Ave Maria® is a registered NDIS provider based in Illawarra, New South Wales which provides supreme quality care for the mental health and disability sectors. Ave Maria® is a registered NDIS Provider. Therefore, we are required to meet NDIS Quality and Safeguarding standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. These standards ensure services are high quality and your rights and views are respected, whilst also keeping you safe.

Better Talk in Unanderra provides qualified, professional Clinical Counselling, Professional Supervision and Professional Consultation. Services we provide are: Personal, relationship and family counselling Grief and loss support Counselling support for people impacted by traumatic experiences Counselling support for current and former Defence Force members and their families Clinical and professional supervision for current and emerging practitioners (eg. students participating in clinical placements and internships Peter Burgoyne at Better Talk is an approved provider of counselling services.

Child Assessment Clinic Unanderra provides comprehensive and neurodivergence-affirming assessments for children and adolescents for a range of developmental and learning differences: We provide comprehensive assessments for: Autism Spectrum ADHD Learning difference/ Specific Learning Disorders Giftedness Global Developmental Delay Intellectual Disability

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, 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.

At Replenish counselling we use a range of modalities to support you on your way to replenish. Having her own relationship with trauma and anxiety, Rochelle comes whole to each session with extensive theoretical knowledge and applied experience. Rochelle approaches counselling with an open heart, a compassionate mind, skillful conversations and a playful sense. Her supportive nature and extensive knowledge allow space for you to explore at your pace, while her humor eases the tension. Rochelle is a counsellor who strives to create a warm, accepting, and judgment-free atmosphere in her practice. She is passionate about supporting people to find relief and then replenish from past hurts. Rochelle uses many clinical modalities in her work including Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy and mindfulness. She believes a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation to a rewarding experience in therapy. She has experience working with adolescents and adults who have experienced anxiety, depression, mood disorders, interpersonal conflicts, life stressors and change of life transitions. She works with individuals and couples to help them develop deeper connections to themselves and stronger, more fulfilling relationships with others, resulting in increased vitality, liveliness and joy.

Tamsin is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with individuals through challenges with life, to help them reach their potential. Tamsin uses a warm and open interpersonal style and uses a collaborative approach. Telehealth Our initial contact with you will be a phone call where we will inform you about our services and requirements. Upon booking an appointment, we send you a Welcome email with online forms to be completed. You will receive a reminder text and email 2 days prior to your appointment, including a video link will allow you to enter your online appointment with our Psychologist at the scheduled time. You do not need to pre-install any software, although it is recommended that you download the latest browser update for your computer or device before your session. Your first appointment is focused on getting to know you, your unique situation and establishing some therapeutic goals. Each session lasts for approximately 50 minutes and payment is made via secure direct debit from your nominated credit/bank card. Counselling and therapy Your first appointment is focused on getting to know you, your unique situation and establishing some therapeutic goals. Each session lasts for approximately 50 minutes, this is in our rooms in Albion Park or Gerringong . We have experience in providing counselling to children, adolescents, and adults, we can assist with diagnosis and the treating PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and processing of trauma. We use a client lead approaches to help you process your thoughts, feelings and memories, along with providing strategies to reduce or manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.