Chronic Illness Psychologists and Therapists in Blaxland, NSW
I support clients who are experiencing chronic stress, long standing anxiety or depression, relationship challenges, attachment or trauma related difficulties, going through difficult transitions, complex trauma or postnatal depression/anxiety.
I support clients who are experiencing chronic stress, long standing anxiety or depression, relationship challenges, attachment or trauma related difficulties, going through difficult transitions, complex trauma or postnatal depression/anxiety.
Are you exhausted from masking, people pleasing or just trying to function in a world that feels like it wasn't built for you? Maybe you've recently been diagnosed as autistic or ADHD, or suspect you might be, and are looking for a psychologist who actually gets it. I'm a warm, down-to-earth psychologist with lived experience of neurodivergence, offering telehealth therapy Australia-wide. Whether you're navigating autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or searching for a life that feels more authentically yours, I'm here to help. I currently have immediate availability with no waitlist.
Are you exhausted from masking, people pleasing or just trying to function in a world that feels like it wasn't built for you? Maybe you've recently been diagnosed as autistic or ADHD, or suspect you might be, and are looking for a psychologist who actually gets it. I'm a warm, down-to-earth psychologist with lived experience of neurodivergence, offering telehealth therapy Australia-wide. Whether you're navigating autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or searching for a life that feels more authentically yours, I'm here to help. I currently have immediate availability with no waitlist.
I work best with people who genuinely want to move toward greater peace, clarity, and connection. You might come to therapy because:
You carry anxiety or depression that doesn’t feel resolved despite your best efforts
You’ve experienced trauma, grief, or loss, and the past still shows up in your thoughts, moods, or relationships
You find yourself repeating negative patterns—old schemas—that keep you frustrated, stuck, or in conflict
Parts of you feel fragmented or in conflict.
You’re in a relationship that’s struggling—communication is poor, trust is strained, or you feel disconnected
I work best with people who genuinely want to move toward greater peace, clarity, and connection. You might come to therapy because:
You carry anxiety or depression that doesn’t feel resolved despite your best efforts
You’ve experienced trauma, grief, or loss, and the past still shows up in your thoughts, moods, or relationships
You find yourself repeating negative patterns—old schemas—that keep you frustrated, stuck, or in conflict
Parts of you feel fragmented or in conflict.
You’re in a relationship that’s struggling—communication is poor, trust is strained, or you feel disconnected
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.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with over 11 years of experience treating complex psychological and health related conditions. I specialize in treating conditions related to chronic pain/ illness, trauma and psychological or physical injury within the workplace.
I am a compassionate, non-judgmental and validating clinician who strives to facilitate a therapy environment where my clients can feel relaxed, understood and leave each session with new insights or skills to face life’s challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with over 11 years of experience treating complex psychological and health related conditions. I specialize in treating conditions related to chronic pain/ illness, trauma and psychological or physical injury within the workplace.
I am a compassionate, non-judgmental and validating clinician who strives to facilitate a therapy environment where my clients can feel relaxed, understood and leave each session with new insights or skills to face life’s challenges.
I am a Registered Psychologist providing evidence-based psychological support to adults and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and complex emotional challenges. I work with individuals experiencing burnout, chronic stress, grief and loss, relationship changes, health-related adjustment, and times where life can feel uncertain or overwhelming. Many people seek support when things begin to feel heavier than usual, or when their usual ways of coping are no longer as effective. My focus is on supporting people to gain clarity, build emotional stability, and develop practical strategies for daily life.
I am a Registered Psychologist providing evidence-based psychological support to adults and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and complex emotional challenges. I work with individuals experiencing burnout, chronic stress, grief and loss, relationship changes, health-related adjustment, and times where life can feel uncertain or overwhelming. Many people seek support when things begin to feel heavier than usual, or when their usual ways of coping are no longer as effective. My focus is on supporting people to gain clarity, build emotional stability, and develop practical strategies for daily life.
I am a psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people ages 16 and over and currently only offer Telehealth services.
I am a psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people ages 16 and over and currently only offer Telehealth services.
I am an accredited social worker with 24 years of experience working across Sydney. I have experience working for NGOs, and State and Federal Government agencies in counselling, community development, case management, disaster recovery, group work and delivering training. I enjoy engaging with diverse individuals and families at varied stages of life, providing therapeutic intervention, and working towards positive change. I am available to provide a variety of support services to assist individuals with reaching their goals. I use talk therapy and creative therapy techniques and a strengths based approach to work towards change.
I am an accredited social worker with 24 years of experience working across Sydney. I have experience working for NGOs, and State and Federal Government agencies in counselling, community development, case management, disaster recovery, group work and delivering training. I enjoy engaging with diverse individuals and families at varied stages of life, providing therapeutic intervention, and working towards positive change. I am available to provide a variety of support services to assist individuals with reaching their goals. I use talk therapy and creative therapy techniques and a strengths based approach to work towards change.
I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including:
Relationship difficulties
Anger, anxiety and depression
Childhood trauma and abuse
Attachment issues and parenting
Identity and self-concept
Chronic illness
Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
Psychotherapy provides us with space for reflection on how our life history influences our current relationships with ourselves and others. I have lived experienced of neurodivergence and a particular interest in working with other neurodivergent people, as well as parents and parents-to-be.
I create a safe, inclusive and neuro-affirming space where we can explore persistent issues or patterns of behaviour, including:
Relationship difficulties
Anger, anxiety and depression
Childhood trauma and abuse
Attachment issues and parenting
Identity and self-concept
Chronic illness
Misophonia (‘sound rage’)
Psychotherapy provides us with space for reflection on how our life history influences our current relationships with ourselves and others. I have lived experienced of neurodivergence and a particular interest in working with other neurodivergent people, as well as parents and parents-to-be.
I work with people aged 16 and above from all backgrounds and welcome anyone seeking support. Clients often come to me when navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, or major life stress. I have particular experience supporting LGBTQIA+ communities, First Nations clients, victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, people living with HIV, and those with chronic or disabling conditions. Together, we build safety, develop coping skills, and work toward clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with people aged 16 and above from all backgrounds and welcome anyone seeking support. Clients often come to me when navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, or major life stress. I have particular experience supporting LGBTQIA+ communities, First Nations clients, victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, people living with HIV, and those with chronic or disabling conditions. Together, we build safety, develop coping skills, and work toward clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self.
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,
I am a Nepalese Certified Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist, registered with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I hold a Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy degree. I am over six years experience in applying range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are holistic, and culturally safe and recovery oriented. I focus the client’s biopsychosocial/economical aspects when assessing the concerns (stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship) I work with individual, couple, and family.
I am a Nepalese Certified Clinical Counsellor/Psychotherapist, registered with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I hold a Master of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy degree. I am over six years experience in applying range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are holistic, and culturally safe and recovery oriented. I focus the client’s biopsychosocial/economical aspects when assessing the concerns (stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship) I work with individual, couple, and family.
I work with impulse control, anger, LGBTQIA+ identity, chronic illness, complex trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, shame and men's wellbeing.
Many of us were never taught how to understand our own patterns, why we react the way we do, why certain things keep repeating, why managing alone isn't enough. As adults, these patterns affect our work, relationships and sense of self in ways we don't always see clearly. With the right support, real change is possible.
I work with impulse control, anger, LGBTQIA+ identity, chronic illness, complex trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, shame and men's wellbeing.
Many of us were never taught how to understand our own patterns, why we react the way we do, why certain things keep repeating, why managing alone isn't enough. As adults, these patterns affect our work, relationships and sense of self in ways we don't always see clearly. With the right support, real change is possible.
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
Why does it seem that everything in this world is perfectly connected, except the way we relate to external relationships and, conversely, our internal self?
If you're struggling to make sense of it all or if you experience a range of mild to severe psychological symptoms that prevent you from living your life to the fullest, we are here for you.
Why does it seem that everything in this world is perfectly connected, except the way we relate to external relationships and, conversely, our internal self?
If you're struggling to make sense of it all or if you experience a range of mild to severe psychological symptoms that prevent you from living your life to the fullest, we are here for you.
Temenos Psychotherapy Counselling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Mount Riverview, NSW 2774
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.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I am a Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I focus on a Trauma-Informed, Person-Centred therapeutic approach - meaning that, as I listen to your story, I work with you and support you through life’s messy bits. I understand that sometimes our journey in life can seem a bit isolating and jarring. This is why I am passionate about making you feel heard, connected, safe and less alone.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I am a Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I focus on a Trauma-Informed, Person-Centred therapeutic approach - meaning that, as I listen to your story, I work with you and support you through life’s messy bits. I understand that sometimes our journey in life can seem a bit isolating and jarring. This is why I am passionate about making you feel heard, connected, safe and less alone.
I offer general counselling for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and family challenges. I also specialise in grief counselling, which includes relationship breakdown, health challenges, and the death of someone deeply loved.
If you are grieving a child, partner, parent, sibling, friend, or someone close to your heart, you deserve a space where your loss is honoured and your pain is met with care. Grief has no timeline, and every loss is unique.
As a registered counsellor with lived experience of losing my baby daughter, I offer gentle, authentic support shaped by professional training and personal understanding
I offer general counselling for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and family challenges. I also specialise in grief counselling, which includes relationship breakdown, health challenges, and the death of someone deeply loved.
If you are grieving a child, partner, parent, sibling, friend, or someone close to your heart, you deserve a space where your loss is honoured and your pain is met with care. Grief has no timeline, and every loss is unique.
As a registered counsellor with lived experience of losing my baby daughter, I offer gentle, authentic support shaped by professional training and personal understanding
For my clients who are seeking change but aren’t sure where to start. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of domestic or family violence. Some are working through challenges related to identity, self-worth, grief, or life transitions. Some clients may feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or simply in need of support to navigate relationships or personal growth.
For my clients who are seeking change but aren’t sure where to start. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of domestic or family violence. Some are working through challenges related to identity, self-worth, grief, or life transitions. Some clients may feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or simply in need of support to navigate relationships or personal growth.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.