Thrive Counselling Northern Beaches 24 The Crescent, Dee Why, New South Wales 2099

Welcome to Thrive Counselling Northern Beaches, located at 24 The Crescent, Dee Why, Australia. Owned and operated by Sophie Smyth, a highly experienced EMDR therapist and counsellor, our institution is dedicated to providing support and healing to individuals and couples from all backgrounds.

Sophie Smyth brings over 20 years of experience and a social work background to her practice. Her passion for helping others and understanding human behavior has guided her throughout her career. Sophie obtained an honors degree in social work in the UK before immigrating to Australia 13 years ago and settling in Sydney's Northern Beaches. Since then, she has worked extensively in hospital and community settings, specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Sophie is also an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW, offering support to victims of crime.

At Thrive Counselling Northern Beaches, we offer face-to-face counselling sessions in Dee Why or Manly. We also provide the option of online sessions, which are convenient for those who cannot attend in person or prefer the privacy of their own homes.

Sophie's approach to therapy is compassionate, person-centered, non-judgmental, and collaborative. She is a qualified EMDR therapist and integrates this research-driven approach with Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sophie works with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds, helping them release trauma, improve communication, build self-awareness, identify goals, and cultivate compassion and clarity.

Additionally, Thrive Counselling Northern Beaches offers Victims Services counselling, a government-funded therapy for those affected by a crime. Free counselling is available to primary, family, and secondary victims of violence. You can apply for up to 22 hours of free counselling through the Victims Services Website.

EMDR Therapy is a highly effective treatment for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, recommended for people of all ages. It focuses on supporting the natural healing process of the mind, similar to the body's healing during sleep. EMDR has also been successful in treating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, pain disorders, eating disorders, abuse, performance anxiety, stress reduction, disturbing memories, and phobias.

Unlike other treatments, EMDR therapy directly addresses and changes the way traumatic memories are stored in the brain, reducing and eliminating related symptoms. It allows individuals to properly process and move past unpleasant memories, offering a less painful method compared to other therapies.

Thrive Counselling Northern Beaches aims to provide affordable and accessible therapy. Our one-hour counselling session is priced at $150. In the event of cancellation, a 50% refund of the booking fee is available if cancelled within 48 hours of the session start time. If the session is cancelled at least 48 hours in advance, a full refund will be issued.

Choose Thrive Counselling Northern Beaches for professional and compassionate support in your healing journey. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.