Adults
Anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, family or professional difficulties.
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Bilingual counselling · Paddington & online
French-speaking counsellor and therapist in Sydney
Counselling in French or English for adults, children, adolescents and couples in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and online across Australia.
No GP referral required · In-person or online
My approach
Engaged, attentive and collaborative
Therapy begins with what brings you here today. Together, we can explore current difficulties, personal history, emotions and recurring relationship patterns. I do not remain silent throughout sessions: I ask questions, offer observations and think things through with you when it may be helpful.
Counselling
Reasons people come
Couples
Conflict, distance, separation, communication and changes in family life.
Children
A child-centred space using play, with parents involved according to the child’s needs.
Adolescents
A confidential place to speak, understand difficult feelings and navigate change.
Men & fathers
A particular focus on fatherhood, masculinity and what can be difficult to put into words.
About Kevin
French clinical training, now practising in Sydney
Kevin Hiridjee trained and worked as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist in France, including in hospital and maternity settings at Cochin Hospital in Paris. In Australia, he practises as an ACA-registered counsellor. He holds postgraduate degrees in psychology, psychopathology and early childhood psychopathology, and is the author of several books on parenthood, relationships and mental health.
- French & English
- Adults, children, adolescents & couples
- Face-to-face & online
Author & clinician
Books about relationships, parenthood and inner life
Writing and clinical work share the same starting point: listening closely to experiences that are often difficult to name.
Training & qualifications
A foundation in clinical psychology and psychopathology
Kevin completed his university training in Paris before working for several years in private practice, hospital and maternity settings in France.
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Sciences Po Paris
Paris, France
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Bachelor of Psychology
Paris Diderot University (Paris 7)
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Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychopathology
Paris Diderot University (Paris 7)
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Research Master’s Degree
Psychopathology · Paris Descartes University (Paris 5)
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Training in Counselling and Child Counselling
Australia
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PhD in Literature
University of Sydney · In progress
Paddington · Sydney
Practical information
Reduced fees may be available for students or depending on individual circumstances. Medicare rebates are not currently available.
Individual consultation$110 AUD
Couples consultation$180 AUD
Frequently asked questions
Before your first consultation
01What is the fee for a consultation?+
The standard fee is $110 AUD for an individual consultation and $180 AUD for a couples consultation. Reduced fees may sometimes be discussed for students or depending on individual circumstances.
02Do I need a referral from a GP?+
No. You can contact me directly to arrange a first consultation.
03Can I claim a Medicare rebate?+
No. Consultations are not currently eligible for a Medicare rebate.
04Do you offer online and face-to-face consultations?+
Yes. Face-to-face consultations take place in Paddington, Sydney. Online consultations are available across Australia.
05Can the entire therapy be conducted in French?+
Yes. Consultations can be conducted entirely in French or in English.
06What therapeutic approach do you use?+
My approach is engaged, collaborative and primarily based on talking and listening. I may ask questions, offer observations and make connections when this may be helpful.
07How long does psychotherapy take?+
Some people come for a few consultations around a particular difficulty, while others continue for several months or longer. We can discuss this together throughout the therapy.
Contact
Would you like to talk?
You are welcome to contact me directly. We can briefly discuss what brings you to therapy and arrange a first consultation.