Personality Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Balmain, NSW
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with people who are hoping to cope better with strong moods such as sadness, low mood or depression, anger or if feeling constantly worried, nervous or anxious. Working together we will find out how this has developed and why it hasn't gone away. In this way we can gain an understanding of the issue and develop skills and strategies to cope better right now, and to manage and/or prevent these issues from returning in the future.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with people who are hoping to cope better with strong moods such as sadness, low mood or depression, anger or if feeling constantly worried, nervous or anxious. Working together we will find out how this has developed and why it hasn't gone away. In this way we can gain an understanding of the issue and develop skills and strategies to cope better right now, and to manage and/or prevent these issues from returning in the future.
Treat Yourself Well Psychology Sydney
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Balmain, NSW 2041
Treat Yourself Well Sydney is an established integrative psychology practice offering assessment and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, and relational concerns across the lifespan. We offer particular expertise in supporting individuals with eating disorders, trauma, and neurodivergence.
Our psychologists are credentialed in eating disorder care and work within trauma-informed, compassion-focused, and inclusive frameworks. Our approach is grounded in a non-diet, weight-neutral, Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy, with a considered focus on creating space for difference and supporting safety and a sense of belonging.
Treat Yourself Well Sydney is an established integrative psychology practice offering assessment and therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, and relational concerns across the lifespan. We offer particular expertise in supporting individuals with eating disorders, trauma, and neurodivergence.
Our psychologists are credentialed in eating disorder care and work within trauma-informed, compassion-focused, and inclusive frameworks. Our approach is grounded in a non-diet, weight-neutral, Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy, with a considered focus on creating space for difference and supporting safety and a sense of belonging.
I am an Addictions Specialist Therapist specialising in working with populations suffering from trauma. I am also an EMDRA accredited EMDR practitioner. I use advanced techniques from within the EMDR framework including Structural Dissociation Theory and Internal Family Systems Theory or “parts work”. I recognise the full spectrum of problem behaviours known as "process addictions". These include but are not limited to sex, gaming, exercise, gambling, self harm and overeating. Appointments also available Saturday and Sunday.
I am an Addictions Specialist Therapist specialising in working with populations suffering from trauma. I am also an EMDRA accredited EMDR practitioner. I use advanced techniques from within the EMDR framework including Structural Dissociation Theory and Internal Family Systems Theory or “parts work”. I recognise the full spectrum of problem behaviours known as "process addictions". These include but are not limited to sex, gaming, exercise, gambling, self harm and overeating. Appointments also available Saturday and Sunday.
Hi, I’m Tamara Buchanan. I founded CounsellingCo as a person-centred, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice devoted to helping people with drug & alcohol issues, behavioural and social media addictions, executive stress, and mental health issues before they reach crisis point. I work with you to understand how early childhood, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all experiences to date shape your emotions, beliefs, mood and behaviours. I will gently challenge and empower you to move forward. If you have tried everything but therapy, CounsellingCo is your first step to making a positive change.
Hi, I’m Tamara Buchanan. I founded CounsellingCo as a person-centred, trauma-informed, evidence-based practice devoted to helping people with drug & alcohol issues, behavioural and social media addictions, executive stress, and mental health issues before they reach crisis point. I work with you to understand how early childhood, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, grief, and all experiences to date shape your emotions, beliefs, mood and behaviours. I will gently challenge and empower you to move forward. If you have tried everything but therapy, CounsellingCo is your first step to making a positive change.
As humans, we will all go through challenging times and need support. Therapeutically, I work to assist the brain and body cope with trauma, challenging emotions and life experiences. I aim to sensitively attune to each person and look to work together to address your concerns. I humanise lived experiences and see the relevance of how our social and cultural context can shape our mood, mental health and recovery. I have special interest and experience working with people who have had a difficult childhood and those affected by trauma including sexual, physical, emotional, psychological & domestic abuse.
As humans, we will all go through challenging times and need support. Therapeutically, I work to assist the brain and body cope with trauma, challenging emotions and life experiences. I aim to sensitively attune to each person and look to work together to address your concerns. I humanise lived experiences and see the relevance of how our social and cultural context can shape our mood, mental health and recovery. I have special interest and experience working with people who have had a difficult childhood and those affected by trauma including sexual, physical, emotional, psychological & domestic abuse.
Petroula Quinn is a Psychologist, a certified EMDR Accredited Practitioner, and the founder of ‘Sillow Psychology’ - a Mental Health and Trauma Recovery service, providing psychology consultations to adults struggling with a range of issues, from general anxiety to deep trauma.
Petroula has a special interest in the treatment of trauma and helping clients heal from past wounding. She helps guide clients to understand what has shaped them to operate or respond in certain ways and to change unhelpful patterns. She is passionate about helping people heal from adverse life experiences and achieve internal peace.
Petroula Quinn is a Psychologist, a certified EMDR Accredited Practitioner, and the founder of ‘Sillow Psychology’ - a Mental Health and Trauma Recovery service, providing psychology consultations to adults struggling with a range of issues, from general anxiety to deep trauma.
Petroula has a special interest in the treatment of trauma and helping clients heal from past wounding. She helps guide clients to understand what has shaped them to operate or respond in certain ways and to change unhelpful patterns. She is passionate about helping people heal from adverse life experiences and achieve internal peace.
Confidential, advanced psychological counselling services. Invest in your psychological well-being and optimise your quality of life. Address issues in your life, grow and succeed. The first step, calling, is the hardest. We make the rest easy. Contact us and we will guide you the rest of the way. No obligation.
Confidential, advanced psychological counselling services. Invest in your psychological well-being and optimise your quality of life. Address issues in your life, grow and succeed. The first step, calling, is the hardest. We make the rest easy. Contact us and we will guide you the rest of the way. No obligation.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, disordered eating or difficult relationships? Do unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns keep you from living the happy, fulfilling life that you want? You're not alone - and change is possible.
Hi! I’m Morag - a warm and compassionate Counselling Psychologist with 21 years of experience guiding people just like you to break free from the past, quieten their inner critic and feel empowered in their lives. In our work together you'll find a safe, supportive space where emotional healing and practical strategies will be tailored for your unique journey.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, disordered eating or difficult relationships? Do unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns keep you from living the happy, fulfilling life that you want? You're not alone - and change is possible.
Hi! I’m Morag - a warm and compassionate Counselling Psychologist with 21 years of experience guiding people just like you to break free from the past, quieten their inner critic and feel empowered in their lives. In our work together you'll find a safe, supportive space where emotional healing and practical strategies will be tailored for your unique journey.
Jasmine has experience delivering intervention strategies for a range of mental health disorders across the lifespan including, anxiety, depression, personality trauma and grief related issues. Jasmine has a style that can be described as holistic, warm, inclusive and approachable, and she can easily engage with individuals in a respectful and non-judgmental manner. She provides an environment where individuals feel safe and comfortable to share their concerns. Jasmine works with adults aged 18 years and over.
Jasmine has experience delivering intervention strategies for a range of mental health disorders across the lifespan including, anxiety, depression, personality trauma and grief related issues. Jasmine has a style that can be described as holistic, warm, inclusive and approachable, and she can easily engage with individuals in a respectful and non-judgmental manner. She provides an environment where individuals feel safe and comfortable to share their concerns. Jasmine works with adults aged 18 years and over.
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.
You may be high-functioning on the outside yet overwhelmed on the inside — caught in perfectionism, overthinking or self-doubt. You might struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, boundaries or feeling “not enough,” even though you appear capable to others. Perhaps you're exploring identity (personal, relational, cultural, professional or gender-related), navigating relationship or attachment patterns, or noticing the effects of childhood emotional neglect or emotionally immature parents. You want clarity, confidence and lasting change. Syné Collective is a warm and intentional space where you can explore this, free of judgement.
You may be high-functioning on the outside yet overwhelmed on the inside — caught in perfectionism, overthinking or self-doubt. You might struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, boundaries or feeling “not enough,” even though you appear capable to others. Perhaps you're exploring identity (personal, relational, cultural, professional or gender-related), navigating relationship or attachment patterns, or noticing the effects of childhood emotional neglect or emotionally immature parents. You want clarity, confidence and lasting change. Syné Collective is a warm and intentional space where you can explore this, free of judgement.
Wayne Gillespie is a Registered Psychologist with over 20yrs experience. In addition to his private practice, Wayne worked for 19yrs as a student counsellor/psychologist at the University of New South Wales and National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA). Wayne specialises in providing counselling/coaching for a range of presentations including: Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Drug and Alcohol, Adjustment Problems; Relationship Problems, Trauma incidents, Bereavement; Academic Difficulties (e.g procrastination and perfectionism), Career Transition, Creativity Issues, Creative Arts/Entertainment Psychology and Executive Coaching.
Wayne Gillespie is a Registered Psychologist with over 20yrs experience. In addition to his private practice, Wayne worked for 19yrs as a student counsellor/psychologist at the University of New South Wales and National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA). Wayne specialises in providing counselling/coaching for a range of presentations including: Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Drug and Alcohol, Adjustment Problems; Relationship Problems, Trauma incidents, Bereavement; Academic Difficulties (e.g procrastination and perfectionism), Career Transition, Creativity Issues, Creative Arts/Entertainment Psychology and Executive Coaching.
I work with adults who have often felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, or who feel their needs may not have been fully met by previous support. Common difficulties include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, anger and emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, ADHD and grief. I also work with people seeking to understand and change behaviours that have at times affected their relationships, safety, wellbeing, or resulted in contact with legal systems.
I work with adults who have often felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, or who feel their needs may not have been fully met by previous support. Common difficulties include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, anger and emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, ADHD and grief. I also work with people seeking to understand and change behaviours that have at times affected their relationships, safety, wellbeing, or resulted in contact with legal systems.
I specialise in supporting individuals navigating the lasting impact of narcissistic relationships, family estrangement, high-conflict relationships, and the complex realities of no-contact decisions.
I offer support for narcissistic abuse recovery, attachment wounds, family estrangement, and relational trauma. I work with the complex realities of family relationships, including, trauma, estrangement, no-contact decisions, and the ways difficult experiences can continue to shape identity, memory, and emotional wellbeing long after they occur.
I specialise in supporting individuals navigating the lasting impact of narcissistic relationships, family estrangement, high-conflict relationships, and the complex realities of no-contact decisions.
I offer support for narcissistic abuse recovery, attachment wounds, family estrangement, and relational trauma. I work with the complex realities of family relationships, including, trauma, estrangement, no-contact decisions, and the ways difficult experiences can continue to shape identity, memory, and emotional wellbeing long after they occur.
Hello, I work with people using a range of psychotherapeutic approaches that are trauma-informed to support people in achieving lasting growth. Developing together a safe space within which to explore, we can work towards understanding your story and underlying life themes to find opportunities for growth and change. I am passionate about supporting people towards healing and wellbeing and work with an interest in the body-mind connection. I am an ANZAP Registered Psychotherapist(r) and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Hello, I work with people using a range of psychotherapeutic approaches that are trauma-informed to support people in achieving lasting growth. Developing together a safe space within which to explore, we can work towards understanding your story and underlying life themes to find opportunities for growth and change. I am passionate about supporting people towards healing and wellbeing and work with an interest in the body-mind connection. I am an ANZAP Registered Psychotherapist(r) and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
With a wide knowledge and 20 years clinical experience I use evidence-based therapies personalised to your treatment goals. I work with clients of all ages on all manner of complex concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships, grief, loss & infertility. I provide psychological assessment and diagnostic services to those seeking to understand the nuances of ADHD, ASD, LD (dyslexia) and other developmental difficulties. My specialised training in mind body connection, hypnosis and nutrition complements treatment for those seeking a holistic approach.
With a wide knowledge and 20 years clinical experience I use evidence-based therapies personalised to your treatment goals. I work with clients of all ages on all manner of complex concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships, grief, loss & infertility. I provide psychological assessment and diagnostic services to those seeking to understand the nuances of ADHD, ASD, LD (dyslexia) and other developmental difficulties. My specialised training in mind body connection, hypnosis and nutrition complements treatment for those seeking a holistic approach.
If you are haunted by traumatic past or challenged by present life circumstances, I invite you to take an active step towards clarity, self-understanding and change. Whether it is about making sense of childhood experiences or improving current relationships with self and others, psychoanalytic and existential approach with a close focus on childhood experiences provides a solid way forward. With more than ten years of experience in psychoanalytic practice, I offer individual therapy, training and supervision in the area of complex or single incident trauma.
If you are haunted by traumatic past or challenged by present life circumstances, I invite you to take an active step towards clarity, self-understanding and change. Whether it is about making sense of childhood experiences or improving current relationships with self and others, psychoanalytic and existential approach with a close focus on childhood experiences provides a solid way forward. With more than ten years of experience in psychoanalytic practice, I offer individual therapy, training and supervision in the area of complex or single incident trauma.
Our experienced psychologists can help you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, cognitive difficulties, and other issues. We can also provide guidance to help you prioritise your mental health, achieve meaningful changes, build self-awareness, and gain insight into your unique difficulties. Through therapy, you can learn new strategies to better manage your thoughts, behaviours and emotions throughout challenging times. Establishing functional psychological skills and habits can bring about lasting change that extends beyond your time in therapy. Our psychologist also offer assessments for ADHD, ASD and learning disorders.
Our experienced psychologists can help you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, cognitive difficulties, and other issues. We can also provide guidance to help you prioritise your mental health, achieve meaningful changes, build self-awareness, and gain insight into your unique difficulties. Through therapy, you can learn new strategies to better manage your thoughts, behaviours and emotions throughout challenging times. Establishing functional psychological skills and habits can bring about lasting change that extends beyond your time in therapy. Our psychologist also offer assessments for ADHD, ASD and learning disorders.
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we've got, but sometimes we don't have the right skills or viewpoint from which to understand and resolve the issues that cause us to suffer. Our old coping strategies fail and we become stressed, depressed, anxious, isolated, angry, fed up, stuck, lost or hopeless. And there's a voice in us that says we've got to figure it out for ourselves, we mustn't burden others or others won't understand us. I'll listen deeply and work beside you to find your own answers, in a confidential, non judgemental, safe space. We all need to be seen and understood and to understand ourselves.
I bring four decades of experience in psychotherapy, counselling and art. I work with individuals, couples, and family members who seek to change their relationships with themselves and others. I aim to open possibilities to people who have little hope for change, struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, feeling overwhelmed and lost. This is often accompanied by counterproductive soothing behaviours such as substance use, addiction to gambling, gaming, sex, or screen use. Further, some clients may stay in relationships that deepen their belief that they cannot become the agents of their own lives.
I bring four decades of experience in psychotherapy, counselling and art. I work with individuals, couples, and family members who seek to change their relationships with themselves and others. I aim to open possibilities to people who have little hope for change, struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, feeling overwhelmed and lost. This is often accompanied by counterproductive soothing behaviours such as substance use, addiction to gambling, gaming, sex, or screen use. Further, some clients may stay in relationships that deepen their belief that they cannot become the agents of their own lives.
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Personality Disorders Therapists
What are the common treatment options for personality disorders?
Personality disorders are typically treated with psychotherapy, sometimes in conjunction with medication. Therapy can help people with personality disorders develop skills to tolerate difficult emotions, navigate interpersonal relationships, and solidify their sense of self. Medications can treat symptoms that co-occur with the disorder, such as depression, anger, aggression, and impulsivity.
When to seek treatment for personality disorders?
Even though treatment for personality disorders can be an uphill battle, it’s best to seek help if you suspect that you or a loved one is struggling with one, because personality disorders can create substantial problems in life. Symptoms depend on the specific disorder, but overall signs of personality disorders include consistent difficulty maintaining close relationships, dramatic variations in self-esteem, and an unstable sense of identity.
How long does therapy take for personality disorders?
The timeline for treating personality disorders isn’t as clear-cut as it is for other disorders. Change can be difficult, taking from around one year to five, 10, or more. The key is finding a therapist who has extensive experience treating the relevant disorder. For example, a psychologist who specialises in narcissistic personality disorder has specific communication strategies that allow them to sustain the relationship and be more effective with narcissistic patients.
Can therapy help people with personality disorders?
Research suggests that for those who are motivated to address concerns or interpersonal conflict related to a personality disorder, therapy is far more effective than no treatment, and that most people in therapy see improvements. However, since personality disorders involve entrenched elements of identity, they are less responsive to treatment than are other mental health conditions. Finding an expert who has extensive experience working with a given personality disorder is one factor that increases the likelihood of successful treatment.