Finding the right counsellor can be an important first step when life feels difficult to navigate.
You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, emotional overwhelm or a significant change in your life.
Or perhaps you simply know that something isn’t feeling right and would like a supportive space to talk.
Inside Out Counselling & Consulting provides counselling in Marrickville, Sydney’s Inner West, as well as online counselling for clients across Australia.
Our approach is person-centred, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, with space for you to talk about your experiences without judgement.
Having access to counselling close to home can make seeking support more practical.
Our Marrickville location provides an option for people living in Marrickville and surrounding Inner West Sydney areas who prefer to attend counselling in person.
The focus remains on you, your experiences and the areas where you would like support.
You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out.
Counselling can begin with a conversation about what has been happening in your life and what has led you to seek support.
There isn’t one specific reason why someone seeks counselling.
You may be navigating:
Different areas of life can overlap, so counselling can provide space to explore the bigger picture rather than focusing on one issue in isolation.
Inside Out Counselling & Consulting provides support across a range of areas.
Individual counselling provides a private space to explore your personal experiences, relationships, emotions, life changes and other concerns affecting your wellbeing.
Parent counselling provides space for parents to explore parenting stress, emotional overwhelm, family dynamics and the challenges that can come with supporting children and young people.
Counselling can provide a supportive space to explore experiences connected with ADHD and neurodivergence, including emotional overwhelm, relationships, everyday challenges and self-understanding.
Counselling is available for teenagers aged 16 and over, providing a supportive space to explore anxiety, school stress, relationships, emotional wellbeing and other concerns.
Anxiety counselling provides space to explore persistent worry, stress, overthinking, emotional overwhelm and other experiences that may be affecting everyday life.Each service has its own dedicated page with more information about the specific type of support available.
At Inside Out Counselling & Consulting, counselling starts with understanding the individual rather than making assumptions about what someone needs.
You are the expert in your own life. Counselling begins with listening to your experience and understanding what matters to you.
Previous experiences can influence how people respond to relationships, change and stressful situations. Counselling is approached with care, respect and sensitivity.
People experience and interact with the world in different ways. Where neurodivergence is relevant, it is approached with understanding and respect.
You don't need to have the right words or a perfect explanation. You can begin with what is happening for you now.
Marrickville is surrounded by a diverse range of Inner West communities.
If you live nearby, having a counselling service within the local area can provide a convenient option for accessing support.
Inside Out Counselling & Consulting is based in Marrickville and provides counselling for people seeking support locally, while also offering online counselling across Australia.
Whether you prefer to attend in person or access counselling online, the starting point is the same: creating a space where you can talk openly about what you’re experiencing.
The right format depends on your circumstances and personal preference.
In-person counselling in Marrickville may suit people who live locally and prefer face-to-face sessions. It can also provide a clear space away from the usual environment of home or work.
Online counselling provides another option for people who prefer to access sessions remotely. It can be particularly useful for people outside the Inner West Sydney area, as well as those who prefer the flexibility of attending from their own space. Inside Out Counselling & Consulting is available to clients across Australia through online counselling.
Taking the first step doesn’t have to be complicated.
You can get in touch to discuss your circumstances and enquire about counselling.
From there, the process can involve:
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Send an enquiry and let us know a little about what you’re looking for.
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We can discuss the available counselling options and find a suitable way to begin.
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Sessions provide a space to talk about what you’re experiencing and explore the areas where you would like support.
You don’t need to prepare a detailed explanation before reaching out.
Seeking counselling doesn’t mean that you have failed to manage things on your own.
Sometimes life reaches a point where having an outside perspective and a dedicated space to talk can be helpful.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationships, grief, stress or a significant life change, counselling can give you space to slow down and explore what is happening.
At Inside Out Counselling & Consulting, we meet you where you are.
Inside Out Counselling & Consulting is based in Marrickville, Sydney’s Inner West. The practice also provides online counselling across Australia.
Yes. Counselling is available in Marrickville, with online counselling also available for clients across Australia.
Services include individual counselling, parent counselling, ADHD and neurodivergence counselling, teen counselling for ages 16+, and anxiety counselling.
Yes. Parent counselling provides space to explore parenting stress, family dynamics, emotional overwhelm and other challenges associated with your experience as a parent.
Yes. ADHD and neurodivergence can be explored within counselling, including the emotional, relational and everyday experiences that may be relevant to you.
Counselling is available for teenagers aged 16 and over, subject to individual circumstances and suitability.
Yes. Anxiety counselling can provide space to explore worry, stress, overthinking and emotional overwhelm.
Yes. Online counselling is available across Australia, so you don’t need to live in Marrickville or Sydney to access the service.
You don’t need to know exactly what type of support you need before making an enquiry. You can discuss your circumstances and what has brought you to seek counselling, and the appropriate service can be considered from there.
Yes. Individual counselling is available for adults who would like a supportive space to explore their experiences and current circumstances.
You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out.
If you’re looking for a counsellor in Marrickville or Sydney’s Inner West, Inside Out Counselling & Consulting provides a supportive, person-centred space to talk through what you’re experiencing.
In-person counselling is available in Marrickville, with online counselling available across Australia.
Inside Out workshops and groups are coming soon. Options will be based on interest, so reach out and let’s work together!
We facilitate the following evidence-based parenting programs one-on-one or in a group:
For schools and organisations interested in wellbeing programs, we have experience facilitating yoga and mindfulness workshops in your environment.
We’re taking enquiries now from individuals, parents, groups, organisations, and educational services. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch.
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Inside Out Supervision and Consulting is coming soon—opening Spring 2026! We have specialised experience for supervision in:
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At Inside Out, our primary focus is individual counselling. However, there are times in our work with families when it is helpful for both parents to attend sessions together.
We recognise that ‘being a good fit’ and the therapeutic relationship are the most important and powerful drivers for change in therapy.
After establishing safety, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship with clear goals, we draw on evidence-based counselling approaches including:
While these are our main approaches, we have trained in several other modalities and may integrate these where appropriate. As part of our registration with PACFA, we regularly participate in professional development to maintain best practices.