Meet Renee​

Renee is a registered Psychologist based on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Originally from South Africa, she spent many years working as a school psychologist before relocating to Sydney. Since arriving, Renee has expanded her expertise by studying various therapeutic modalities. While she primarily uses Imago Relationship Therapy, she has also trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) and is currently furthering her practice by studying Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Renee's practice spans a range of specialties, including relationship therapy, adolescent counselling, and support for clients navigating infertility, adoption, immigration, and trauma. Her goal is to create a warm and safe space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, fostering growth and healing.

In her practice, Renee embraces the core belief of Imago Relationship Therapy that "Conflict is an opportunity for growth." She views conflict as a natural and essential part of the relationship journey, one that can foster deeper understanding and connection. According to Imago, relationships can evolve through stages—from initial romantic love, to the power struggle where conflicts arise and ultimately to a stage of fully connected, joyous adult love.Through Imago dialogue, Renee guides couples in working through their conflicts, fostering understanding and communication. This structured approach helps couples move beyond the tension of disagreements, leading them towards greater connection, empathy, and emotional intimacy. 
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​Qualifications and Industry Association:
  • Certified Imago Therapist
  • BA (Clinical Honours) in Psychology
  • Higher Diploma of Education (Psychology)
  • Teacher Psychologist
  • Registered psychologist with the APHRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
  • Chair of the Association of Imago Relationship Therapy Australia (AIRTA)
  • Registration Number: PSY 00011 49705 

Imago Relationship Therapy

​Imago Therapy (developed by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt) states that conflict in a relationship is an opportunity for growth. Through the Imago Dialogue, a greater connection between couples can be developed. Individuals in the relationship are encouraged to cross the bridge to their partner's reality to understand their world and why they may behave the way they do in the complex dance of relationships.

​Renee is currently the Chair of AIRTA (Australian Imago Relationship Therapy Association). Renee has been instrumental in introducing the Online Clinical Training to Australia.
For more information on Imago in Australia  and Renee go to:
www.imagocounselling.org.au  
www.imagocounselling.org.au/directory-nsw