Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Ashfield, NSW
Are you someone who thinks deeply about your life but feels stuck? You try to get traction but keep finding yourself back in the same place?
Maybe you struggle with your body image, or you’re caught in a cycle with food that leaves you feeling out of control. Maybe anxiety sits in the background, making life feel harder than it should. Maybe you're over-adapting in relationships, working hard to keep others happy, and losing sight of what you actually want. Or maybe there's just a nagging sense that the life you're living isn't quite yours.
Are you someone who thinks deeply about your life but feels stuck? You try to get traction but keep finding yourself back in the same place?
Maybe you struggle with your body image, or you’re caught in a cycle with food that leaves you feeling out of control. Maybe anxiety sits in the background, making life feel harder than it should. Maybe you're over-adapting in relationships, working hard to keep others happy, and losing sight of what you actually want. Or maybe there's just a nagging sense that the life you're living isn't quite yours.
Lorraine Wright is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR Consultant with over 25 years of experience in trauma therapy. She specializes in complex post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual assault survivors, and domestic violence. Lorraine offers a holistic approach, integrating various therapies like EMDR, ACT, and DBT. She provides supervision and consultation to health professionals and sees clients through Open Arms, Victim Services, Medicare, and privately. With evidence-based practice and intuition, Lorraine guides individuals on their healing journey.
Lorraine Wright is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR Consultant with over 25 years of experience in trauma therapy. She specializes in complex post-traumatic stress, childhood sexual assault survivors, and domestic violence. Lorraine offers a holistic approach, integrating various therapies like EMDR, ACT, and DBT. She provides supervision and consultation to health professionals and sees clients through Open Arms, Victim Services, Medicare, and privately. With evidence-based practice and intuition, Lorraine guides individuals on their healing journey.
All sessions online- through Zoom.
Taking clients from UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
Overcome emotional pain-
Eating struggles, fears and unhelpful habits
Build confidence, resilience and ease anxiety.
All sessions online- through Zoom.
Taking clients from UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
Overcome emotional pain-
Eating struggles, fears and unhelpful habits
Build confidence, resilience and ease anxiety.
Clients present to therapy for a variety of reasons. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
Clients present to therapy for a variety of reasons. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
With over 35 years experience in various therapy and senior health management roles including President of the NSW Association of Adolescent Health, I have had the privilege and opportunity to listen to and develop a deep understanding of the needs of others. I use a range of evidence based, wholistic, strength focussed and trauma informed strategies to support, empower and enhance mental wellbeing.
With over 35 years experience in various therapy and senior health management roles including President of the NSW Association of Adolescent Health, I have had the privilege and opportunity to listen to and develop a deep understanding of the needs of others. I use a range of evidence based, wholistic, strength focussed and trauma informed strategies to support, empower and enhance mental wellbeing.
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
Dr Yan Jiang is a bilingual (Mandarin-English) psychologist based in Sydney CBD and the founder of ClearVista Psychology. She provides a safe, respectful, and culturally informed therapeutic environment.
Services are offered in Mandarin and English, available in person or via telehealth. Dr Jiang provides individual therapy and relationship counselling (including couples and parent-child work).
Dr Jiang has extensive experience supporting Chinese-speaking clients, including international students, migrants, and professionals. Services include psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and psychological reports.
Dr Yan Jiang is a bilingual (Mandarin-English) psychologist based in Sydney CBD and the founder of ClearVista Psychology. She provides a safe, respectful, and culturally informed therapeutic environment.
Services are offered in Mandarin and English, available in person or via telehealth. Dr Jiang provides individual therapy and relationship counselling (including couples and parent-child work).
Dr Jiang has extensive experience supporting Chinese-speaking clients, including international students, migrants, and professionals. Services include psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and psychological reports.
Dissociation? TRAUMA? CPTSD? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy but it hasn’t helped at a deeper level. Perhaps you've felt judged or misunderstood. Yet therapy doesn’t have to be miserable! Healing is often found in the quality of your relationship with your therapist. If you experience complex trauma and dissociation, it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It just means that responses that helped you survive in the past are getting in the way in the present. Together, with patience and understanding, we can update these patterns so you can feel better. Using IFS, EMDR, Psychodynamic approaches. You are welcome to contact me.
Dissociation? TRAUMA? CPTSD? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy but it hasn’t helped at a deeper level. Perhaps you've felt judged or misunderstood. Yet therapy doesn’t have to be miserable! Healing is often found in the quality of your relationship with your therapist. If you experience complex trauma and dissociation, it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It just means that responses that helped you survive in the past are getting in the way in the present. Together, with patience and understanding, we can update these patterns so you can feel better. Using IFS, EMDR, Psychodynamic approaches. You are welcome to contact me.
I am a caring and compassionate psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.
I am a caring and compassionate multilingual psychologist fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I work with all age groups and address a wide range of psychological issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, mood and thinking disorders, psychosis, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, and work-related concerns. I also provide career coaching, pre/post-marriage counselling, parenting advice, Christian counselling, and cognitive assessments.
I am a caring and compassionate psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.
I am a caring and compassionate multilingual psychologist fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I work with all age groups and address a wide range of psychological issues, including adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, mood and thinking disorders, psychosis, life transitions, identity and self-esteem, relationships, cross-cultural challenges, and work-related concerns. I also provide career coaching, pre/post-marriage counselling, parenting advice, Christian counselling, and cognitive assessments.
Support for Life’s Challenges
At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
Support for Life’s Challenges
At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
One of my passions is in helping my clients explore how early life experiences contribute to the ways they relate in the world as they go through life. I look for ways to work with you to process and heal traumas (both early and later in life), relationship or life patterns and missing experiences to assist you to show up in your life in a way that feels authentic, grounded and connected. The way that your system organises itself to meet your needs is unique to you and I am honoured by the opportunity to assist you in the journey of self discovery and making meaning of your own experiences.
One of my passions is in helping my clients explore how early life experiences contribute to the ways they relate in the world as they go through life. I look for ways to work with you to process and heal traumas (both early and later in life), relationship or life patterns and missing experiences to assist you to show up in your life in a way that feels authentic, grounded and connected. The way that your system organises itself to meet your needs is unique to you and I am honoured by the opportunity to assist you in the journey of self discovery and making meaning of your own experiences.
Welcome - I’m Alex, a counsellor working together with people who sense there is more beneath the surface. My practice is grounded in the belief that our painful emotions and struggles offer us unique opportunities for growth, if we turn towards them and listen. As such, I offer an explorative approach to therapy - one which invites you to deeply acquaint yourself with your inner world rather than to suppress it. This process requires courage, but in a trusting and safe relationship, it can gradually foster lasting inner change.
Welcome - I’m Alex, a counsellor working together with people who sense there is more beneath the surface. My practice is grounded in the belief that our painful emotions and struggles offer us unique opportunities for growth, if we turn towards them and listen. As such, I offer an explorative approach to therapy - one which invites you to deeply acquaint yourself with your inner world rather than to suppress it. This process requires courage, but in a trusting and safe relationship, it can gradually foster lasting inner change.
I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, working with adolescents, adults and couples. I help those experiencing anxiety, eating disorders, conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm and the impacts of past experiences, to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, strengthen relationships with others, towards a more connected, balanced and fulfilling life.
I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, working with adolescents, adults and couples. I help those experiencing anxiety, eating disorders, conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm and the impacts of past experiences, to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, strengthen relationships with others, towards a more connected, balanced and fulfilling life.
Hey! I’m Sam(they/them), a queer, non-binary therapist supporting people wanting to understand themselves better or navigate life changes, anxiety, or low mood. I know first hand how empowering it can be to discover and express your authentic self in your daily life and relationships. We’ll puzzle out the unique bits that sit at your core, build community and connection, and work to find a better way forward. As an LGBTQIA+ individual, I get that not everyone sees the world the same way and welcome queer, transgender, neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, etc.) and ethical non-monogamous/poly folk to a space where you can be yourself.
Hey! I’m Sam(they/them), a queer, non-binary therapist supporting people wanting to understand themselves better or navigate life changes, anxiety, or low mood. I know first hand how empowering it can be to discover and express your authentic self in your daily life and relationships. We’ll puzzle out the unique bits that sit at your core, build community and connection, and work to find a better way forward. As an LGBTQIA+ individual, I get that not everyone sees the world the same way and welcome queer, transgender, neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, etc.) and ethical non-monogamous/poly folk to a space where you can be yourself.
I work with people seeking therapy to heal from past trauma, family of origin issues, problems with coping in current life and people seeking to grow and reach their potential. I also work with couples who are experiencing problems in their relationship or wanting to improve their relationship for an upcoming stage of life (childbirth, moving in together, marriage, etc) I help people in different stages of adult life to explore the roots of their problems and uncover unconscious patterns to help provide insight, better knowledge of oneself which helps to create a path forward for a life that is meaningful and fulfilling for them.
I work with people seeking therapy to heal from past trauma, family of origin issues, problems with coping in current life and people seeking to grow and reach their potential. I also work with couples who are experiencing problems in their relationship or wanting to improve their relationship for an upcoming stage of life (childbirth, moving in together, marriage, etc) I help people in different stages of adult life to explore the roots of their problems and uncover unconscious patterns to help provide insight, better knowledge of oneself which helps to create a path forward for a life that is meaningful and fulfilling for them.
I am Registered Psychologist with a strong commitment to social justice and supporting individuals from all walks of life. I believe therapy should be inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in both compassion and evidence-based care. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and lived experiences, and I am committed to providing an affirming and non-judgmental space. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or longstanding patterns that feel difficult to shift, you deserve a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood.
I am Registered Psychologist with a strong commitment to social justice and supporting individuals from all walks of life. I believe therapy should be inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in both compassion and evidence-based care. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and lived experiences, and I am committed to providing an affirming and non-judgmental space. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or longstanding patterns that feel difficult to shift, you deserve a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood.
I’m honoured to have been recognised as one of the top 3 therapists in Sydney in 2025, serving as the principal therapist specialising in relationship therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with diverse cultures, I strive to provide compassionate support to couples.
We all lose our way at times and may need support to get back on track and reignite our relationship, no matter how long or short you have been together. My aim is not for you to keep coming to me but to empower you to develop skills—such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection—so you can navigate life independently.
I’m honoured to have been recognised as one of the top 3 therapists in Sydney in 2025, serving as the principal therapist specialising in relationship therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with diverse cultures, I strive to provide compassionate support to couples.
We all lose our way at times and may need support to get back on track and reignite our relationship, no matter how long or short you have been together. My aim is not for you to keep coming to me but to empower you to develop skills—such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection—so you can navigate life independently.
I am experienced clinical counsellor with extensive experience working with adults, teenagers and families both in the UK and in Australia. I am a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Australia (PACFA). I have extensive experience working with trauma and understand that challenges this can have on your daily functioning. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity and relationship issues. I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of working with vulnerable populations and have a strong commitment to supporting people with the challenges they face.
I am experienced clinical counsellor with extensive experience working with adults, teenagers and families both in the UK and in Australia. I am a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Australia (PACFA). I have extensive experience working with trauma and understand that challenges this can have on your daily functioning. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity and relationship issues. I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of working with vulnerable populations and have a strong commitment to supporting people with the challenges they face.
Openmind Counselling boasts a culturally and linguistically diverse team of clinical psychologists, who can provide service in English, Chinese, and Korean. We offer counselling with low cost or bulk billing.
Openmind Counselling boasts a culturally and linguistically diverse team of clinical psychologists, who can provide service in English, Chinese, and Korean. We offer counselling with low cost or bulk billing.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Specialist Grief and Bereavement Counsellor. I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space to walk alongside people while they navigate the complexities of life, loss and grief. With deep respect for each person’s unique journey, I hold space for the kinds of deep conversations and yarns that are often overlooked or dismissed.
My practice is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centred, trauma-informed, and decolonised framework.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Specialist Grief and Bereavement Counsellor. I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space to walk alongside people while they navigate the complexities of life, loss and grief. With deep respect for each person’s unique journey, I hold space for the kinds of deep conversations and yarns that are often overlooked or dismissed.
My practice is grounded in a strengths-based, person-centred, trauma-informed, and decolonised framework.
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Ashfield
- Burwood
- Campsie
- Canterbury
- Croydon
- Croydon Park
- Dulwich Hill
- Haberfield
- Lewisham
- Petersham
- Stanmore
- Strathfield
- Summer Hill
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.