Who I help

Susanne Gerstmyer | Counselling for Parents

MOUNT COLAH | HORNSBY | NORTHERN SYDNEY | ONLINE

Parenting is one of the most meaningful jobs you’ll ever do, and one of the hardest. If you’re feeling stuck, stretched too thin, or unsure of the next step, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

I support parents to manage overwhelm, reduce anxiety, understand their child’s needs, and build stronger relationships so they can feel more like themselves again.

Sessions are available in Mount Colah, near Hornsby, and online for parents across Northern Sydney.

If you’re unsure whether a counsellor or psychologist is the right fit, you can read more about the difference between the two.

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I support parents who are…

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1. Carrying anxiety or low mood

You feel overwhelmed, constantly on edge, or weighed down by worry, and it’s impacting your daily life and relationships.

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2. Parenting a child already in therapy

You want to better understand what your child is working through and how to support them in ways that are consistent, calm and helpful.

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3. Making sense of your child’s diagnosis

Your child has received a diagnosis such as neurodiversity, anxiety, or depression and you want to know how to support your child.

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4. Going through separation or family breakdown

You’re managing a major life change and want support for yourself and your children.

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5. Caring for kids with big emotions or challenging behaviour

You’re feeling exhausted managing meltdowns, challenging behaviour, or constant power struggles.

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6. Exhausted with nothing left to give

You’re running on empty and struggling to keep up with everything - mentally, emotionally and physically.

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7. Becoming someone they don’t want to be

You’ve lost touch with yourself somewhere along the way and want to feel more like you again.

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8. Wanting to understand their child better

You want to deepen your connection, respond with confidence and raise a strong, resilient child.

You don’t have to do this alone.

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Whether you need clarity, support or a new way forward, I’m here to help.

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