Sydney Wide Counselling Services
256 Stanmore Rd, Petersham NSW 2049
- Clinic
- Online sessions
About Sydney Wide Counselling Services
Sydney Wide Counselling Services is a counselling and psychotherapy practice at 256 Stanmore Rd, Petersham. Its team of 15 therapists offers relationship and couples therapy, individual therapy, adolescent and teen therapy, and family therapy.
Sessions run for 60 minutes, face to face or online by video or phone. The practice lists appointments within 24 to 48 hours.
Medicare does not rebate counselling sessions. The practice is registered with several private health funds, including Bupa, but not every clinician is an approved provider, so check with your fund and the practice before booking.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Clinic sessions
Funding options
- Private Health Insurance
- Self-funded
Services provided
Sydney Wide Counselling Services lists
- Relationship & Couples Therapy
- Strengthen communication, rebuild trust and create deeper connection. Covers communication, conflict, trust and infidelity, intimacy, attachment, parenting, pre-marriage, and separation and change.
- Individual Therapy
- Support for anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties and emotional wellbeing.
- Adolescent & Teen Therapy
- A safe and supportive space for young people navigating anxiety, relationships, identity and life changes.
- Family Therapy
- Improve communication, resolve conflict and strengthen family relationships in a safe environment.
Get to know Sydney Wide Counselling Services
From Sydney Wide Counselling Services's website.
Our approach
The service uses evidence-based counselling approaches tailored to each client's unique needs, focusing on creating practical, personalised strategies for lasting change. Sessions combine evidence-based treatment with practical strategies and emotional insight, helping clients strengthen connections and navigate challenges. The team works collaboratively with clients, using approaches including EFT, Gottman Method, and PACT-informed therapy depending on the specific needs. Whether in face-to-face or online sessions, the focus is on providing compassionate guidance that helps clients improve resilience, well-being, and everyday functioning.
Meet the team
The practice is led by Paula Barham, Principal Counsellor and Founder, and has 15 therapists. Couples therapy: Paula Barham, Stephanie Ursino, Erica Knox, Ruben Hadges, Ariane Fuchs, Theo Hartanto, Maria Simonova, Rebecca Day and Belkis Diaz (telehealth only). Individual therapy: Paula Barham, Hope Rosenberg, Jordan Taranto, Erica Knox, Ruben Hadges, Ariane Fuchs, Theo Hartanto, Maria Simonova, Rebecca Day, Samantha Gattas, Belkis Diaz, Alex Quirk and Blanche Kennedy. Adolescent and teen therapy: Hope Rosenberg and Rebekah Barham. Family therapy: Stephanie Ursino and Erica Knox.
Locations & areas served
Petersham
256 Stanmore Rd, Petersham NSW 2049
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Opening hours
- Mon
- 8 AM to 10 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM to 10 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM to 7 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM to 5 PM
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