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PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELLING & WELLBEING
Child Psychology
Helping little people and their parents with big feelings and challenges. Young children can feel and express a lot of big feelings.
Adolescent Psychology
Not quite child & not yet adult, the Teen years are a time of identity development. We stand in the storm of change and transition with you.
Adult Psychology
From small steps to the bigger goals we are here to support and empower your mental health and wellbeing to live an effective life.
Burnout Coaching
Supporting you to find the balance between work, family, and you-time. Providing you with the resources to be the best version of yourself.
Telehealth
Counselling and therapy support from the comfort of your own home. Especially important during COVID-19 where many of us will struggle. Medicare rebates now apply to these sessions.
Welcome
The Centre for Effective Living is a Psychology and Well-Being practice serving the Upper North Shore of Sydney. Established in 2012 with one Psychologist working out of Westleigh, we have grown to become a group practice with a combined team experience of over 50 years.
High standards have been set in place, such that we continuously shape and challenge each other’s practice. Therefore, when you see one of us, you get the benefit of all of our collective experience. We know each others’ strengths and passions. Considering your unique situation, we will provide you with the therapist that suits your needs best.
If you or someone you love is struggling with an emotional or mental health problem, call us now to make an appointment – and take the first step in getting the support you need.
New Enquiries
We currently have paused taking new enquiries, however you can subscribe to be on our alert list for when we have appointments available. As a bonus, you will get access to free resources from our training and education arm – The Centre For Effective Serving – once you are subscribed.
The Centre For Effective Living does not recommend waiting more than 3 weeks to see a psychologist. Please note this is not a waitlist and we cannot guarantee an appointment in the near future.
Visit Our New Online Shop
The team have been joyfully working on our shop to bring you the best of their hearts and brains straight to your online door. From lots of free things to some very small punchy skill-shots. Come on in!
Taking those first steps to see a Psychologist and Well-Being professional can be daunting. At The Centre For Effective Living we take those steps with you. Psychologists to the Hornsby, Gordon and Upper North Shore community, we are a group practice with a collective experience of over 50 years. We make sure you are matched with the right therapist for you.
Meet our Gordon Psychologists and Client Care Team!
Valerie Ling Director Hi my name is Valerie Ling, I am the founder of a group psychology practice in Gordon. I live with my family, and my dog Teddy. It is my joy to see many people coming to our psychology practice in Gordon. Especially during times of help and...
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A good leader chooses to be vulnerable
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Get in Touch
- Phone: 1800 832 588
- Fax: 02 8624 4710
Gordon CentreSuite 2H, Level 2,
802-808 Pacific Highway
Gordon NSW 2072
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