Renee McDonald (She/Her)
Therapist, B Couns (Coaching), Grad Dip Couns, M App Soc Sc, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV BE (Community)
In-Person in Wollongong, NSW 2500
Online in Australia
With over 24 years of experience in industry, I care about your therapy and your outcomes in therapy. I'm here to help support you through whatever troubles you may go through. With therapy being offered in lots of different places currently, you can be assured that I provide quality services, as a result of my extensive in-person and online therapy expertise. Feel free to reach out to contact me and I can happily help you with whatever support you may need.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
- Dance / Movement Therapy Uses movement and body awareness to express emotions and improve mental health. It can increase confidence, reduce stress, and support healing.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transactional Analysis Explores interactions through the lens of Parent, Adult, and Child roles. It aims to improve communication and self-awareness.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: Fully integrative, holistic and transpersonal counselling, psychotherapy and coaching practice for individuals, couples and families. I work with many different techniques and strategies, as my training has been eclectic and integrative, including person-centred, existential, transpersonal, CBT, mindfulness, somatic, some movement therapies and working with the whole person.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $200
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Renee McDonald B Couns (Coaching), Grad Dip Couns, M App Soc Sc, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV BE (Community)
- Female
- License # 20624
- Licensed in NSW, Australia
- Practicing Since 2002
Education: I have completed the following degrees and courses; Bachelor of Counselling (Coaching), Grad Dip Counselling, Masters of Applied Social Science, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Certificate IV in B.E. (Community). All of these courses have allowed me to have a deeper knowledge of people.
Renee McDonald Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Wollongong, NSW 2500
- Available Online for residents of Australia
- Online Therapy Details: Providing online therapy via Zoom, Chat and Email
I provide counselling, psychotherapy, training and coaching services both in-person and online. In-person services are run in Wollongong and Thirroul and online via Zoom, email or chat services.