Counselling Palm Beach – Therapy That Respects Your Time and Space
If you’re in Palm Beach and looking for experienced, professional counselling nearby, Living Consciously offers in-person therapy that’s grounded, compassionate and confidential. I’m Wendy Corliss, a psychotherapist and nurse practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience. My practice is within easy reach of Palm Beach, and I work with individuals, couples and families across the Northern Beaches.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with relationship challenges, recovering from trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a safe space to slow down, reflect and begin moving forward. While online counselling is also available when needed, most clients benefit most from in-person sessions where deeper connection and progress can take root.
A Calm, Professional Setting Not Far from Palm Beach
The peaceful surroundings of Palm Beach are ideal for restoring balance — but internal stress doesn’t always match the calm outside. Whether you’re managing high expectations, emotional fatigue, or unresolved experiences, speaking to a professional in person may help you regain clarity and confidence.
Located a short drive from Palm Beach, my practice offers a discreet and welcoming environment for therapy. If you need flexibility, secure online sessions are available — but the majority of clients prefer the greater presence and depth of in-person counselling.
Why Clients from Palm Beach Choose Living Consciously
Clients from Palm Beach and the wider Northern Beaches work with me because they’re looking for:
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A nearby counselling option that’s easy to access and grounded in clinical expertise
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Over 30 years of experience supporting a wide range of mental health concerns
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A compassionate, structured approach to long-term emotional change
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Support for individuals, couples and families
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Medicare rebates for eligible clients
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Optional online sessions when circumstances require added flexibility
Issues I Can Support You With
There’s no single reason people come to therapy. Each person has a unique set of experiences and concerns. Here are some of the areas I often help with:
Feeling Low or Unmotivated
It’s not always easy to recognise the signs of depression, especially when they show up as fatigue, detachment or irritability. If you’ve been struggling to find joy in things or feeling disconnected from those around you, therapy can help make sense of what you’re going through.
Ongoing Worry and Overthinking
Anxiety can affect sleep, concentration and even physical health. It may be general or triggered by specific events or relationships. Together, we’ll explore what’s fuelling your anxiety and work on calming techniques that can help you feel more in control.
Unresolved Past Experiences
You may have experienced something that still affects how you feel or relate to others. Trauma doesn’t always involve a single dramatic event — it can also stem from repeated experiences that left you feeling unsafe or unsupported. Therapy provides a structured and respectful way to begin processing these experiences.
Strained Relationships
Whether it’s tension in a marriage, miscommunication with a partner or conflict within the family, relationship difficulties can wear you down over time. I work with couples and families to clarify what’s going on and develop healthier patterns of connection and communication.
Coping with Pressure and Burnout
Even in an idyllic setting like Palm Beach, stress can build beneath the surface. If you’re constantly pushing yourself to meet expectations or feel stretched too thin, counselling may help you slow down and reassess what’s sustainable.
Use of Substances to Cope
Sometimes people use alcohol, drugs or other behaviours to numb feelings that are hard to face. This can become a cycle that’s difficult to break. I offer support that’s non-judgmental and practical, focusing on the emotional drivers behind those behaviours.
A Thoughtful, Step-by-Step Counselling Process
Over the years, I’ve refined a six-phase process that allows clients to move through therapy at a pace that feels manageable. While each person’s experience is different, these phases provide a flexible structure to our work.
1. Starting with Safety
The first sessions focus on building trust. You won’t be pushed to talk about anything before you’re ready. The aim is to create a space where you feel understood and supported.
2. Regaining Emotional Balance
We work on calming techniques and stress reduction strategies to bring more ease into your everyday life. Feeling grounded allows you to engage more clearly in the therapeutic process.
3. Looking at Relationship Dynamics
You may begin to notice how your past experiences have shaped your interactions with others. Therapy helps you develop more awareness around patterns that may not be serving you.
4. Making Sense of Your Inner World
With greater insight, you can respond to situations more intentionally instead of reacting from old habits. This phase is about clarity and conscious decision-making.
5. Building Resilience
Clients often describe this stage as a turning point. There’s a noticeable shift in energy, focus and emotional range. You begin to feel more capable of handling life as it is.
6. Integrating What You’ve Gained
Rather than ending abruptly, therapy winds down with a focus on integration. You take what’s useful and continue applying it in real-time, knowing you’ve got tools that actually work.
About Wendy Corliss
I combine psychotherapeutic training with medical insight as a registered nurse practitioner. This dual perspective allows me to consider physical, psychological and behavioural health together. I can also prescribe medication when it’s relevant, though this is never a first-line approach. My focus is always on what will actually help you feel better, think more clearly and relate more effectively in the real world.
Providing Local Counselling Therapy near Palm Beach
Living Consciously is situated in Dee Why, offering easy access for local residents seeking professional counselling services in Palm Beach. 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.