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Miss Stephanie de Niese

Miss Stephanie de Niese

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Movement with Steph

Mornington, VIC 3931

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

0438 590 890

Philosophy & Vision

My work is for people who have faith and some knowledge and awareness of their interior life, but are stuck in the same cycles of relating to themselves and others in dysfunctional ways. This blocks them from having a deeper relationship with God, which leads to a lack of fulfillment and either being controlled by their emotions, or feeling numb. Because of this dynamic they are often not able to live their life according to God’s will.

What I do is provide a safe space to deepen their exploration of themselves, their relationships, and their connection to God. This is accomplished by integrating clients' faith with psychological tools. This allows my clients to understand themselves better, honour their emotions, needs, and wants, and improve their relationships with God and others.

Background

Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was a dance teacher and group fitness instructor. Actually, I still am but now teach dance and fitness on the side of seeing clients. I'm really passionate about holistic wellbeing and run wellbeing workshops that incorporate psychological concepts with physical movement. I also run faith-based retreats that incorporates my psychotherapeutic training to help form retreatants holistically. I love all the work that I do, especially witnessing my clients' transformation process. I value greatly the vulnerability, strength and resilience that clients show. To witness the change process clients go through in their lives is not only an incredibly humbling experience but an honour.

Services

  • Counselling, Psychotherapy, Workshops / Courses, Online Video Consultations
  • I work with individuals (12+).

    Areas of Special Interest

  • Adolescent Issues - Anger Related Issues - Anxiety & Panic Attacks - Assertiveness - Bullying - Burnout - Childhood Issues - Communication Issues - Conflict Resolution - Cultural Issues - Decision Making - Depression - Dreams - Emotional Overwhelm - Existential Issues - Family and Parenting - Grief and Loss - Guilt Feelings - Life Transitions - Loneliness - Psychosomatic - PTSD - Relationship Issues - Self Development - Self Harm - Social Skills - Spirituality / Religion - Stress Management - Suicidal Feelings - Trauma Recovery - Women's Issues - Workplace Issues
  • Accreditations

    • Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy - 2020 - Cairnmillar Institute

    Modalities

    Attachment Theory - CBT - Christian Counselling - Compassion-Focused Therapy - Dream Work - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Existential - Experiential - Focusing - Inner Child - Interpersonal - Marriage and Family - Motivational Interviewing - Person Centred - Process Oriented - Psychodynamic - Trauma-Informed

    Therapy Approach

    One of the things my clients appreciate the most with our work is my ability to integrate faith with psychological tools. This allows us to unpack deep-seated emotions and ways of being that keep them stuck. I am able to sit with clients in their discomfort and hold the pain they may share with me as well as support and encourage them through their achievements and progressions. This work is explorative and experiential where we begin with talking about an issue and then experiencing the shift from the inside out as I guide you through the process deepening your awareness and improving the way you relate to different parts of yourself.

    Professional Associations

    • Christian Counsellors Association of Australia Inc
    • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia

    Practice Locations

    10 / 3 Archer Road
    Mornington VIC 3931

    Parking available onsite.

    Appointments

    Mondays 11.00am - 6.30pm
    Wednesdays 10am - 6pm
    Saturdays 8am - 12.30pm

    Fees & Insurance

    Weekdays: $165
    Saturdays: $187
    Concession fee available.
    15 minute free intake call available, just click the booking link.

    Payment Options

    Cash, card, bank transfer

    Contact Stephanie

    Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult

      0438 590 890

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    A conversation with Stephanie de Niese

    • This profession was always something I knew was meant for me. I decided on this pathway at the age of 12 and although had hit the usual stumbling blocks along the way, I eventually found my place.

      I come from a big family - immediate and extended - so from an early age I understood the variety of personalities and characters that can emerge from the one source and how they interact and interplay with one another.

      This led me to observing the same thing in my friendship groups and soon led to me playing the unofficial counsellor role; a role that fit like a second skin.
    • Existential and Catholic philosophies have been two of the most important philosophical approaches that have influenced me.

      From a professional perspective, existential philosophy has made a large impact on providing me with the language and understanding of what it means to be a living human being in this world. Oftentimes, I have been able to identify and work through in myself and those around me ongoing struggles with the different aspects of existence such as uncertainty, death/loss, isolation, meaninglessness, choice and responsibility, etc. These were ever more highlighted by the pandemic.

      Personally, the Catholic faith and its philosophy have developed my inner self more than anything I have encountered. It provides me with meaning, especially in times of great suffering. It's a philosophy that is able to hold the 'both/and' perspective and does not shy away from hard things. It has encouraged me to hold myself accountable for my shortcomings at the same time treat myself and others with the depth of love and compassion that Jesus demonstrated for us.
    • I am most interested in the emotional and spiritual aspects of the human journey. That said, the physical and mental aspects are so important, too. My fascination has always been more geared towards the emotional and spiritual because I feel that these aspects are two large sources of misunderstanding and miscommunication in our world. They are also two sources of the most profound healing that we have been given.
    • I use experiential tasks primarily from Focusing-Oriented Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy, for example chair work and focusing.

      Sometimes talking it out, exploring our concerns in that way and having someone truly listen and understand is what we need. In this way, I use the person-centred method of reflective listening, and the emotion-focused method of empathic exploration.

      Other times, engaging in more experiential tasks that elicit a deeper shift in our healing is what is called for and this is where Focusing-Oriented therapy really shines and transforms!

      Lastly, I support clients in connecting with God (as long as that is part of their faith and they want to/open to it). Most of the time this is simply through the methods described above. Occasionally prayer might be involved but this usually happens at the client's request.

    • It depends. Some clients may feel progress after the first couple of sessions. Others might need more time. It most definitely depends on what the client defines as 'progress'.

      What's your definition?

      How do you know if you're making progress versus going backwards? Is it more internal or external or both? Is it based on your thoughts, feelings, experience or how others perceive you?

      What is important is the client's level of engagement and the strength of the relationship between the client and therapist..
    • Both personally and professionally, therapy has made me more compassionate, understanding, empathetic and patient. It has also humbled me immensely. There is something so precious about another human being trusting you with their vulnerabilities, with their soul. That will always and forever be the greatest honour and privilege I humbly experience.
    • I like the connection I build with my clients. The relationship I have with each of my clients is truly important to me. I like being a witness and companion to them on their journey of self-discovery, self-improvement.
    • Is it possible to not have a 'bad hair' day? If you want to know how I deal with them, well, I usually cry. I'm human, just like you, and 'bad hair' days remind me I am not superwoman and I don't have all the answers.

      I feel the same vulnerability and uncomfortable feelings that are part and parcel of being human.

      Professionally, 'bad hair' days look a little different and are dealt with by attending supervision to help me grow and process what's going on for me and how to better help my clients.
    • Honestly, I think it's our disconnection with ourself, others, and above all (and I'd say, most importantly) with God.

      This disconnection with self, others, and God leads to an inability to sit with discomfort.

      Being unsafe and being uncomfortable are two different things.

      I think we've grown too accustomed to the 'easy' life, finding things to distract us from our deeper, internal happenings that may make us feel uncomfortable with the truths they want us to acknowledge.

      I think we need to build up our tolerance for sitting with discomfort and expanding that to develop deeper connections with ourself, others, and God.

      Why does this make me feel uncomfortable? What's hard about it to hear/to see? What image of myself do I want to portray that I am avoiding acknowledging this discomfort and therefore maintaining disconnection?

      There's so much knowledge, understanding, and growth to be had by sitting with and exploring our discomfort and disconnection.
    • It's a quote that inspires me:
      "But anything exposed by the light will be illuminated and anything illuminated turns into light."
      - Eph 5: 13-14

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