Parenting Counselling in West Perth, WA

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Michael Sopp
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Hello, I am a registered psychologist with experience in hospital settings where I have worked with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, and attachment issues. I am passionate about working with people to improve their relationships, navigate the journey of parenthood, address co-parenting difficulties and have a particular interest in working with new fathers.
Hello, I am a registered psychologist with experience in hospital settings where I have worked with people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, stress, anger, relationship difficulties, and attachment issues. I am passionate about working with people to improve their relationships, navigate the journey of parenthood, address co-parenting difficulties and have a particular interest in working with new fathers.
(08) 6490 9960 View (08) 6490 9960
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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
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Dr Jessica Dove
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
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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Narelle Whitfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
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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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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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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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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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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Mary Scott
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or because of an awareness that something in our lives doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you.
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or because of an awareness that something in our lives doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you.
(08) 6118 7139 View (08) 6118 7139
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Tristen Hindley-Payne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
With over 19 years experience and AHPRA Clinical Psychology endorsement, I am grateful to have been able to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with many individuals presenting at challenging times in their lives.
With over 19 years experience and AHPRA Clinical Psychology endorsement, I am grateful to have been able to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with many individuals presenting at challenging times in their lives.
(08) 6493 7272 View (08) 6493 7272
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Ryan D Jenkins
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Having been trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, I work with clients to help them feel empowered and learn additional emotional and psychological tools designed to strengthen them in all areas of their life. I work with all ages of adults and children across a range of different challenges.
Having been trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, I work with clients to help them feel empowered and learn additional emotional and psychological tools designed to strengthen them in all areas of their life. I work with all ages of adults and children across a range of different challenges.
(08) 6493 7007 View (08) 6493 7007
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Mimi Leith
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
I am a clinical psychologist working with older adolescents and adult clients from all walks of life with varied and complex psychological needs. I have extensive experience treating clients with anxiety and mood disorders, complex trauma, family of origin issues, personality disorders, perinatal mental health, adjustment and relationship difficulties and situational stress.
I am a clinical psychologist working with older adolescents and adult clients from all walks of life with varied and complex psychological needs. I have extensive experience treating clients with anxiety and mood disorders, complex trauma, family of origin issues, personality disorders, perinatal mental health, adjustment and relationship difficulties and situational stress.
(08) 6490 9040 View (08) 6490 9040
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Simon P Martin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
(08) 6490 9967 View (08) 6490 9967
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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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Taralisa Di Ciano
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Taralisa is a compassionate practitioner, focused on creating stability and trust, prioritising your concerns, building skills and internal capacity to facilitate lasting change. Taralisa assists individuals across the lifespan and has clinical psychology, health, rehabilitation and organisational psychology skills having worked in medical practices, public health, and education services. Taralisa addresses issues such as depression, anxiety conditions, obsessions/compulsions, grief and loss, relationship strain, workplace stress/bullying, trauma, physical health, chronic pain, fertility, pre/ postnatal health and student health.
Taralisa is a compassionate practitioner, focused on creating stability and trust, prioritising your concerns, building skills and internal capacity to facilitate lasting change. Taralisa assists individuals across the lifespan and has clinical psychology, health, rehabilitation and organisational psychology skills having worked in medical practices, public health, and education services. Taralisa addresses issues such as depression, anxiety conditions, obsessions/compulsions, grief and loss, relationship strain, workplace stress/bullying, trauma, physical health, chronic pain, fertility, pre/ postnatal health and student health.
0420 907 522 View 0420 907 522
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Chelsea Northcott
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Chelsea is a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist who truly enjoys her work and feels the deepest respect for all clients she works with. She has experience in the treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties, having worked in private and public psychiatric hospitals, community youth centres, and women’s health clinics.
Chelsea is a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist who truly enjoys her work and feels the deepest respect for all clients she works with. She has experience in the treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties, having worked in private and public psychiatric hospitals, community youth centres, and women’s health clinics.
(08) 7078 7522 View (08) 7078 7522
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Richard Moorfield
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
Are you struggling in yourself or your relationships? Perhaps feeling comfortable around others or keeping people in your life is difficult for you? This is common, people often experience great difficulty in their relationships both with others and with themselves, which often then presents on the surface as feelings of depression, anxiety, general unhappiness, relationship breakdown, sexual/intimacy problems or personal crises.
Are you struggling in yourself or your relationships? Perhaps feeling comfortable around others or keeping people in your life is difficult for you? This is common, people often experience great difficulty in their relationships both with others and with themselves, which often then presents on the surface as feelings of depression, anxiety, general unhappiness, relationship breakdown, sexual/intimacy problems or personal crises.
(08) 6493 7891 View (08) 6493 7891
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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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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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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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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.