Psychotherapist — Integrative, Trauma-Focused & Couples Psychotherapy

Established in 2008, Bridges Counselling is now operated by Bridges Counselling Services Pty Ltd. Across our Norwest and Oatlands clinics, our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, counsellors, mental health social workers and psychotherapists provides psychology, counselling and psychotherapy services.

We are seeking an experienced, reflective and compassionate Psychotherapist to provide integrative, trauma-focused individual psychotherapy to adolescents aged 14+ and adults, and couples psychotherapy to adults.

A substantial proportion of the existing caseload comprises Christian clients, including pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders, many of whom seek faith-integrated psychotherapy. Bridges Counselling has established referral relationships with Christian organisations that value our expertise in this area.

Location: Norwest and Oatlands clinics (work across both locations required)

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: $86,944 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Hours: 38 hours per week, including some evening and Saturday appointments; roster to be agreed before commencement

Essential criteria

- Registration or accreditation as a PACFA Registered Clinical Psychotherapist or Registered Clinical Counsellor, AHPRA-registered Psychologist, AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, or equivalent recognised professional accreditation

- A relevant Master's degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy or a closely related discipline, or equivalent recognised qualifications combined with substantial psychotherapy training

- At least four years of post-qualification clinical experience, including independent psychotherapy practice with complex presentations

- Experience providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents (14+) and adults





- Experience providing couples psychotherapy

- Sound clinical skills in assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention and review of client progress

- Training and clinical experience in trauma-focused psychotherapy and in at least one other recognised psychotherapy approach

- Demonstrated competence in faith-integrated psychotherapy, including the ability to apply an understanding of clients’ Christian beliefs, values and ministry contexts to clinical formulation and, where clinically appropriate and with client consent, to therapeutic interventions.

- Sound knowledge of skilled ethics, confidentiality, informed consent, clinical boundaries and documentation, and the ability to assess and manage clinical risk, including suicidality, self-harm, domestic and family violence and abuse

- Cultural responsiveness when working with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, beliefs and identities

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team, and to engage in supervision, reflective practice and professional development

- Willingness and eligibility to obtain a NSW Working with Children Check and National Police Check before commencing relevant duties

Clinical responsibilities

- Conduct clinical assessments, develop case formulations and treatment plans, and evaluate therapeutic progress





- Select and integrate recognised psychotherapy approaches according to formulation, client needs and scope of practice

- Provide ongoing individual psychotherapy to adolescents (14+) and adults, including clients with trauma and complex emotional or relational difficulties

- Provide couples psychotherapy addressing relationship, attachment, intimacy and interpersonal difficulties

- Provide faith-sensitive psychotherapy when requested by clients, including Christian ministry leaders, while respecting client autonomy and professional ethics

- Maintain clinical records and participate in supervision, professional consultation and collaboration with other health professionals

Desirable

- Substantial couples psychotherapy experience, including complex relationship presentations

- Additional training in one or more of: systemic, family systems or attachment-based therapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method or recognised sex therapy training; child, adolescent and family therapy; psychodynamic, IFS, person-centred or experiential psychotherapy; somatic or nervous-system-informed approaches

- Trauma-informed critical-incident support, including psychoeducation, debriefing and follow-up counselling

- Facilitating relationship or trauma-focused workshops and groups

- Experience with complex, developmental or relational trauma, or domestic and family violence

- Cross-cultural clinical experience, including adapting therapy to clients’ values, worldviews and understandings of trauma

- Ministry or missionary training or experience, including counselling missionaries and ministry leaders

- Experience with Victims Services, NDIS and WorkCover

Applicants are not expected to have every desirable skill listed.

Applications close: 25 November 2026

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📌 Psychotherapist — Integrative, Trauma-Focused & Couples Psychotherapy (Sydney)
🏢 Bridges Counselling
📍 Sydney