Bianca McVay
Mrs Bianca McVay
Phone
0404299276
Mobile
0404299276
Email
[email protected]
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registration Number
32668
Registration category
Certified Practising
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
I am a PACFA-registered counsellor supporting children, adolescents, adults and families, with a particular interest in working with young people and those navigating complex emotional or relational challenges.

I bring extensive experience from school-based counselling and crisis mental health settings, where I have supported children and adolescents presenting with anxiety, emotional and behavioural regulation difficulties, neurodivergence (including ASD and ADHD), family instability, and the impacts of trauma. My approach is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and developmentally appropriate, with a strong focus on safety, trust and emotional regulation.

I also work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions, burnout, and the longer-term effects of relational or developmental trauma. My background in crisis support and senior leadership roles allows me to work calmly and thoughtfully with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps.

Alongside individual counselling, I support parents and caregivers through psychoeducation, consultation and collaborative problem-solving, recognising the vital role families play in a child or adolescent’s wellbeing. I have a strong understanding of mandatory reporting and safeguarding processes and am experienced in working within multidisciplinary systems, including schools, community services and external mental health providers.

I aim to provide a warm, respectful and grounded therapeutic space where clients feel heard, supported and empowered to build insight, resilience and meaningful change.
Practice opening hours
Monday - Friday, Flexible
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Careers counselling, Childhood or adolescent issues, Chronic pain or illness, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Depression, Disability support, Eating disorders, Family or parenting, Gambling or gaming, Grief and loss, Life threatening Illness, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postnatal depression, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Brief therapy, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Family therapy, Integrative therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Play Therapy, Psycho-education, Solution-focussed therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Bianca McVay CounsellingBangalowBangalowNSW2479