In Person Counselling in Wollongong, NSW
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Jacob and Amna will help you...“Once you understand the four mechanisms that determine why different parts of your ‘self’ do disturbing behaviours, then you can begin to compassionately change your behaviours in a sustainable way” Child mechanism an internal override of unique expression. Adolescent mechanism an attempt to override Externally. Adult mechanism an override of the Adolescent Mechanism. Self-Distraction/Medication an attempt to override seemingly overwhelming feelings. Our counsellors get the most fulfilment and satisfaction by helping people become ’emotionally independent’.
Jacob and Amna will help you...“Once you understand the four mechanisms that determine why different parts of your ‘self’ do disturbing behaviours, then you can begin to compassionately change your behaviours in a sustainable way” Child mechanism an internal override of unique expression. Adolescent mechanism an attempt to override Externally. Adult mechanism an override of the Adolescent Mechanism. Self-Distraction/Medication an attempt to override seemingly overwhelming feelings. Our counsellors get the most fulfilment and satisfaction by helping people become ’emotionally independent’.
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Registered psychologist with immediate availability. As a psychologist, I aim to offer a down-to-earth, authentic, practical and warm approach to therapy. I enjoy developing real and meaningful connections with clients, where we are both in the process together working collaboratively towards their therapeutic goals. I'm proud to offer a warm, inviting, cosy space - full of comfortable lounges, sunlight & greenery.
Registered psychologist with immediate availability. As a psychologist, I aim to offer a down-to-earth, authentic, practical and warm approach to therapy. I enjoy developing real and meaningful connections with clients, where we are both in the process together working collaboratively towards their therapeutic goals. I'm proud to offer a warm, inviting, cosy space - full of comfortable lounges, sunlight & greenery.
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Elizabeth Tillman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Hi I'm Liz. I am dedicated to providing a warm, accepting space where clients feel comfortable to explore their inner difficulties, relationship dynamics and past traumas. I admire the bravery it takes to attend therapy, and aim to uphold this respect when working together. A guiding principle in my work is to help clients build compassion for themselves, discover their own autonomy to face challenges and recognise their capacity to heal.
Hi I'm Liz. I am dedicated to providing a warm, accepting space where clients feel comfortable to explore their inner difficulties, relationship dynamics and past traumas. I admire the bravery it takes to attend therapy, and aim to uphold this respect when working together. A guiding principle in my work is to help clients build compassion for themselves, discover their own autonomy to face challenges and recognise their capacity to heal.
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Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
'Empowering people to make positive changes in their lives' Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates offer psychology services which are compassionate, caring and empowering. Treatments and counselling are tailored to your needs and informed by evidence-based best practice principles. Whether you’re looking for help with an existing condition, support while overcoming trauma, or need relationship and family counselling, our team is here to help.
'Empowering people to make positive changes in their lives' Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates offer psychology services which are compassionate, caring and empowering. Treatments and counselling are tailored to your needs and informed by evidence-based best practice principles. Whether you’re looking for help with an existing condition, support while overcoming trauma, or need relationship and family counselling, our team is here to help.
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Are you a determined, smart, driven and creative adult or teenager? Do you try hard but things that used to work don’t seem to be working anymore? Are you experiencing any of the following? : – Anxiety – Childhood Trauma – Guilt – Depression – Abuse – Shame – Conflict – Lack of Direction – Unmet Needs – Addictions – Bullying – Peer Pressure – Communication Barriers – Emotional Pain
Are you a determined, smart, driven and creative adult or teenager? Do you try hard but things that used to work don’t seem to be working anymore? Are you experiencing any of the following? : – Anxiety – Childhood Trauma – Guilt – Depression – Abuse – Shame – Conflict – Lack of Direction – Unmet Needs – Addictions – Bullying – Peer Pressure – Communication Barriers – Emotional Pain
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Towers Counselling is a creative & personal service for all ages. I have over 30 years of experience with children and teenagers. I'm now a counsellor & psychotherapist with 13 years of experience in working with carers, in an alcohol and drug service, with clients referred through centrelink and in EAP counselling. I currently work in private practice. Clients under the NDIS scheme who are self and plan-managed are able to access sessions. Art Therapy & Walk and Talk Therapy can make up part of an hourly session, every week or fortnight. I am also a Victims Services counsellor, ready to assist with moving on from trauma.
Towers Counselling is a creative & personal service for all ages. I have over 30 years of experience with children and teenagers. I'm now a counsellor & psychotherapist with 13 years of experience in working with carers, in an alcohol and drug service, with clients referred through centrelink and in EAP counselling. I currently work in private practice. Clients under the NDIS scheme who are self and plan-managed are able to access sessions. Art Therapy & Walk and Talk Therapy can make up part of an hourly session, every week or fortnight. I am also a Victims Services counsellor, ready to assist with moving on from trauma.
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You might need help with a mental health problem, personal crisis, difficult transition, significant loss, or the breakdown of a relationship. You might be feeling stuck and looking to break out of unhelpful patterns but lacking the energy or support to make positive changes in your life. Our team of 10 psychologists offer evidence-based psychological therapy that can help you find relief. Many people struggle to recover on their own and seeing a psychologist can really help. We see adults, adolescents, children and couples. Medicare rebates are available with a GP referral and we also see people through the NDIS.
You might need help with a mental health problem, personal crisis, difficult transition, significant loss, or the breakdown of a relationship. You might be feeling stuck and looking to break out of unhelpful patterns but lacking the energy or support to make positive changes in your life. Our team of 10 psychologists offer evidence-based psychological therapy that can help you find relief. Many people struggle to recover on their own and seeing a psychologist can really help. We see adults, adolescents, children and couples. Medicare rebates are available with a GP referral and we also see people through the NDIS.
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Immediate availability for people 12 years and over. I work with various presentations including eating disorders, stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma.
Immediate availability for people 12 years and over. I work with various presentations including eating disorders, stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma.
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I have immediate availability for both child and adult therapy. I am also offering cognitive, NDIS and ADHD assessments.
I have immediate availability for both child and adult therapy. I am also offering cognitive, NDIS and ADHD assessments.
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Christina is an experienced Registered Psychologist with deep expertise in working with individuals with trauma and alcohol and other drug dependence. She is skilled in working across the lifespan, and across a range of different mental health issues. Christina is trained in multiple modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioural Approaches and Trauma-Informed Care, including EMDR therapy. Christina is trained in administering assessments including Autism, ADHD intelligence and academic testing. Christina is SIRA approved for WorkCover.
Christina is an experienced Registered Psychologist with deep expertise in working with individuals with trauma and alcohol and other drug dependence. She is skilled in working across the lifespan, and across a range of different mental health issues. Christina is trained in multiple modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioural Approaches and Trauma-Informed Care, including EMDR therapy. Christina is trained in administering assessments including Autism, ADHD intelligence and academic testing. Christina is SIRA approved for WorkCover.
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From my own lived experience and from what I have witnessed in my practice, I strongly believe that psychotherapy has the power to make profound and positive impacts on people at all stages of their life. To achieve this I provide safe and judgement-free space to ensure that people feel heard, understood and accepted and I am always conscious to adapt my therapeutic approach based on a person’s specific needs and goals.
From my own lived experience and from what I have witnessed in my practice, I strongly believe that psychotherapy has the power to make profound and positive impacts on people at all stages of their life. To achieve this I provide safe and judgement-free space to ensure that people feel heard, understood and accepted and I am always conscious to adapt my therapeutic approach based on a person’s specific needs and goals.
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Sara works from a client-centred approach, tailoring treatment to suit each client’s individual needs. This is informed by evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Play therapy. Sara is also trained in EMDR. She places a high emphasis on creating a genuine, warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their uniqueness, strengths and challenges.
Sara works from a client-centred approach, tailoring treatment to suit each client’s individual needs. This is informed by evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Play therapy. Sara is also trained in EMDR. She places a high emphasis on creating a genuine, warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their uniqueness, strengths and challenges.
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Sam is a Registered Psychologist with over 16 years’ experience in clinical, workers compensation, education, and disability settings. Sam has worked with diverse populations young and old with clients from different backgrounds and abilities, to help reach their mental health or career goals. Sam has a particular interest and expertise working with adults who have perfectionism and people pleasing traits. He uses a tailored approach to counselling using a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in combination with mindfulness techniques.
Sam is a Registered Psychologist with over 16 years’ experience in clinical, workers compensation, education, and disability settings. Sam has worked with diverse populations young and old with clients from different backgrounds and abilities, to help reach their mental health or career goals. Sam has a particular interest and expertise working with adults who have perfectionism and people pleasing traits. He uses a tailored approach to counselling using a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in combination with mindfulness techniques.
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Offering 10 session individualised DBT programs and EMDR.
Offering 10 session individualised DBT programs and EMDR.
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PSYCA Psychological Counselling and Assessments
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
PSYCA clinicians work with individuals and couples to assist with mental health well-being. We also provide assessments, such as cognitive (IQ) testing, learning difficulties (dyslexia), ADHD, Autism, and ODD. We are Victoria Workcover and New South Wales SIRA accredited, and provide both in-person and telehealth counselling options.
PSYCA clinicians work with individuals and couples to assist with mental health well-being. We also provide assessments, such as cognitive (IQ) testing, learning difficulties (dyslexia), ADHD, Autism, and ODD. We are Victoria Workcover and New South Wales SIRA accredited, and provide both in-person and telehealth counselling options.
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I'm a clinical psychologist with particular interest in eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, body image concerns, poor relationship with weight/food), trauma (including complex trauma and attachment/relational difficulties), and perinatal/post natal difficulties.
I'm a clinical psychologist with particular interest in eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, body image concerns, poor relationship with weight/food), trauma (including complex trauma and attachment/relational difficulties), and perinatal/post natal difficulties.
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I have experience working with a wide range of presentations across the lifespan, with a particular focus in eating disorders, body image dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression and managing life stress. I appreciate the importance of working together to identify individual goals that will help you break away from self-limiting beliefs and help create a life better aligned with your personal values and aspirations.
I have experience working with a wide range of presentations across the lifespan, with a particular focus in eating disorders, body image dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression and managing life stress. I appreciate the importance of working together to identify individual goals that will help you break away from self-limiting beliefs and help create a life better aligned with your personal values and aspirations.
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Currently taking new clients. Tessa is a warm and empathetic ACA Accredited Counsellor with experience guiding clients through a wide range of challenges, including career, relationships, identity, stress, isolation, change, self-esteem, grief and loss. Tessa is passionate about developing self-awareness and emotional resilience with everyone she works with. Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and draws from a variety of practices including Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Theory and Parts Theory. Tessa is also trained in Exposure and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Somatic Therapy and Mindfulness.
Currently taking new clients. Tessa is a warm and empathetic ACA Accredited Counsellor with experience guiding clients through a wide range of challenges, including career, relationships, identity, stress, isolation, change, self-esteem, grief and loss. Tessa is passionate about developing self-awareness and emotional resilience with everyone she works with. Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and draws from a variety of practices including Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Theory and Parts Theory. Tessa is also trained in Exposure and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Somatic Therapy and Mindfulness.
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Meet Me At The Temple Counselling... I am a counsellor with 15 years experience treating anxiety, panic, phobias, low self esteem, stress, depression, peri-natal anxiety and depression, grief and loss. I believe positive change is possible with therapeutic support based on compassion, understanding and warmth. My favourite place to meet up is at the Nan Tien Temple but I also have a clinic conveniently located in Wollongong if you prefer. I use a combination of traditional, evidence based counselling practices and Buddhist principles. Mindfulness is a source of happiness!
Meet Me At The Temple Counselling... I am a counsellor with 15 years experience treating anxiety, panic, phobias, low self esteem, stress, depression, peri-natal anxiety and depression, grief and loss. I believe positive change is possible with therapeutic support based on compassion, understanding and warmth. My favourite place to meet up is at the Nan Tien Temple but I also have a clinic conveniently located in Wollongong if you prefer. I use a combination of traditional, evidence based counselling practices and Buddhist principles. Mindfulness is a source of happiness!
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Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life. But no matter if your issues are current or recurrent, the right step is to seek help. Even if your problems right now feel like they're getting the best of you - know that there is help available for this! It takes courage to seek help and I'm glad you're here. You deserve to live a life that makes you excited to get up in the morning. As your therapist, I will help you deal with emotional and behavioural problems more effectively.
Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life. But no matter if your issues are current or recurrent, the right step is to seek help. Even if your problems right now feel like they're getting the best of you - know that there is help available for this! It takes courage to seek help and I'm glad you're here. You deserve to live a life that makes you excited to get up in the morning. As your therapist, I will help you deal with emotional and behavioural problems more effectively.