Counselling Clontarf – Personalised Support, Wherever You Are
If you live in Clontarf and are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, professional counselling may offer the clarity and support you need. I’m Wendy Corliss, a psychotherapist and nurse practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience helping individuals, couples and families navigate personal and relational challenges with care and compassion.
My practice is located a short drive from Clontarf and offers a warm, confidential space where therapy can unfold without pressure. While I do offer online counselling for flexibility, most clients benefit most from in-person sessions where trust, presence and emotional connection can be established more deeply.
Why Clients in Clontarf Choose Living Consciously
Clients from Clontarf and surrounding suburbs choose Living Consciously for:
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Easy access to nearby in-person therapy
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A calm, grounded therapeutic environment
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Experience across mental, emotional and physical health
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Support for individuals, couples and families
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Medicare-registered services with rebates available
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Online sessions available when required for convenience
Common Concerns Addressed in Counselling
Therapy offers a space to explore what’s been difficult, confusing or overwhelming. These are some of the issues I frequently help clients address:
A Persistent Low Mood
You might notice that joy feels out of reach or that you’ve become emotionally withdrawn. Counselling can help identify underlying factors and support gradual reconnection with motivation and purpose.
Chronic Worry and Inner Tension
If your mind feels constantly active or worry is interfering with sleep and decision-making, it may be time to look at the deeper roots of anxiety. Therapy offers strategies for calming the nervous system and shifting patterns of unhelpful thinking.
Past Experiences That Still Affect You
Trauma doesn’t need to be dramatic to be impactful. Events that left you feeling unsafe, unsupported or emotionally overwhelmed may still be influencing your daily life. Together, we’ll create space to work through these experiences safely.
Difficulty in Relationships
Recurring arguments, feelings of disconnection or cycles of resentment in close relationships can be exhausting. I work with couples and families to break these cycles and develop better ways of communicating and relating.
Overwhelm and Burnout
Stress related to work, parenting, or personal pressure can gradually wear you down. Counselling can help you recognise the early signs of burnout and find more sustainable ways of living and working.
Problematic Habits or Coping Tools
If you’re relying on substances, avoidance or rigid routines to get through the day, therapy may help unpack why those habits formed and how to change them without judgment or unrealistic expectations.
A Therapy Process That Builds Real Momentum
I’ve developed a counselling framework that allows us to move through the work in clear, manageable stages. Every client is different, but the structure gives us a solid foundation for progress.
1. Creating a Safe Starting Point
We begin by building a relationship that feels respectful and steady. This step matters just as much as the techniques we use. Trust forms the groundwork for everything that follows.
2. Learning to Settle the Mind and Body
When you’re in a state of constant alert, it’s hard to reflect or make thoughtful decisions. Together, we introduce calming strategies that help reduce emotional reactivity and improve your ability to cope day to day.
3. Exploring Relationship Influences
Many patterns emerge in how we connect with others. This phase helps you recognise those dynamics, understand your needs and adjust boundaries where necessary.
4. Developing Greater Insight
We explore the origins of certain behaviours or beliefs and begin identifying choices that support change. This isn’t about assigning blame; it’s about understanding and taking responsibility.
5. Improving Emotional Resilience
As insight grows, many clients find they respond to stress and relationships with more steadiness and flexibility. Mood often improves, and confidence starts to return.
6. Applying Change Outside the Session
Finally, we focus on integrating what’s been helpful into daily life. You leave therapy not with vague encouragement, but with practical tools and greater self-understanding.
A Bit About Me
With over three decades of clinical experience, I bring both medical and psychological knowledge to the work. As a nurse practitioner, I’m qualified to assess physical health concerns that may relate to emotional challenges, and I’m authorised to prescribe medication if that’s something we decide to explore together.
My style is calm, thoughtful and grounded. I work with people who are ready to make meaningful changes and need someone to walk alongside them in that process.
Providing Local Counselling Therapy in Clontarf
Living Consciously is situated in Dee Why, offering easy access for local residents seeking professional counselling services in Clontarf. Choosing Wendy Corliss for your counselling needs means you have the advantage of regular, accessible support right in your community, helping you stay consistent on your path to well-being.