My work is rooted in a genuine belief that people can change and that belief comes, in part, from my own life. As a teenager and into my early twenties, I tried everything I could to avoid feeling my emotions, and that led me through a lot of pain. It was in finding my way through that pain that I discovered the possibility of real transformation, and a deep passion for supporting others to do the same.

I work with adults and teenagers navigating some of life's harder challenges — trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, panic, sex and relationship difficulties, anger, and more. I also bring experience from both private practice and a residential setting, which has given me a rich and grounded understanding of the many ways people struggle, and heal.

Drawing on Gestalt Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, IFS, Mindfulness and Brainspotting, I support clients to gently explore the patterns and beliefs that keep them stuck, and to move towards a life that feels more free, more connected, and more their own.

If you're ready to stop going around in circles and start finding your way through, I'd love to walk alongside you on your journey.

Qualifications

Diploma in Counselling

Grad Dip. in Gestalt Psychotherapy

Registered Member of PACFA (Psychotherapists and Counselling Federation Australia) Member Number: 17819

Member of GANZ (Gestalt Australia and New Zealand)

ABN: 24501098386

For bookings or enquiries, please contact me by mobile or email or via my website.

Mobile: 0425 214 665

Email: cheriegardnerpsychotherapy@gmail.com

Locations & Online Sessions

Pricing: Each session runs for 50 minutes and is $120

I see clients face-to-face at my primary office:
The Mariners Centre of Excellence
Suite 504, 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah, Central Coast, NSW

For those who live remotely, overseas, or prefer the comfort of home, I also offer online sessions via Google Meet, WhatsApp, or FaceTime.

Your Central Coast Psychotherapist and Counsellor for Healing and Support