Psychologists Surry Hills | Associated Counsellors

Chris – Registered Counsellor & Couples Therapist

Chris is a Qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, and a Masters of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy. Chris is also a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Chris has experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups, across a broad range of human issues, including relationship problems, depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, and various mental health problems. Chris is also experienced in working with corporate clients as an EAP counsellor and mediator. Prior to completing his training in Counselling, Chris worked across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors in Human Resources Management, which gave him experience across a wide array of behavioural, relationship, performance, mental health and cultural issues.

Chris draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and others. He adapts his methodologies as the therapy unfolds, in line with the needs of each client.

Chris is passionate about making a meaningful and empowering difference to the lives of people in need of quality support and a brighter future. Guided by his strong belief in the curiosity, creativity and inherent strengths of his clients, Chris’ approach to counselling is open, caring and non-judgemental.

Paula – Psychologist & Couples Counsellor

Paula is a Registered Psychologist who works with both couples and individuals from adolescence to adulthood. Paula is practical and structured in her approach to therapy, while also bringing a sense of warmth and compassion to each session.

Paula emphasises the importance of developing productive working relationships with each of her clients, collaborating to establish clear goals and helping her clients take the necessary steps to achieve them.

Paula started her career as a district school counsellor before moving on to work in private practice. She has also worked within universities and provided psychological consulting for the law courts.
She has a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders, as well as workplace issues, relationship and family dynamics, parenting and adolescent issues.

Paula will mainly draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with her clients, but is trained in a range of proven therapies so she can tailor her approach to each client’s needs. She holds a Master of Applied Psychology, a Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) and a Master of Mental Health (Adult).

Justin – Registered Mental Health Social Worker

Justin holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Psychotherapy and has over 15 years experience in the mental health field.  He draws from his therapeutic work in a variety of settings, including in the community health, rehabilitation and education sectors, to inform his therapy. Justin has experience working with a range of presentations, including depression, anxiety, family relationships, grief, trauma and addictions, and sees both adults and teenagers.

Justin enjoys working with Gestalt Therapy, but also utilises a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Therapy.

Justin supports his clients through life’s challenges by developing his client’s awareness, skills, and perspectives. At all times, he prioritises the therapeutic relationship with his clients, ensuring that they feel heard and understood on their journey towards greater mental wellbeing.

Neera – Registered Counsellor

Neera is an accredited professional coach, facilitator and educator with over 25 years of experience in the wellbeing space and has more recently integrated her knowledge and formal qualifications in mindfulness, wellbeing and executive coaching into her role as a professional counsellor. Neera has a warm, intuitive style and integrative counselling approach, drawing on decades of working with people. She works with clients by helping people make sense of their story and by grounding their sense of self in core values and purpose.