Illawarra Psychology Welcomes You
Care for hearts and minds
"Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us"
Samuel Smiles
What To Expect At Your Visit
Esther's Approach
If you’re looking for quality counselling sessions with a certified psychologist that cares, then you’ve come to the right place.
You can learn new skills and strategies drawn from range of treatment models including:
CBT, DBT, ACT Therapy, FBT, CBT-E, EMDR, Sensory modalities, PCIT, Open Dialogue and more.
Your needs, presenting issues and your personal preferences will be factored into a tailored treatment approach. You can expect an open and honest non-judgmental stance from your therapist, supporting you to learn new skills or process past trauma. Esther doesn't take herself too seriously and will keep the intensity of sessions switching between light and humorous to more challenging depending on what you need.
Therapy Delivery Options
We offer three service delivery options each with their own benefits. The Services Page outlines more information about what to expect from Individual, Family or Couples counseling.
Individual Therapy
Exercise and time spent outdoors are encouraged within a vast array of therapy styles and have been shown to not only have physical health benefits but also to benefit mood and help correct sleep patterns. In this therapy approach you combine the benefits of behavioural activation into your therapy. This approach is perfect for the time poor and those with anxiety and the relaxing natural setting and fresh air are additional benefits of this approach to therapy delivery.
Home Visit Therapy
Familys, Couples or Individuals
In-Home Therapy ensures the skills learned in the therapy session transfer readily to your daily life. Save yourself travel time and utilise the comfort and privacy of your own home to make the most of your therapy as I will come to you. I will work with you to develop a therapy plan that works for you. Home visits are particularly suited for family therapy as avoiding car trips and child minding cuts out an extra organizational steps. Home is also often where families feel most secure and able to open up to the therapy process.
Telehealth Online Therapy
Families, Couples or Individuals
Telehealth therapy conducted by Zoom or phone offers a COVID safe option. Telehealth's time saving benefits can be especially suited to families who would otherwise struggle to attend due to child care commitments. While we take care to protect your privacy and use encrypted video software, you should be aware that all online therapy and email communications have more privacy vulnerability's than in-person appointments.
Contact Esther
Operating hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am - 5pm.
We will be closed for Holidays from 16/12/22-09/01/23
Phone messages and emails are not usually attended outside of these times.
Our Books are currently OPEN for bookings.
Illawarra NSW Australia
The founder of Illawarra Psychology. A psychologist with a passion for learning and a broad base of experience working with family's, couples, adults, children and adolescents in a wide range of therapy approaches and settings.
Free online programs to help existing clients learn how to practice journaling, mindfulness and other useful skills.
Do I need a GP referral: Not always. Can I use private health sessions: Yes. What to expect: Click the link to find out
Does this practice embrace LGBTIQ clients and those of diverse ethnicity, secuality and ability? YES