Parenting Counselling in Subiaco, WA

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Nurturing Growth-Counselling, Psychotherapy, EMDR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
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.
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
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Fiona Bennett, Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I am passionate about healthy relationships so if you are experiencing difficulties or unease in any of these areas, you can benefit from supportive counselling with me to explore what is contributing to the problem and what can lead to the positive change you are seeking. You may have relationship and intimacy challenges, marriage and parenting struggles, or be going through a tricky life transition like family separation. You may be in a relationship or family which is affected by disability and neuro-diverse behaviours. In all of these situations, it is common to feel anxious or stressed when you are handling things on your own.
I am passionate about healthy relationships so if you are experiencing difficulties or unease in any of these areas, you can benefit from supportive counselling with me to explore what is contributing to the problem and what can lead to the positive change you are seeking. You may have relationship and intimacy challenges, marriage and parenting struggles, or be going through a tricky life transition like family separation. You may be in a relationship or family which is affected by disability and neuro-diverse behaviours. In all of these situations, it is common to feel anxious or stressed when you are handling things on your own.
(08) 6206 8534 View (08) 6206 8534
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Narelle Whitfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
With parents, I often refer to the Circle of Security training I have learnt, parent-child interaction therapy and other ways to develop a secure attachment.
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and women are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
With parents, I often refer to the Circle of Security training I have learnt, parent-child interaction therapy and other ways to develop a secure attachment.
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and women are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
(08) 7078 8254 View (08) 7078 8254
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Dr Jessica Dove
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I provide individualised treatment informed by evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioural, systemic/family, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, parenting interventions and other approaches.
I have over a decade of international experience working with children and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, disordered eating, body image concerns, low self-esteem, depression and relationship issues. Together, we achieve specific treatment goals, through understanding experiences and developing new, lasting skills. Through our work, individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, a clearer idea of their hopes for the future and feel better equipped to manage their lives.
I provide individualised treatment informed by evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioural, systemic/family, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, parenting interventions and other approaches.
I have over a decade of international experience working with children and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, disordered eating, body image concerns, low self-esteem, depression and relationship issues. Together, we achieve specific treatment goals, through understanding experiences and developing new, lasting skills. Through our work, individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, a clearer idea of their hopes for the future and feel better equipped to manage their lives.
(08) 6493 7224 View (08) 6493 7224
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Divyah Sreevardhanan
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Divyah has a special interest in perinatal and infant mental health, child psychology, stress management, anxiety or mood disorders, couples counselling, family and parenting issues.
Divyah is a registered Counselling Psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Divyah’s personal style of therapy is to cultivate a strong therapeutic alliance, which sets the foundation for therapy to progress from. Her warm and compassionate manner allows for the creation of a safe space within which clients would be able to identify their therapeutic goals. Starting from a person-centred approach, Divyah draws upon her training in a variety of evidence-based methods in order to provide an effective intervention plan in order to meet the client’s goals and facilitate their growth.
Divyah has a special interest in perinatal and infant mental health, child psychology, stress management, anxiety or mood disorders, couples counselling, family and parenting issues.
Divyah is a registered Counselling Psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Divyah’s personal style of therapy is to cultivate a strong therapeutic alliance, which sets the foundation for therapy to progress from. Her warm and compassionate manner allows for the creation of a safe space within which clients would be able to identify their therapeutic goals. Starting from a person-centred approach, Divyah draws upon her training in a variety of evidence-based methods in order to provide an effective intervention plan in order to meet the client’s goals and facilitate their growth.
(08) 6424 8177 View (08) 6424 8177
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Sunila Peterson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
Su works in partnership with clients, using a person-centered, holistic, strength based, and non-judgmental approach. Su supports clients to explore, understand and make informed choices, aligned to their personal values to live authentically and with mental health resilience. Su works in areas related to: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; self-esteem and confidence; pregnancy and parenting challenges; workplace and insurance matters; life and transitional challenges; cross cultural, racial, identity, and/or spiritual challenges; disabilities and health challenges; relationship challenges; and does work related to legal matters.
Su works in partnership with clients, using a person-centered, holistic, strength based, and non-judgmental approach. Su supports clients to explore, understand and make informed choices, aligned to their personal values to live authentically and with mental health resilience. Su works in areas related to: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; self-esteem and confidence; pregnancy and parenting challenges; workplace and insurance matters; life and transitional challenges; cross cultural, racial, identity, and/or spiritual challenges; disabilities and health challenges; relationship challenges; and does work related to legal matters.
(08) 6002 2750 View (08) 6002 2750
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Chris Pastor
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
(08) 6490 9473 View (08) 6490 9473
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Julie Sparrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
(08) 6490 9072 View (08) 6490 9072
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Kelly Count
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Waitlist for new clients
In addition to private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide in-patient psychotherapy to my perinatal patients at SJOG Subiaco. I have expertise in working with women, couples and families in the perinatal period, including grief & loss and chronic pain. In contrast, my earlier psychology career, saw me working with FIFO mining employees, including remote and rural mining areas of Australia. In addition to mental health issues with the mining population, including couples counselling and the unique challenges this poses on relationships.
In addition to private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide in-patient psychotherapy to my perinatal patients at SJOG Subiaco. I have expertise in working with women, couples and families in the perinatal period, including grief & loss and chronic pain. In contrast, my earlier psychology career, saw me working with FIFO mining employees, including remote and rural mining areas of Australia. In addition to mental health issues with the mining population, including couples counselling and the unique challenges this poses on relationships.
(08) 6490 9849 View (08) 6490 9849
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Dr Matthew Herbert, Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
I enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
(08) 6490 9603 View (08) 6490 9603
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Rachel Andrews
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I have over fifteen years experience working in private practice. I am committed to creating a warm and safe place for clients to explore themselves, improve their well-being and make meaningful changes in their lives. I work with adults (individuals & couples) presenting with a wide range of clinical problems including sexual difficulties, women's health issues (e.g. fertility issues/pelvic pain), depression, anxiety disorders, stress and work problems, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, disordered eating, and interpersonal issues. I use a collaborative approach tailored to meet each client's needs, goals and presentation.
I have over fifteen years experience working in private practice. I am committed to creating a warm and safe place for clients to explore themselves, improve their well-being and make meaningful changes in their lives. I work with adults (individuals & couples) presenting with a wide range of clinical problems including sexual difficulties, women's health issues (e.g. fertility issues/pelvic pain), depression, anxiety disorders, stress and work problems, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, disordered eating, and interpersonal issues. I use a collaborative approach tailored to meet each client's needs, goals and presentation.
(08) 6490 9604 View (08) 6490 9604
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Tailoring Therapy
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
My name is Federica, I am a registered Psychologist and Sexologist and the Director of Tailoring Therapy. In my years of being a therapist, I have developed the belief that psychological interventions and therapy should be tailored to the person's uniqueness. In my approach, I aim to provide knowledge and education, develop awareness, and encourage change, if that is what you are seeking.
My name is Federica, I am a registered Psychologist and Sexologist and the Director of Tailoring Therapy. In my years of being a therapist, I have developed the belief that psychological interventions and therapy should be tailored to the person's uniqueness. In my approach, I aim to provide knowledge and education, develop awareness, and encourage change, if that is what you are seeking.
(08) 6493 7840 View (08) 6493 7840
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Sarah Ramunno
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, assertiveness, PTSD, perinatal mental health, interpersonal and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about delivering best practice care to my clients and provide evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties. I enjoy working with clients in developing skills and strategies to begin to change problematic patterns.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, assertiveness, PTSD, perinatal mental health, interpersonal and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about delivering best practice care to my clients and provide evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties. I enjoy working with clients in developing skills and strategies to begin to change problematic patterns.
(08) 6490 9815 View (08) 6490 9815
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Angela Jennifer Caterham
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Angela has experience in a broad range of mental health difficulties including; anxiety, depression and trauma related conditions. She works with young children from age 5 through to adults across the lifespan and is also passionate about mid to older adults becoming unstuck and finding their purpose. She has worked in the private sector and also in the disability field. She has a master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology and has a particular interest in biology, incorporating lifestyle measures that enhance people's health, by motivating and coaching clients with lifestyle changes that are evidence-based, and improve the psychological
Angela has experience in a broad range of mental health difficulties including; anxiety, depression and trauma related conditions. She works with young children from age 5 through to adults across the lifespan and is also passionate about mid to older adults becoming unstuck and finding their purpose. She has worked in the private sector and also in the disability field. She has a master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology and has a particular interest in biology, incorporating lifestyle measures that enhance people's health, by motivating and coaching clients with lifestyle changes that are evidence-based, and improve the psychological
(08) 6490 9068 View (08) 6490 9068
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Karen Jones
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I am passionate and dedicated to helping you be the best version of yourself. I work with children, adolescents and adults. Allow me to guide and navigate you through overcoming challenges and building on your strengths you weren't aware existed!
I am passionate and dedicated to helping you be the best version of yourself. I work with children, adolescents and adults. Allow me to guide and navigate you through overcoming challenges and building on your strengths you weren't aware existed!
(08) 6493 7810 View (08) 6493 7810
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Louise Fletcher
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I welcome youth (16-25 years), adults and older adults, Veterans/First Responders/Health Professionals and LGBTIQ+ people. I also welcome First Nations Australians, and have trained working with First Nations Australians, particularly Whadjuk Noongar people in whose land I work and live. I do not currently see couples or family groups for counselling, and do not undertake court-ordered, family court or forensic assessments and reports as I feel these are best completed by clinicians who are specially trained in these areas.
I welcome youth (16-25 years), adults and older adults, Veterans/First Responders/Health Professionals and LGBTIQ+ people. I also welcome First Nations Australians, and have trained working with First Nations Australians, particularly Whadjuk Noongar people in whose land I work and live. I do not currently see couples or family groups for counselling, and do not undertake court-ordered, family court or forensic assessments and reports as I feel these are best completed by clinicians who are specially trained in these areas.
(08) 6490 9860 View (08) 6490 9860
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Sara Mazzucchi
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
Clients come to see me with a variety of needs, including managing stress, overcoming anxiety, dealing with depression, and addressing relationship issues. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies necessary to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth.
Clients come to see me with a variety of needs, including managing stress, overcoming anxiety, dealing with depression, and addressing relationship issues. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies necessary to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth.
(08) 6493 7672 View (08) 6493 7672
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Brian Allen and Associates
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
(08) 9121 1016 View (08) 9121 1016
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Danielle Zappavigna
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
(08) 6490 9769 View (08) 6490 9769
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Valda Prado-Sampaio
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Hi, I'm Valda. I help people of all ages and walks of life navigate difficult times in their lives and create healthier, happier relationships. Especially when anger or fears are high and hope low. If you long for better, deeper, more authentic relationships, I can help you too. I teach skills and principles that will help you communicate and solve problems better, while developing flexibility and resilience. It's important to me that you feel heard, understood, respected, and valued. I’ll respect your differences and always remember it’s a privilege to be allowed into your personal, private world.
Hi, I'm Valda. I help people of all ages and walks of life navigate difficult times in their lives and create healthier, happier relationships. Especially when anger or fears are high and hope low. If you long for better, deeper, more authentic relationships, I can help you too. I teach skills and principles that will help you communicate and solve problems better, while developing flexibility and resilience. It's important to me that you feel heard, understood, respected, and valued. I’ll respect your differences and always remember it’s a privilege to be allowed into your personal, private world.
(08) 6490 9795 View (08) 6490 9795
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Parenting Counsellors

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.