Our Team

Our Team

Sydney Wide Counselling Service is built on the strength of its team of experienced and compassionate therapists, working together to support individuals, couples, teenagers, and families.

Led by Paula Barham, one of Sydney’s leading couples therapists, our clinic brings together a collaborative team of clinicians who share a consistent, high standard of care grounded in evidence-based therapy and genuine support.

At Sydney Wide Counselling Service, we are proud to have a diverse and inclusive team of professionals who bring a wealth of experience, cultural backgrounds, and unique specialties to our practice. Our therapists come from a range of backgrounds, including Arabic, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish-speaking, allowing us to offer support in multiple languages and provide culturally responsive care tailored to our clients’ needs.

Relationship Therapy Team

Our relationship therapy team, led by Paula Barham, brings together some of Sydney’s most trusted and experienced couples therapists, including Belkis Diaz, Maria Simonova, Rebecca Day, and Ariane Fuchs.

With advanced training in EFT, Gottman, and PACT-informed therapy, our team delivers a consistent, structured, and results-focused approach to couples counselling.

We support couples through everything from communication breakdowns and recurring conflict to rebuilding trust and deepening connection — providing the guidance and clarity needed to create lasting change.

Teen & Family Therapy Team

Our teen and family therapy team, led by Stephanie Ursino, includes experienced clinicians such as Hope Rosenberg and Rebekah Amani, all dedicated to supporting adolescents and families through complex emotional and behavioural challenges.

We work collaboratively with both teenagers and parents to address concerns such as anxiety, school stress, behavioural issues, and family conflict — providing clear, practical strategies alongside compassionate support.

Hope Rosenberg specialises in working with teenagers and adolescents experiencing anxiety and eating disorders, offering targeted, supportive care to help young people build healthier coping strategies and improve emotional wellbeing.

Our focus is on strengthening communication, building emotional regulation, and helping families feel more connected, stable, and confident moving forward.

Individual Therapy Team (Men & Women)

Our individual therapy team, including experienced clinicians such as Jordan Taranto, Alex Quirk, Hope Rosenberg, and Theo Hartanto, delivers personalised, results-focused support for men and women across a wide range of mental health concerns.

We provide tailored support for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, and personal challenges, with a strong focus on practical strategies, emotional insight, and long-term change.

With particular experience in anxiety and eating disorders, our team ensures clients receive thoughtful, specialised care that supports both immediate challenges and long-term wellbeing.

EAP & Workplace Support Team

Our team also delivers professional EAP counselling services to organisations, providing confidential and responsive support for employees experiencing stress, burnout, and workplace challenges.

As a local Inner West provider, we are known for our flexibility, fast access to appointments, and continuity of care — offering both face-to-face and online sessions.

At Sydney Wide Counselling Service, you are supported not just by one therapist, but by a connected, experienced team committed to your wellbeing and progress.

Our focus is simple — to provide exceptional therapy that creates real and lasting change.