Emotionally Focused Counselling in Mount Pleasant, WA
Bowyer Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Mount Pleasant, WA 6153
Established in Mount Pleasant since 2007, we are an established team of compassionate Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists. We have extensive experience in providing therapy to address a range of difficulties, and work with you to to develop strategies to maintain your psychological wellbeing. We also provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD, Autism, educational difficulties, traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative disorders. We also provide tailored neuropsychological based therapy specific to needs.
Established in Mount Pleasant since 2007, we are an established team of compassionate Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists. We have extensive experience in providing therapy to address a range of difficulties, and work with you to to develop strategies to maintain your psychological wellbeing. We also provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD, Autism, educational difficulties, traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative disorders. We also provide tailored neuropsychological based therapy specific to needs.
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.
My ideal clients include professionals facing career stress, parents managing family dynamics, students dealing with academic pressures, and young children with emotional challenges. They often struggle with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflicts that affect their daily lives. These individuals seek support to manage stress, improve communication, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Through therapy, they aim to gain insights, learn practical skills, and find balance in their personal and professional lives, ultimately working towards greater emotional well-being and more fulfilling relationships.
My ideal clients include professionals facing career stress, parents managing family dynamics, students dealing with academic pressures, and young children with emotional challenges. They often struggle with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal conflicts that affect their daily lives. These individuals seek support to manage stress, improve communication, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Through therapy, they aim to gain insights, learn practical skills, and find balance in their personal and professional lives, ultimately working towards greater emotional well-being and more fulfilling relationships.
Angela Ranallo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, WA 6153 (Online Only)
Angela Ranallo is an accredited mental health clinician and supervisor with AASW. She is a member of Australian College of Social Work (ACSW) signifying advanced clinical practice. Angela is a Medicare Australia registered provider, a Clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). Angela Ranallo has operated an independent counselling and family therapy service in Perth, WA since 2008. Angela has over 26 years’ professional experience in counselling, family therapy with a focus on:
Angela Ranallo is an accredited mental health clinician and supervisor with AASW. She is a member of Australian College of Social Work (ACSW) signifying advanced clinical practice. Angela is a Medicare Australia registered provider, a Clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). Angela Ranallo has operated an independent counselling and family therapy service in Perth, WA since 2008. Angela has over 26 years’ professional experience in counselling, family therapy with a focus on:
Anxiety And Trauma Debbie Beattie
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Pleasant, WA 6153
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.
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.
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.
I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm. I have worked with people 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.
I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm. I have worked with people 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.
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.
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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.
: Somatic & Schema Therapy, EMDR, Attachment, Person-Centered, Compassion-focused & Emotionally-focused Therapy & Tapping ( EFT) Therapy.
“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, AHM, MediBank, HCF and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) private health cover may be eligible to claim rebates.
: Somatic & Schema Therapy, EMDR, Attachment, Person-Centered, Compassion-focused & Emotionally-focused Therapy & Tapping ( EFT) Therapy.
“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, AHM, MediBank, HCF and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) private health cover may be eligible to claim rebates.
Joanne Lee
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
South Perth, WA 6151 (Online Only)
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
Taking the step to seek support is a big decision, and I'm here to make it as comfortable as possible for you. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. I’ve supported clients as an NDIS psychologist and behaviour specialist, worked with students as a school psychologist, provided outreach services in aged care, and offered private therapy for adults. This diverse background allows me to address a variety of challenges, from anxiety and depression to more complex conditions. I also have a special interest in helping adults with assertive communication and building stronger relationships.
Taking the step to seek support is a big decision, and I'm here to make it as comfortable as possible for you. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. I’ve supported clients as an NDIS psychologist and behaviour specialist, worked with students as a school psychologist, provided outreach services in aged care, and offered private therapy for adults. This diverse background allows me to address a variety of challenges, from anxiety and depression to more complex conditions. I also have a special interest in helping adults with assertive communication and building stronger relationships.
As a bilingual registered counselor in English/Mandarin with over 10 years of psychotherapy experience and more than 1,000 case hours, I am passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of the community. I provide therapeutic support to individuals across different age groups and backgrounds who are experiencing emotional issues or mental health disorders, including depression, postnatal depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. I also work with couples facing relationship challenges in their daily lives. My focus is particularly on women’s mental health, family relationships, and children’s development.
As a bilingual registered counselor in English/Mandarin with over 10 years of psychotherapy experience and more than 1,000 case hours, I am passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of the community. I provide therapeutic support to individuals across different age groups and backgrounds who are experiencing emotional issues or mental health disorders, including depression, postnatal depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and OCD. I also work with couples facing relationship challenges in their daily lives. My focus is particularly on women’s mental health, family relationships, and children’s development.
Claire Hoarau - Aster Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Willagee, WA 6156
Are you a young woman having difficulty with navigating big life transitions such as a career move, parenthood, study/schooling, a recent diagnosis, or a relationship breakdown? Perhaps you have identified anxiety, burnout, or ADHD symptoms as impacting your well-being and you need some perspective, compassion, and an original approach. I have a particularly keen interest in engaging with women over 18 to help them better manage the unique issues they face in an ever-changing world and assist them in living a life in line with their identified goals and values.
Are you a young woman having difficulty with navigating big life transitions such as a career move, parenthood, study/schooling, a recent diagnosis, or a relationship breakdown? Perhaps you have identified anxiety, burnout, or ADHD symptoms as impacting your well-being and you need some perspective, compassion, and an original approach. I have a particularly keen interest in engaging with women over 18 to help them better manage the unique issues they face in an ever-changing world and assist them in living a life in line with their identified goals and values.
Are you looking for a safe space to process life challenges and the emotional impact it has? Do you want to make sense of overwhelming feelings, find your calm and have more choice in your response? Together in a compassionate gentle way, we can explore your struggles / concerns, gain some clarity about whats going on, with an aim for you to feel more empowered and have greater peace in your life. Developing a relaxed, supportive connection with you is my priority. Feeling at ease, respected and appreciated is essential for therapy to be effective. I go at your pace.
Are you looking for a safe space to process life challenges and the emotional impact it has? Do you want to make sense of overwhelming feelings, find your calm and have more choice in your response? Together in a compassionate gentle way, we can explore your struggles / concerns, gain some clarity about whats going on, with an aim for you to feel more empowered and have greater peace in your life. Developing a relaxed, supportive connection with you is my priority. Feeling at ease, respected and appreciated is essential for therapy to be effective. I go at your pace.
My field of expertise lies within counselling and psychotherapy. In this work, I bring passion to my core values of warmth, compassion, authenticity, the building of trust, collaboration, cultural sensitivity and safety, and respectfully creating a safe emotional space for my clients. I build strong connections by non-judgmentally validating my clients, to enable them to connect effectively with themselves and others, and thereby feel deeply listened to and understood. In cultivating a strong therapeutic alliance, I am able to collaboratively guide my clients to a place of clarity and insight.
My field of expertise lies within counselling and psychotherapy. In this work, I bring passion to my core values of warmth, compassion, authenticity, the building of trust, collaboration, cultural sensitivity and safety, and respectfully creating a safe emotional space for my clients. I build strong connections by non-judgmentally validating my clients, to enable them to connect effectively with themselves and others, and thereby feel deeply listened to and understood. In cultivating a strong therapeutic alliance, I am able to collaboratively guide my clients to a place of clarity and insight.
As an endorsed counselling psychologist, I am trained in a number of therapies that allow me to effectively tailor treatment to the specific needs of my clients. I offer an affirming approach and am dedicated to supporting clients make long-lasting and meaningful change that feels worth the investment.
As an endorsed counselling psychologist, I am trained in a number of therapies that allow me to effectively tailor treatment to the specific needs of my clients. I offer an affirming approach and am dedicated to supporting clients make long-lasting and meaningful change that feels worth the investment.
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
Melissa supports clients who are experiencing relationship problems (family, work, or personal) including domestic violence, partner with addiction issues, and partners with narcissistic traits. Melissa is a credentialed eating disorder clinician and works together with your GP (medical monitoring) and dietitian (nutritional intervention) to provide comprehensive care. She supports clients with acute and chronic health concerns. Melissa is a wife and mother and can help with the often challenging adjustment of becoming a parent. She has first-hand experience navigating the complexities of blended families.
Melissa supports clients who are experiencing relationship problems (family, work, or personal) including domestic violence, partner with addiction issues, and partners with narcissistic traits. Melissa is a credentialed eating disorder clinician and works together with your GP (medical monitoring) and dietitian (nutritional intervention) to provide comprehensive care. She supports clients with acute and chronic health concerns. Melissa is a wife and mother and can help with the often challenging adjustment of becoming a parent. She has first-hand experience navigating the complexities of blended families.
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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.