Female Counselling in Shelley, WA

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Olga Valchuk
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Shelley, WA 6148
Sometimes we struggle to cope with everyday life. We may feel stressed, exhausted, emotional and find it difficult to manage the overwhelming pressure of life. Sometimes we just want to be listened and understood, without judgement and interruption. My work is based on creating the right conditions where you can reveal more of yourself and under which the process of self-discovery, self-confrontations and self-acceptance will occur.
Sometimes we struggle to cope with everyday life. We may feel stressed, exhausted, emotional and find it difficult to manage the overwhelming pressure of life. Sometimes we just want to be listened and understood, without judgement and interruption. My work is based on creating the right conditions where you can reveal more of yourself and under which the process of self-discovery, self-confrontations and self-acceptance will occur.
(08) 6493 7405 View (08) 6493 7405
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Noreen Lange
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelley, WA 6148
Are you struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional pain, trauma, self-worth? Are you looking for a safe place to work through current and past issues?
Are you struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional pain, trauma, self-worth? Are you looking for a safe place to work through current and past issues?
(08) 7079 4319 View (08) 7079 4319
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Michelle Capsanis
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified Verified
Shelley, WA 6148
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
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Lisa Pesick
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Shelley, WA 6148
Immediate Availability! I am a psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and enjoy working with both adults and adolescents. If you are struggling with your emotions, suffer from anxiety or depression, or having trouble coping, then I may be able to help. Reaching out for support is not always easy. So I offer a warm, caring and client-centred approach to ensure that we work as a team and address your needs and goals. Whether you need help with regulating your emotions, managing stress, building self-esteem, minimising anxiety or improving mood, I am confident I can assist you on your journey.
Immediate Availability! I am a psychologist with over 20 years’ experience and enjoy working with both adults and adolescents. If you are struggling with your emotions, suffer from anxiety or depression, or having trouble coping, then I may be able to help. Reaching out for support is not always easy. So I offer a warm, caring and client-centred approach to ensure that we work as a team and address your needs and goals. Whether you need help with regulating your emotions, managing stress, building self-esteem, minimising anxiety or improving mood, I am confident I can assist you on your journey.
(08) 7701 9614 View (08) 7701 9614
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Tracy Hwang
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelley, WA 6148
Waitlist for new clients
Tracy has experience and interest working with: General mental health and wellbeing, Stress management and resilience coaching, Couples and relationship counselling, Dealing with change and adjustment, Workplace challenges such as bullying/harassment/assault, Workplace termination/redundancy, Managing conflict or difficult conversations, Leadership development and coaching, Anxiety-related conditions, Depression and mood-related conditions, Trauma-related conditions, Anger and emotional regulation conditions, Sleep and fatigue management concerns, Personal growth and development.
Tracy has experience and interest working with: General mental health and wellbeing, Stress management and resilience coaching, Couples and relationship counselling, Dealing with change and adjustment, Workplace challenges such as bullying/harassment/assault, Workplace termination/redundancy, Managing conflict or difficult conversations, Leadership development and coaching, Anxiety-related conditions, Depression and mood-related conditions, Trauma-related conditions, Anger and emotional regulation conditions, Sleep and fatigue management concerns, Personal growth and development.
(08) 6361 3225 View (08) 6361 3225
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The Counsellor Collective
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Shelley, WA 6148
Director Eleanor and the team at The Counsellor Collective Manning, Mount Lawley and Rockingham believes developing the counselling relationship with clients is essential for building trust and achieving positive change. We are passionate about creating safe spaces to be heard. We enjoy seeing clients find strategies for life that bring transformation in their day to day living. We enjoy working with a wide range of people, walking alongside them on their healing journey. The Counsellor Collective aims to create safe spaces to process trauma as well as grief and loss to find healing and hope again!
Director Eleanor and the team at The Counsellor Collective Manning, Mount Lawley and Rockingham believes developing the counselling relationship with clients is essential for building trust and achieving positive change. We are passionate about creating safe spaces to be heard. We enjoy seeing clients find strategies for life that bring transformation in their day to day living. We enjoy working with a wide range of people, walking alongside them on their healing journey. The Counsellor Collective aims to create safe spaces to process trauma as well as grief and loss to find healing and hope again!
0493 874 700 View 0493 874 700
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Kym Murray
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Shelley, WA 6148
Are you struggling right now? Do you feel overwhelmed or alone? Is it challenging to get through the day, interact with others, manage circumstances, or heal from past trauma? Whether your concerns are significant life events, relationship conflicts, troubles with coping, poor mental health or barriers to self-development, I may be able to help. Engaging in counselling/psychotherapy means having support while working towards insight and healing, enhancing relationships, or developing healthier coping strategies and ways of thinking that can lead to improved wellbeing and quality of life.
Are you struggling right now? Do you feel overwhelmed or alone? Is it challenging to get through the day, interact with others, manage circumstances, or heal from past trauma? Whether your concerns are significant life events, relationship conflicts, troubles with coping, poor mental health or barriers to self-development, I may be able to help. Engaging in counselling/psychotherapy means having support while working towards insight and healing, enhancing relationships, or developing healthier coping strategies and ways of thinking that can lead to improved wellbeing and quality of life.
0407 123 458 View 0407 123 458

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Jessica Bell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
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.
0401 900 059 View 0401 900 059
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VH Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Como, WA 6152
I have over 10 years' experience a Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I work as a client centered Psychologist who aims to build a safe space where clients can strive for improved well being. I work with adults, couples and adolescents.
I have over 10 years' experience a Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. I work as a client centered Psychologist who aims to build a safe space where clients can strive for improved well being. I work with adults, couples and adolescents.
(08) 7079 4247 View (08) 7079 4247
Photo of Anita Smith, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych, Psychologist
Anita Smith
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing counselling and therapy to adults and adolescents. My approach is client-centred, placing strong value on the therapeutic relationship as a space where it is safe to laugh and cry, while learning how to respond differently to yourself and to others. Every person is unique and every situation is unique, so I utilise a variety of evidence-based therapies, tailoring therapy to you and your needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing counselling and therapy to adults and adolescents. My approach is client-centred, placing strong value on the therapeutic relationship as a space where it is safe to laugh and cry, while learning how to respond differently to yourself and to others. Every person is unique and every situation is unique, so I utilise a variety of evidence-based therapies, tailoring therapy to you and your needs.
(08) 6206 8980 View (08) 6206 8980
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Applecross Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
I am passionate about assisting clients to understand the reasons behind their presenting issues, and help them develop strategies to manage those issues, so that they are better equipped to handle the various things that life can present. I work with children in the areas of school resistance, social skills, or bullying, as well as parenting strategies. I can assist older teenagers and young adults such issues as sexuality, abuse, difficulty with relationships, work related problems and workplace bullying. I work with adults and older adults in older lifestyle areas such as, retirement and health issues such as dementia.
I am passionate about assisting clients to understand the reasons behind their presenting issues, and help them develop strategies to manage those issues, so that they are better equipped to handle the various things that life can present. I work with children in the areas of school resistance, social skills, or bullying, as well as parenting strategies. I can assist older teenagers and young adults such issues as sexuality, abuse, difficulty with relationships, work related problems and workplace bullying. I work with adults and older adults in older lifestyle areas such as, retirement and health issues such as dementia.
(08) 9540 0718 View (08) 9540 0718
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Caitlin Thompson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
I have experience working in various roles within not-for-profit, private practice, and school settings with clients from all walks of life. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where my clients feel valued and respected, and confident to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative, non-judgemental, and person-centred. It's important to me that I take the time to get to know my clients and their needs, and work at a pace that is right for them.
I have experience working in various roles within not-for-profit, private practice, and school settings with clients from all walks of life. I strive to create a safe and comfortable space where my clients feel valued and respected, and confident to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative, non-judgemental, and person-centred. It's important to me that I take the time to get to know my clients and their needs, and work at a pace that is right for them.
(08) 9468 6016 View (08) 9468 6016
Photo of Cara Mayne, MSc, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Cara Mayne
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Como, WA 6152
I am a compassionate and caring clinician who is passionate about supporting young people and adults in overcoming their challenges, identifying their strengths, and giving them the tools to thrive. I seek to deliver a collaborative, person-centred, and solution-focused therapy in which clients feel comfortable and supported to overcome their challenges, achieve their goals, and gain insight and tools to develop healthy patterns of behaviour. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults and I provide a range of evidence-based interventions.
I am a compassionate and caring clinician who is passionate about supporting young people and adults in overcoming their challenges, identifying their strengths, and giving them the tools to thrive. I seek to deliver a collaborative, person-centred, and solution-focused therapy in which clients feel comfortable and supported to overcome their challenges, achieve their goals, and gain insight and tools to develop healthy patterns of behaviour. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults and I provide a range of evidence-based interventions.
(08) 6361 2958 View (08) 6361 2958
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Jennifer Altheimer
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Canning Vale, WA 6155
I am an experienced, registered counsellor with more than 2 decades of experience working with individuals, children, couples and families from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. I have worked alongside these clients to bring about healing in the relationship they have with themselves and others. My training and experience in various issues such as family and relationship dynamics, interpersonal issues, grief and loss, family and domestic violence, various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, parent-teen conflict and migration enables me to empathise with my clients, making them feel heard and understood.
I am an experienced, registered counsellor with more than 2 decades of experience working with individuals, children, couples and families from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. I have worked alongside these clients to bring about healing in the relationship they have with themselves and others. My training and experience in various issues such as family and relationship dynamics, interpersonal issues, grief and loss, family and domestic violence, various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, parent-teen conflict and migration enables me to empathise with my clients, making them feel heard and understood.
(08) 6493 7805 View (08) 6493 7805
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The Art of She Perinatal Counselling/Arts Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Ardross, WA 6153
My approach is one based on using safe, trauma-informed practice, offering Perinatal counselling support and art psychotherapy for women and children, to support emotional regulation, connection to self, and an improved sense of well-being.
Have you been affected by an experience of birth, pregnancy, trauma, or parenthood? Are you feeling like your spirit is broken, you are drowning in a sea of uncertainty, and don't know what to do? I hear you, I see you and I can help you. Together we will work through ways to find resolutions so that you can begin to heal and enjoy life again. I am a registered Counsellor, and also trained in Arts Therapy so if you or your child find it difficult to verbally express what you are experiencing we can find other creative ways of working together.
My approach is one based on using safe, trauma-informed practice, offering Perinatal counselling support and art psychotherapy for women and children, to support emotional regulation, connection to self, and an improved sense of well-being.
Have you been affected by an experience of birth, pregnancy, trauma, or parenthood? Are you feeling like your spirit is broken, you are drowning in a sea of uncertainty, and don't know what to do? I hear you, I see you and I can help you. Together we will work through ways to find resolutions so that you can begin to heal and enjoy life again. I am a registered Counsellor, and also trained in Arts Therapy so if you or your child find it difficult to verbally express what you are experiencing we can find other creative ways of working together.
(08) 6493 7139 View (08) 6493 7139
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Nessrine Srouji
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Cannington, WA 6107
I am a dedicated counsellor with passion for helping people navigate life's tumultuous journey. At times all we need a listening ear and understanding person who can hear our struggles without feeling judged. Taking your time on your healing journey in a safe inviting environment is the place to start. Grow at your own pace, start where you feel comfortable starting. Our life journey is a marathon, not a sprint.
I am a dedicated counsellor with passion for helping people navigate life's tumultuous journey. At times all we need a listening ear and understanding person who can hear our struggles without feeling judged. Taking your time on your healing journey in a safe inviting environment is the place to start. Grow at your own pace, start where you feel comfortable starting. Our life journey is a marathon, not a sprint.
(08) 9316 6832 View (08) 9316 6832
Photo of Flora Oliveiro, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Flora Oliveiro
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Booragoon, WA 6154
I work from a strengths-based approach to support clients explore their concerns and establish goals to enhance their resilience. It is important that we work collaboratively in this process, which will assist me in tailoring my approach to your needs. I value the individual qualities each person holds and strive to create a non-judgemental and open space to address difficult topics.
I work from a strengths-based approach to support clients explore their concerns and establish goals to enhance their resilience. It is important that we work collaboratively in this process, which will assist me in tailoring my approach to your needs. I value the individual qualities each person holds and strive to create a non-judgemental and open space to address difficult topics.
(08) 6490 9770 View (08) 6490 9770
Photo of Karen Rowe, MPsych, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Karen Rowe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Cannington, WA 6107
Welcome to Kensington Psychology! We are a cosy practice located in East Victoria Park. Life can be complicated sometimes, but you don't have to cope on your own. I am a registered psychologist and passionate about supporting you to create a life worth living. Together we can develop a better understanding of your challenges and where they developed, help in the healing process, and plan for the future to create meaningful change in your life.
Welcome to Kensington Psychology! We are a cosy practice located in East Victoria Park. Life can be complicated sometimes, but you don't have to cope on your own. I am a registered psychologist and passionate about supporting you to create a life worth living. Together we can develop a better understanding of your challenges and where they developed, help in the healing process, and plan for the future to create meaningful change in your life.
(08) 6490 9741 View (08) 6490 9741
Photo of Cher Gomes - Dragonfly Psychology Perth, PsychD, PsyBA General, Psychologist
Dragonfly Psychology Perth
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Cannington, WA 6107
I work with individuals and couples across the lifespan, including adolescents and adults, as well as people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgemental and safe therapeutic space for people to explore their personal challenges and concerns and am committed to working collaboratively with them on their journey toward growth and transformation.
I work with individuals and couples across the lifespan, including adolescents and adults, as well as people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgemental and safe therapeutic space for people to explore their personal challenges and concerns and am committed to working collaboratively with them on their journey toward growth and transformation.
(08) 6147 0501 View (08) 6147 0501
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Lara Bertolino
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Victoria Park, WA 6101
My ideal client would prefer therapy outside in nature, instead of in a clinical consulting room! They know that time in nature is a big part of how they self-regulate, but are struggling to incorporate it. They may be burnt out, anxious, depressed, neurodiverse, or simply feeling lost. Their painful thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and patterns of behaviour are interfering with their path. They would like a supportive therapist to walk alongside them as they figure it out; someone to provide some nudges of direction and new skills, but also trust them to use their internal resources and personal values to guide their way.
My ideal client would prefer therapy outside in nature, instead of in a clinical consulting room! They know that time in nature is a big part of how they self-regulate, but are struggling to incorporate it. They may be burnt out, anxious, depressed, neurodiverse, or simply feeling lost. Their painful thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and patterns of behaviour are interfering with their path. They would like a supportive therapist to walk alongside them as they figure it out; someone to provide some nudges of direction and new skills, but also trust them to use their internal resources and personal values to guide their way.
(08) 6490 9982 View (08) 6490 9982

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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.