Our Counsellors & Hypnotherapists

Vicki Childs is a highly respected registered Professional Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Coach and Clinical Supervisor with more than 38 years of experience working across a wide variety of industries and stakeholders.

Returning to Sydney in 2018, after a 2-year tenure in the Hunter Valley, Vicki relocated her busy, thriving practice back to Norwest in Sydney's North-West. 

Vicki is widely credentialled, with expertise across many areas, and is considered one of Sydney's leading and most in-demand counsellors, providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families.

Combining her expansive clinical knowledge with lived experiences of life-threatening illness, autoimmune diseases, debilitating anxiety, marriage breakdown, hardship, and adversity allows Vicki to adopt a multidimensional approach to her therapy style.  

In addition to the above, Vicki has held the role of Coordinator for the Hills Peer Review, Mental Health Professionals Network in the Hills District of Sydney.

Vicki's direct, no-nonsense approach has assisted thousands of clients in their pursuit of a joyful, meaningful life underpinned by good mental health.

If you're looking for a counsellor possessing a passion for healing, empathy, and understanding while also providing direction and clarity, Vicki will fit your needs. 

Areas of expertise include grief, loss and bereavement coupled with recovery from personal and professional burnout, all of which Vicki has lived experience of.

Vicki is presently accepting new clients for 2026.

Please contact Vicki on 0406 456 643 if you have any questions in relation to therapy needs.

James Childs has been a popular therapist working in the Hills District for some 7 years now.   

James brings a calm and supportive manner to the Lifeforce Clinic with his wise and practical approach to all things therapy. 

With a pragmatic and direct style, James can effect change quickly and efficiently. 

Possessing a special interest in the mind/body link, James specialises in subconscious mind healing, his work being recognised by many in the industry. 

If you're looking for a therapist who helps you from the ground up, James will be a good fit.

James works at our Norwest Business Park clinic Monday to Friday from 10 am - 8 pm. 

James is also available for all virtual and remote sessions online.

Please call James on 0403 326 288 if you have any questions in relation to therapy needs.