Lesley Taranto
BSc(Psych)
Grad Dip Counselling
Clinical Member PACFA
Committee Member CG Jung Society Sydney
I believe that there is no problem too great to be lessened.
Sometimes a problem shared is a problem halved.
I can help you manage during life’s upsets, losses, conflicts and changes. I adapt the counselling to your circumstances drawing from recognised and respected approaches. I listen carefully to your own story and experiences so that together we can find the best path for you.
I can offer Skype, Zoom or Whatsapp sessions.
Sometimes a problem shared is a problem halved.
I can help you manage during life’s upsets, losses, conflicts and changes. I adapt the counselling to your circumstances drawing from recognised and respected approaches. I listen carefully to your own story and experiences so that together we can find the best path for you.
I can offer Skype, Zoom or Whatsapp sessions.
Lesley has been a counsellor for over 21 years and has worked with a variety of clients dealing with many types of life challenges.
She is skilled in helping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, family and relationship issues and, especially, parenting.
Lesley supervised telephone counsellors at Lifeline Sydney for over 6 years and was involved with the training of volunteer counsellors during that time.
She has provided long term counselling support for schizophrenia sufferers and dealt with many other forms of mental illness including OCD, complex PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, BPD and Depression.
Working with family members of those suffering from these conditions is a speciality. Partners, parents, children, siblings and extended family members can be greatly affected by the illness and challenges of a family member.
Lesley counselled at the Cleveland Centre, Surry Hills, for over three years providing support for many and varied clients including those in recovery from alcohol and other drug issues and their affected families. She is familiar with the 12 step programs as an effective aid to recovery and personal growth.
Lesley has had a focus on and interest in parenting counselling since 2010. Parenting can be one of the most challenging of life's tasks. We can sometimes range from despair and worry to joy and pride in the course of a single day!
Lesley is accredited as a facilitator and teacher in the following Parenting Strategy Courses:
Appointments are no longer available. Lesley has retired.
Dream Groups are still being held online.
Direct contact 0413 990 490
She is skilled in helping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, family and relationship issues and, especially, parenting.
Lesley supervised telephone counsellors at Lifeline Sydney for over 6 years and was involved with the training of volunteer counsellors during that time.
She has provided long term counselling support for schizophrenia sufferers and dealt with many other forms of mental illness including OCD, complex PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, BPD and Depression.
Working with family members of those suffering from these conditions is a speciality. Partners, parents, children, siblings and extended family members can be greatly affected by the illness and challenges of a family member.
Lesley counselled at the Cleveland Centre, Surry Hills, for over three years providing support for many and varied clients including those in recovery from alcohol and other drug issues and their affected families. She is familiar with the 12 step programs as an effective aid to recovery and personal growth.
Lesley has had a focus on and interest in parenting counselling since 2010. Parenting can be one of the most challenging of life's tasks. We can sometimes range from despair and worry to joy and pride in the course of a single day!
Lesley is accredited as a facilitator and teacher in the following Parenting Strategy Courses:
- Circle of Security - www.circleofsecurity.net
- Tuning into Kids - www.tuningintokids.org.au
- Tuning Into Teens - www.tuningintokids.org.au
- Kids Skills - www.kidsskills.org
- Triple P - www.triplep-parenting.net
Appointments are no longer available. Lesley has retired.
Dream Groups are still being held online.
Direct contact 0413 990 490