Female Counselling in Waitara, NSW

I use anti-oppressive and non-pathologising frameworks to counselling. This means I work with you to explore how you make sense of your life and experiences. I am deeply informed by social justice and critical theory. I welcome all bodies, genders and identities, and work to problematise the privileges I hold as a cis, able-bodied woman on stolen land. My style is conversational, where I collaborate with you to create a space where you can can get a greater sense of your preferences, hopes and befriend all parts of yourself. I approach counselling as a place for genuine connection and meaning-making.

I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients to live a life full of meaning and vitality. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and endeavour to offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and explore any deeper issues driving your unhappiness or distress. I am trained in working with a full range of presentations, with a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and body image issues. I also enjoy providing longer-term therapy targeting ongoing patterns of behaviour linked to painful past experiences or unmet needs.

I named my practice Finding Serenity as that is what I would like my clients to receive. If you want someone that will listen and work with you to achieve your 'serenity' I would love to talk to you. I am trained in Suicide Prevention, Suicide Bereavement, Abuse, Grief and Loss, Dementia support. Our thoughts, issues and problems do not happen 9 to 5 so neither does my practice. I am available nights and weekends and will fit in with you, when it suits you and also as soon as possible. I am also a member of the College of Supervisors with Australian Counselling Association so I am available for supervision also.

With over 18 years of experience, Jackie is a trusted and experienced clinical psychologist with an established Practice at Hornsby Kuringai Psychology in Sydney's north. Jackie has current capacity for School Readiness Assessment. Ensuring that your child is prepared for their educational journey is crucial, and Jackie is here to help.

I am a clinical neuropsychologist with experience across various clinical settings. I provide service to individuals with concerns about their cognition including their memory and thinking abilities. This includes individuals experiencing cognitive decline, suspected dementia, neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, MS, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease), intellectual disability and psychiatric conditions (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression). I also provide diagnostic services for ADHD and can assist NDIS clients. I also see clients with functional neurological disorder (FND) for treatment and management.

I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who is keen to support people through the challenges of their lives. I like to work collaboratively using evidence-based treatments to develop strategies that allow insight and growth. My approach is compassionate and practical with a therapeutic approach tailored to suit individual needs.

Kylie’s psychology practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of adults experiencing a variety of problems including anxiety, stress, depression, anger management and emotional dysregulation, PTSD, adult ADHD, and men’s mental health and distress. Kylie strives to understand each individual client and their unique problem and find the most effective strategies to help them. She uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...

Are you in constant conflict with your partner? Do you find yourself disconnecting from each other over time? Relationship issues like conflicts are an integral part of a relationship. However, there is a good chance that the toxicity in the relationship has deeply wounded both. The needs of each other are ignored and arguments become less on the important issues as both are too emotionally detached to care anymore.

I am a Provisional Psychologist with a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges. My approach to therapy is warm, caring, and compassionate, making me a trusted partner in my clients’ mental health journeys. I am committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where clients feel valued and understood.

I am a registered clinical trauma counsellor with a long background in the health industry. My educational knowledge together with great experiences as a trauma counsellor, clinical lead, program manager and provider of supervision throughout my career are undoubtably my best tools for delivering outstanding results for my clients. For over a decade, I have been specialized to work as a multi-generational family trauma counsellor and help on complex crisis such as PTSD, and consequently, I have applied variety of techniques tailored to specific the client needs.

Are you looking for someone to process life's issues with? Perhaps you have experienced trauma, abuse, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or other issues that you keep you stuck. Are you looking for someone who will walk with you on the journey and seek to really understand you? Maybe you are looking for some deeper understanding of what is going on, some goals to aim for, or some tools to help you along the way? Maybe you just need someone to listen?