About me
I’m Anna Severino and I am an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor with over 10 years experience providing psychological care to individuals, adolescents, couples, and groups in Sydney's South West and North Western suburbs.
I offer my clients a calm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment in South West Sydney, where we can work on improving your mental health and wellbeing, and assist you to make positive changes in your life.
Along with a degree in Social Science, I have undertaken postgraduate psychotherapy training. I am a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapist and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Over the last two decades I have worked in various clinical settings, psychiatric facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinics, eating disorder clinics, and correctional facilities. I have also worked with Relationships Australia with women experiencing family and domestic violence. In addition, I am a registered provider for counselling services with Victim Services NSW.
A doctor’s referral or mental health care plan is not required to attend my practice. I am a provider for several health funds including BUPA, Medibank, HCF and AHM.
My practice is located within Soma Wellness Centre at Gregory Hills in South West Sydney. I service the entire region including the Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown and Camden Local Government areas as well as Western Sydney and Sydney metro.
“In our work together, I facilitate a unique therapeutic process for you. This is a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. The therapeutic relationship offers you a container for you to process your past experiences, and your current lived experiences. This process of bringing the unconscious into conscious awareness will help you bring about lasting change." Anna Severino
Practice services
I provide psychotherapy and counselling for adults experiencing emotional distress, relational difficulties, trauma, addiction, and significant life challenges.
Areas of clinical focus include:
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Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
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Depression, emptiness, and disconnection
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Complex relational trauma and attachment wounds
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Relationship difficulties, separation, and divorce
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Perimenopause, menopause, and changing identity
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Perinatal and postnatal emotional wellbeing
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Parenting challenges and family relationship difficulties
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Pornography addiction and problematic coping patterns
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Grief, loss, and unresolved mourning
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Adult ADHD and emotional regulation difficulties
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Body image, self-worth, and identity struggles
My work is particularly suited to individuals who may appear capable on the outside, yet internally feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in longstanding relational patterns that no longer serve them.
Individual Therapy
I work with you to explore the relational patterns, emotional experiences, and internal dynamics that shape how you move through the world and connect with others. Together, we gently examine recurring behavioural and relationship patterns that may have contributed to distress, disconnection, or painful relational experiences.
The focus of our work is to create a space where deeper insight and self-awareness can emerge. Over time, you begin to observe your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships with greater clarity and understanding. It is through this awareness that meaningful and lasting change can occur.
FAQs
How much do sessions cost?
Individual psychotherapy and counselling sessions are $165 per 50-minute session.
How long does therapy take?
There is no fixed timeframe for therapy. Some people attend for support through a particular life difficulty, while others engage in longer-term psychotherapy to explore deeper emotional and relational patterns.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. You are welcome to contact me directly to discuss arranging an appointment.
How do I know if you are the right therapist for me?
The therapeutic relationship is an important part of the process. An initial phone conversation and early sessions help determine whether the fit feels appropriate for both of us.
Do you work with trauma?
Yes. I work with individuals impacted by complex relational trauma, attachment wounds, emotional neglect, grief, and difficult life experiences.
I’m highly functioning but internally struggling. Can therapy still help?
Many people who seek therapy appear capable and functioning in their external lives while privately experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, disconnection, overwhelm, or relational difficulties. Therapy can help bring greater understanding to these internal experiences and patterns.
What if I don’t know how to talk about what I’m feeling?
You do not need to have everything figured out before attending therapy. Many people arrive feeling confused, emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to put their experiences into words. Therapy can help make sense of what feels difficult to understand alone.
What happens if I need to cancel my appointment?
I require one (1) business day notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur a cancellation fee.
Do you work with couples or children?
No. I currently work with adults only.
What approach do you use?
My work is informed by psychodynamic, relational, trauma-informed, and attachment-based psychotherapy approaches. I am interested in understanding not only current symptoms, but also the deeper emotional and relational patterns that may sit beneath them.
My style
I am passionate about helping people better understand their emotional pain, relational patterns, and inner experiences, so they can move through life with greater clarity, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing.
I work with adults experiencing emotional distress, relational difficulties, life transitions, trauma, addiction, and longstanding behavioural or relational patterns that no longer serve them. My work includes both shorter-term support during periods of crisis, and longer-term psychotherapy focused on deeper emotional and relational change.
Making the decision to attend therapy can feel difficult or unfamiliar for many people. My sessions offer a confidential, compassionate, and psychologically safe space to explore the issues impacting your wellbeing and relationships.
Together, we work to understand your current experiences, emotional world, and patterns of relating, while developing greater insight, resilience, and capacity for meaningful change.
Testimonials
“Anna went deep and looked at triggering factors which caused my anxiety and insomnia. The band aid was peeled off, bottled up emotions were let out, it hurt but with her caring approach she taught me not to hide behind a smile and to be genuine. Best thing that I walked away with from Anna’s counselling was the change of mind frame in thinking ‘what if’ to ‘even if’ and not to be so apologetic for everything I said. " HM
Anna was really helpful for me after the tragic loss of a loved one. I had seen a previous psychologist elsewhere and it was just not a good fit. Anna is kind, caring and very understanding which I found very comforting. She has given me tools to work on my grief and also invaluable life skills. I highly recommend Anna." Veronica
"I have found talking with Anna extremely helpful. After years of struggling to connect with counsellors and psychologists I found Anna heard and understood me from the first meeting. While friendly and accomodating Anna also kept me accountable and working on the primary issues." Andrew
"I always feel Anna's approach to psychotherapy is tailored to me as an individual. She goes above and beyond, reflecting outside our sessions, on ways to help me connect with myself in a more compassionate way. It's the consistency of our sessions that's helped me build a solid foundation of self-care and love. This foundation aides in understanding my emotions; to honour them, ultimately feeling less consumed by them. would highly recommend Anna for her natural instinct to go-deeper whilst nurturing through it." Hayley
One day or day one. You decide.
Contact
Phone:
0418 400 137
If unanswered please leave a brief message. Inquiries are attended to within 24 hours.
Address:
Soma Wellness Centre, First Floor, Suite 11a,
7 Gregory Hills Drive, Gledswood Hills NSW 2557
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