Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Parramatta

Chris – Registered Counsellor & Couples Therapist

Chris is a Qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, and a Masters of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy. Chris is also a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Chris has experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups, across a broad range of human issues, including relationship problems, depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, and various mental health problems. Chris is also experienced in working with corporate clients as an EAP counsellor and mediator. Prior to completing his training in Counselling, Chris worked across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors in Human Resources Management, which gave him experience across a wide array of behavioural, relationship, performance, mental health and cultural issues.

Chris draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and others. He adapts his methodologies as the therapy unfolds, in line with the needs of each client.

Chris is passionate about making a meaningful and empowering difference to the lives of people in need of quality support and a brighter future. Guided by his strong belief in the curiosity, creativity and inherent strengths of his clients, Chris’ approach to counselling is open, caring and non-judgemental.

Saria – Registered Psychologist

Saria is a Registered Psychologist who is warm, authentic and non-judgmental in her approach. She works collaboratively with her clients to identify the root cause of their difficulties, helping them to develop the skills and awareness to manage complex emotions, experiences and relationships.

Saria provides practical strategies while remaining flexible and holistic in her approach. She understands that each client is unique in their experiences and needs, and will tailor sessions to the individual. During the therapy process, Saria may draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing.

While Saria can support clients through many of life’s challenges, she has a particular interest in working with trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety and panic attacks, eating disorders and body image issues, substance use, perfectionism and procrastination, relationship and interpersonal problems, mood and emotion regulation difficulties, and challenges among the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Saria holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and an Honours Degree in Psychology from the UNSW in Sydney.