Northern Beaches Psychologist

Therapy for teenagers (14+) and adults at Frenchs Forest, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, and online across Australia

MEDICARE REBATES. NO WAITLIST.

FIND YOUR WAY FORWARD

Learn practical strategies to help you cope better from the start.

Reach deep to the root cause of your issues to achieve lasting change.

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Woman who suffers from anxiety sitting on a bed having a panic attack and throwing her books in the air.

anxiety

  • Do you feel “on edge”?

  • Do you find it hard to be present?

  • Do you worry all the time?

  • Do you feel stuck"?

  • Is anxiety stopping you from doing what you want?

Child drawing who suffers from trauma and Complex PTSD

trauma

Traumatic experiences, repeated misatunement, not feeling seen and heard as a child, can result in limiting beliefs about ourselves, others and the world that we carry into adulthood and are hard to shift without professional help.

Tidy workspace of someone who is suffering from burnout.

work issues

  • Burnout or feeling disengaged

  • Conflict

  • Lack of assertiveness

  • Returning to work after motherhood

  • Redundancy or retirement

Four people holding speech bubbles and working on communicating effectively and reducing conflict.

effective communication

Learn to communicate assertively in a way that promotes connection and makes it more likely to get your needs met.

Follow Marshall Rosenberg’s model of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

People with a good relationship sitting on a bench holding each other's back.

relationships

  • Conflict

  • Anger management

  • Poor communication skills

  • Lack of assertiveness

  • Loneliness

Gambling venue with poker machines.

gambling

  • Do you find it difficult to control your gambling?

  • Do you chase your losses?

  • Is gambling jeopardising work or relationships?

Man suffering from depression sitting on a bed bent forward with head down.

depression

  • Are you feeling sad?

  • Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy?

  • Do you have little energy?

  • Have you lost or gained significant weight or have experienced changes in appetite?

  • Are you sleeping too little or too much?

Woman with body image issues covering her partially visible body.

body image

  • Does your self-esteem depend mostly on your physical appearance?

  • Do you spend lots of time and effort trying to control your weight and shape?

  • Do you deprive yourself of food you like, then binge?

Isabel Alfonso, registered Psychologist based in Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Isabel Alfonso - Psychologist Northern Beaches

Registered Psychologist | Certified Focusing Oriented Therapist & Trainer

Trained in CBT, ACT, Family Systems Theory, Nonviolent Communication, and Focusing-Oriented Therapy.

MEDICARE REBATES with GP referral | Rebates from some private health funds

For fees visit my FAQ section.

I am a registered psychologist offering a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. You might be going through a difficult time, feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together, we can explore what is going on for you, make sense of your experiences, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

Learn more about Isabel.

Member of the Australian Psychological Society

AHPRA registration number PSY0002146686