Underpinning everything is compassion
I have a deep passion and respect for the innate wisdom in all of us. As your counsellor, my intention is to walk alongside you and hold a safe, compassionate and healing space where you are supported to reflect, heal and grow.
Together, we will explore and find solutions to what’s really happening in your life and what brings you to counselling.
I welcome diversity and provide a safe space for anyone seeking counselling. I am body positive and respect bodies of all abilities and sizes.
Compassion is the cornerstone of my approach. In an environment of compassion, awareness can emerge, healing can take place and growth can flourish. Combined together, this leads to transformation of feelings, beliefs and behaviour.
Therapy, where ever you are…
You can visit me for face-to-face counselling and psychotherapy in Leura in the Blue Mountains or Bardwell Park in Sydney’s Inner West. Or we can connect online, wherever you are in Australia.
- Leura, Blue Mountains
- Bardwell Park, Inner West Sydney
- Online Australia-wide
“As you journey on, may you embrace more fully who you are, and who you might yet become.” – Maggie Hamilton
When we share our story with another person, we enter into a sacred space. And as with all sacred spaces, we need to approach gently, listen deeply and hold respect.
How psychotherapy and counselling can help you…
The perfect starting place is a supportive and open conversation.
There are times when it can be helpful to talk to someone who is independent and outside of our family and friend network. Someone who understands how hard it is to open up and is there to listen.
Psychotherapy provides space and support to explore what is happening in your life and to find your own solutions. It is an opportunity to: heal pain and trauma; identify and reshape habits which no longer serve you; and re-discover and express more of who you truly are.
Questions which often bring people to counselling are:
- Who am I? Where do I belong? Why am I so unhappy in my life?
- Relationship and communication challenges.
- Trauma and past painful experiences.
- Death of a loved one, including beloved pets.
- Navigating fertility/infertility.
- Loss of a job or dissatisfaction with work.
I’ll walk with you as you explore, overcome obstacles, grow your awareness and experience of yourself and your life. I will support you to find balance and connection and celebrate the steps you take towards living more of the life you desire.
“The familiar life horizon has been outgrown:
The old concepts, ideals and emotional patterns no longer fit;
The time for the passing of a threshold is at hand.” – Joseph Campbell
Areas of interest
I work with individuals, groups and organisations.
These are some of my specific areas of interest & expertise, however, reach out with any further enquiries.
Relationships
& Self
Being human means being in relationship – with ourselves and others around us. As with all living things, relationships need love, care and attention in order to stay healthy and thrive.
Grief
& Loss
The death of a person or beloved pet, or the end of a relationship or job may be painful and confusing. A safe, compassionate counselling space can be of support as we make sense of our grief and find our way forward in life.
Childless
not by choice
Being childless not by choice may leave us uncertain about who we are and where we fit in the world. Taking time to grieve can help us reconnect with who we are and redefine what we want for our lives.
Systemic Constellations
The patterns within our families and organisational systems impact our choices and experiences of life and work. The constellation process supports healing and the return to a healthier way of being.
“Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing, there is a field.
I’ll meet you there.” – Rumi
Let’s chat.
It’s important to find the psychotherapist or counsellor that you are comfortable with. I welcome the opportunity to chat and answer any questions you may have.
Email me at hello @mariemooney.com.au
Call me on 0419 496 426
We can connect in various ways, including face-to-face consultations:
Leura, Blue Mountains
Bardwell Park, Inner West Sydney
Or we can via an online session, wherever you are in Australia.
I look forward to hearing from you.
(PS. Yes! I’ve included an extra space in my email address to avoid spammers but please email me with the hello connected to the @)
Psychotherapy and counselling from a place of compassion and understanding.
For a free consultation, call 0419 496 426
Leura, Blue Mountains, NSW.
Bardwell Park, Sydney.
Online from anywhere in Australia.
Face-to-face or on online.
I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which I live and work and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I honour their enduring relationship with Country and wisdom held in story, song and connection to the natural world.
