Female Counselling in Cook, ACT
It is your ability to integrate change, to identify valued ways of living and to build connection that is the key to living well as you grow older. You may be coping with life transitions or change, managing a chronic illness or disability, or caring for someone. You may be experiencing loss, or dealing with stress, anxiety or depression.
It is your ability to integrate change, to identify valued ways of living and to build connection that is the key to living well as you grow older. You may be coping with life transitions or change, managing a chronic illness or disability, or caring for someone. You may be experiencing loss, or dealing with stress, anxiety or depression.
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Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed with stress that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don’t know where to start to make things better. There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges and to provide you with the psychological tools needed to face stressful events. Mental Care Clinic is here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. We are committed to helping individuals live their best life.
Being listened to as you talk with someone you can trust helps you remember that you are not alone. It feels good to share, and talking about things can open up the door for healing. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. When we try to keep things stored in our head, especially strong feelings, it gets overwhelming, which fuels our anxiety. Talking frees us from that. Together, our conversations will uncover the hidden meaning behind what's happening, and help you to find your way, as you make sense of the challenges you have found yourself facing.
Being listened to as you talk with someone you can trust helps you remember that you are not alone. It feels good to share, and talking about things can open up the door for healing. When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. When we try to keep things stored in our head, especially strong feelings, it gets overwhelming, which fuels our anxiety. Talking frees us from that. Together, our conversations will uncover the hidden meaning behind what's happening, and help you to find your way, as you make sense of the challenges you have found yourself facing.
Emma Hyland Holistic Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belconnen, ACT 2617
If you are feeling lost, I offer gentle, intuitive and empathetic support to help you to find your way again. I seek to understand your perspective and deeper feelings, to meet you where you are at, and engage with you as a whole person. I help you connect with the parts of yourself that innately know the way forward, that can help you find purpose, meaning and clarity. These parts of yourself can act as a guide at times when nothing seems to make sense.
If you are feeling lost, I offer gentle, intuitive and empathetic support to help you to find your way again. I seek to understand your perspective and deeper feelings, to meet you where you are at, and engage with you as a whole person. I help you connect with the parts of yourself that innately know the way forward, that can help you find purpose, meaning and clarity. These parts of yourself can act as a guide at times when nothing seems to make sense.
We’re all complex, messy humans just doing our best to get along in the world. Sometimes, though, we need a little help. My approach to counselling is compassionate and non-judgemental, helping you to be more authentically you, and to cope better with your personal struggles. I believe in and value the uniqueness of every person, and want to help you be more content and fully yourself beyond whatever 'label' might have been applied.
We’re all complex, messy humans just doing our best to get along in the world. Sometimes, though, we need a little help. My approach to counselling is compassionate and non-judgemental, helping you to be more authentically you, and to cope better with your personal struggles. I believe in and value the uniqueness of every person, and want to help you be more content and fully yourself beyond whatever 'label' might have been applied.
Change and loss come in many forms throughout our lives - there doesn't have to be a death for you to feel bereft, a deep sense of sadness, loss or grief.
Change and loss come in many forms throughout our lives - there doesn't have to be a death for you to feel bereft, a deep sense of sadness, loss or grief.
Remedy Therapy is a psychotherapy and counselling service that you can self-refer to, doesn’t require a mental health plan and avoids hefty psychologist fees but delivers the same strategies and techniques. We offer flexible times and different appointment options. We are one of the few providers in ACT that have an indepth knowledge and skillset to work with ADHD, and also specialise in working with couples.
Remedy Therapy is a psychotherapy and counselling service that you can self-refer to, doesn’t require a mental health plan and avoids hefty psychologist fees but delivers the same strategies and techniques. We offer flexible times and different appointment options. We are one of the few providers in ACT that have an indepth knowledge and skillset to work with ADHD, and also specialise in working with couples.
To dispel all myths of the ideal client, every client is a welcome client. People arrive at their first session with a mix of emotions and it is here that I like to engage with the person to ensure we are a good fit and that they feel safe and ready to take the next steps. Engagement with my clients fosters commitment to the therapy process to ensure the best therapeutic outcome for them.
To dispel all myths of the ideal client, every client is a welcome client. People arrive at their first session with a mix of emotions and it is here that I like to engage with the person to ensure we are a good fit and that they feel safe and ready to take the next steps. Engagement with my clients fosters commitment to the therapy process to ensure the best therapeutic outcome for them.
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer deep therapeutic work with various experiences and struggles in adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor. I offer deep therapeutic work with various experiences and struggles in adults from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Life can offer challenges that can simply be overwhelming. It is in those times that many of us feel confused/lost or simply unheard in our relationships and struggle to communicate with our loved ones. For some of us trauma from our past is captivating enough to feel stuck and hold us back to fully become who we are suppose to be or experience of loss and grief impact our well-being and challenge our mental health. It could be anxiety and depression that keep you captive. If you are experiencing any of this or other life challenges I would encourage you to reach out and take a step towards well-being and meaning full life.
Life can offer challenges that can simply be overwhelming. It is in those times that many of us feel confused/lost or simply unheard in our relationships and struggle to communicate with our loved ones. For some of us trauma from our past is captivating enough to feel stuck and hold us back to fully become who we are suppose to be or experience of loss and grief impact our well-being and challenge our mental health. It could be anxiety and depression that keep you captive. If you are experiencing any of this or other life challenges I would encourage you to reach out and take a step towards well-being and meaning full life.
Arena Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belconnen, ACT 2617
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Stefanie, I am a trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming, PaCFA clinically registered counsellor. I am a practitioner who approaches counselling in a collaborative way, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
My name is Stefanie, I am a trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming, PaCFA clinically registered counsellor. I am a practitioner who approaches counselling in a collaborative way, helping you to move beyond simply surviving and be able to deal with life stressors with greater ease. Working together, we will explore your experience and difficulties to achieve a deeper understanding of who you are; how you think, feel and behave. My goal is to encourage you to be curious about your internal world and to heal the parts of yourself that hold your emotional wounds.
Have you felt the need to be heard and wished somebody would understand what you are going through in life? As a counsellor I will be there for you to listen to your story with respect, empathy and without judgment and help you find your path of healing and recovery. You will find a safe space in the therapy room to unburden yourself. It is your story and your journey and I will be there to guide you and help you with kindness, compassion and practical strategies to move ahead. It would be my privilege to have the opportunity to help you move towards a life filled with peace and joy.
Have you felt the need to be heard and wished somebody would understand what you are going through in life? As a counsellor I will be there for you to listen to your story with respect, empathy and without judgment and help you find your path of healing and recovery. You will find a safe space in the therapy room to unburden yourself. It is your story and your journey and I will be there to guide you and help you with kindness, compassion and practical strategies to move ahead. It would be my privilege to have the opportunity to help you move towards a life filled with peace and joy.
Anna - Text Counselling Online
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holt, ACT 2615 (Online Only)
Not everyone enjoys speaking out loud. Would you like to communicate through text with? Maybe you just like having the space to think as you type out your response, or maybe you want to talk about something difficult, and you feel like it would be easier through text.
Not everyone enjoys speaking out loud. Would you like to communicate through text with? Maybe you just like having the space to think as you type out your response, or maybe you want to talk about something difficult, and you feel like it would be easier through text.
Are you struggling with a challenging relationship or stressful situation at home or work? Are you the parent of a child or adolescent with their own mental health challenges - you're busy caring for them, and feel like no one is caring for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by rising levels of stress and anxiety in this uncertain world? Does life just feel too fast and too hard? You don't have to struggle alone. I would be privileged to walk with you awhile.
Are you struggling with a challenging relationship or stressful situation at home or work? Are you the parent of a child or adolescent with their own mental health challenges - you're busy caring for them, and feel like no one is caring for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by rising levels of stress and anxiety in this uncertain world? Does life just feel too fast and too hard? You don't have to struggle alone. I would be privileged to walk with you awhile.
Jessica has extensive postgraduate training and experience in the field of mental health and family violence and has worked as a mental health professional for over 12 years with people across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This includes forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health, specialist youth outreach mental health “early psychosis”, women’s health and private practice.
Jessica has extensive postgraduate training and experience in the field of mental health and family violence and has worked as a mental health professional for over 12 years with people across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This includes forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health, specialist youth outreach mental health “early psychosis”, women’s health and private practice.
Krystal @ Wellbeings Therapy & Assessment Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Belconnen, ACT 2617
I am an experienced psychologist and social worker aiming to provide therapy and assessment to help identify and address a variety of concerns you may have - either for yourself or your child. I have particular experience in trauma (incl. sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse), parenting issues, cancer care, bereavement, grief and loss (incl. perinatal loss), perinatal mental health, sleep issues, adjustment to illness, ADHD, dementia, depression, stress management, anxiety and a range of other mental health issues.
I am an experienced psychologist and social worker aiming to provide therapy and assessment to help identify and address a variety of concerns you may have - either for yourself or your child. I have particular experience in trauma (incl. sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse), parenting issues, cancer care, bereavement, grief and loss (incl. perinatal loss), perinatal mental health, sleep issues, adjustment to illness, ADHD, dementia, depression, stress management, anxiety and a range of other mental health issues.
My name is Maggie Whitbread, otherwise known as the Awefull (not awful!) Therapist. My clients often struggle with uncertainty, anxiety, people-pleasing, depression, being ‘stuck’ or lost, low self-esteem, identity issues, dissociation/detachment, and communication/relationship dynamic issues. My clients benefit from my patience, warmth, sense of humor, and my open-minded, modern approach to therapy. If you're ready to step into your vulnerability to heal and change your life for the better, Awefull Therapy might be the right fit for you.
My name is Maggie Whitbread, otherwise known as the Awefull (not awful!) Therapist. My clients often struggle with uncertainty, anxiety, people-pleasing, depression, being ‘stuck’ or lost, low self-esteem, identity issues, dissociation/detachment, and communication/relationship dynamic issues. My clients benefit from my patience, warmth, sense of humor, and my open-minded, modern approach to therapy. If you're ready to step into your vulnerability to heal and change your life for the better, Awefull Therapy might be the right fit for you.
Are you alone in your pain? Don't feel good on the inside? Can't trust? Not sure who to talk to about all the hurt you're holding onto? Maybe all you really want is to feel close to someone. Someone who will be gentle with you and work slowly with you. Someone who wants to understand you just the way you are. No-one wants to feel separate. We all crave close human connection. To belong. To know we matter.
Are you alone in your pain? Don't feel good on the inside? Can't trust? Not sure who to talk to about all the hurt you're holding onto? Maybe all you really want is to feel close to someone. Someone who will be gentle with you and work slowly with you. Someone who wants to understand you just the way you are. No-one wants to feel separate. We all crave close human connection. To belong. To know we matter.
I am passionate about guiding my clients to make sense of their inner world beyond the painful thoughts, emotions, sensations and memories that come with a range of conditions and life events. I have a deep commitment to providing a safe therapeutic space of unconditional acceptance and compassion where my clients can experience meaningful growth and healing for long term change.
I am passionate about guiding my clients to make sense of their inner world beyond the painful thoughts, emotions, sensations and memories that come with a range of conditions and life events. I have a deep commitment to providing a safe therapeutic space of unconditional acceptance and compassion where my clients can experience meaningful growth and healing for long term change.
I hold a safe space where you can be yourself and be fully listened to in a way that may be different from what you have experienced before. Having the freedom to talk about confusing thoughts and feelings will eventually allow you to understand yourself better. I believe that the quality of the relationship we build together is key to fostering safe and in-depth self-exploration and healing. I foster authentic and meaningful communication and connection to strengthen your sense of self. I am passionate about helping you understand, process and accept your inner experiences and trust your inherent resources to resolve them.
I hold a safe space where you can be yourself and be fully listened to in a way that may be different from what you have experienced before. Having the freedom to talk about confusing thoughts and feelings will eventually allow you to understand yourself better. I believe that the quality of the relationship we build together is key to fostering safe and in-depth self-exploration and healing. I foster authentic and meaningful communication and connection to strengthen your sense of self. I am passionate about helping you understand, process and accept your inner experiences and trust your inherent resources to resolve them.
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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.