Female Counselling in Bridgewater, SA

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Tall Trees Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, SA 5155
The work we will do is creative, collaborative and connected to your needs - you know your life best! I strive to create a genuine, supportive, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to work through change.
The work we will do is creative, collaborative and connected to your needs - you know your life best! I strive to create a genuine, supportive, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to work through change.
(08) 7184 4406 View (08) 7184 4406
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Elizabeth May
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, SA 5155  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Liz, an Adelaide Hills local. I am passionate about working as a counsellor. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences freely. Through a collaborative approach, I work to support people in gaining insight, developing coping skills, promoting resilience and fostering a sense of empowerment and self-belief.
Hi, I'm Liz, an Adelaide Hills local. I am passionate about working as a counsellor. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences freely. Through a collaborative approach, I work to support people in gaining insight, developing coping skills, promoting resilience and fostering a sense of empowerment and self-belief.
(08) 7184 0668 View (08) 7184 0668
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Bindi Blacher
Counsellor, AThR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, SA 5155
She specializes in working with adolescents and women in the areas of; mental health, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, coping skills, self-esteem issues, life transitions, grief and loss, dementia and self-harm.
Supporting you to transform obstacles into new possibilities. Expressive Arts Therapy uses creative expression (visual arts, music, drama, movement, poetry etc) to explore, express and transform human experiences. A combination of verbal counselling and arts-making, it is a gentle and effective way to reflect upon and re-frame life's challenges. A person- centred process, it honors you as the expert in your own life, while offering helpful tools and strategies.
She specializes in working with adolescents and women in the areas of; mental health, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, coping skills, self-esteem issues, life transitions, grief and loss, dementia and self-harm.
Supporting you to transform obstacles into new possibilities. Expressive Arts Therapy uses creative expression (visual arts, music, drama, movement, poetry etc) to explore, express and transform human experiences. A combination of verbal counselling and arts-making, it is a gentle and effective way to reflect upon and re-frame life's challenges. A person- centred process, it honors you as the expert in your own life, while offering helpful tools and strategies.
(08) 7184 5818 View (08) 7184 5818
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Talking Heads Counselling - Joanna
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, SA 5155
Hello, I'm Joanna and I own and operate Talking Heads Counselling - an Adelaide Hills counselling service offering sessions in a cosy private cottage, in-school, via tele-health or outside in the fresh air. I aim to provide a safe, comfortable and relaxed space for children, adolescents and young adults (aged 5-25) to work through life's challenges. Enquiries for individuals outside of this age range will be considered on a case by case basis. Sometimes Collin and Phil the friendly dachshunds come to sessions too! If you would like to meet with me, bookings to be made via my website: www.talkingheadscounselling.com.au
Hello, I'm Joanna and I own and operate Talking Heads Counselling - an Adelaide Hills counselling service offering sessions in a cosy private cottage, in-school, via tele-health or outside in the fresh air. I aim to provide a safe, comfortable and relaxed space for children, adolescents and young adults (aged 5-25) to work through life's challenges. Enquiries for individuals outside of this age range will be considered on a case by case basis. Sometimes Collin and Phil the friendly dachshunds come to sessions too! If you would like to meet with me, bookings to be made via my website: www.talkingheadscounselling.com.au
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Catherine Williams
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, SA 5155
Waitlist for new clients
I have been a counsellor for the past 20 years and I am passionate about helping people to grow and develop their sense of self. I recently qualified in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice and I see Family Therapy as a game changer in terms of moving individuals and families through problems, quickly. I take a strong position in being authentic, non-judgemental and transparent. The relationships that make up our world are important and are informed by the relationship we have with ourselves. Great mental health is the most precious thing we possess and we need to take time to cherish, nourish and protect it.
I have been a counsellor for the past 20 years and I am passionate about helping people to grow and develop their sense of self. I recently qualified in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice and I see Family Therapy as a game changer in terms of moving individuals and families through problems, quickly. I take a strong position in being authentic, non-judgemental and transparent. The relationships that make up our world are important and are informed by the relationship we have with ourselves. Great mental health is the most precious thing we possess and we need to take time to cherish, nourish and protect it.
(08) 7100 9149 View (08) 7100 9149
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Psycho-Energetic Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Bridgewater, SA 5155
My overall purpose of counselling and psychotherapy is to help you untangle your mind and reconnect the dots so that you can get back in touch with your essence and take charge of your life. The purpose of PsychoEnergetic therapy is to connect you back with who you truly are rather than who you were conditioned to be – to reconnect you to your inner wisdom and guidance, your innermost dreams and your fundamental purpose. It enables you to connect to the existential reality of life so that you can gain a level of acceptance of anything that can’t be changed. This will help you to find the courage to change those things you can.
My overall purpose of counselling and psychotherapy is to help you untangle your mind and reconnect the dots so that you can get back in touch with your essence and take charge of your life. The purpose of PsychoEnergetic therapy is to connect you back with who you truly are rather than who you were conditioned to be – to reconnect you to your inner wisdom and guidance, your innermost dreams and your fundamental purpose. It enables you to connect to the existential reality of life so that you can gain a level of acceptance of anything that can’t be changed. This will help you to find the courage to change those things you can.
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Miriam Lovelock
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, SA 5155
I have worked in the helping professions for nine years helping clients work through depression, anxiety and addiction. With this experience, I bring an authentic and compassionate approach to counselling. I want to enable clients to tell their stories in a safe environment, to work through their issues, to heal and to work alongside them to create a life of depth and meaning.
I have worked in the helping professions for nine years helping clients work through depression, anxiety and addiction. With this experience, I bring an authentic and compassionate approach to counselling. I want to enable clients to tell their stories in a safe environment, to work through their issues, to heal and to work alongside them to create a life of depth and meaning.
(08) 7282 0666 View (08) 7282 0666
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Wisdom Tree Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bridgewater, SA 5155
I value supporting individual clients with relationship stress, grief, depression and anxiety alongwith families and children who need support around difficult behaviours, and social emotional learning. Young children who present with anxiety, trauma and behavioural issues may benefit from in-school or individual support, or together within the family context. I have experience supporting disability clients and can assist them through their NDIS plan. My interest and experience in supporting family carers, assist them with personal identity issues, how to navigate their caring role, and guide them to resources for self-care.
I value supporting individual clients with relationship stress, grief, depression and anxiety alongwith families and children who need support around difficult behaviours, and social emotional learning. Young children who present with anxiety, trauma and behavioural issues may benefit from in-school or individual support, or together within the family context. I have experience supporting disability clients and can assist them through their NDIS plan. My interest and experience in supporting family carers, assist them with personal identity issues, how to navigate their caring role, and guide them to resources for self-care.
(08) 7100 9668 View (08) 7100 9668

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Helen Billows
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Stirling, SA 5152
I am a trauma-focussed psychologist with advanced training in Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); I am accredited by the EMDR Association of Australia as both a practitioner and supervisor for EMDR therapy, and thus you can have confidence in the quality of service you get from me! I am a therapist with deep care, warmth, respect and hope for everyone I work with. I am passionate about going beyond helping you simply cope with your difficulties, and rather, want to assist you in addressing the underlying issues and traumas that contribute. My ultimate goal is to help you genuinely heal, recover, grow and thrive.
I am a trauma-focussed psychologist with advanced training in Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); I am accredited by the EMDR Association of Australia as both a practitioner and supervisor for EMDR therapy, and thus you can have confidence in the quality of service you get from me! I am a therapist with deep care, warmth, respect and hope for everyone I work with. I am passionate about going beyond helping you simply cope with your difficulties, and rather, want to assist you in addressing the underlying issues and traumas that contribute. My ultimate goal is to help you genuinely heal, recover, grow and thrive.
(08) 8119 0957 View (08) 8119 0957
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Held Counselling Space - Abi Catchlove
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aldgate, SA 5154
Abi offers individual and couples counselling, women’s circles and wellbeing retreats in Adelaide CBD, Moana, Adelaide hills and online.
Held Counselling Space is a safe space to explore the depths and nuance of personhood, whether that is navigating grief, anxiety, people-pleasing, feeling lost or disconnected, relational challenges, stress, trauma or low self-worth. Together, we are curious, we are kind to whatever surfaces. With openness and discernment, we welcome wisdom and befriend our multi-faceted selves. A soft place to hold the light and the dark with care and an invitation to commune with your deep Self.
Abi offers individual and couples counselling, women’s circles and wellbeing retreats in Adelaide CBD, Moana, Adelaide hills and online.
Held Counselling Space is a safe space to explore the depths and nuance of personhood, whether that is navigating grief, anxiety, people-pleasing, feeling lost or disconnected, relational challenges, stress, trauma or low self-worth. Together, we are curious, we are kind to whatever surfaces. With openness and discernment, we welcome wisdom and befriend our multi-faceted selves. A soft place to hold the light and the dark with care and an invitation to commune with your deep Self.
(08) 7008 7785 View (08) 7008 7785
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Corrina Jeffries
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Stirling, SA 5152
Online (Australia-wide) & SA (in-person) - anxiety and relationship specialist for teens and adults impacted by trauma, emotional and behavioural concerns. Severe anxiety and the challenges of modern life can induce physical symptoms, disrupt work and academic study, cause social and family stress, and are linked to other mental health conditions. If problematic anxiety or life issues are holding you back, I can help you to improve your psychological well-being, alleviate symptoms, learn to navigate life's challenges and build resilience so you can identify and do what matters most to you in your life.
Online (Australia-wide) & SA (in-person) - anxiety and relationship specialist for teens and adults impacted by trauma, emotional and behavioural concerns. Severe anxiety and the challenges of modern life can induce physical symptoms, disrupt work and academic study, cause social and family stress, and are linked to other mental health conditions. If problematic anxiety or life issues are holding you back, I can help you to improve your psychological well-being, alleviate symptoms, learn to navigate life's challenges and build resilience so you can identify and do what matters most to you in your life.
(08) 7008 7854 View (08) 7008 7854
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Natural Thinking Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Stirling, SA 5152
I am passionate about helping and empowering people who are suffering from mental health and disability issues to find hope, relief, ease and wellbeing in their life. I support people to capacity build their own capacity so they are better able to manage the challenges that occur within there own life.
I am passionate about helping and empowering people who are suffering from mental health and disability issues to find hope, relief, ease and wellbeing in their life. I support people to capacity build their own capacity so they are better able to manage the challenges that occur within there own life.
(08) 7100 9098 View (08) 7100 9098
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Anna Maletz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Stirling, SA 5152
I'm Anna. I offer a warm, calm, kind and respectful approach to your therapeutic journey. I enjoy working with adults who are interested in connecting with their own inner wisdom. I believe that many of the struggles we face in adult life stem from ways we learned to navigate and survive in the world as children, which may have worked for us then, but are no longer serving us now. Add to that the many experiences that have shaped us, especially the challenging ones and it makes sense that we might reach a point where some support is needed. My approach is holistic and incorporates the wisdom of the body as well as the mind.
I'm Anna. I offer a warm, calm, kind and respectful approach to your therapeutic journey. I enjoy working with adults who are interested in connecting with their own inner wisdom. I believe that many of the struggles we face in adult life stem from ways we learned to navigate and survive in the world as children, which may have worked for us then, but are no longer serving us now. Add to that the many experiences that have shaped us, especially the challenging ones and it makes sense that we might reach a point where some support is needed. My approach is holistic and incorporates the wisdom of the body as well as the mind.
(08) 7008 7107 View (08) 7008 7107
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Melissa Purcell
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stirling, SA 5152
Accepting New Referrals! Hello, I’m Melissa, a clinical psychologist offering consultations in the Adelaide Hills at Stirling. With 15 years of experience in mental health, my expertise lies in helping you navigate your unique challenges. My mission is to create a supportive space where you can explore your inner world with curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of yourself—where all parts of you are welcome.
Accepting New Referrals! Hello, I’m Melissa, a clinical psychologist offering consultations in the Adelaide Hills at Stirling. With 15 years of experience in mental health, my expertise lies in helping you navigate your unique challenges. My mission is to create a supportive space where you can explore your inner world with curiosity and gain a deeper understanding of yourself—where all parts of you are welcome.
(08) 7008 9138 View (08) 7008 9138
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Kate Jurgens Phd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Stirling, SA 5152
I am a specialist grief and bereavement counsellor. I support people to adapt to a significant change in their life following someone close dying. If you are experiencing grief and feel confused, stuck or overwhelmed, call me. I provide a non-judgemental and skilful space that is necessary for positive change. My role is to facilitate this with empathic listening and reflective inquiry. I guide people to create a healing pathway forward.
I am a specialist grief and bereavement counsellor. I support people to adapt to a significant change in their life following someone close dying. If you are experiencing grief and feel confused, stuck or overwhelmed, call me. I provide a non-judgemental and skilful space that is necessary for positive change. My role is to facilitate this with empathic listening and reflective inquiry. I guide people to create a healing pathway forward.
(08) 7008 9037 View (08) 7008 9037
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Tanya M Wilson Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stirling, SA 5152  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Those times when someone says, "I have been everywhere", or "tried everything", and they feel worn down by their emotional pain or discomfort are times when the therapeutic space I offer can bring back hope, reduce pain (emotional, physical or spiritual pain) and enhance life flow for an individual. Leading people out of their suffering is what shapes and underpins my business, services and life. I work holistically, with a client centred approach and often work with those who have re-occurring or persistent emotional, spiritual or financial stress, or chronic health conditions, to bring relief and peace to their life and inner world.
Those times when someone says, "I have been everywhere", or "tried everything", and they feel worn down by their emotional pain or discomfort are times when the therapeutic space I offer can bring back hope, reduce pain (emotional, physical or spiritual pain) and enhance life flow for an individual. Leading people out of their suffering is what shapes and underpins my business, services and life. I work holistically, with a client centred approach and often work with those who have re-occurring or persistent emotional, spiritual or financial stress, or chronic health conditions, to bring relief and peace to their life and inner world.
(08) 7228 0357 View (08) 7228 0357
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Hero Weston
Psychotherapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Stirling, SA 5152
Are you struggling with stress and worry? You might be feeling overwhelmed, confused or stuck. Do you hope for clarity and greater ease in your life? Early childhood & life experiences will influence your beliefs, thinking patterns, and habits. These will affect the way you feel about yourself, impact on your relationships with family, friends and at work, and how well you meet your own needs & responsibilities. Healing hurt, pain & suffering linked to wounds from the past will help you tap into your inner wisdom & strengths bringing relief & greater capacity to move forward to take charge of your life. No better time than now.
Are you struggling with stress and worry? You might be feeling overwhelmed, confused or stuck. Do you hope for clarity and greater ease in your life? Early childhood & life experiences will influence your beliefs, thinking patterns, and habits. These will affect the way you feel about yourself, impact on your relationships with family, friends and at work, and how well you meet your own needs & responsibilities. Healing hurt, pain & suffering linked to wounds from the past will help you tap into your inner wisdom & strengths bringing relief & greater capacity to move forward to take charge of your life. No better time than now.
(08) 7523 4553 View (08) 7523 4553
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Katy Perisic - Olive Grove Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Stirling, SA 5152
I am deeply passionate about providing support to people who are experiencing challenges that are impacting on their wellbeing and their ability to engage fully in life. My aim is to provide a caring and safe environment for people as we work together on their goals, learning effective strategies and skills to be able to navigate challenges and build life long change, increasing compassion and resilience. Key elements that I bring to therapy are empathy, sensitivity, collaboration, and supportiveness.
I am deeply passionate about providing support to people who are experiencing challenges that are impacting on their wellbeing and their ability to engage fully in life. My aim is to provide a caring and safe environment for people as we work together on their goals, learning effective strategies and skills to be able to navigate challenges and build life long change, increasing compassion and resilience. Key elements that I bring to therapy are empathy, sensitivity, collaboration, and supportiveness.
(08) 7078 8047 View (08) 7078 8047
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Sue Thomson
Counsellor, MC
Verified Verified
Stirling, SA 5152
I love listening to people of all ages with an empathetic ear, helping them to work through issues that life brings to us. My approach is non-judgemental, working collaboratively to navigate a path towards change, built on individual strengths and values, to develop a better future, one step at a time. I provide a safe space for you to work through your issues, encouraging you to explore your world, finding ways to move forward at your own pace, exploring a variety of modalities for strategies that may suit your situation, until you find the key you need. My counselling incorporates a holistic approach to counselling.
I love listening to people of all ages with an empathetic ear, helping them to work through issues that life brings to us. My approach is non-judgemental, working collaboratively to navigate a path towards change, built on individual strengths and values, to develop a better future, one step at a time. I provide a safe space for you to work through your issues, encouraging you to explore your world, finding ways to move forward at your own pace, exploring a variety of modalities for strategies that may suit your situation, until you find the key you need. My counselling incorporates a holistic approach to counselling.
(08) 7110 0205 View (08) 7110 0205
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Nina Corlett
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
Aldgate, SA 5154
Welcome to Sacred Pathways Counselling! I am a compassionate and caring Counsellor with a diverse career centred on empowering people to be agents of change in their own lives and stories. As both a counsellor and dementia doula, I work with individuals and families living with dementia, as well as those experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. I support clients in finding hope and new ways of meaning making.
Welcome to Sacred Pathways Counselling! I am a compassionate and caring Counsellor with a diverse career centred on empowering people to be agents of change in their own lives and stories. As both a counsellor and dementia doula, I work with individuals and families living with dementia, as well as those experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. I support clients in finding hope and new ways of meaning making.
(08) 7184 5406 View (08) 7184 5406

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.