Chirgwin Counselling

Leila Chirgwin (OAM)

Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Relationship Therapist, Couples Counsellor, Personal Coaching, Sandplay.

In person and online sessions available.

About Leila Chirgwin

I am registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) as a Clinical Counsellor. I hold a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, BA(Hons)/ Dip Ed, MA and have over 30 years counselling experience. Previously, I have been a lecturer at Macquarie University, North Ryde, and a secondary school teacher.

As a counsellor, psychotherapist and relationship therapist, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families.

I have a particular interest in the transition to parenthood. Being a new parent brings many joys. Yet it can be a stressful time as well. I can help you and your partner with this transition.

Contact me today to arrange your first consultation.

I am a good listener, am patient, empathic, and I encourage you to build on your strengths.
I can help you develop goals for change, and ways of achieving that change;
I am great at seeing the potential in people and helping them to find that potential for themselves.
I have had extensive experience in doing this as I have taught young children, adolescents and adults. The feedback that I have received is that I have helped others to develop confidence in themselves, and to develop their potential.
I have had considerable experience working with young families, especially, new parents and am skilled at helping new mothers to develop their confidence.
As a qualified and experienced lactation consultant, I am able to integrate my technical and medical knowledge with an understanding of the emotional challenges faced by new mothers.

I can assist with the transition to parenting and with the relationship changes that are an inevitable part of becoming a new family. One of my special interest areas is in counselling for parenting, and in parenting education and support.
In addition to helping parents develop their own parenting style and instincts, I can help parents find ways of enjoying their role through journalling, baby games and music.
I can help in developing relaxation techniques and using creative visualisation to enhance musical and dramatic performance, to overcome the fear of public speaking, and to allow people to develop their creativity.
I have a genuine interest in people, and in seeing them achieve their goals.

Services

I offer in-person sessions in my rooms in Bondi Junction and online sessions via Zoom. All sessions are by appointment only.

Individual Therapy

I work with individuals, couples and families. As a therapist, I can guide you on how to make choices which will help you develop as an individual, build on your strengths, and become the person that you can be.

COUPLES THERAPY

I have considerable experience in counselling couples on how to improve their relationships. I can help you set goals, improve communications with your partner and develop practical coping strategies to enhance your self-esteem in both family and business environments. I am particularly knowledgeable about the complex issues facing new families with young children. I can assist with the transition to parenting and with the relationship changes that are an inevitable part of introducing a new member to your family.

SANDPLAY

A way of expressing your feelings and thoughts through the use of objects in the sandtray.

ISSUES I CAN HELP YOU WITH

With over 30 years experience, I am able to help with:

adjustment to parenting
changing relationship with your partner
anxiety, depression, stress
postnatal depression
grief and loss
life transitions

Relationship issues
anger management, assertiveness
low self-esteem
transition to motherhood
parenting issues
marriage

Contact

Flexible hours by appointment only.

Address United Counselling Rooms,
1D/ 79-85 Oxford St,
Bondi Junction, 2022 Phone 0415 286 840 Email