I am a Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years experience in various counselling roles, in Health and non-government agencies, and in private practice since 2006. As well as my training in psychology I have a Masters in Couple and Family Therapy, and much of my work has been in the area of relationships and families. I am interested in trauma, particularly developmental and interpersonal trauma and its lifelong impact. I also enjoy working with the challenges of the perinatal period for women and families.
Vivien Suttner
Vivien Suttner is a registered psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology. Vivien is a board registered provisional psychologist supervisor. Vivien has 17 years’ experience as a psychologist and prior to that worked as a crisis counsellor.
She has a broad range of expertise having undertaken specialised training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical and Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Vivien uses a trauma informed approach to counselling and has a keen interest in narrative therapy. Vivien has a compassionate, friendly, strength based way of working collaboratively with individuals and families. Vivien works with children, adolescents and adults. She has enjoyed co-facilitating groups on post-natal depression and anxiety management.
Vivien has considerable expertise in psychological assessment, especially for children with low academic achievement, specific learning disorders (e.g. dyslexia), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Comprehensive psychological and educational reports and feedback are provided. She has contributed to ongoing professional development for organisations such as Specific Learning Disabilities Association of NSW.
Vanessa Allen
Vanessa is a highly qualified and gifted counsellor, working with a range of conditions including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss. Vanessa is experienced working with children 5 – 12 years, adolescents and adults and has a particular interest in trauma.
Vanessa uses an integrated approach to counselling using a number of evidence based techniques individually tailored for each client. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with post graduate qualifications in counselling, psychology and trauma. She is registered and accredited with the relevant professional bodies.
Tienne Simons
I currently have a part-time private practice, work part-time as a counsellor in a Sydney university and run 8-week mindfulness programs to reduce stress and distress in the community.
Tiana Thomson
I have worked as a social worker in the fields of family support, child protection, drug and alcohol, domestic violence, mental health and sexual assault for over 35 years in both London and Sydney and within the government and non-government sectors. My private practice is an extension of many years of working with people, providing support to those who seek to heal from trauma.
Sharyn Rosenberg
I am an accredited mental health social worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers. I have over 30 years experience in a variety of settings (health, mental health, corrections, family service, private practice) with individuals, couples, families, young people and groups from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds with a very wide range of concerns.
My areas of expertise are relational (complex) trauma, attachment failure, addictions, substance abuse, self-harm, relationship and family issues- parenting, separation and divorce, blended families, family and intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect.
Roshanak Vahdani
I have expertise, interest and experience in working with clients experiencing a range of problems including but not limited to depression, anxiety, Trauma, early childhood as well as late onset trauma, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, addictions and dependency issues, as well as difficulty coping with illness and life transitions.
Priscilla McCorriston
meet our team Priscilla McCorriston Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Location Therapy @ NewtownNewtown Business CentreSuite 107 / 1 Erskineville Road, Newtown 2042 Hours Please contact Priscilla for appointment availability CONTACT INFORMATION p.mccorriston@optusnet.com.au0412 765 166 Meet Priscilla Priscilla McCorriston is an accredited mental health social worker with more than 30 years of experience. She works […]
Panda Cheong
Panda accepts the following appointment types: Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander, Adolescents, Adult Mental Health, Children, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse, General Counselling, LGBTQIA+, Self Development, Trauma Recovery
Monica Finetti
Monica Finetti has more than 30 years of clinical experience in the areas of counselling and psychotherapy. She works from a trauma informed, mindfulness perspective. She has extensive experience working with people from a wide range of cultures and identities. Monica speaks Spanish and has worked closely with the Spanish speaking community.
