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​I am passionate about helping people work through difficult situations and stages of life, while respecting their individual  perspectives and choices.
​I feel privileged to be able to discuss the deep and meaningful  issues and challenges, helping to create more harmony in your life wherever possible. I will work with you to resolve your problems 
with understanding, empathy and without judgement.

​       Vanessa Steele
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I am an experienced professional counsellor in private practice working with  both individual  clients and couples. 
I have also worked as a therapist at Australia's leading treatment centre, South Pacific Private Hospital,
  working with clients recovering from trauma and addiction. I am Registered as a Level 2 Psychotherapist with the Australian Counselling Association and have a Diploma of Professional Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors. I am an Associate Member of BPsych Clinic, have previously worked as a Crisis Counsellor at Lifeline and have training in crisis support, suicide prevention and family violence support.
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In our sessions we work with your feelings and experiences, and together we take apart the messy knot of problems, clarify your goals and develop a way to reach them. In a caring and safe space on the Northern Beaches, you can speak with me confidentially about any issues. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with difficulties,  including: conflict, communication issues, depression, anger, anxiety, grief, loss, stress, family dysfunction, trauma, addictions and transitions in life.

Depending on your specific needs, I draw from a number of therapeutic modalities, all incorporating a respectful, strengths-based, person-centred approach.  My background in the performing arts has  given me a deep appreciation for the incredible diversity in perspectives and choices we make as individuals, the  power of communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and the importance of authentic connection in our lives -  connection to  both self and others.

The counsellor-client relationship is a central part of the healing process. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, in emotional pain, or want to have a better relationship with your loved one, counselling can help you. I am committed to providing the best service possible to you as my client . Please visit the Testimonials page to see what some other clients have written. I welcome your call to discuss any questions you may have.

To read more about getting help at South Pacific Private, click here.

Call me now for a free 15 minute chat before you make an appointment.
call Vanessa - 0414 99 66 13   or click here to email me directly 
ThoughtMatters Counselling       8 MONA VALE ROAD, MONA VALE            

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  • Home
  • Your Options
    • Individual Counselling
    • Couples counselling
    • Online Counselling
    • Walk 'n' Talk
    • Bonus: Breathing exercises
  • What to expect
  • FAQs
  • Testimonials
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Where to find us
  • EMERGENCY RESOURCES