Shareen Birges

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Suite 1, Level 3, 20-22 Wentworth St, Parramatta, NSW 2150

Waitlist for new clients

I have been a counsellor, case manager & youth worker since 2008. Prior to 2016 I worked primarily with young people & their families, however I can & have worked with people across the age spectrum, all with unique & varied needs. Counselling is an individual experience & I want you to feel that no matter what, your needs are important. This is why I aim to provide an accessible, affordable & sustainable service. I believe I can help you on your journey towards the best version of yourself. Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult & see if you agree.

I specialise in mental health, trauma (including childhood trauma & sexual abuse/assault), domestic violence, parenting, cancer & chronic illness, offending behaviour, & BPD. Primarily I work online via email, chat, video chat & phone (via the Signal app), however I also provide in person sessions from my office in Parramatta.

I want to get to know you & create a unique approach targeted to your specific needs. I work collaboratively & build a respectful & safe relationship where there is trust & comfortability so you feel able to be open & honest with me. This is your journey and I play a supporting role only, so lets work together to create a partnership for change.

Call or Email Shareen Birges now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9159 6730

My Practice at a Glance

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Waves of Change Counselling

Suite 1, Level 3, 20-22 Wentworth St

Parramatta, NSW 2150

(02) 9159 6730

I work 3 days a week (off during school holidays) offering in person, chat, phone and video counselling, including after hours appointments.

I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Borderline Personality (BPD)

$200 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (02) 9159 6730

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Waves of Change Counselling

Suite 1, Level 3, 20-22 Wentworth St

Parramatta, NSW 2150

(02) 9159 6730

I work 3 days a week (off during school holidays) offering in person, chat, phone and video counselling, including after hours appointments.

I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Borderline Personality (BPD)

$200 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $250
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

I aim to provide accessible, affordable & sustainable counselling. Fees are flexible & negotiable.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

I aim to provide accessible, affordable & sustainable counselling. Fees are flexible & negotiable.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Charles Stuart University Shareen Birges
In Practice for 16 Years
Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Professional / 2020
Membership with Victims Serices NSW Professional / 2022
Bachelor in Applied Social Science (Counselling), Bachelor Degree, Graduated 2009

I am a registered social worker & Approved Victims Services Counsellor with over 15 years experience working with 12-90 year olds. I have a Graduate Diploma in youth mental health & certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

Trauma and PTSD
Sexual Abuse
Borderline Personality (BPD)

Practice Areas

Addiction
ADHD
Adolescents and Young Adults (12-25)
Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioural Issues
Bereavement
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Cancer
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Hoarding
Impulse Control Disorders
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Offending Behaviour
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Psychosis
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Teen Violence
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Veterans
Women's Issues

As an Approved Victims Service Counsellor, I primarily work with young people and adults who have survived trauma/abuse/neglect. The first session with me is a psychosocial assessment. This means that we talk about your life, your family, work, friends and history, giving me a greater understanding of you and your needs. Then we talk about what you want through counselling and go from there.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

Endorsement

Bulent Bill Ada

Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member

Highly recommend Shareen for her exceptional people skills and comprehensive reports!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Indian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Humanistic
Integrative
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Interpersonal
Intervention
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative
Person Centered, Strengths Based, Trauma Informed
Person-Centred
Positive Psychology
Schema Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

I work within a trauma informed, person-centered, culturally sensitive and strengths based framework, using cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, internal family systems, narrative therapy, solution forced brief therapy principles. I utilise art and music therapy to support clients to express themselves and mindfulness and journalling to support ongoing well being.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

Location

Primary Location

Waves of Change Counselling

Suite 1, Level 3, 20-22 Wentworth St

Parramatta, NSW 2150

(02) 9159 6730

Email me

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Sydney

Postcodes

I work 3 days a week (off during school holidays) offering in person, chat, phone and video counselling, including after hours appointments.

Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges

I work 3 days a week (off during school holidays) offering in person, chat, phone and video counselling, including after hours appointments.

Call for a free consultation now - (02) 9159 6730

Shareen Birges