Welcome, I am so glad you are here.
Hello, my name is Malak, and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist.
I created Chapter One Counselling to offer a warm, supportive and genuinely personalised approach to therapy, where you remain the author of your own story.
Reaching out and trusting someone new can feel vulnerable, and taking that first step can require a great deal of courage. I believe therapy should be a space where you can explore your story with curiosity and compassion, without judgement or pressure to fit into a particular mould.
Together, we can explore what may be keeping you feeling stuck, find practical ways to navigate life with greater confidence, and make space for healing, self-understanding and meaningful change. My hope is that you feel seen and understood as a whole person, rather than defined by a diagnosis, a symptom or a difficult period in your life.
Starting therapy can feel daunting. Sometimes, though, beginning a new chapter simply means finding somewhere safe to start.
Compassion
Empowerment
Empowerment
The challenges we experience are understandable responses to what we have been through. Your story will be met with warmth, compassion and understanding, in a non-judgemental space where you can feel seen, heard and supported.
Empowerment
Empowerment
Empowerment
You are the author of your own life. Therapy can help you reconnect with your strengths and inner wisdom, trust your own voice and make choices that feel meaningful and true to who you are.
Inclusivity
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
You are welcome just as you are. Your identity, culture, way of thinking and way of experiencing the world will be respected and valued, creating a space where you can feel understood and comfortable being yourself.
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Schema Therapy, Hypnosis and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Therapy will be personalised around who you are, what you have been through and what you hope to gain from therapy.
Medicare Provider
Clients with an eligible mental health care plan and referral from their GP can access a medicare rebate reducing the gap fee.
Workers Compensation
I am SIRA accredited and provide psychological therapy under the WorkCover scheme.
In Person Therapy
I offer in person therapy in Alexandria NSW. Free on street parking available.
Virtual Therapy
I offer telehealth appointments Australia-wide, making therapy more accessible wherever you are.
Treatment Approaches
I use a variety of evidence- based therapeutic approaches including Schema Therapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Learn about how clinical hypnotherapy works and the ways it can support meaningful change. Hypnotherapy can help you explore underlying patterns and develop more helpful ways of thinking, feeling and responding.
Ready to take the next step?
What to Expect
Enquire
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Initial Session
Step 1. Connect with me by filling out the Contact Us form, and I will endeavour to email you within two business days. I will provide you with availabilities. Once a session time is confirmed an intake and consent form will be sent to you.
Initial Session
Monitor Progress
Initial Session
Step 2. During the first session, we will explore what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to move towards and the strengths, values and resources you already bring. Together, we will focus on what matters most and create a plan guided by your needs, hopes and goals.
Monitor Progress
Monitor Progress
Monitor Progress
Step 3. Along the therapy journey, we will check in on how therapy is feeling and whether it is supporting you in the way you need. I will adapt our approach where helpful, so our work continues to reflect your goals and the changes you hope to make.
Chapter One Counselling acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We recognise and value their continuing connection to lands, waters and culture and pay respects to Indigenous Elders, past and present.
Please note we are not a crisis service
If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others please contact 000.
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