I am now semi-retired but still taking on a few new clients, so please contact me if you are looking for an experienced, mature and fully registered therapist to work with.
I am also continuing to work with all my existing clients, so if I am seeing you now or have seen you in the past, please email me or SMS me 0423 632 657.
I will send you some dates and times to find a mutually convenient session booking.
Sessions last 75 minutes and cost $150 for individuals and $200 for couples.
Referrals
If you are looking for an Individual Psychotherapist (or Couples Therapist) I suggest you contact: Scout Smith-O’Leary
on 0410 030 463 or via email.
Another experienced, caring and understanding Individual Therapist is Dorian Richards, a Consultant Psychologist registered with Medicare and health funds for rebates (for eligible clients). You’ll find that Dorian is passionate and committed to helping you work through personal challenges to live an emotionally healthy and fully engaged life. You can contact him on 0400 884 920 or email.
Another experienced couples therapist in Sydney using Imago Relationship Therapy is Lee Burns. Contact her on 0407 063 300.
Another experienced Imago couples therapist is Melissa Neve, and you can contact her through her website or by messaging her on 0419 632 022.
If you are looking for an Imago therapist on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, you can contact Renee Voice on 0410 558 024 or email.
If you are female and wanting to deal with alcohol issues, you can contact Melise Ammit at 0405 758 282 or email.
Last but not least, Liz Gray is a registered psychologist and couples therapist who comes highly recommended. She’s based at Balgowlah and is registered for rebates and Medicare referrals. Contact her on 0423 786 257 or see her website www.egraypsychology.com.
Please mention my name when you contact any of the above.
Best wishes,
Approaches
I use several approaches, including Existential, Brief Solution Focused, Intermittent Therapy and Long-term Therapy.
Relationships
I work with couples whose relationship is unhappy, helping them to move from conflict to connection.
Supervision
I assist therapists, counsellors and students using a collegial approach to Supervision.
All are welcome
My clients are diverse and include people of all ages, orientations and backgrounds, many of whom are struggling to cope with life, and just want to be happy.
“Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to.”
Annie is fully trained and registered and comes with a lifetime of experience.
She is available for individual and couples sessions in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and also globally by Skype and email.
She is also a registered Supervisor.
Annie also lectures in Counselling at ACAP and JNI.
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MOVING FROM CONFLICT TO CONNECTION by Couples Counsellor Annie Gurton, from Sydney's Northern Beaches. Many people avoid conflict. In fact most people believe that conflict is destructive and unhealthy, and to be ducked or sidelined at all costs. But conflict is a...