Female Counselling in Sydney, NSW
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I work with women who have ADHD and/ Autism. Women can be harder to diagnose due to camouflaging and internalised presentations. I provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment service world-wide. Therapy/ individual psychology consultation is also available.
I work with women who have ADHD and/ Autism. Women can be harder to diagnose due to camouflaging and internalised presentations. I provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment service world-wide. Therapy/ individual psychology consultation is also available.
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Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Navigating challenging interpersonal relationships, feeling emotionally burnt out, anxious and unsupported can start to take a toll. Perhaps feelings of grief and loss feel too great to overcome. I understand the many pains life can present us with and the benefit that counselling can provide in navigating such difficulties. Counselling provides a space for sharing your story, exploring your own inner wisdom, insights and new perspectives with compassionate support. You may start to notice changes such as less reactivity, less irritation, improved connection with friends, loved ones and yourself.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Navigating challenging interpersonal relationships, feeling emotionally burnt out, anxious and unsupported can start to take a toll. Perhaps feelings of grief and loss feel too great to overcome. I understand the many pains life can present us with and the benefit that counselling can provide in navigating such difficulties. Counselling provides a space for sharing your story, exploring your own inner wisdom, insights and new perspectives with compassionate support. You may start to notice changes such as less reactivity, less irritation, improved connection with friends, loved ones and yourself.
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Hi, I'm Anna. I’m here to walk beside you, creating a safe place for your growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental, reflective & creative space where together we can explore your unique experiences, and use the resources, tools & perspectives that are helpful for you. I prioritise your dignity, choice & safety, supporting you as you move through life challenges and transitions at your pace. My counselling approach is integrative, non-pathologising, trauma-sensitive and relational. I believe that one of the ways we find true healing and wholeness is through restored connection with ourselves, just exactly as we are.
Hi, I'm Anna. I’m here to walk beside you, creating a safe place for your growth. I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental, reflective & creative space where together we can explore your unique experiences, and use the resources, tools & perspectives that are helpful for you. I prioritise your dignity, choice & safety, supporting you as you move through life challenges and transitions at your pace. My counselling approach is integrative, non-pathologising, trauma-sensitive and relational. I believe that one of the ways we find true healing and wholeness is through restored connection with ourselves, just exactly as we are.
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When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves. Issues such as relationship difficulties, addictions, career, life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, body image, negative beliefs and thoughts, emotional overwhelm, aggression, low energy, impulsivity etc. can affect your self esteem and your ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively. Learning new skills, building on resilience and resources and dealing with past issues that affect your present life can be empowering and create satisfaction and fulfilment in your life.
When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves. Issues such as relationship difficulties, addictions, career, life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, body image, negative beliefs and thoughts, emotional overwhelm, aggression, low energy, impulsivity etc. can affect your self esteem and your ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively. Learning new skills, building on resilience and resources and dealing with past issues that affect your present life can be empowering and create satisfaction and fulfilment in your life.
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Grace Kouvelis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mascot, NSW 2020
I work with motivated adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues (including LGBTQIA+ relationships), grief and loss, adjustment to stressful life events, and identity exploration. I have worked extensively with neurodivergence (including ADHD and autistic adults) and have experience working within a psycho-oncology context (providing psychological support to cancer patients) in both NSW health and non-for-profit organisations. I am passionate about creating a safe space for individuals to explore and unpack presenting concerns and work toward meaningful goals.
I work with motivated adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues (including LGBTQIA+ relationships), grief and loss, adjustment to stressful life events, and identity exploration. I have worked extensively with neurodivergence (including ADHD and autistic adults) and have experience working within a psycho-oncology context (providing psychological support to cancer patients) in both NSW health and non-for-profit organisations. I am passionate about creating a safe space for individuals to explore and unpack presenting concerns and work toward meaningful goals.
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I am a licensed counsellor with over 10 years of experience. I understand the challenges faced by the Arabic community regarding mental health and aims to provide a safe space, tailored support, and sensitive guidance to individuals seeking help.
I am a licensed counsellor with over 10 years of experience. I understand the challenges faced by the Arabic community regarding mental health and aims to provide a safe space, tailored support, and sensitive guidance to individuals seeking help.
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I am passionate about helping women 1) build a strong sense of self by letting go of shame & feeling ‘not good enough’ 2) heal from past physical, emotional, relational, sexual and spiritual abuse & trauma 3) navigate the mother/daughter relationship & 4) recover from eating disorders, emotional eating and other food, weight and body image concerns.
Hi, I’m Jodie Gale. I'm a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Trauma & Inner Child Recovery Expert, Disordered Eating Coach & the founder of Traumawarriors.Online. I help women recover from trauma, emotional eating & not feeling good enough. Some women come to me for therapy not because they have problems but because they are wondering, ‘who am I?’, they want to get to know themselves better & live a richer, deeper, soulful, more meaningful life. The women I work with are drawn to my approach because I provide a holistic, hopeful & soulful perspective for transformation and growth. I offer short term and long-term therapy.
I am passionate about helping women 1) build a strong sense of self by letting go of shame & feeling ‘not good enough’ 2) heal from past physical, emotional, relational, sexual and spiritual abuse & trauma 3) navigate the mother/daughter relationship & 4) recover from eating disorders, emotional eating and other food, weight and body image concerns.
Hi, I’m Jodie Gale. I'm a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Trauma & Inner Child Recovery Expert, Disordered Eating Coach & the founder of Traumawarriors.Online. I help women recover from trauma, emotional eating & not feeling good enough. Some women come to me for therapy not because they have problems but because they are wondering, ‘who am I?’, they want to get to know themselves better & live a richer, deeper, soulful, more meaningful life. The women I work with are drawn to my approach because I provide a holistic, hopeful & soulful perspective for transformation and growth. I offer short term and long-term therapy.
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Rhiannon Mitchell
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Concord West, NSW 2138 (Online Only)
At Lumi Psychology, we provide warm, compassionate, evidence based therapy to those who may be struggling with their mental health. If you are feeling stuck, lost, confused or overwhelmed by your feelings, circumstances or life experiences, Lumi Psychology can offer you confidential, caring and individualised therapy. Lumi is a telehealth (online) practice that provides support to individuals 18 and above and we are committed to helping people improve their mental health and well-being.
At Lumi Psychology, we provide warm, compassionate, evidence based therapy to those who may be struggling with their mental health. If you are feeling stuck, lost, confused or overwhelmed by your feelings, circumstances or life experiences, Lumi Psychology can offer you confidential, caring and individualised therapy. Lumi is a telehealth (online) practice that provides support to individuals 18 and above and we are committed to helping people improve their mental health and well-being.
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Some children right now are really struggling. Struggling with anxiety, depression and overwhelm from the world around them. They aren't fulling understanding their feelings and emotions and they can't express or converse clearly to the adults in their life, what they mean or how they are feeling. I am here for these children and their families and I am very passionate about helping you find balance within your family, learn to adjust, grow, develop strategies and be confident within them selves.
Some children right now are really struggling. Struggling with anxiety, depression and overwhelm from the world around them. They aren't fulling understanding their feelings and emotions and they can't express or converse clearly to the adults in their life, what they mean or how they are feeling. I am here for these children and their families and I am very passionate about helping you find balance within your family, learn to adjust, grow, develop strategies and be confident within them selves.
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Mindworx Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
Dr Amanda heads up the multi-award winning practice Mindworx Psychology. Passionate about all things mental health, she has a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and trauma. Dr Amanda has experience in a broad range of therapies including EMDR, ego states, ACT, CBT and solution focused approaches. The practice accepts clients from age 4 upwards, working with children, teens and adults, with a range of services you can access such as face to face or telehealth sessions, workshops, groups and online courses. Ready for change? We are ready to help.
Dr Amanda heads up the multi-award winning practice Mindworx Psychology. Passionate about all things mental health, she has a special interest in anxiety, neurodiversity and trauma. Dr Amanda has experience in a broad range of therapies including EMDR, ego states, ACT, CBT and solution focused approaches. The practice accepts clients from age 4 upwards, working with children, teens and adults, with a range of services you can access such as face to face or telehealth sessions, workshops, groups and online courses. Ready for change? We are ready to help.
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Transformative counsellor and coach, helping to unlock potential. Helping Individuals, ADHD Coaching, Couples/Relationships, Teams and Business Coaching. I can help with a wide range of challenges and focus on how you can use your Strengths and reach your goals.
Transformative counsellor and coach, helping to unlock potential. Helping Individuals, ADHD Coaching, Couples/Relationships, Teams and Business Coaching. I can help with a wide range of challenges and focus on how you can use your Strengths and reach your goals.
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I offer down-to-earth, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety or stress. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. Do you wish you were only more confident so you could do the things you really want to? You might be dreading facing school/uni/work every day. Or you might be dealing with difficult feelings around family separation or conflict, relocation, or have other deeper worries that you find difficult to talk through with your closest friends and family.
I offer down-to-earth, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety or stress. I help my clients understand and manage the fears, anxieties or negative self-beliefs that hold them back from living the life they hope for. Do you wish you were only more confident so you could do the things you really want to? You might be dreading facing school/uni/work every day. Or you might be dealing with difficult feelings around family separation or conflict, relocation, or have other deeper worries that you find difficult to talk through with your closest friends and family.
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If you are looking for kind, empathic and effective psychological support - I can help. Maybe you're feeling disconnected: from a sense of purpose, from your own body and mind, or from others. You might have experienced really difficult things, and the heritage of these experiences prevents you from living in the now. Maybe emotional, physical or spiritual pain keeps you stuck. You may not have any idea why bad stuff keeps happening - even though your intentions are good. You have made the first, difficult step in seeking help - I can support you to figure out what the next steps may be, together.
If you are looking for kind, empathic and effective psychological support - I can help. Maybe you're feeling disconnected: from a sense of purpose, from your own body and mind, or from others. You might have experienced really difficult things, and the heritage of these experiences prevents you from living in the now. Maybe emotional, physical or spiritual pain keeps you stuck. You may not have any idea why bad stuff keeps happening - even though your intentions are good. You have made the first, difficult step in seeking help - I can support you to figure out what the next steps may be, together.
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Emma is a warm, supportive and compassionate therapist, committed to assisting her clients to connect to their authentic self and inner wisdom, develop mindful awareness, compassion and strength, and empower them to approach challenging life experiences and move toward their values. Emma’s therapeutic interest is in how using mindfulness, meditation and compassion training and practice can harness neuroplasticity to help relieve suffering and build emotional resilience and connection. Emma is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and registered to provide Medicare rebated psychological services.
Emma is a warm, supportive and compassionate therapist, committed to assisting her clients to connect to their authentic self and inner wisdom, develop mindful awareness, compassion and strength, and empower them to approach challenging life experiences and move toward their values. Emma’s therapeutic interest is in how using mindfulness, meditation and compassion training and practice can harness neuroplasticity to help relieve suffering and build emotional resilience and connection. Emma is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and registered to provide Medicare rebated psychological services.
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If you are unsure about how the world sees you, unable to trust, feeling of being never good enough, facing low self-esteem, losing confidence, struggling with personal issues; having anxiety, trauma triggers, feeling stuck, unable to adjust to changes-transitions; having relationship issues, want to improve your mental health do not hesitate to reach out. You can expect professional, non-judgmental, and caring approach that could enable you to deal with personal issues and struggle and help you to reach your goals. I have years of experiences working with individuals, young adults, adults and families with a wide range of issues.
If you are unsure about how the world sees you, unable to trust, feeling of being never good enough, facing low self-esteem, losing confidence, struggling with personal issues; having anxiety, trauma triggers, feeling stuck, unable to adjust to changes-transitions; having relationship issues, want to improve your mental health do not hesitate to reach out. You can expect professional, non-judgmental, and caring approach that could enable you to deal with personal issues and struggle and help you to reach your goals. I have years of experiences working with individuals, young adults, adults and families with a wide range of issues.
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Julie Chapman Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erskineville, NSW 2043
I love my work. I have been a practicing Psychologist for the last 13 years, working in addictions and trauma in public health. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds, which has given me a thorough understanding of the complexity of problems that people experience. My skill lies in helping people understand the issues they bring to therapy, so that we can work together on evidence based solutions to solve them. I also like to think that I bring a friendly and personable approach to this process, making therapy a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
I love my work. I have been a practicing Psychologist for the last 13 years, working in addictions and trauma in public health. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds, which has given me a thorough understanding of the complexity of problems that people experience. My skill lies in helping people understand the issues they bring to therapy, so that we can work together on evidence based solutions to solve them. I also like to think that I bring a friendly and personable approach to this process, making therapy a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
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As a registered psychologist and psychosexual therapist specialising in Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for adolescents and adults, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples in navigating the complexities of the mind, relationships, and sexuality. I strive to help clients become their most authentic selves, fostering self-connection and healing from trauma. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centred, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and desires.
As a registered psychologist and psychosexual therapist specialising in Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for adolescents and adults, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples in navigating the complexities of the mind, relationships, and sexuality. I strive to help clients become their most authentic selves, fostering self-connection and healing from trauma. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathetic, and person-centred, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and desires.
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I currently work at McKinnon Psychology seeing individuals with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties and emotional dysregulation across adolescence to adulthood, and co-facilitate emotion regulation groups at Southside Health and Wellbeing. I also currently work with parents adjusting to the perinatal period with moderate to severe mental health challenges at Naamuru Parent and Baby Unit. I have previous experience working in the Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service (SLHD), Nepean Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Nepean Family Metabolic Health Clinic and Nepean Antenatal Clinic.
I currently work at McKinnon Psychology seeing individuals with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties and emotional dysregulation across adolescence to adulthood, and co-facilitate emotion regulation groups at Southside Health and Wellbeing. I also currently work with parents adjusting to the perinatal period with moderate to severe mental health challenges at Naamuru Parent and Baby Unit. I have previous experience working in the Perinatal Infant Mental Health Service (SLHD), Nepean Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Nepean Family Metabolic Health Clinic and Nepean Antenatal Clinic.
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Treat Your Psyche - Maria Bui
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000 (Online Only)
Life can be hard as it is, then it can feel like the universe throws you a curveball. Whether it be dealing with relationships, conflicts, life transitions, or figuring out who you want to be; therapy can be the first step to getting you in the right direction. I believe that there is no issue too small, they are all worth exploring. Taking the person-centered approach means I tap into where you're at and finding the right support for you. I work with you to highlight your strengths, build confidence and the autonomy to jump into the driver's seat, to make decisions about your life.
Life can be hard as it is, then it can feel like the universe throws you a curveball. Whether it be dealing with relationships, conflicts, life transitions, or figuring out who you want to be; therapy can be the first step to getting you in the right direction. I believe that there is no issue too small, they are all worth exploring. Taking the person-centered approach means I tap into where you're at and finding the right support for you. I work with you to highlight your strengths, build confidence and the autonomy to jump into the driver's seat, to make decisions about your life.
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I am an experienced psychologist working with adults, couples, families, children & adolescents. I am highly qualified, helping individuals with a variety of concerns for over 20 years. I draw on evidence-based approaches and effective strategies. My focus is not only on providing my clients with non-judgmental listening and support but also to teach strategies that will create meaningful and positive changes and make your life more peaceful, enjoyable and rewarding. At the start of treatment, we will work on clear goals and a treatment plan, tailored to you. You need to be alone in your journey.
I am an experienced psychologist working with adults, couples, families, children & adolescents. I am highly qualified, helping individuals with a variety of concerns for over 20 years. I draw on evidence-based approaches and effective strategies. My focus is not only on providing my clients with non-judgmental listening and support but also to teach strategies that will create meaningful and positive changes and make your life more peaceful, enjoyable and rewarding. At the start of treatment, we will work on clear goals and a treatment plan, tailored to you. You need to be alone in your journey.
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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.