Psychological Counselling Adelaide
Guiding you through life’s challenges
Psychological counselling services to help you reconnect, heal and move forward
Psychological counselling is about providing a space where insight, emotional healing and real change begin. It offers support for when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck or carrying something too heavy to hold alone.
Psychological counselling at Anna O’Grady Psychology is grounded in holistic psychology, an approach that recognises the deep connection between your thoughts, emotions, body, and life experiences.
People often ask for this type of counselling when life feels off course, relationships are strained, or the same patterns keep showing up. Counselling is a collaborative process where we explore what’s beneath the surface, make sense of what’s going on, and begin shifting what no longer serves you.
I would describe this service as “counselling is not about quick fixes or surface-level advice. It’s about holding space for honesty, listening deeply, and working together to uncover the things that are keeping you stuck, and gently moving through them.”
What this counselling service is focused on
My sessions offer a supportive structure that helps you move beyond just coping. You’ll develop self-awareness, emotional tools, and practical strategies for living more intentionally and with greater ease.
Key outcomes people seek through the counselling sessions
- Relief from anxiety, stress, emotional burnout or low mood
- Processing past experiences that continue to affect the present
- Support during life transitions or periods of uncertainty
- Healthier relationships and stronger boundaries
- A clearer sense of self, direction, and emotional resilience
Session details
- Sessions run for 50 minutes
- Available in-person in Adelaide or via secure telehealth
- No referral needed
- Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Care Plan
Who is psychological counselling for?
People often reach out during a period of transition, when they feel overwhelmed or when life feels out of balance. Counselling offers a place to unpack what’s happening and begin shifting what’s keeping you stuck.
Situational or short-term concerns
- Relationship breakups or challenges
- Difficult family or friendship dynamics
- Feeling stuck in work, study or life direction
- Self-doubt, imposter syndrome or low self-esteem
- A general sense of disconnection or unfulfillment
Ongoing or deeper emotional concerns
- Persistent anxiety or low mood
- Emotional burnout and nervous system fatigue
- Longstanding patterns that are hard to shift
- Unresolved trauma or painful experiences from the past
What you can expect in counselling sessions
Counselling is a collaborative process. Sessions are led with care, curiosity and compassion, not by ticking boxes, rushing solutions, or judging where you’re at. It is a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, whether it’s healing old wounds, learning to manage emotions more effectively, improving relationships, or simply feeling more like yourself again.
What to expect working together
In-person or telehealth options
Choose a format that works best for your needs and lifestyle.
50-minute session duration
Allows space for deep reflection, support and progress without overwhelm.
Collaboration and trust at the core
We’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, with space for reflection and feedback along the way.
Focus on insight and emotional healing
Understand the ‘why’ behind your experiences and find ways to shift the patterns that no longer serve you.
Personalised, flexible approach
Sessions adapt to your evolving needs, guided by your goals and emotional readiness.
Therapy modalities used in psychological counselling
Each person brings their life own story and different approaches work best depending on what you’re navigating. The following therapeutic approaches offer a structured yet compassionate way to understand, process, and move through emotional challenges. They’re introduced gently and constantly adapted to suit your comfort and goals.
Here are some of the therapeutic approaches that may be part of your sessions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
It helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that may be contributing to distress or keeping you stuck.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
It supports you in connecting with your values, building emotional resilience, and learning to sit with discomfort instead of avoiding it.
Narrative Therapy
It offers a way to explore the stories you’ve internalised about yourself and your life — and gently re-author them to make room for new possibilities and meaning.
Mindfulness-based strategies
It helps bring calm, clarity and nervous system regulation through present-moment awareness and grounding techniques.
Other therapeutic methods may also be used depending on your goals. You can find additional approaches on the coaching psychology service page.
Fees, rebates & policies for my holistic psychology services
Psychological counselling is an investment in your wellbeing, and it’s important to feel informed before you begin. You can choose between in-person sessions in Adelaide or secure telehealth appointments.
To learn more about session costs, Medicare rebates, and payment options, please visit the dedicated fees and rebate page.
Is psychological counselling right for you?
It’s completely okay if you’re not sure where to begin. Many people feel hesitant, worried about opening up, unsure if counselling will help, or carrying past experiences that didn’t quite feel right.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. It is a place to start from wherever you are, even if that’s feeling that something isn’t working. Together, we’ll move gently toward more clarity, confidence, and emotional relief.
If your focus is more future-oriented or you’re navigating life or career changes, you may also want to explore coaching psychology as a supportive path forward.
Frequently asked questions about psychological counselling
What is psychological counselling?
Psychological counselling is a structured, collaborative process where you work with a registered psychologist to understand emotional challenges better, develop insight, and build healthier patterns in your thinking, behaviour and relationships. Unlike advice or a quick fix, counselling creates a supportive space to explore deeper layers of your experience with evidence-based guidance and compassion. In my practice, counselling is about insight, emotional healing, and moving beyond just coping.
It can help with a wide range of concerns from anxiety, stress and low mood to relationship issues, trauma recovery, or navigating major life transitions. But you don’t need to be in crisis to begin. Many people come feeling a little stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, and that’s completely okay.
You can read more about counselling psychology from the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
How does your counselling psychology service fit into a holistic psychology approach?
Psychological counselling at Anna O’Grady Psychology is guided by holistic psychology, a therapeutic perspective that explores how your mind, body, relationships, and past experiences all shape your emotional health. Counselling supports you in understanding your inner world, not just treating surface symptoms, and helps you reconnect with your values, patterns, and sense of meaning in a safe, grounded space.
What do psychologists do in counselling?
In psychological counselling, psychologists use structured therapeutic approaches to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Sessions may involve gentle questioning, reflection, practical strategies, and tools designed to support emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
Rather than giving advice, a psychologist helps you connect the dots between past experiences and current patterns, offering support that is grounded, collaborative and attuned to your goals.
I’ll gently guide the process, drawing on methods that help unpack what’s been holding you back and support you to reconnect with your inner strengths. Our sessions are collaborative and practical but also reflective and emotionally spacious; the aim is to move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Are you ready to take the first step?
If something in you is ready for change even if you’re not quite sure what that looks like yet, you’re welcome to reach out.
There’s no pressure to have everything figured out. I offer a safe, confidential space where we can begin wherever you are. You’re free to ask a question, learn more about how I work, or book your first session.
Sessions are available in person or online and I’ll do my best to find a time that suits your schedule.