Emotionally Focused Counselling in West Perth, WA

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Stephanie Koutsoukos
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Perth, WA 6005
Steph holds certification in EFT (Emotion Focussed Therapy), IPT (Interpersonal Therapy), FBT (Family Based Therapy) and IMR (Imagery Rescripting Therapy) for adults with childhood trauma.
Stephanie has experience supporting individuals, couples and families from all walks of life. Stephanie is passionate about providing a safe, insightful space for others, holding a belief that healthy connections foster growth. Integrating Psychodynamic, Attachment-focussed and Emotion-focussed therapies, Stephanie is attentive and creative in her approach. Steph is able to provide support to adults with childhood trauma, utilising IMR (Imagery Rescripting) and a trauma-informed approach.
Steph holds certification in EFT (Emotion Focussed Therapy), IPT (Interpersonal Therapy), FBT (Family Based Therapy) and IMR (Imagery Rescripting Therapy) for adults with childhood trauma.
Stephanie has experience supporting individuals, couples and families from all walks of life. Stephanie is passionate about providing a safe, insightful space for others, holding a belief that healthy connections foster growth. Integrating Psychodynamic, Attachment-focussed and Emotion-focussed therapies, Stephanie is attentive and creative in her approach. Steph is able to provide support to adults with childhood trauma, utilising IMR (Imagery Rescripting) and a trauma-informed approach.
(08) 7078 7829 View (08) 7078 7829
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Coby Greer
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Coby believes that wellness and wellbeing are a right for all and is passionate about supporting people in their healing through the self-transformative practices of evidence-based psychological therapies, somatic-based modalities and mindfulness. She has a deep interest in supporting people in building an intimate relationship between their physical body and their psychological wellbeing to help facilitate positive behaviour change. Coby’s strength-based and trauma-informed approach holds the view that the body is a resource for self-exploration, self-discovery and psychological healing.
Coby believes that wellness and wellbeing are a right for all and is passionate about supporting people in their healing through the self-transformative practices of evidence-based psychological therapies, somatic-based modalities and mindfulness. She has a deep interest in supporting people in building an intimate relationship between their physical body and their psychological wellbeing to help facilitate positive behaviour change. Coby’s strength-based and trauma-informed approach holds the view that the body is a resource for self-exploration, self-discovery and psychological healing.
(08) 6490 9061 View (08) 6490 9061
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Nicholas Fares
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Perth, WA 6005
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
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Susanna B Juchli
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Do emotions sometimes become too painful and overwhelming? Taking that first step to contact someone for help can be very difficult. Establishing a caring therapeutic relationship attuned to individual needs is central to Susanna’s work. As research supports, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful determinant of a positive outcome in psychotherapy. Susanna encourages her clients to explore and become aware how early experiences shape their present thoughts and behaviours. Gaining a greater understanding of their circumstances, allows for an empowered sense of their ability to create positive change.
Do emotions sometimes become too painful and overwhelming? Taking that first step to contact someone for help can be very difficult. Establishing a caring therapeutic relationship attuned to individual needs is central to Susanna’s work. As research supports, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful determinant of a positive outcome in psychotherapy. Susanna encourages her clients to explore and become aware how early experiences shape their present thoughts and behaviours. Gaining a greater understanding of their circumstances, allows for an empowered sense of their ability to create positive change.
0498 116 684 View 0498 116 684
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Melissa Harris
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Melissa has worked in the health care industry for over 20 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist. She is a caring and authentic therapist who enjoys interacting with people and providing guidance and support. Melissa is the Principal Psychologist at Park Psychology and offers psychological and counselling services to those who may be experiencing personal, relationship or family problems.
Melissa has worked in the health care industry for over 20 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist. She is a caring and authentic therapist who enjoys interacting with people and providing guidance and support. Melissa is the Principal Psychologist at Park Psychology and offers psychological and counselling services to those who may be experiencing personal, relationship or family problems.
(08) 6333 0748 View (08) 6333 0748
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Melissa Burns
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
I have immediate availability I am an experienced psychologist based in West Perth, dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care to my clients. I provide a warm and empathetic approach in sessions, to establish a safe and non-judgmental environment to help foster a therapeutic alliance, facilitating the process of healing and growth. My goal is to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their personal goals. I specialise in a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, parenting concerns, stress management, and relationship concerns.
I have immediate availability I am an experienced psychologist based in West Perth, dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care to my clients. I provide a warm and empathetic approach in sessions, to establish a safe and non-judgmental environment to help foster a therapeutic alliance, facilitating the process of healing and growth. My goal is to empower my clients to overcome their challenges and achieve their personal goals. I specialise in a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, depression, parenting concerns, stress management, and relationship concerns.
(08) 6490 9084 View (08) 6490 9084
Andrew Mannucci
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
I work with clients facing mental health challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and attachment issues, who grapple with low self-esteem and identity questions. I seek to help individuals understand and manage their emotions more effectively, aiming to enhance their well-being and find effective coping strategies.
I work with clients facing mental health challenges, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and attachment issues, who grapple with low self-esteem and identity questions. I seek to help individuals understand and manage their emotions more effectively, aiming to enhance their well-being and find effective coping strategies.
(08) 6490 9209 View (08) 6490 9209
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Sherri Murphy
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
I am committed and driven to help individuals find solutions to increase well-being, connection, understanding and growth. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative and I take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating a broad spectrum of treatment modalities to suit the individual needs of clients.
I am committed and driven to help individuals find solutions to increase well-being, connection, understanding and growth. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative and I take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating a broad spectrum of treatment modalities to suit the individual needs of clients.
(08) 6490 9958 View (08) 6490 9958
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Amanda Oliver
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Perth, WA 6005
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist specialising in adolescents & adults. Formerly a high school teacher, I have a natural ability to quickly develop relationships with teenagers and specialise in complex issues often affecting adolescents and their families. These issues often recur in adult relationships affecting daily life. By processing and understanding the past, it opens up a way to be able to move forward & improve current relations. I am passionate about not just alleviating symptoms but helping you to understand and resolve patterns of behaviour. Working together, we determine goals and the direction of your therapy.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist specialising in adolescents & adults. Formerly a high school teacher, I have a natural ability to quickly develop relationships with teenagers and specialise in complex issues often affecting adolescents and their families. These issues often recur in adult relationships affecting daily life. By processing and understanding the past, it opens up a way to be able to move forward & improve current relations. I am passionate about not just alleviating symptoms but helping you to understand and resolve patterns of behaviour. Working together, we determine goals and the direction of your therapy.
(08) 7079 4452 View (08) 7079 4452
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Brian Allen and Associates
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005  (Online Only)
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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Sprig Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Perth, WA 6005
Pamela Lam is a Singaporean-born Clinical Psychologist with 7 years of experience seeing clients in a variety of role, including in a hospital's outpatient Sleep Clinic, Child Protection and Family services, and Private Practice. Currently, Pam is working in a University as an in-house counsellor. Pam especially enjoys working with clients from different cultures as well as clients navigating life or familial transitions. She is intimately familiar with the experiences of those who have migrated, and who are trying to reconcile the culture of their home/family with the often different culture of the society they now live in.
Pamela Lam is a Singaporean-born Clinical Psychologist with 7 years of experience seeing clients in a variety of role, including in a hospital's outpatient Sleep Clinic, Child Protection and Family services, and Private Practice. Currently, Pam is working in a University as an in-house counsellor. Pam especially enjoys working with clients from different cultures as well as clients navigating life or familial transitions. She is intimately familiar with the experiences of those who have migrated, and who are trying to reconcile the culture of their home/family with the often different culture of the society they now live in.
(08) 6493 7472 View (08) 6493 7472
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Lovina Triman
Counsellor
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005  (Online Only)
I am passionate about coming alongside you and helping you find solutions, healing and recovery. My goal is for you to come to a place where you are able to move forward, to gain clarity and reach a new level of better. I like to be client-centred and encouraging client autonomy as well as building a space for healthy collaboration and problem solving. I am a strong believer in an individual’s ability to find change and to break out of old patterns and cycles. For me it is important to foster an atmosphere of hope and perspective.
I am passionate about coming alongside you and helping you find solutions, healing and recovery. My goal is for you to come to a place where you are able to move forward, to gain clarity and reach a new level of better. I like to be client-centred and encouraging client autonomy as well as building a space for healthy collaboration and problem solving. I am a strong believer in an individual’s ability to find change and to break out of old patterns and cycles. For me it is important to foster an atmosphere of hope and perspective.
0415 947 772 View 0415 947 772
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COPE - Centre of Psychological Enrichment
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
COPE Centre is a multi-disciplinary practice that offers the highest level of psychological and mental health care, extending beyond the alleviation of symptoms. Our mission is to reduce emotional suffering and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and society. We achieve this through the utilisation of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a clinical approach that is both widely applicable and continuously evolving, providing a profound understanding of the human experience and fostering lasting change.
COPE Centre is a multi-disciplinary practice that offers the highest level of psychological and mental health care, extending beyond the alleviation of symptoms. Our mission is to reduce emotional suffering and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and society. We achieve this through the utilisation of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a clinical approach that is both widely applicable and continuously evolving, providing a profound understanding of the human experience and fostering lasting change.
(08) 7078 8301 View (08) 7078 8301
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Dasha Lvov
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
(08) 6493 7205 View (08) 6493 7205
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Carmel Bob
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Carmel is experienced in working with young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders , adjustment issues, cross cultural issues, grief and loss and relationship issues including; affairs, communication difficulties, assisted fertility, loss of intimacy and exit counselling
Carmel is experienced in working with young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders , adjustment issues, cross cultural issues, grief and loss and relationship issues including; affairs, communication difficulties, assisted fertility, loss of intimacy and exit counselling
(08) 6118 7213 View (08) 6118 7213
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Valda Prado-Sampaio
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
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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Sarah Ramunno
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
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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Interconnect Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, AAFT
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Families, couples and individuals seek my services because they want help to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions safely, they want to understand each other’s experiences and views, appreciate each other’s needs, build on strengths and make useful changes in their relationships and their lives. My clients often comment that my sessions have provided them an opportunity to reflect on themselves and how they interact in their relationships which helps them understand their own behaviours better, thus finding ways forward - either as an individual or as a couple and family.
Families, couples and individuals seek my services because they want help to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions safely, they want to understand each other’s experiences and views, appreciate each other’s needs, build on strengths and make useful changes in their relationships and their lives. My clients often comment that my sessions have provided them an opportunity to reflect on themselves and how they interact in their relationships which helps them understand their own behaviours better, thus finding ways forward - either as an individual or as a couple and family.
(08) 7701 9554 View (08) 7701 9554
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Jasmine Fisher
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Jasmine Fisher is owner and Principal Psychologist at River Psychology and Counselling in Como, WA. Jasmine is down-to-earth and provides a positive, respectful, non-judgmental environment, to help each client improve their emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships and personal growth. Jasmine seeks to support all her clients in a way that feels genuine, caring and encouraging. Jasmine values connection, so offers a counselling style that is centred around understanding and validating her clients experiences
Jasmine Fisher is owner and Principal Psychologist at River Psychology and Counselling in Como, WA. Jasmine is down-to-earth and provides a positive, respectful, non-judgmental environment, to help each client improve their emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships and personal growth. Jasmine seeks to support all her clients in a way that feels genuine, caring and encouraging. Jasmine values connection, so offers a counselling style that is centred around understanding and validating her clients experiences
(08) 6333 0719 View (08) 6333 0719
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Faith Reid
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Perth, WA 6005
Not accepting new clients
Mission: using a pragmatic, focused, and no bullshit approach with compassion and empathy to help you move forward, change your attitude, do something different, and make a commitment. I use my somatic training to increase your body awareness and emotional connection to self. We may find answers to questions or we may realize the questions no longer have meaning. Let’s alter the story and create change, movement, release, engagement, and find joy again. If you are desperately ready to change, at that tipping point, ready to do whatever it takes and not need to have it make sense or know the why, reach out.
Mission: using a pragmatic, focused, and no bullshit approach with compassion and empathy to help you move forward, change your attitude, do something different, and make a commitment. I use my somatic training to increase your body awareness and emotional connection to self. We may find answers to questions or we may realize the questions no longer have meaning. Let’s alter the story and create change, movement, release, engagement, and find joy again. If you are desperately ready to change, at that tipping point, ready to do whatever it takes and not need to have it make sense or know the why, reach out.
(08) 6388 9855 View (08) 6388 9855
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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.