form of healing that is deep and long lasting. I don't diagnose you or give you advice. I trust that you have the answers within. You decide what we focus on and we go at your pace.
I have completed level two training in Internal Family Systems model of Psychotherapy which is evidence based in dealing with many of above issues.
Your story and identity is unique. Life at times can be hard, finding someone that deeply listens and understands you at these points becomes crucial. Through a therapeutic process you and I will explore your fears, hopes, multitude of feelings and emotions. Often things become clearer through this process and you discover a form of healing that is deep and long lasting. I don't diagnose you or give you advice. I trust that you have the answers within. You decide what we focus on and we go at your pace.
Stephanie Elizabeth Guerin
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Balmain, NSW 2041
This includes family systems and Internal Family systems work, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, relationship conflicts, codependency and Inner Child work.
I work with several modalities with clients to meet the presenting needs of the client. My focus is to build rapport and a safe therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and exploration. I meet the client where they are currently at in their lives to address their concerns and needs. My professional experience covers issues relating to mental health and well-being including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, disordered eating and body issues, relationship challenges and separations, life transitions , childhood trauma and codependency . I work from a trauma informed perspective to build safety and agency with the client.
This includes family systems and Internal Family systems work, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, relationship conflicts, codependency and Inner Child work.
I work with several modalities with clients to meet the presenting needs of the client. My focus is to build rapport and a safe therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and exploration. I meet the client where they are currently at in their lives to address their concerns and needs. My professional experience covers issues relating to mental health and well-being including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, disordered eating and body issues, relationship challenges and separations, life transitions , childhood trauma and codependency . I work from a trauma informed perspective to build safety and agency with the client.
I am trained in Bowen Family Systems, Gestalt psychotherapy and current youth mental health approaches.
Rochelle offers compassionate, practical therapeutic support for adults and adolescents in dealing with a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to addictions, anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, divorce, separation, and parenting challenges.
I am trained in Bowen Family Systems, Gestalt psychotherapy and current youth mental health approaches.
Rochelle offers compassionate, practical therapeutic support for adults and adolescents in dealing with a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to addictions, anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender, grief, loss, trauma, relationships, divorce, separation, and parenting challenges.
Awake Counselling (Elvis Caus)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
There is an array of evidence-based modalities that I use in my practice such as (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy, Trauma-Informed Counselling, Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and strength-based approach just to name some.
My mission is to help folks that are ready to use counselling as one of the tools to help them understand their trauma, issues, challenges and ways to get ahead in their life & wellbeing. I offer individual counselling in-person in Surry Hills (near Central Station) and telehealth (online/telephone). Counselling is not a sliver bullet that stops trauma in it’s tracks, healing is a journey with awakening that we can take together. Our logo is the rooster which has a number of meanings including the rooster crowing to signal the start of a new day, new beginnings and new change.
There is an array of evidence-based modalities that I use in my practice such as (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy, Trauma-Informed Counselling, Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and strength-based approach just to name some.
My mission is to help folks that are ready to use counselling as one of the tools to help them understand their trauma, issues, challenges and ways to get ahead in their life & wellbeing. I offer individual counselling in-person in Surry Hills (near Central Station) and telehealth (online/telephone). Counselling is not a sliver bullet that stops trauma in it’s tracks, healing is a journey with awakening that we can take together. Our logo is the rooster which has a number of meanings including the rooster crowing to signal the start of a new day, new beginnings and new change.
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Family Systems Counsellors
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.