Counselling in Sydney Surrounds, NSW

Starting therapy can be an exciting journey on the path to healing. I have spent the past 16 years working within mental health as a registered nurse, primarily working with people who present to emergency departments in crisis. I am caring, understanding, curious, and optimistic for recovery. Over the years I have come to develop my understanding of the impact of psychological trauma, which can impact many aspects of our personal and social lives. After completing my Masters in the Conversational Model I now better understand how we can recover from trauma.

If you're experiencing anything that has reached you at a deeper level in life, whether it be a visitation from a deceased loved one, a vision of the future, a soul connection, a near-death experience, feeling like you're not on the right path, strange energetic experiences, a feeling there's something you need to do or achieve in this life or anything you would struggle to tell others about, I might be the right practitioner for you.

Life doesn't always go as we plan. We can end up experiencing relationship struggles or abuse, find it difficult to get past grief and loss, find ourselves relying on substances or other addictive behaviours to get by. We may experience depression or anxiety, or wake up one morning and realise that for whatever reason, things that used to work for us are just not working anymore. We may feel exhausted or empty or disappointed and not really know why. Whether you are battling a long term problem or experiencing a new and unexpected struggle, we can support and equip you through empathetic and confidential counselling.

Offering Ecotherapy and/or the more traditional indoor therapy. Experience compassion-focused psychological support for adolescents (16yrs+) and adults. Every client is important and treated with respect, understanding and whole-heartedness. Together we develop a treatment plan specific to your own unique needs.

I most frequently help clients with depression and anxiety, sexual abuse and spiritual emergency/crisis (all things I have overcome in my past). I'm also interested in clients that have been told they are schizophrenic or similar as this is often due to a spiritual emergence.

I understand that every person has their own process in life and I support my clients to find their own way through so they can begin to integrate and find meaning and healing. ​

Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.

I'm a Psychology graduate with 8 years professional experience in Rehabilitation Counselling, specialising in vocational and life skills coaching, positive psychology, motivational counselling, and child and family therapy. During this time I've developed a deep understanding and passion for supporting and empowering clients to resolve physical and emotional symptoms related to PTSD, Anxiety and Depression by utilizing various therapy techniques through a trauma-informed lens. I'm also a qualified Behavior Support Practitioner who enjoys working with children and their families, fostering positive behaviour and providing education.

At A Grounded Nature, we believe all people have the innate ability to heal and achieve therapeutic goals. A grounded nature supports you to lead an authentic life and have healthy connections with other people. We aim to break cycles of intergenerational pain and trauma. If you, or someone you care for would like to take the next steps, get in contact.

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist with over with 20 year’s experience supporting people who have complex and diverse needs, in particular as a result of trauma. I offer a unique person-centered practice based on the needs of the person sitting in front of me. I have worked in depth with complex mental health issues including developmental and attachment-related trauma, complex trauma, and dual diagnosis. I understand the unique trauma and mental health needs that people with disability experience, being neuroaffirming and strengths based.

I work with children, adolescents and adults. Areas of expertise, ADHD, Sport & Performance Psychology. Clinics in Wahroonga, St Leonards & Kincumber. Other areas of work, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Behaviour challenges, Specific Learning Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, in the background of Trauma Informed Practices. Conduct ADHD assessments.

I work with clients who are are dealing with anxiety, PTSD, and related mental health concerns which can include intrusive thoughts, physical symptoms, hypervigilance, sadness, and difficulty managing their emotions. They need a safe and compassionate space to process their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and a future-focused mindset. Their goals include managing symptoms, improving their mental health, developing stronger relationships, finding meaning and purpose, and living a fulfilling life. They want to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals to feel happier, healthier, and more connected.

I'm highly inspired to work with clients that are willing to find ways to overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief or other 'stuck' places, I believe there is a way to come to a healthier mental-emotional equilibrium. Thoughts, emotions and behaviors can all serve as a key to enter deeper into oneself. I am here to help find the way inside where one can see how to change.

I specialize in Trauma Processing and this is where i find that the most positive outcomes are from. I love to talk to people and hear their story then we work out together what is the core beliefs and where that this might come from. Then we work on processing any trauma from childhood or other parts of life. This impacts greatly on the story that you tell yourself and the patterns of behavior that you want to change. I don't want people to be sitting talking to me for years with no breakthrough or change in behavior. I want you to be living your life to the fullest with maximum joy!

Our passion at Liberty Road Counselling is to walk with you as you move toward the rich and fulfilling life you desire; a life of liberty, purpose and meaning. To us, this means to be at liberty to live a life free from the domination of the troubling thoughts and emotions common to human experience. Perhaps one of the more healing experiences we can have when we are troubled or hurting, is to be with someone who is able to sit with you in your place of pain, someone who offers empathy, acceptance and a listening ear. It is our aim to build this relationship with all that come to us

As our world rapidly changes around us more people are reaching a crossroads and are looking for that "something more". This may be within yourself, within your relationships, out in the world and even beyond, to the spiritual. You may be unsure of just what that something is and you need support to uncover, resolve or heal it. Sometimes our life journey leaves us with stress, pain, trauma, struggle with identity and this can lead us to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and disconnection. I am a member of GANZ and PACFA (clinical member)

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a registered psychologist & clinical psychology registrar who holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Technology Sydney and a Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis from Monash University. I'm all about making psychology accessible and relatable, because let's face it, delving into the depths of the mind can sometimes feel daunting. So whether you're feeling stuck in a rut, overwhelmed by life's curveballs, or simply in need of a chat, consider me your go-to confidant.

In my practice, I work towards an understanding of each person’s needs to develop a responsive, culturally sensitive practice, and provide an empathic, non-judgmental space where people can feel heard, valued, connected, empowered and understood. I have extensive experience working with teens through to adults of all genders, and specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ASD, sexuality, gender, identity and self-esteem.

My aim is to provide a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space for clients to explore and work through their issues, needs and goals. Together we work as a team to help you explore yourself, your values, your feelings, your previous experiences, along with your hopes and dreams in order to establish a plan of action that is achievable and workable, allowing you to make the changes you wish to make in your life.