Therapeia Θεραπεία. noun. meaning “to heal”
An ancient Greek term meaning the service of healing, or to heal, from which the term Psychotherapy was derived. Pysche, meaning “body mind and spirit”, therefore psychotherapy is the pursuit of healing the body, the mind and the spirit.
We are able to provide face to face services in our beautiful lake side cottage. Located in the heart of Lake Macquarie, a long-time member of the community, Therapeia is nestled inside a thoughtfully appointed cottage. It was our hope that Therapeia would convey the feeling of a home, an intimate space, private and unassuming to the public eye, where women could retreat and feel immediately welcome, safe, and nourished on arrival.
With rooms offering views of the lake, and our surrounding gardens, we pride ourselves on our beautiful space, knowing that the complete experience of therapy is powerful. We hear frequently from our clients that part of their healing comes from the sense of nurturing and serenity they feel walking into Therapeia. Our founder trained across hospital and large organisations, always aware that the Hunter was in need of providing women a space that did not make them feel like a patient and a sufferer. But a place where women could feel comfortable, relaxed and empowered by their surroundings.
We have ample parking at our practice, as well as easy access to transport, as we are in close proximity to the buzz of Belmont CBD. We are near to the comforts of social spots like the lake, esplanade, parks and cafes. Oftentimes our clients utilise this access, walking the boardwalk, swimming in the lake, or popping into Common Circus for a coffee before or after therapy. We are proud of our local community and the beauty our practice is naturally surrounded by. We believe this adds to the healing aspects of Therapeia.
Our team
We have cultivated a specialised team of practitioners and therapists over the years, providing treatment from Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work through to other allied health services such as Physiotherapy.
Following the lifechanging experience of 2020, this new phase of our expansion looks to Therapeia providing specialised training and supervision for mental health professionals, students and other professionals in areas related to mental health treatment, self-care and women’s health. We are very excited about some of our future holistic practitioners who will take Therapeia that step further from traditional mainstream treatment.
Our Clientele
Therapeia is a women’s only practice, staffed and managed by women, in order to create a safe and welcoming space for women and their specific needs.
We offer women face to face individual therapy, family therapy, and couples counselling. We cater to females across the lifespan, aware that females at any age can experience mental health conditions, but also aware that the life transitions specific to women can call them into therapy.
Our team are also able to provide AHPRA approved supervision for general psychology and clinical psychology registrar programs. We can provide ongoing professional development supervision for psychologists, clinical psychologists, as well as tailored peer supervision options.
Our team is also experienced in mentoring and professional coaching, with a focus on psychological wellness and balance, and professionalism, to other professionals in either mental health backgrounds, health backgrounds, or mentoring in any walk of career or profession.
We also have a history of providing services to larger organisations, through lecturing, tutoring, teaching, training workshops and conference presentation.
Please note:
on occasion there may be male clientele at Therapeia, as fathers, husbands, partners, and friends may attend sessions to support the women in their lives receiving care from Therapeia. Therapeia also provides couples counselling and family therapy so we do our best to welcome men into our space and to appreciate their presence and support.
However, Therapeia does not receive referrals for men’s health, and does not provide individual treatment for men. We have impressive list of recommendations though for great practitioners working in men’s health in the hunter that we can suggest.