Press Pause.
Reconnect. Move Forward.
Professional counselling in St Leonards, Sydney.
Supporting your mental wellbeing, personal growth and relationships.
Life moves fast - and sometimes, it’s hard to keep up. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship difficulties, life changes, infertility or simply feeling stuck, counselling offers a space to slow down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.
At The Pause Button, we believe caring for your mental health is as important as caring for your physical health. Our counselling sessions offer support through life’s challenges - and also help you build mental fitness: the tools, insight and resilience to stay grounded before life feels overwhelming.
You don’t need to wait for a crisis to reach out. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing on you, what matters most and how to create steadiness from the inside out.
When you take a moment to Pause, you create space for change.
Availability Update
The Pause Button is not currently taking new clients and will reopen for enquiries in January 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
If you’re seeking support, I hope the rest of this year offers some steadiness and ease. You’re welcome to follow @TimeToPressPause on Instagram for gentle guidance and updates on future openings.
If you need immediate help, please contact:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
In an emergency, call 000
Counselling That Fits Real Life
Our sessions are warm, collaborative and tailored to your needs - whether you’re processing grief, managing anxiety, rebuilding after infertility or navigating big life changes. We work together to help you:
Find clarity and calm in moments of uncertainty
Strengthen your relationships and communication
Build emotional resilience and confidence
Reconnect with your values and direction
Counselling can be a reset button - or a regular check-in to support your mental wellbeing and growth.
Step into a space where you can feel safe, supported and understood. Our counselling office is designed as a calm retreat from everyday pressures - private, compassionate and non-judgmental. Here, you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace, knowing your story stays between us.
Conveniently located inside Berry Road Medical Centre in St Leonards, our office is a 5-minute walk from St Leonards train station and close to major bus routes on the Pacific Highway. Metered street parking is also available nearby.
Providing you with a safe space to be heard
“Alex provided a space where I could just be open and honest. She worked with me to rebuild my confidence during some pretty overwhelming times. Our sessions helped me understand my strengths and how to use them to prepare for the road ahead.”
— Chloe, Pause Client