Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Baulkham Hills, NSW
Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy.
Mr Jia has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young children adjusting to their divorce to seniors coping with grief and loss. His experience spans helping adolescents navigate societal pressures, assisting young adults in managing workplace and relationship challenges, and supporting middle-aged individuals in repairing personal relationships.
Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy.
Mr Jia has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young children adjusting to their divorce to seniors coping with grief and loss. His experience spans helping adolescents navigate societal pressures, assisting young adults in managing workplace and relationship challenges, and supporting middle-aged individuals in repairing personal relationships.
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 have experience working with clients aged 8 to 80 across diverse presentations and backgrounds. I also work with clients under Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover, and private funding. My approach is collaborative, practical, and evidence-based, helping clients build insight, coping skills, resilience, and meaningful long-term change.
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 have experience working with clients aged 8 to 80 across diverse presentations and backgrounds. I also work with clients under Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover, and private funding. My approach is collaborative, practical, and evidence-based, helping clients build insight, coping skills, resilience, and meaningful long-term change.
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.
I am a warm and nurturing practitioner and aim to partner with you through life's many challenges. I am experienced with a range of therapies and tailor each session according to your needs and treatment goals. We can plan short, solutions-focused approaches or more deeper therapuetic work. Through the years I've become adept at trauma-focused approaches and enjoy helping adults with childhood traumas to stabilise, learn to carry what you've been through, and become who you were meant to be.
I am a warm and nurturing practitioner and aim to partner with you through life's many challenges. I am experienced with a range of therapies and tailor each session according to your needs and treatment goals. We can plan short, solutions-focused approaches or more deeper therapuetic work. Through the years I've become adept at trauma-focused approaches and enjoy helping adults with childhood traumas to stabilise, learn to carry what you've been through, and become who you were meant to be.
My ideal clients are adults feeling anxious, overwhelmed, often navigating trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. They may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves. In my private practice, I support individuals and couples, and I am an approved counsellor with NSW Victims Services and an EAP provider. Together, we build insight, strengthen coping, and reconnect with your inner resilience to support meaningful, sustainable change and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
My ideal clients are adults feeling anxious, overwhelmed, often navigating trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. They may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves. In my private practice, I support individuals and couples, and I am an approved counsellor with NSW Victims Services and an EAP provider. Together, we build insight, strengthen coping, and reconnect with your inner resilience to support meaningful, sustainable change and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
Dr. Dom is a psychotherapist, counsellor and lecturer in counselling with 21 years of international experience. I work with adults who feel stuck in repeating emotional patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, trauma, addiction, stress or major life transitions, and who want deeper understanding as well as change. My approach is integrative and evidence-informed, focusing on insight, emotional regulation and practical strategies to support lasting psychological change. I offer a reflective, relational space where we explore underlying patterns, strengthen resilience and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling and relating.
Dr. Dom is a psychotherapist, counsellor and lecturer in counselling with 21 years of international experience. I work with adults who feel stuck in repeating emotional patterns, overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, trauma, addiction, stress or major life transitions, and who want deeper understanding as well as change. My approach is integrative and evidence-informed, focusing on insight, emotional regulation and practical strategies to support lasting psychological change. I offer a reflective, relational space where we explore underlying patterns, strengthen resilience and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling and relating.
Dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges like anxiety, stress, and anger with over a decade of experience, I offer personalised, evidence-based solutions tailored to your unique needs. What makes me unique is my holistic approach that empowers you to unlock your potential and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I believe in a collaborative journey toward mental well-being. With immediate access to services and a focus on reducing stigma around mental health, I am here to guide you on your journey to well-being. My empathetic and non-judgmental style fosters a safe environment for exploration and lasting client change.
Dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges like anxiety, stress, and anger with over a decade of experience, I offer personalised, evidence-based solutions tailored to your unique needs. What makes me unique is my holistic approach that empowers you to unlock your potential and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I believe in a collaborative journey toward mental well-being. With immediate access to services and a focus on reducing stigma around mental health, I am here to guide you on your journey to well-being. My empathetic and non-judgmental style fosters a safe environment for exploration and lasting client change.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.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. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.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. Helping clients with needs.
I use evidence-based strategies including cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapies.
Before I worked as a clinical psychologist, I was a professional musician. This line of work taught me a lot. I found that the best music is made when one listens carefully, and responds to what is happening in the moment, rather than simply reciting familiar material. I bring the same philosophy to my work as a psychologist. It is incredibly important to first listen, and deeply understand the goals of the individual, which then guide the direction of therapy.
I use evidence-based strategies including cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapies.
Before I worked as a clinical psychologist, I was a professional musician. This line of work taught me a lot. I found that the best music is made when one listens carefully, and responds to what is happening in the moment, rather than simply reciting familiar material. I bring the same philosophy to my work as a psychologist. It is incredibly important to first listen, and deeply understand the goals of the individual, which then guide the direction of therapy.
You may be feeling the pressure of school, navigating life with a disability, facing workplace stress, or moving through a difficult life transition. I’m Shell a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience. I provide a safe, authentic space where you can be yourself, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps towards clarity, strength, and a more fulfilling life.
You may be feeling the pressure of school, navigating life with a disability, facing workplace stress, or moving through a difficult life transition. I’m Shell a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience. I provide a safe, authentic space where you can be yourself, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps towards clarity, strength, and a more fulfilling life.
Do you feel stuck in ways of thinking and behaving that are not serving you anymore? Are you functioning on the outside, but are struggling on the inside? Are you longing for more connection with yourself and others? Maybe you are going through a major life transition like a relationship or career change or a major physical change like menopause? If any of this sounds familiar to you, you are not alone. In my practice I work with women every day, helping them to recognise and transform underlying, often unconscious, unhelpful patterns. As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist I support you in developing emotional well-being,
Do you feel stuck in ways of thinking and behaving that are not serving you anymore? Are you functioning on the outside, but are struggling on the inside? Are you longing for more connection with yourself and others? Maybe you are going through a major life transition like a relationship or career change or a major physical change like menopause? If any of this sounds familiar to you, you are not alone. In my practice I work with women every day, helping them to recognise and transform underlying, often unconscious, unhelpful patterns. As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist I support you in developing emotional well-being,
Some may explore the patterns and parts that keep showing up (IFS, psychodynamic).
If you've found your way here, something in your life is asking for change. Maybe it's the weight of experiences you've never quite been able to set down. Maybe it's a pattern that keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to outthink it. Maybe it's the quieter ache of feeling far from who you used to be. The people I see are often capable, thoughtful, and quietly tired of carrying it alone. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to you — grounded in the belief that you are not a problem to be fixed.
Some may explore the patterns and parts that keep showing up (IFS, psychodynamic).
If you've found your way here, something in your life is asking for change. Maybe it's the weight of experiences you've never quite been able to set down. Maybe it's a pattern that keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to outthink it. Maybe it's the quieter ache of feeling far from who you used to be. The people I see are often capable, thoughtful, and quietly tired of carrying it alone. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to you — grounded in the belief that you are not a problem to be fixed.
I help couples, families and individuals seeking to achieve healthy relationships and improved mental health. I specialise in marriage, family counselling, during/post-separation, infidelity, communication and conflict resolution. I also provide individual counselling to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. My work is very solution focused so my clients can achieve fast results. Over the years, I've transitioned from a legal career into counselling/psychology so my clients can expect high ethical standards, high academic competency as well as a modern and fresh approach to relationships and psychotherapy.
I help couples, families and individuals seeking to achieve healthy relationships and improved mental health. I specialise in marriage, family counselling, during/post-separation, infidelity, communication and conflict resolution. I also provide individual counselling to support clients struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. My work is very solution focused so my clients can achieve fast results. Over the years, I've transitioned from a legal career into counselling/psychology so my clients can expect high ethical standards, high academic competency as well as a modern and fresh approach to relationships and psychotherapy.
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Drawing from the spectrum of evidence-based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies I seek to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
Drawing from the spectrum of evidence-based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies I seek to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
I've been around a while, practicing as a counsellor and social worker on the lower north shore for over 16 years. Holding 2 post-graduate qualifications, I'm a highly experienced clinician who is a member of the ACA (Level 4) and an Accredited Social Worker.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders. I love to meet clients from all walks of life to see how I can best support your growth, transformation and insight around whatever is challenging you now.
Looking forward to meeting you at my friendly and cozy practice space conveniently located near the new metro.
I am a warm Counsellor who works with adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, body image, addiction as well as those facing work stress or burnout, life transition adjustments, family and relationship issues. I have particular interest in exploring how earlier experiences in childhood can affect current difficulties with emotion regulation, communication and boundaries, mood, motivation, self-esteem and relationships.
I am a warm Counsellor who works with adults with a range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, body image, addiction as well as those facing work stress or burnout, life transition adjustments, family and relationship issues. I have particular interest in exploring how earlier experiences in childhood can affect current difficulties with emotion regulation, communication and boundaries, mood, motivation, self-esteem and relationships.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
As a Psychologist, my passion is to support clients who are working towards their personal growth, assisting them in expanding their understanding of the limiting beliefs and repeated patterns of behaviors that contribute to their emotional symptoms.
Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and working collaboratively towards the clients’ goals, my role is to support clients reframe these thoughts/beliefs and develop new patterns of behaviors aligned with their personal values, which in turn promotes symptom reduction and enables clients to live a more fulfilling life.
As a Psychologist, my passion is to support clients who are working towards their personal growth, assisting them in expanding their understanding of the limiting beliefs and repeated patterns of behaviors that contribute to their emotional symptoms.
Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and working collaboratively towards the clients’ goals, my role is to support clients reframe these thoughts/beliefs and develop new patterns of behaviors aligned with their personal values, which in turn promotes symptom reduction and enables clients to live a more fulfilling life.
As a member of the mental health community I want to provide you with the greatest comfort and the guarantee of excellent service, whether you are experiencing difficulties or crises, or whether you simply wish to develop your resources and values in pursuit of a more fulfilling life. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your experiences are heard and valued. Together, we can work towards greater clarity, resilience, and alignment with what truly matters to you.
As a member of the mental health community I want to provide you with the greatest comfort and the guarantee of excellent service, whether you are experiencing difficulties or crises, or whether you simply wish to develop your resources and values in pursuit of a more fulfilling life. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your experiences are heard and valued. Together, we can work towards greater clarity, resilience, and alignment with what truly matters to you.
As a counsellor and supervisor I offer a space grounded in integrity, respect, and deep curiosity. I bring a non-judgemental presence to our work together, honouring your unique story and who you truly are.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to support your personal growth and development. My intention is to nurture your sense of agency—helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater self-awareness, trust in yourself, and readiness for meaningful change.
At the heart of my work is the creation of a safe, trusting therapeutic space—one where you feel heard, supported, and genuinely met.
As a counsellor and supervisor I offer a space grounded in integrity, respect, and deep curiosity. I bring a non-judgemental presence to our work together, honouring your unique story and who you truly are.
I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailored to support your personal growth and development. My intention is to nurture your sense of agency—helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater self-awareness, trust in yourself, and readiness for meaningful change.
At the heart of my work is the creation of a safe, trusting therapeutic space—one where you feel heard, supported, and genuinely met.
I feel especially drawn to working with deep thinkers, sensitive souls, and the so-called “black sheep”—those who often feel like outsiders, yet carry profound insight and depth. I aim to create a therapeutic space that’s collaborative, curious, and grounded in presence, where all parts of you are welcome and nothing needs to be performed. I focus on areas such as chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and personal and spiritual growth. I have a particular interest in men’s wellbeing and creating safe, supportive spaces for men to explore their emotional health, as well as women, teens, and couples.
I feel especially drawn to working with deep thinkers, sensitive souls, and the so-called “black sheep”—those who often feel like outsiders, yet carry profound insight and depth. I aim to create a therapeutic space that’s collaborative, curious, and grounded in presence, where all parts of you are welcome and nothing needs to be performed. I focus on areas such as chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and personal and spiritual growth. I have a particular interest in men’s wellbeing and creating safe, supportive spaces for men to explore their emotional health, as well as women, teens, and couples.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.