Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in Blackheath, NSW
Hello, my name is Debbie O'Connor and I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, passionate about helping people overcome emotional pain, heal from trauma, mend relationships and flourish in life. Whether you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness grief or distress, I will work with you to form a strong and supportive relationship based on an empathic understanding of your emotional life, experiences and important relationships. This understanding forms a basis for exploring solutions to help you improve your relationship with both yourself and others and heal emotional pain.
Hello, my name is Debbie O'Connor and I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, passionate about helping people overcome emotional pain, heal from trauma, mend relationships and flourish in life. Whether you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness grief or distress, I will work with you to form a strong and supportive relationship based on an empathic understanding of your emotional life, experiences and important relationships. This understanding forms a basis for exploring solutions to help you improve your relationship with both yourself and others and heal emotional pain.
With over 25 years’ experience as a Psychologist and Family Therapist, I have worked both in crisis and outpatient settings with drug and alcohol, at-risk, and acute mental health populations as well as in private practice with couples, families, and individuals. My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
With over 25 years’ experience as a Psychologist and Family Therapist, I have worked both in crisis and outpatient settings with drug and alcohol, at-risk, and acute mental health populations as well as in private practice with couples, families, and individuals. My work now focusses on working together to facilitate and create sustained positive change with my clients, and to assist recovery from abuse, trauma, and adverse life events.
At A Grounded Nature, we believe all people have the innate ability to heal and achieve therapeutic goals. A grounded nature supports you to lead an authentic life and have healthy connections with other people. We aim to break cycles of intergenerational pain and trauma. If you, or someone you care for would like to take the next steps, get in contact.
At A Grounded Nature, we believe all people have the innate ability to heal and achieve therapeutic goals. A grounded nature supports you to lead an authentic life and have healthy connections with other people. We aim to break cycles of intergenerational pain and trauma. If you, or someone you care for would like to take the next steps, get in contact.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported adults, young people and families across mental health, education, trauma-informed care and neurodiversity.
Before becoming a psychologist, I spent many years working in education, mental health and disability inclusion settings. That background shapes how I practise: thoughtful, practical and trauma-aware. Together, we make sense of what's happening, understand the patterns underneath it, and develop ways forward that are compassionate, realistic and sustainable.
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported adults, young people and families across mental health, education, trauma-informed care and neurodiversity.
Before becoming a psychologist, I spent many years working in education, mental health and disability inclusion settings. That background shapes how I practise: thoughtful, practical and trauma-aware. Together, we make sense of what's happening, understand the patterns underneath it, and develop ways forward that are compassionate, realistic and sustainable.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living. My intention is to support you to navigate life’s past and present challenges while deepening your capacity to achieve an enduring sense of peace, safety, agency and wellbeing. I offer clinical sessions at Leura Wellness, nature based sessions in the Blue Mountains area and online to anywhere.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist and counsellor. I specialise in trauma, complex PTSD, grief, suicide bereavement, relationships, anxiety, depression, self-worth, stress management and purposeful living. My intention is to support you to navigate life’s past and present challenges while deepening your capacity to achieve an enduring sense of peace, safety, agency and wellbeing. I offer clinical sessions at Leura Wellness, nature based sessions in the Blue Mountains area and online to anywhere.
I work with many different types of people and in different professional contexts. My approach is relational, humanistic, and informed by the client’s lived experience and expression of self. I aim to create safety and connection for clients where they can work collaboratively to build capacity, insight, and momentum.
I work with many different types of people and in different professional contexts. My approach is relational, humanistic, and informed by the client’s lived experience and expression of self. I aim to create safety and connection for clients where they can work collaboratively to build capacity, insight, and momentum.
I am a psychotherapist who works with the person directly in front me. I collaborate with each person to unlock the inner knowing contained within their bodies. Our bodies hold an intuitive wisdom with a huge potential for healing and growth. We only need learn how to communicate the body’s language. Symptoms like depression and anxiety are not treated as problems but rather explored as experiences in the body being communicated. When we meet them as bound up processes that are seeking to be freed, we find these processes have a purpose with our best intentions at heart.
I am a psychotherapist who works with the person directly in front me. I collaborate with each person to unlock the inner knowing contained within their bodies. Our bodies hold an intuitive wisdom with a huge potential for healing and growth. We only need learn how to communicate the body’s language. Symptoms like depression and anxiety are not treated as problems but rather explored as experiences in the body being communicated. When we meet them as bound up processes that are seeking to be freed, we find these processes have a purpose with our best intentions at heart.
I am a non-judgmental and empathetic psychologist who focuses on creating genuine connections with clients. I work from evidence-based methods, and my priority is building a safe and trusting space where you can get clarity about what is making you feel stuck, and find ways to build a rich and meaningful life.
I am a non-judgmental and empathetic psychologist who focuses on creating genuine connections with clients. I work from evidence-based methods, and my priority is building a safe and trusting space where you can get clarity about what is making you feel stuck, and find ways to build a rich and meaningful life.
Temenos Psychotherapy Counselling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.
Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.
She works with adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, emotional regulation, mood and anxiety, and interpersonal patterns.
Georgie brings over a decade of experience working in mental health across NSW and Victoria, including roles in community, private practice and hospital settings, and leadership positions within multidisciplinary teams. This includes working with veterans and first responders, as well as individuals impacted by trauma across the lifespan.
She works with adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, emotional regulation, mood and anxiety, and interpersonal patterns.
Georgie brings over a decade of experience working in mental health across NSW and Victoria, including roles in community, private practice and hospital settings, and leadership positions within multidisciplinary teams. This includes working with veterans and first responders, as well as individuals impacted by trauma across the lifespan.
Telehealth Appointments Currently Available!
If you would like to live a more fulfilling life, learn better ways to cope and feel more hope for the future, I encourage you to make contact. My style of therapy includes trauma-informed approaches that review underlying beliefs, address unwanted behaviours and thought patterns, and support improvements in your relationships. The aim of treatment is to guide you to process your emotions, talk about your feelings, and to develop practical skills that assist you to make meaningful change in your life.
Telehealth Appointments Currently Available!
If you would like to live a more fulfilling life, learn better ways to cope and feel more hope for the future, I encourage you to make contact. My style of therapy includes trauma-informed approaches that review underlying beliefs, address unwanted behaviours and thought patterns, and support improvements in your relationships. The aim of treatment is to guide you to process your emotions, talk about your feelings, and to develop practical skills that assist you to make meaningful change in your life.
I work holistically in a collaborative, compassionate & trauma-informed way, encompassing mind & body by using a biopsychosocial model of care. I work with issues such as anxiety & depression, poor focus, & burnout. My special interest is supporting clients feeling overwhelmed by everyday life & those who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person. Currently accepting new clients.
I work holistically in a collaborative, compassionate & trauma-informed way, encompassing mind & body by using a biopsychosocial model of care. I work with issues such as anxiety & depression, poor focus, & burnout. My special interest is supporting clients feeling overwhelmed by everyday life & those who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person. Currently accepting new clients.
Clare is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties. Clare has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has extensive experience working with veterans and emergency service personnel who have experienced trauma. She also has specialist skills in working with women who are experiencing difficulties during the perinatal period and currently works with the Gidget Foundation.
Clare is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a depth of experience treating a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, perinatal mental health, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, and self-esteem difficulties. Clare has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has extensive experience working with veterans and emergency service personnel who have experienced trauma. She also has specialist skills in working with women who are experiencing difficulties during the perinatal period and currently works with the Gidget Foundation.
I work with adults, children and adolescents and have extensive experience working with all these ages.
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I aim to partner people in navigating and healing from a wide range of issues including trauma and dissociative responses. My approach is holistic and emphasises the interconnectedness of mind and body in the journey toward self-discovery and authenticity.
I work with adults, children and adolescents and have extensive experience working with all these ages.
As a Psychologist and Somatic Psychotherapist with specialized training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting and Jungian Sandplay, my focus is on working with clients who are active participants in their healing. By integrating various therapeutic modalities, I aim to partner people in navigating and healing from a wide range of issues including trauma and dissociative responses. My approach is holistic and emphasises the interconnectedness of mind and body in the journey toward self-discovery and authenticity.
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Song is a Sydney based Clinical Psychologist that sees clients from all over Australia through telehealth. She has experience working with a range of clients from different backgrounds as well as varying mental health severities and presentations. Song sees clients presenting with difficulties including but not limited to Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), Somatic Disorders, Chronic Health Issues, Anxiety, Stress and Mood Disorders.
Song is a Sydney based Clinical Psychologist that sees clients from all over Australia through telehealth. She has experience working with a range of clients from different backgrounds as well as varying mental health severities and presentations. Song sees clients presenting with difficulties including but not limited to Trauma (PTSD and Complex Trauma), Somatic Disorders, Chronic Health Issues, Anxiety, Stress and Mood Disorders.
I work with adults who are used to coping and pushing through, and are ready for a different way of responding to what’s happening within them and around them.
You’re used to handling things and being the one others rely on. On the outside, life looks fine. Underneath, something feels heavier than it needs to be.
You might notice your mind staying busy, your body holding tension, or a sense of pressure that doesn’t really switch off.
Many of the people I work with are balancing work, relationships, and responsibilities while carrying more than they show.
Counselling gives you space to slow down, untangle what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to relate to yourself and others with more clarity, choice, and self-trust.
I work with adults who are used to coping and pushing through, and are ready for a different way of responding to what’s happening within them and around them.
You’re used to handling things and being the one others rely on. On the outside, life looks fine. Underneath, something feels heavier than it needs to be.
You might notice your mind staying busy, your body holding tension, or a sense of pressure that doesn’t really switch off.
Many of the people I work with are balancing work, relationships, and responsibilities while carrying more than they show.
Counselling gives you space to slow down, untangle what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to relate to yourself and others with more clarity, choice, and self-trust.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
Scott is a Clinical Psychologist who offers a warm, friendly, and genuinely supportive space where you can feel understood without judgment. Your story matters, and therapy can be a place not only to explore where you’ve been, but to shape where you’re going through insight, clarity, and intentional change. Scott works collaboratively, providing practical tools and evidence‑based strategies to help you build confidence, resilience, and lasting wellbeing
Scott is a Clinical Psychologist who offers a warm, friendly, and genuinely supportive space where you can feel understood without judgment. Your story matters, and therapy can be a place not only to explore where you’ve been, but to shape where you’re going through insight, clarity, and intentional change. Scott works collaboratively, providing practical tools and evidence‑based strategies to help you build confidence, resilience, and lasting wellbeing
I’m a psychologist who works with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, including autism, ADHD, and PDA profiles.
Some of the areas I work within are, school struggles and school can't,
,anxiety and emotional overwhelm,
PDA profiles (demand avoidance, burnout, nervous system stress),
Parent support.
I provide CBT, DBT, schema interventions, attachment based interventions, solution focused therapies and strength focused.
I’m a psychologist who works with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, including autism, ADHD, and PDA profiles.
Some of the areas I work within are, school struggles and school can't,
,anxiety and emotional overwhelm,
PDA profiles (demand avoidance, burnout, nervous system stress),
Parent support.
I provide CBT, DBT, schema interventions, attachment based interventions, solution focused therapies and strength focused.
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Nearby Adults Therapists Searches for Blackheath
- Blaxland
- Faulconbridge
- Glenbrook
- Glenmore Park
- Hazelbrook
- Katoomba
- Lawson
- Leura
- Richmond
- Springwood
- Warrimoo
- Wentworth Falls
FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.