Therapists in Balmain, NSW
Browse therapists in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Emma Crook
Counsellor/Therapist, Diploma of Counselling
Emma brings a beautiful blend of professional expertise and genuine, heart-led warmth to her practice. Her passion for holistic wellness inspired her to step into the counselling space, driven by a deep desire to help others experience the same transformational growth she has seen firsthand.
Holding a Diploma of Counselling alongside qualifications in Lifestyle Coaching and Yoga Teaching, Emma seamlessly weaves these holistic skills together. She brings a wealth of hands-on experience to her work, dedicating herself to gently supporting both young people (ages 10-18+) and adults through their unique mental health journeys.
Often described by those around her as a "ray of sunshine," Emma has a natural gift for making people feel instantly at ease. When she isn't supporting clients, you’ll likely find her soaking up nature, saying yes to spontaneous adventures, and living and breathing all things wellness. She equally treasures the quiet moments - curling up on the couch with a good book, slowing down, and savouring the simple pleasures in life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns) Dist, Dip. Couns, Trauma Informed Yoga Cert, Pranayama Cert, Nidra Cert
I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life and career whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
My aim is to assist you with your life difficulties to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods, along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
I also provide dedicated Professional Clinical Supervision services for a diverse range of counselling therapists, health and non-health related professionals seeking to enhance their career skills, navigate complex client cases, and maintain professional well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Outside The Square Coaching & Psychology - Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MEDPsy; BA Psy/Business, Nutraceuticals Science; NLP, Mediation (JAG) , Nursing, IAC -Coaching
Having experience across 3 continents helps me understand culture, needs, generational issues, values and individual characteristics - we are all unique. I meet you where you are and work towards positive results that help you change what is concerning you. your life. Great therapy can help you become your very BEST you. I have a strong background in health, nutraceutical science, psychology, coaching and business. I adhere to a holistic model of wellbeing. Therapy is not always an easy journey - but commitment equals results....JOIN ME!
29 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Uri Bookman
Counsellor/Therapist, PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor (30041), Relationship & Couples Counsellor, Certified Coach
You may function well on the outside yet find yourself caught in recurring patterns, in your relationships, within yourself, or in how you respond when triggered. I work with thoughtful individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and respond differently. My approach is warm, direct and structured, helping you move toward greater clarity, choice and connection.
8 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Will Salter - Connected Man Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA member, L2 IFS trained, Diploma of Counselling
My focus is on supporting men as they work through stress, anger, disconnection, and self-doubt. By encouraging honesty, vulnerability, and emotional clarity, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the challenges that show up in relationships, work, fatherhood, or identity. Counselling here isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about guiding you back into connection: with yourself, your core values, and the people who matter most, so you can move forward with greater clarity and purpose. I see counselling as a collaborative and creative process, shaped by the needs and direction of each person I work with. My role is to offer steady support while creating room for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Ultimately, my aim is to help you deepen your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Rakan Himadeh
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, ISP Candidate
I help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected find balance through somatic coaching. My approach blends Somatic Experiencing with gentle, body-based techniques to support nervous system healing, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of ease. If talk therapy hasn’t been enough, this work might be the next step.
4 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Michael Elwan
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate (Mental Health), MSW, GradCertMH, DipPsych, MBA
Hi, I'm Michael. I'm an Accredited Social Worker and a PhD candidate in mental health, working online with adults and couples across Australia.
Most people who reach me have been holding things together for a long time. Some are in obvious distress; many are not. They are functioning, capable, and quietly tired. A good number have already had therapy that did not reach them. They are looking for someone who can sit with what they are carrying without rushing to fix it; someone who has thought seriously, in research and in their own life, about lived and living experience of mental health, suicide, family violence, or migration.
The work draws on clinical training, doctoral research, and lived experience of caregiving, migration, and suicide bereavement in my own family. I hold full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT), am bound by the AASW Code of Ethics, and work under regular professional supervision myself.
6 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Maryam Zafari
Counsellor/Therapist, MCoun, ACA & PACFA Registered, Certified Addiction, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
I am an experienced addiction counsellor specializing in evidence-based therapeutic interventions and integrative treatment approaches to support sustainable recovery and lasting behavioral change. Through my work in mental health and addiction services, I have witnessed the profound impact of trauma and the remarkable resilience that emerges when individuals receive compassionate, structured support. I work with clients navigating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, co-occurring mental health conditions, and all stages of recovery.
12 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I offer online counselling and telehealth therapy for individuals and couples across Australia.
A gentle, grounding space to pause, reflect and gain clarity — where challenges feel less overwhelming and new possibilities begin to emerge.
Our work begins with understanding your story, your struggles, your hopes and the barriers standing in your way. Together, we create meaningful change using strengths-based, evidence-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems, CBT-informed strategies, ACT principles and person-centred counselling.
A place of Becoming — whole, strong and authentically you.
Online counselling Australia-wide for anxiety, trauma, stress, relationships and personal growth.
0 Years Experience
Online in Balmain, NSW (Online Only)
Irene Valis
Counsellor/Therapist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, PACFA Certified Counsellor, Life Coach
I am a PACFA certified counsellor and Gestalt psychotherapist based in Sydney, Australia. My specialty is working with women who are experiencing anxiety, stuckness or emotional dysregulation and who are ready to begin to understand themselves and their needs; and in turn cultivate greater calm, vitality and ease both in their body and in their lives.
I blend Gestalt Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and parts work to provide a holistic, relational, integrated approach to healing, growth and change.
Through my own experience navigating life as a devoted wife and mother; I understand the complexities and challenges that come with meeting the needs of others whilst also learning to identify, articulate and meet my own.
I learned to do so with the support of a kind, compassionate, resonate therapist. It is now my privilege to pass on the flame and provide other women with a safe space to feel heard and be seen and I love nothing more than to guide women on a powerful and life-changing journey towards self-acceptance, self-love and self-empowerment.
I offer free 15 minute connection calls so I can learn more about what you are experiencing and answer any questions you may have to ensure we are a right fit for each other.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Balmain, NSW
Online in Balmain, NSW
Balmain, NSW therapists Statistics
Therapists in Balmain, NSW average 14 years of experience and charge around $185 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Trauma and PTSD (72%), and Depression (70%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$185
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Depression |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Stress |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |