Emotionally Focused Counselling in Booragoon, WA

Photo of Anxiety And Trauma Debbie Beattie, MSc, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Anxiety And Trauma Debbie Beattie
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
Step into a nurturing therapeutic space where well-being thrives through kindness, collaboration, and accountability. I support a diverse range of adult clients in effectively addressing and managing various symptoms and challenges. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles, I am here to guide you on your path to improved mental health. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, providing you with a direct and candid style of therapy. If you seek meaningful growth and positive change I am here to work with you.
Step into a nurturing therapeutic space where well-being thrives through kindness, collaboration, and accountability. I support a diverse range of adult clients in effectively addressing and managing various symptoms and challenges. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles, I am here to guide you on your path to improved mental health. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, providing you with a direct and candid style of therapy. If you seek meaningful growth and positive change I am here to work with you.
(08) 9473 6321 View (08) 9473 6321
Photo of Claudia Zappalenti, MA, PACFA, Counsellor
Claudia Zappalenti
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
I have over 10 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people just like you. I will apply a strength-based approach, using only evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to suit your unique needs and empower you to transition successfully through your challenges. Whether you are facing relationship issues, challenging life transitions, cultural issues, professional dissatisfaction or other emotionally challenging life events, I can help you to become more aware of your strengths and assist you in engaging in successful coping styles and letting go of ones that are not serving you well.
I have over 10 years of experience and a deep passion for helping people just like you. I will apply a strength-based approach, using only evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to suit your unique needs and empower you to transition successfully through your challenges. Whether you are facing relationship issues, challenging life transitions, cultural issues, professional dissatisfaction or other emotionally challenging life events, I can help you to become more aware of your strengths and assist you in engaging in successful coping styles and letting go of ones that are not serving you well.
(08) 6185 0804 View (08) 6185 0804
Photo of Joanna Bell, MAPS, Psychologist
Joanna Bell
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
I am committed to ensuring that all clients receive the highest standard of care and a positive experience of therapy. I have over 10 years experience and have worked in both the private and not for profit sector. I understand that many people feel nervous about attending counselling, so I ensure that we spend time in the first session discussing goals, motivations for attending therapy and outlining what they can expect from the sessions. I work from a client-centred approach, which means that therapy is guided by a clients’ individual goals and completely at their own pace.
I am committed to ensuring that all clients receive the highest standard of care and a positive experience of therapy. I have over 10 years experience and have worked in both the private and not for profit sector. I understand that many people feel nervous about attending counselling, so I ensure that we spend time in the first session discussing goals, motivations for attending therapy and outlining what they can expect from the sessions. I work from a client-centred approach, which means that therapy is guided by a clients’ individual goals and completely at their own pace.
(08) 7078 8129 View (08) 7078 8129
Photo of Cheralee King, PACFA, Counsellor
Cheralee King
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Booragoon, WA 6154
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Family Therapist with a passion for supporting clients to develop self-awareness and address issues that can cause imbalance in every day life. Using an integrated person-centered approach, I work with clients to set achievable goals working towards improving their quality of life. I feel strongly about working alongside clients to support their journey in a way that works best for them, while challenging them to seek new and more effective ways to view their world.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Family Therapist with a passion for supporting clients to develop self-awareness and address issues that can cause imbalance in every day life. Using an integrated person-centered approach, I work with clients to set achievable goals working towards improving their quality of life. I feel strongly about working alongside clients to support their journey in a way that works best for them, while challenging them to seek new and more effective ways to view their world.
(08) 6219 3902 View (08) 6219 3902
Photo of Choy Lee, ACA-L2, Counsellor
Choy Lee
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Booragoon, WA 6154
My specialty is in Couple and Family Relationship where I explore the relationship dynamics and individual make-up. I also have great interest in Young Adult Self-Discovery. Individuals or couples who are experiencing conflict, feeling lost, fearful, angry, confuse, guilty, unworthy and/or frustration within themselves or towards others are often symptoms. I offer individuals and couples/family a safe space to identify their pain, explore options to restore brokenness, attempt forgiveness & acceptance; initiate rebuilding a happy, stable and healthy relationships in the new season of their life. All at their own pace.
My specialty is in Couple and Family Relationship where I explore the relationship dynamics and individual make-up. I also have great interest in Young Adult Self-Discovery. Individuals or couples who are experiencing conflict, feeling lost, fearful, angry, confuse, guilty, unworthy and/or frustration within themselves or towards others are often symptoms. I offer individuals and couples/family a safe space to identify their pain, explore options to restore brokenness, attempt forgiveness & acceptance; initiate rebuilding a happy, stable and healthy relationships in the new season of their life. All at their own pace.
(08) 6361 2944 View (08) 6361 2944
Photo of Hanedy Catalan, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych, Psychologist
Hanedy Catalan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with individuals struggling with self-criticism, doubt, sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or fear. My practice focuses on helping people overcome the effects of past trauma, family of origin issues, or relationship challenges. Additionally, I assist those seeking to embrace more acceptance, wholeness, and vitality in all aspects of their lives, particularly those on a journey to discover their true selves across different life areas.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I work with individuals struggling with self-criticism, doubt, sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or fear. My practice focuses on helping people overcome the effects of past trauma, family of origin issues, or relationship challenges. Additionally, I assist those seeking to embrace more acceptance, wholeness, and vitality in all aspects of their lives, particularly those on a journey to discover their true selves across different life areas.
(08) 6219 3072 View (08) 6219 3072
Photo of Vanessa Karas, MA, PACFA, Counsellor
Vanessa Karas
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
My name is Vanessa and I am an individual and couples therapist. I have experience working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm. I have worked with clients who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse. In my work with couples, I aim to help couples rebuild connection, communication and intimacy, and to understand the ways their past experiences may impact upon the way they relate to others in the present. I help couples work through infidelity and conflict in their relationship.
My name is Vanessa and I am an individual and couples therapist. I have experience working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm. I have worked with clients who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse. In my work with couples, I aim to help couples rebuild connection, communication and intimacy, and to understand the ways their past experiences may impact upon the way they relate to others in the present. I help couples work through infidelity and conflict in their relationship.
(08) 6206 8642 View (08) 6206 8642
Photo of Annolies Truman, MC, ACA-L4, Counsellor
Annolies Truman
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
I focus on emotional wellbeing, supporting clients through bereavement, perinatal loss, anxiety, depression, body positivity, relationships and eco-distress. I offer ACA, PACFA, IICT and AASW recognised clinical supervision and reflective supervision for health professionals, both individual and group. I work with clients suffering existential distress, addressing concerns related to fear, powerlessness and uncertainty about the future. I work with clients to alleviate work-place stress and prevent burnout and offer individual counselling and workplace or community workshops.
I focus on emotional wellbeing, supporting clients through bereavement, perinatal loss, anxiety, depression, body positivity, relationships and eco-distress. I offer ACA, PACFA, IICT and AASW recognised clinical supervision and reflective supervision for health professionals, both individual and group. I work with clients suffering existential distress, addressing concerns related to fear, powerlessness and uncertainty about the future. I work with clients to alleviate work-place stress and prevent burnout and offer individual counselling and workplace or community workshops.
(08) 9473 6331 View (08) 9473 6331
Photo of Nez Erok - Zen Life Counselling, ACA-L2, Counsellor
Zen Life Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
(08) 7078 8228 View (08) 7078 8228
Photo of Michelle Capsanis, Assoc MAPS, Psychologist
Michelle Capsanis
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
Michelle Capsanis has been working with children and families for over 20 years. Michelle commenced her career as an educational psychologist working with school age children and later transitioned into private practice where she has built a reputation for positive outcomes, particularly with children, teenagers and women. Michelle is known for her warm, empathetic style and personable manner.
Michelle Capsanis has been working with children and families for over 20 years. Michelle commenced her career as an educational psychologist working with school age children and later transitioned into private practice where she has built a reputation for positive outcomes, particularly with children, teenagers and women. Michelle is known for her warm, empathetic style and personable manner.
(08) 7078 8265 View (08) 7078 8265
Photo of Nicholas Fares, PsychD, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Nicholas Fares
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Booragoon, WA 6154
Deciding to seek support is a big step, and I'd like to make it easier for you. I have a wide range of experience across different life stages. I've worked as an NDIS psychologist and behaviour specialist, in schools within the Department of Education, delivered outreach psychological services in aged care, and offered private psychological services to adults. This experience enables me to tackle a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to more complex developmental and psychological conditions. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with men and couples.
Deciding to seek support is a big step, and I'd like to make it easier for you. I have a wide range of experience across different life stages. I've worked as an NDIS psychologist and behaviour specialist, in schools within the Department of Education, delivered outreach psychological services in aged care, and offered private psychological services to adults. This experience enables me to tackle a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression to more complex developmental and psychological conditions. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with men and couples.
(08) 6109 8152 View (08) 6109 8152
Photo of Kate Vandamme - Cherry Tree Counselling , MA, PACFA, Counsellor
Cherry Tree Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
Waitlist for new clients
Cherry Tree Counselling is a small, private and supportive service for children and adolescents in South Perth. My passion is to support children and adolescents with anxiety, emotional regulation and friendship skills. Having gained a Masters of Counselling from Monash University, a BA (Hons) in Education and a Post Graduate teaching degree, I am able to tailor sessions to your child's individual needs.
Cherry Tree Counselling is a small, private and supportive service for children and adolescents in South Perth. My passion is to support children and adolescents with anxiety, emotional regulation and friendship skills. Having gained a Masters of Counselling from Monash University, a BA (Hons) in Education and a Post Graduate teaching degree, I am able to tailor sessions to your child's individual needs.
(08) 7078 8281 View (08) 7078 8281
Photo of Amanda Jayne Hender, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed, Psychologist
Amanda Jayne Hender
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
(08) 9025 3229 View (08) 9025 3229

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Dorte Dyrbye - Tap In Counselling Service, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Tap In Counselling Service
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
“Stress, losses, and trauma create changes you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose” (adapted from Rosenthal). Dorte (Dee) at Tap In Counselling Service is a compassionate counsellor, whose broad experience strengthens her ability to adapt evidence-based approaches according to individual support and recovery needs. Dorte (Dee) supports adults and couples to discover and tap into their resources, strengths, and supports that guide enhanced wellbeing, desired changes, and healing. Individuals with BUPA and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) private health cover may be eligible to claim session rebates.
“Stress, losses, and trauma create changes you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose” (adapted from Rosenthal). Dorte (Dee) at Tap In Counselling Service is a compassionate counsellor, whose broad experience strengthens her ability to adapt evidence-based approaches according to individual support and recovery needs. Dorte (Dee) supports adults and couples to discover and tap into their resources, strengths, and supports that guide enhanced wellbeing, desired changes, and healing. Individuals with BUPA and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) private health cover may be eligible to claim session rebates.
(08) 6493 7783 View (08) 6493 7783
Photo of Helen Brittan - Nurturing Growth-Counselling, Psychotherapy, EMDR, MA, PACFA, Counsellor
Nurturing Growth-Counselling, Psychotherapy, EMDR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
Over my years of experience, I developed personalised approaches using elements of CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively.
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 11 years of experience, I can support you to navigate and heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR therapy.
Over my years of experience, I developed personalised approaches using elements of CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively.
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 11 years of experience, I can support you to navigate and heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR therapy.
(08) 6493 7950 View (08) 6493 7950
Photo of Helen (Hoi Yuk) Wong, MSc, AASW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Helen (Hoi Yuk) Wong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Attadale, WA 6156
Helen Wong is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and Australian Counsellors Association(ACA) with experience working in psychiatric hospital, residential training centre, schools and various not-for-profit organisations both overseas and in Australia. Helen completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work(Hons) in 2005 and a Master's degree of Social Sciences in Family Counselling in 2009. Helen also attained Australian based therapeutic qualifications through various mental health academies. Helen's areas of interest include student counselling, child development, disabilities and mental illness.
Helen Wong is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and Australian Counsellors Association(ACA) with experience working in psychiatric hospital, residential training centre, schools and various not-for-profit organisations both overseas and in Australia. Helen completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work(Hons) in 2005 and a Master's degree of Social Sciences in Family Counselling in 2009. Helen also attained Australian based therapeutic qualifications through various mental health academies. Helen's areas of interest include student counselling, child development, disabilities and mental illness.
(08) 7701 9650 View (08) 7701 9650
Ardross Psychology Practice
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, WA 6153
I am a partner at Ardross Psychology Practice along with Dr Peter Gibbons. We are both experienced clinicians who utilise Body-Mind-Relationship strategies to address attachment and other trauma related difficulties. We relocated to Myalup WA in April 2024 and provide online therapy only. We aim to provide residential mental health retreats in a very peaceful, natural bush setting. We invite expression of interest via e-mail. I provide online therapy only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and accept a very limited number of new referrals. Dr Gibbons will operate as normal from Tuesdays to Thursdays.
I am a partner at Ardross Psychology Practice along with Dr Peter Gibbons. We are both experienced clinicians who utilise Body-Mind-Relationship strategies to address attachment and other trauma related difficulties. We relocated to Myalup WA in April 2024 and provide online therapy only. We aim to provide residential mental health retreats in a very peaceful, natural bush setting. We invite expression of interest via e-mail. I provide online therapy only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and accept a very limited number of new referrals. Dr Gibbons will operate as normal from Tuesdays to Thursdays.
(08) 7078 7667 View (08) 7078 7667
Photo of Michael Martin, AMHSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Michael Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Winthrop, WA 6150
Michael Martin is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 40 years experience. He has worked across a diverse range of settings, in respect to a wide variety of presenting issues. Michael places particular importance on establishing a warm and trusting professional relationship and a ‘safe’ place in which to work with clients. Much of Michael’s experience has been with people who have had adverse childhood experiences, particularly emotional, physical and sexual abuse, which have impacted upon their adult lives. He is skilled in drawing out the impacts of such trauma on personal functioning and relationships.
Michael Martin is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 40 years experience. He has worked across a diverse range of settings, in respect to a wide variety of presenting issues. Michael places particular importance on establishing a warm and trusting professional relationship and a ‘safe’ place in which to work with clients. Much of Michael’s experience has been with people who have had adverse childhood experiences, particularly emotional, physical and sexual abuse, which have impacted upon their adult lives. He is skilled in drawing out the impacts of such trauma on personal functioning and relationships.
(08) 6147 0961 View (08) 6147 0961
Photo of Jingshu Li - Muchin Counseling, MPsych, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Muchin Counseling
Counsellor, MPsych, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Alfred Cove, WA 6154
As a bilingual registered counsellor in English and Mandarin with over 10 years of psychotherapy experiences, Jing is passionate at making her contribution to the mental health of the community, especially for the CaLD group. Provide psychotherapeutic support to people in different ages group and verity of background, who are experiencing emotional issues and mental health disorders, such as depression, postnatal depression, general anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and OCD, and also to partners who might struggling at the relationship issues at daily life.
As a bilingual registered counsellor in English and Mandarin with over 10 years of psychotherapy experiences, Jing is passionate at making her contribution to the mental health of the community, especially for the CaLD group. Provide psychotherapeutic support to people in different ages group and verity of background, who are experiencing emotional issues and mental health disorders, such as depression, postnatal depression, general anxiety, ADHD, PTSD and OCD, and also to partners who might struggling at the relationship issues at daily life.
(08) 6219 3893 View (08) 6219 3893
Photo of Bridget Visser, MPsych, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Bridget Visser
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ardross, WA 6153
I am a Clinical Psychologist with more 10 years experience in providing counselling and therapy in a range of not-for-profit, government, hospital and private practice settings. I work with adolescents, adults and couples who are experiencing distress in their relationships, moods (depression and anxiety), as well as eating and body image difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with more 10 years experience in providing counselling and therapy in a range of not-for-profit, government, hospital and private practice settings. I work with adolescents, adults and couples who are experiencing distress in their relationships, moods (depression and anxiety), as well as eating and body image difficulties.
(08) 6361 3172 View (08) 6361 3172

See more therapy options for Booragoon

Emotionally Focused Counsellors

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.