Jacqueline McDiarmid

Family Therapist

“I specialise in working. with couples and families.”

About Me

I offer a warm, collaborative space where couples and families can find new ways to connect. We will explore underlying patterns and strengthen communication. This helps you move past conflict or difficult transitions. I guide you in developing practical tools to hear each other and build stronger relationships. This approach is ideal for those seeking clarity and a more harmonious home life.

Approach

Specialising in working with couples and families, I pace sessions so you can name what’s happening now, try small experiments and reflect on what shifts between meetings. In Sydney and online in English I create a calm, structured hour where questions, role‑rehearsals and clear next steps replace blame with practical noticing. Sessions often include short check‑ins, focused communication practice and tailored strategies you can use at home, with flexibility for adolescents or parents to join. This way of working suits those ready to practice new habits and restore everyday connection.

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Basic Information

Sydney, Australia

Services

Services Offered:

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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Couples
•Families
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

Professional Title:

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Family Therapist
A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.

Qualifications

University of New South Wales

Jansen Newman Institute

Registrations

Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Clinical

Service Area

Paddington RSL

In-person & Online

Paddington

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia