Multicultural therapists in Sydney, New South Wales NSW, Australia AU
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Multicultural
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 Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Multicultural
Samantha Chin
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling, PACFA registered psychotherapist
I offer a warm, grounded, culturally attuned space for adults moving through emotional distress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My work is integrative and trauma-informed, helping clients understand the patterns beneath their struggles, reconnect with their emotions, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
I have a particular interest in supporting bicultural and multicultural clients navigating identity, belonging, family expectations, and the pressure to hold everything together.
2 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Multicultural
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 Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Multicultural
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)
Multicultural
Rana Salloum - Relationships & Diversity (Sentient)
Counsellor/Therapist, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
I have over 15 years of experience working with multicultural populations, in different countries such as the USA and Lebanon. I offer therapy in both English and Arabic. I can also hold a conversation in French. I support at-risk youth, displaced families, and those facing relationship problems. I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, created by bullying and domestic violence. I offer a client-centred and multicultural approach in therapy. I emphasise accepting the uniqueness of each individual while also working with the intricate impact of culture on self- awareness, development and overall well-being.
In addition to the wide range of therapeutic techniques I use, I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also an animal lover and believe in integrating animals into therapy, when appropriate, as this type of therapy can provide soothing, healing and comfort for individual clients.
I view the process of counselling as a delicate and enriching experience, both for my clients as well as for myself as a counsellor.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Multicultural
Adam Kreuzer
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Diploma of Counselling, Professional Certificate of Adolescent Counselling
I am a straight-talking Therapist and pride myself on having honest, real conversations with my clients about their issues and challenges. I draw on my own lived experiences with trauma and life's ups and downs to get square with the core of your problems and develop strategies to live in peace, balance and contentment. I build trusting and long-term relationships with my clients, using a range of therapeutic techniques.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Multicultural
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
Multicultural
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
My name is Shareen Birges & I am a social worker who specialises in online counselling. I have been practicing for over 15 years & as a result, have a broad range of experience. I have worked with adolescents & their families, adults & couples. I specialise in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness, mental health, dual diagnosis/comorbidity, trauma background (including sexual abuse/assault & childhood abuse and trauma) & people with offending behaviour & people living with BPD. Due to my extensive experience working with adolescents and young people, I have developed an ability to work closely with families & other professionals, whilst keeping the boundary of privacy & confidentiality. I believe I am approachable & create a good balance between challenging clients & allowing their therapy to flow at a pace that feel comfortable to them.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Multicultural
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
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.
Multicultural Therapy therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Statistics
Multicultural Therapy therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia average 14 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Self Esteem (79%), and Trauma and PTSD (74%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
74%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Depression |
| 63% | Domestic Abuse or Violence |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 58% | Emotional Abuse |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | Middle Eastern |