Counselling Sydney
Support for individuals and couples seeking clarity, connection and meaningful change.
Odelia Carmon is an experienced Sydney counsellor and psychotherapist supporting people through emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, periods of uncertainty and important life transitions.
With more than 35 years of experience, Odelia provides a warm, personalised and reflective approach to counselling. Sessions are available in person from Double Bay, Sydney, as well as online.
Understanding Your Experience
Counselling That Helps You Understand Yourself More Deeply
People seek counselling for many different reasons. You may be experiencing a particular difficulty, such as anxiety, grief, relationship conflict or a significant change in your life. At other times, you may simply feel that something is not right without knowing exactly why.
Counselling provides a safe and confidential space in which you can speak freely, feel heard and begin to understand your experiences more clearly.
It is not about judgement or being told what to do. It is a collaborative process that allows you to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships and the patterns that may be shaping your life.
Through greater self-awareness, it becomes possible to approach difficulties with more clarity, make choices with greater confidence and develop healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Ways Odelia Can Support You
Counselling Services in Sydney
Odelia works with individuals, couples and families. Each counselling relationship is shaped around the people attending, their experiences and what they would like to understand or change.
Individual Counselling
A confidential space to explore anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, identity, life transitions, relationship patterns and other personal challenges.
Individual counselling can help you develop greater self-awareness, understand what may be keeping you stuck and move forward with greater clarity.
Explore Individual Counselling →Relationship Counselling
Support for individuals or couples experiencing conflict, emotional distance, difficulty communicating, loss of trust or recurring relationship patterns.
Relationship counselling creates an opportunity to better understand yourself, your partner and the patterns influencing the way you connect.
Explore Relationship Counselling →Family Therapy
A supportive environment for families experiencing conflict, communication difficulties, changing dynamics or challenges affecting their relationships.
Family therapy can help family members understand one another more clearly and develop healthier ways of responding to difficulties.
Explore Family Therapy →Date Power Program
A structured program for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and prepare for healthier, more meaningful relationships.
Date Power explores emotional needs, personal values, attachment patterns and the experiences influencing the relationships you choose.
Explore the Date Power Program →Reasons for Seeking Support
What Can Counselling Help With?
You do not need to be in crisis or have a clearly defined problem before beginning counselling. Some people seek support during a difficult period, while others want to better understand themselves, their relationships or patterns that continue to repeat.
Odelia supports people experiencing:
- Anxiety, worry or emotional overwhelm
- Stress and emotional exhaustion
- Depression or persistent low mood
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Trauma and difficult past experiences
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Relationship difficulties or breakdown
- Communication problems between partners
- Family conflict or changing family dynamics
- Separation, divorce or relationship uncertainty
- Workplace stress and interpersonal difficulties
- Parenting challenges
- Identity and questions of self
- Major life changes and transitions
- Recurring emotional or relationship patterns
- A desire for personal growth and self-understanding
Sometimes there is no single problem to identify. You may simply feel disconnected, dissatisfied or unsure of your direction and want an opportunity to explore why.
Learn more about symptoms and treatments →A Personalised Approach
Counselling That Supports Meaningful Change
Lasting change does not always come from addressing symptoms in isolation. It can begin by developing a deeper understanding of the experiences, beliefs and relationship patterns influencing how you think, feel and respond.
Odelia’s approach is warm, collaborative and deeply reflective. She provides an environment in which you can speak openly, consider your experiences from different perspectives and develop a more grounded understanding of yourself.
Drawing on counselling, psychotherapy, attachment theory, existential therapy and narrative therapy, Odelia helps clients explore not only what is happening in their lives, but why particular difficulties or patterns may be repeating.
Every person brings a different history, personality, set of relationships and way of experiencing the world. Counselling is therefore tailored to your needs, your pace and your personal circumstances.
Experience and Understanding
Why Work With Odelia Carmon?
Choosing a counsellor is a personal decision. It is important to feel that you can speak openly and that the person supporting you takes the time to understand your experiences as a whole.
Odelia Carmon is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with more than 35 years of experience supporting individuals, couples and families.
- More than 35 years of counselling and psychotherapy experience
- A warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental approach
- Support tailored to your experiences and circumstances
- Experience working with individuals, couples and families
- An approach informed by attachment theory, existential therapy, narrative therapy and psychotherapy
- In-person and online counselling options
Odelia’s role is not to “fix” you or prescribe how you should live. Instead, counselling provides an opportunity to understand yourself more clearly and recognise choices that may previously have felt unavailable.
Learn More About Odelia →Beginning Counselling
What Happens During a Counselling Session?
Your first session provides an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to counselling and what you would like to explore.
You do not need to prepare a complete explanation or know exactly what you want to change. Odelia will listen carefully and help you begin making sense of what you are experiencing.
Begin with What Is Happening Now
Discuss the concerns, emotions, relationships or circumstances that have led you to seek support.
Explore Your Experiences
Consider the experiences and patterns that may be influencing how you feel, think and respond.
Develop Greater Understanding
Begin recognising new perspectives, choices and ways of relating to yourself and others.
The direction and pace of counselling will depend on your circumstances. Some people seek support for a particular issue, while others choose to explore their experiences over a longer period.
Ways to Attend
In-Person and Online Counselling
Odelia offers in-person counselling from Double Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, as well as online appointments for clients who prefer to attend remotely.
In-Person Counselling
- Attend sessions in a calm and private setting in Double Bay, Sydney.
- Suitable for clients who prefer to speak together in the same physical space.
- Convenient for people living or working in Double Bay, the Eastern Suburbs and surrounding Sydney areas.
Online Counselling
- Attend from a private and comfortable location using an online connection.
- Suitable for clients who live further away, travel frequently or find remote appointments more convenient.
- Available to clients throughout Sydney and elsewhere in Australia, where appropriate.
If you are uncertain which format would suit you, you are welcome to discuss your circumstances with Odelia before arranging an appointment.
Practical Information
Appointments, Fees and Availability
Location
In-person counselling is available in Double Bay, Sydney. Online appointments are also available.
Availability
Appointments are available Monday to Friday. Contact Odelia to discuss current availability and arrange a suitable time.
Session Information
Session format, duration and frequency can be discussed when you enquire, as this may depend on the support you are seeking.
Fees
Contact Odelia directly for current fee information and to discuss the type of counselling appointment you require.
Frequently Asked Questions
Counselling Sydney FAQs
Where does Odelia provide counselling in Sydney?
Odelia provides in-person counselling from Double Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Online appointments are also available for clients throughout Sydney and elsewhere in Australia, where appropriate.
Who does Odelia work with?
Odelia works with individuals, couples and families. She supports people experiencing personal, emotional, relationship and family difficulties, as well as those seeking greater self-awareness.
What can I speak about during counselling?
You can speak about anything affecting your emotional wellbeing, relationships or sense of self. This may include anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, low self-esteem, workplace stress or a significant change in your life.
Do I need to know why I am seeking counselling?
No. Many people begin with a general feeling that something is not right. Counselling can help you explore these feelings and understand what may be contributing to them.
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling may focus on a particular difficulty or current situation, while psychotherapy can involve exploring experiences and emotional patterns at greater depth. The direction of sessions can develop according to your circumstances.
Does Odelia provide couples counselling in Sydney?
Yes. Odelia works with couples experiencing communication difficulties, conflict, emotional distance, loss of trust and other relationship challenges.
Is online counselling available?
Yes. Online counselling is available for clients who prefer to attend remotely. This may be helpful if you live outside the Eastern Suburbs, travel regularly or find online appointments more convenient.
How many counselling sessions will I need?
The number and frequency of sessions will depend on your circumstances, what you would like to explore and how the counselling process develops.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Contact Odelia through the website enquiry form or call 0407 223 626 to discuss current availability and arrange a suitable appointment.
Take the First Step
Begin with a Conversation
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel significant, but it is often the beginning of greater understanding and meaningful change.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. If you would like to discuss counselling or enquire about availability, Odelia warmly welcomes you to get in touch.
