Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Baulkham Hills, NSW
I'm an established clinical psychologist of 26 years, offering effective treatment for people experiencing a variety of emotional, behavioural and interpersonal difficulties. I have successfully helped hundreds of clients over the years and believe I can help you too. Looking forward to hearing from you.
I'm an established clinical psychologist of 26 years, offering effective treatment for people experiencing a variety of emotional, behavioural and interpersonal difficulties. I have successfully helped hundreds of clients over the years and believe I can help you too. Looking forward to hearing from you.
For me, the heart of therapy is building a real, human connection. I like to keep the process authentic and, at times, a little unconventional—because no two people are the same, and neither is the way we work together. My role is to offer compassion, understanding, and steady support as we navigate whatever life is throwing your way. I believe in focusing on what’s gone right in your life—your wins, your strengths, and the moments you’ve already overcome—rather than only looking at setbacks. Every experience, whether uplifting or challenging, shapes who you are and can be a stepping stone toward who you want to become.
For me, the heart of therapy is building a real, human connection. I like to keep the process authentic and, at times, a little unconventional—because no two people are the same, and neither is the way we work together. My role is to offer compassion, understanding, and steady support as we navigate whatever life is throwing your way. I believe in focusing on what’s gone right in your life—your wins, your strengths, and the moments you’ve already overcome—rather than only looking at setbacks. Every experience, whether uplifting or challenging, shapes who you are and can be a stepping stone toward who you want to become.
In addition to improving general wellbeing, we can also help treat a range of issues including addiction, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, forensic/offending issues, anger management and self-esteem issues.
In addition to seeing clients within the general population, Kristen is an endorsed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and has experience working with perpetrators of crime. Kristen offers treatment via private billing, Mental Health Treatment Plans, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and SIRA (Workers Compensation/CTP).
In addition to improving general wellbeing, we can also help treat a range of issues including addiction, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, personality disorders, forensic/offending issues, anger management and self-esteem issues.
In addition to seeing clients within the general population, Kristen is an endorsed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and has experience working with perpetrators of crime. Kristen offers treatment via private billing, Mental Health Treatment Plans, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and SIRA (Workers Compensation/CTP).
Mathew has a special interest in working with addiction.
Mathew has extensive experience across a variety of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and serves as the Clinical Director for a major metropolitian psychology clinic. Mathew is passionate about ongoing training and development. He provides mentoring to early-career psychologists graduating the UNSW Clinical Psychology program.
Mathew has a special interest in working with addiction.
Mathew has extensive experience across a variety of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and serves as the Clinical Director for a major metropolitian psychology clinic. Mathew is passionate about ongoing training and development. He provides mentoring to early-career psychologists graduating the UNSW Clinical Psychology program.
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand. I enjoy sitting with people who have rarely had someone understand what they have gone through and I love integrating my own life experiences and clinical knowledge to able to reach people and support their healing process. I have supported people looking for recovery from many types of difficult life events all while providing an evidence based and trauma informed approach.
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand. I enjoy sitting with people who have rarely had someone understand what they have gone through and I love integrating my own life experiences and clinical knowledge to able to reach people and support their healing process. I have supported people looking for recovery from many types of difficult life events all while providing an evidence based and trauma informed approach.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and older adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, neurodiversity (including ADHD and ASD), substance use, and life transitions.
I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs. I believe people already have strengths, resources, and potential solutions within themselves or their lives. My role is to help uncover these, make sense of challenges, build practical skills, and support meaningful, lasting change in a collaborative and respectful way.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and older adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, neurodiversity (including ADHD and ASD), substance use, and life transitions.
I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs. I believe people already have strengths, resources, and potential solutions within themselves or their lives. My role is to help uncover these, make sense of challenges, build practical skills, and support meaningful, lasting change in a collaborative and respectful way.
We cover a wide range of Mental Health issues, and specialise in psychotherapy with a trauma focused approach. Our devoted clinicians can help you with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, panic, eating disorders, relationship issues, expectations, workplace bullying, ignorant families, family traumas, death, and much more. Further, we help to improve the quality of life, and wellbeing of our clients that are diagnosed with different mental health disorders.
We cover a wide range of Mental Health issues, and specialise in psychotherapy with a trauma focused approach. Our devoted clinicians can help you with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, panic, eating disorders, relationship issues, expectations, workplace bullying, ignorant families, family traumas, death, and much more. Further, we help to improve the quality of life, and wellbeing of our clients that are diagnosed with different mental health disorders.
Mr W. Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy. With a focus on individual therapy, Mr Jia is also preparing to offer Yalom-style group therapy in the future. In the initial session, Mr Jia assesses compatibility with the client, welcoming individuals of all ages, genders, and clinical presentations.
Mr W. Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy. With a focus on individual therapy, Mr Jia is also preparing to offer Yalom-style group therapy in the future. In the initial session, Mr Jia assesses compatibility with the client, welcoming individuals of all ages, genders, and clinical presentations.
Your story and identity is unique. Life at times can be hard, finding someone that deeply listens and understands you at these points becomes crucial. Through a therapeutic process you and I will explore your fears, hopes, multitude of feelings and emotions. Often things become clearer through this process and you discover a form of healing that is deep and long lasting. I don't diagnose you or give you advice. I trust that you have the answers within. You decide what we focus on and we go at your pace.
Your story and identity is unique. Life at times can be hard, finding someone that deeply listens and understands you at these points becomes crucial. Through a therapeutic process you and I will explore your fears, hopes, multitude of feelings and emotions. Often things become clearer through this process and you discover a form of healing that is deep and long lasting. I don't diagnose you or give you advice. I trust that you have the answers within. You decide what we focus on and we go at your pace.
There is nothing like an ideal client as there is no easy problem. Every issue is dependent on the client's own experience and how they have been affected by it. I have to look at everything from the client's perspective as there is no "0ne therapy fit all" in my practice rooms. People are unique and have different goals even for somewhat similar problems or issues depending on their cognitive, emotional, and behavioural dispositions and how this impacts their values and beliefs. My purpose is to provide my client with all-rounder care and support on a journey of personal growth and development to self-actualize wholly.
There is nothing like an ideal client as there is no easy problem. Every issue is dependent on the client's own experience and how they have been affected by it. I have to look at everything from the client's perspective as there is no "0ne therapy fit all" in my practice rooms. People are unique and have different goals even for somewhat similar problems or issues depending on their cognitive, emotional, and behavioural dispositions and how this impacts their values and beliefs. My purpose is to provide my client with all-rounder care and support on a journey of personal growth and development to self-actualize wholly.
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human. Many people reach out when anxiety feels louder, loss feels overwhelming, or unhelpful patterns keep repeating. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and work toward depth, clarity, healing, and a more satisfying way of living. Together, we combine practical tools with thoughtful exploration so change feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
I help adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a space that is safe, grounded, and genuinely human. Many people reach out when anxiety feels louder, loss feels overwhelming, or unhelpful patterns keep repeating. Therapy offers a place to slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and work toward depth, clarity, healing, and a more satisfying way of living. Together, we combine practical tools with thoughtful exploration so change feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable.
During my sessions, I utilize Mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR, EFT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parts Work, and Private Subconscious Healing (PSH) Therapy to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including OCD, emotional pain, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, addictions, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and much more.
As a holistic and mindfulness practitioner, I prioritize the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul, aiming to address the root causes of physical or emotional symptoms rather than merely treating the symptoms themselves. I employ various methods to provide relief and healing, facilitating a deep connection with the inner self and promoting wholeness.
During my sessions, I utilize Mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR, EFT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parts Work, and Private Subconscious Healing (PSH) Therapy to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including OCD, emotional pain, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, addictions, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and much more.
As a holistic and mindfulness practitioner, I prioritize the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul, aiming to address the root causes of physical or emotional symptoms rather than merely treating the symptoms themselves. I employ various methods to provide relief and healing, facilitating a deep connection with the inner self and promoting wholeness.
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
My ideal client would be someone who is motivated to change, and keen to understand their own behaviours and motivations in hopes for a more balanced life. I have a passion for understanding human behaviour, our motivations and what influences our choices, decisions, and actions whether conscious or subconscious. I find the dynamics between people and their environment fascinating, and how individual differences allow us to perceive the world in our own unique ways.
My ideal client would be someone who is motivated to change, and keen to understand their own behaviours and motivations in hopes for a more balanced life. I have a passion for understanding human behaviour, our motivations and what influences our choices, decisions, and actions whether conscious or subconscious. I find the dynamics between people and their environment fascinating, and how individual differences allow us to perceive the world in our own unique ways.
I help my clients with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Fears and Phobias, OCD, Regulating Behaviour, Addiction, Poor self-esteem, Bereavement and Grief, Confidence issues, Pre and Postnatal depression, Self-esteem, Work or Career Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, ADD, Impulse Control, Self-harm, School Stress, Relationship Problems
I lead the team of Psychologists at Potentialz Unlimited. I have a wide and deep background in supporting patients with complex mental health issues through evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, PET, TF-CBT, MBCT, Interpersonal Therapy. My warm and empathetic nature and advanced psycho-therapeutic skills promote open discussion and an environment for healing. I am passionate about my client's recovery and in returning value and meaning to the lives of those in my care. I am registered as a Tier-2 Counsellor with Victim Services, NSW and been treating patients suffering from Trauma and PTSD over the last 12 years.
I help my clients with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Fears and Phobias, OCD, Regulating Behaviour, Addiction, Poor self-esteem, Bereavement and Grief, Confidence issues, Pre and Postnatal depression, Self-esteem, Work or Career Issues, Anger Management, ADHD, ADD, Impulse Control, Self-harm, School Stress, Relationship Problems
I lead the team of Psychologists at Potentialz Unlimited. I have a wide and deep background in supporting patients with complex mental health issues through evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, PET, TF-CBT, MBCT, Interpersonal Therapy. My warm and empathetic nature and advanced psycho-therapeutic skills promote open discussion and an environment for healing. I am passionate about my client's recovery and in returning value and meaning to the lives of those in my care. I am registered as a Tier-2 Counsellor with Victim Services, NSW and been treating patients suffering from Trauma and PTSD over the last 12 years.
I am trained in Imaginal Exposure Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) which supports emotional distress, addiction, and PTSD symptoms.
Many of my clients come to me when stuck in a cycle of chronic pain and overwhelm due to standardised medical treatments not meeting their needs.
In my work I understand how past trauma, relationships, or chronic stress can show up in our bodies and impact our physical and/or mental health recovery. I use somatic and evidence-based approaches to help calm your nervous system's alarm response, gently process the root emotional stressors keeping you on high alert, and help you rebuild a sense of self within your own skin.
I am trained in Imaginal Exposure Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) which supports emotional distress, addiction, and PTSD symptoms.
Many of my clients come to me when stuck in a cycle of chronic pain and overwhelm due to standardised medical treatments not meeting their needs.
In my work I understand how past trauma, relationships, or chronic stress can show up in our bodies and impact our physical and/or mental health recovery. I use somatic and evidence-based approaches to help calm your nervous system's alarm response, gently process the root emotional stressors keeping you on high alert, and help you rebuild a sense of self within your own skin.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
I worked for many years offering counselling and support to males having issues with pornography addiction.
Life can be both exciting and challenging. One of the greatest challenges is learning to be open and recognising that we often repeat the same mistakes, asking ourselves, “Why is this happening to me?”
We develop patterns of behaviour that we unconsciously repeat, almost as if we are blindfolded. If you recognise that these patterns are affecting your life and the lives of those you love, I’m here to support you.
If you are a man and see that your anger is impacting your family life and want to work through it, feel free to reach out.
I worked for many years offering counselling and support to males having issues with pornography addiction.
Life can be both exciting and challenging. One of the greatest challenges is learning to be open and recognising that we often repeat the same mistakes, asking ourselves, “Why is this happening to me?”
We develop patterns of behaviour that we unconsciously repeat, almost as if we are blindfolded. If you recognise that these patterns are affecting your life and the lives of those you love, I’m here to support you.
If you are a man and see that your anger is impacting your family life and want to work through it, feel free to reach out.
Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD ( Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities.
Marriage and Relationship issues; Anger & conflict; Alcohol & Drugs, Stress & Depression; Abuse; Anger Management, Mental Health issues; schizophrenia, BPD, ASD, ADHD, Disabilities; Intellectual Disability, Disorders of Childhood; nervous, fear, cognitive development, clinical assessment, Family development, Adolescents, Addictions, Health, diabetes ed
Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD ( Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities.
Marriage and Relationship issues; Anger & conflict; Alcohol & Drugs, Stress & Depression; Abuse; Anger Management, Mental Health issues; schizophrenia, BPD, ASD, ADHD, Disabilities; Intellectual Disability, Disorders of Childhood; nervous, fear, cognitive development, clinical assessment, Family development, Adolescents, Addictions, Health, diabetes ed
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.