Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Sydney, New South Wales NSW, Australia AU
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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 Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
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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 Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
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Anne-Lynn Teoh
Registered Psychotherapist, MoPC
Sometimes you can know something is missing without knowing what it is. You may feel empty, disconnected or exhausted by relationships that leave you longing to feel truly seen, heard and understood. You may overthink, shut down, struggle to know what you need, or find yourself repeating the same patterns despite wanting something different.
I work with adults and couples experiencing relationship distress, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, anxiety, burnout and difficult boundaries. My systemic, attachment-informed and trauma-sensitive approach explores what may sit beneath these experiences, including early relationships, family dynamics and the ways we learned to protect ourselves.
Sometimes these experiences have a name. For some women, the search for connection, attunement and nurturing that was missing in childhood can be understood through the concept of Mother Hunger—something that can continue to shape how we experience ourselves and our relationships long into adulthood.
You don't have to know exactly what's wrong before coming to therapy. We can begin with what you are experiencing now and explore what it may be asking for.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
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Mindnest Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Couns
Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially when you are overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to begin.
I work with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, ADHD, grief, workplace pressure, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, emotional overwhelm or major life changes. You do not need to arrive with a clear explanation of what is wrong. We can start with what has been feeling hardest lately.
My approach is warm, practical and straight talking. I will listen properly, ask honest questions and help you make sense of what has been happening. Together, we can look at the patterns, pressure and emotions underneath it and work out practical steps that feel realistic.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked across law enforcement, the legal sector, crisis response, child protection and community services. These experiences shaped the way I work, with calmness, compassion and respect for what people carry.
Face to face counselling is available in Illawong, in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, with online counselling available across Australia. I also offer a free 15 minute phone consultation if you would like to ask a few questions first.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
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Parents & Beyond / Vered Shomer-Harel
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist |Counsellor| Parenting Coach M.S.P.C | M.A. Counselling | DIP. Parent Coaching
As an Israeli–Jewish therapist with lived experience in diaspora life, cultural transition, and identity shifts, I offer a supportive and understanding space for clients navigating emotional overwhelm, belonging, transition, and the impact of global events on their wellbeing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Sydney's high cost of living, competitive job market, and population density create significant ongoing stress for residents, with therapists frequently addressing housing anxiety, burnout, and the pressures of maintaining relationships in a fast-paced city. The city has large Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Lebanese communities, and culturally competent and multilingual therapists are in consistent demand across its diverse suburban and inner-city neighbourhoods. Sydney's mental health landscape is supported by institutions including Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Black Dog Institute at UNSW, with a large private therapy community serving the CBD, Inner West, Northern Beaches, and Eastern Suburbs. Medicare rebates through Mental Health Treatment Plans make a significant number of sessions partially subsidised for eligible residents.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia average 13 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (80%), and Trauma and PTSD (80%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
60%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 80% | Depression |
| 80% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Social Anxiety |
| 60% | Women's Issues |
| 53% | Body Image |
| 53% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 87% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |