Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Canterbury, NSW
Hi, I'm Bronwyn. I am an integrative, empathic, person-centred therapist bringing holistic, somatic, creative and dynamic approaches to the intersections of anti-oppressive, trauma informed practice. I offer inclusive, accessible therapy that values every aspect of the client. This means that I view each client as a whole person with a unique worldview informed by the stories of their mind-body experiences. Each unique individual requires a uniquely individual approach and this approach is grounded in the principles of trauma care; safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment and choice.
Hi, I'm Bronwyn. I am an integrative, empathic, person-centred therapist bringing holistic, somatic, creative and dynamic approaches to the intersections of anti-oppressive, trauma informed practice. I offer inclusive, accessible therapy that values every aspect of the client. This means that I view each client as a whole person with a unique worldview informed by the stories of their mind-body experiences. Each unique individual requires a uniquely individual approach and this approach is grounded in the principles of trauma care; safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment and choice.
Master’s-qualified, Australian Counselling Association-registered counsellor providing online therapy in Australia. I use Holistic, Humanist, Existential and Biopsychosocial lens. David offers a person-centred, client-led approach that is culturally sensitive, intersectional, and trauma-informed. My preferred modalities are CBT and DBT amongst others.
Master’s-qualified, Australian Counselling Association-registered counsellor providing online therapy in Australia. I use Holistic, Humanist, Existential and Biopsychosocial lens. David offers a person-centred, client-led approach that is culturally sensitive, intersectional, and trauma-informed. My preferred modalities are CBT and DBT amongst others.
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
Tanuja is an enthusiastic, self-aware therapist with a strong work ethic and a deeply ingrained desire to help others. She has highly developed interpersonal skills and understands working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. She is skilled in Trauma, Domestic violence and suicide prevention, drawing from different therapeutic modalities. She has a considerable interest in helping people facing challenges with mental health. Her natural interests are helping people feel comfortable and open, exploring and understanding their concerns and bringing about positive change and greater well-being.
Quý khách đang trong tình trạng Đau Khổ, Âu Lo, Bất An, Mất Ngũ hay Trầm Cảm vì những vấn đề nan giãi trong gia đình, cuộc sống, đôi lúc bế tắc tuyệt vọng? Hãy 1 lần gặp gỡ Counsellor Phương Phan, quý vị sẽ tìm được hướng giải quyết thích hợp qua Counselling & Life Coaching, giúp Tâm Lành, Thân Khỏe và Trí Sáng. Everyone is different, so individual depression, anxiety and problems are various in nature. My therapeutic & psychological Counselling program will be tailored flexibly & appropriately to meet your needs in problem solving and emotional recovery. Just try for your self-recovery. PP
Quý khách đang trong tình trạng Đau Khổ, Âu Lo, Bất An, Mất Ngũ hay Trầm Cảm vì những vấn đề nan giãi trong gia đình, cuộc sống, đôi lúc bế tắc tuyệt vọng? Hãy 1 lần gặp gỡ Counsellor Phương Phan, quý vị sẽ tìm được hướng giải quyết thích hợp qua Counselling & Life Coaching, giúp Tâm Lành, Thân Khỏe và Trí Sáng. Everyone is different, so individual depression, anxiety and problems are various in nature. My therapeutic & psychological Counselling program will be tailored flexibly & appropriately to meet your needs in problem solving and emotional recovery. Just try for your self-recovery. PP
I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood and respected, regardless of their situation, past or concern. Taking a positive psychology and humanistic approach, I fundamentally believe that every person has a unique strength and I strive to maximise and build upon that strength. I focus on the person as a whole and want to help people be the best version of themselves. Moving away from a deficit focus, I use strengths-based approaches with my clients. I aim to continuously provide clients with respect, a collaborative approach to working on goals, with compassion and authenticity.
I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood and respected, regardless of their situation, past or concern. Taking a positive psychology and humanistic approach, I fundamentally believe that every person has a unique strength and I strive to maximise and build upon that strength. I focus on the person as a whole and want to help people be the best version of themselves. Moving away from a deficit focus, I use strengths-based approaches with my clients. I aim to continuously provide clients with respect, a collaborative approach to working on goals, with compassion and authenticity.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
I’m honoured to have been recognised as one of the top 3 therapists in Sydney in 2025, serving as the principal therapist specialising in relationship therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with diverse cultures, I strive to provide compassionate support to couples.
We all lose our way at times and may need support to get back on track and reignite our relationship, no matter how long or short you have been together. My aim is not for you to keep coming to me but to empower you to develop skills—such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection—so you can navigate life independently.
I’m honoured to have been recognised as one of the top 3 therapists in Sydney in 2025, serving as the principal therapist specialising in relationship therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with diverse cultures, I strive to provide compassionate support to couples.
We all lose our way at times and may need support to get back on track and reignite our relationship, no matter how long or short you have been together. My aim is not for you to keep coming to me but to empower you to develop skills—such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection—so you can navigate life independently.
Founded in 2006 with a small but growing team of talented psychologists, we specialise in both short-term and long-term work on a wide range of problems. Our psychologists specialise in adult and adolescent individual and family sessions, to address mental illness, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal conflict, workplace stress, as well as complex challenges such as trauma, chronic illness, and relationship breakdown. Set in a quiet location with easy parking and access to public transport nearby.
Founded in 2006 with a small but growing team of talented psychologists, we specialise in both short-term and long-term work on a wide range of problems. Our psychologists specialise in adult and adolescent individual and family sessions, to address mental illness, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal conflict, workplace stress, as well as complex challenges such as trauma, chronic illness, and relationship breakdown. Set in a quiet location with easy parking and access to public transport nearby.
I’m Hoda Hannaway, a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker and Counsellor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan—from children to the elderly.
I hold a Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) & a Master of Social Work (Qualifying). As a registered member of the AASW, I adhere to the highest ethical standards & evidence-based practices. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, & solution-focused, tailored to help clients build resilience and find strength in their unique journeys.
I’m Hoda Hannaway, a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker and Counsellor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan—from children to the elderly.
I hold a Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) & a Master of Social Work (Qualifying). As a registered member of the AASW, I adhere to the highest ethical standards & evidence-based practices. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, & solution-focused, tailored to help clients build resilience and find strength in their unique journeys.
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I am a professional counsellor committed to providing a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where individuals can explore life's challenges, strengthen resilience, and move towards meaningful personal growth. My counselling philosophy is founded on the belief that every person possesses the capacity for healing, self-understanding, and positive change when provided with empathy, acceptance, and appropriate support.
I am a professional counsellor committed to providing a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where individuals can explore life's challenges, strengthen resilience, and move towards meaningful personal growth. My counselling philosophy is founded on the belief that every person possesses the capacity for healing, self-understanding, and positive change when provided with empathy, acceptance, and appropriate support.
Our team provides comprehensive assessments for autism, ADHD, cognitive abilities, and learning disabilities for children, teenagers, and adults. We also offer tailored treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma and more, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
Our team provides comprehensive assessments for autism, ADHD, cognitive abilities, and learning disabilities for children, teenagers, and adults. We also offer tailored treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma and more, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
My purpose is to create a safe, respectful, and genuinely supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and the courage to explore your inner world at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is warm, practical, and person-centred. I focus on your story—your strengths, struggles, hopes, and values—while bringing steadiness, insight, and care to support healing, moving on, and living with intention. I walk beside you with empathy, supporting your healing and helping you move toward a life that feels calm with a purpose.
My purpose is to create a safe, respectful, and genuinely supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and the courage to explore your inner world at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is warm, practical, and person-centred. I focus on your story—your strengths, struggles, hopes, and values—while bringing steadiness, insight, and care to support healing, moving on, and living with intention. I walk beside you with empathy, supporting your healing and helping you move toward a life that feels calm with a purpose.
Life’s hardest moments happen within our closest relationships. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, processing past trauma, or feeling disconnected from those you love, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Georgette Melki, a qualified social worker and family therapist, and I’m here to help you find your way back to balance.
At The Family Treehouse, I believe that true healing happens through connection. My "Unity" approach isn't about avoiding conflict; it’s about finding a common language so you can weather storms together.
Life’s hardest moments happen within our closest relationships. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, processing past trauma, or feeling disconnected from those you love, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Georgette Melki, a qualified social worker and family therapist, and I’m here to help you find your way back to balance.
At The Family Treehouse, I believe that true healing happens through connection. My "Unity" approach isn't about avoiding conflict; it’s about finding a common language so you can weather storms together.
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
Nerida works with individuals and couples. She treats low libido in all genders, mismatched libidos between a couple, difficulty with reaching orgasm, pain during intercourse, maintaining intimacy whilst managing health issues and/or chronic pain, anxiety related to being diagnosed with an STI, difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, porn and sex addiction, kinks and fetishes, and ethical non monogamy. She works with couples to improve communication and restore trust post infidelity.
Nerida works with individuals and couples. She treats low libido in all genders, mismatched libidos between a couple, difficulty with reaching orgasm, pain during intercourse, maintaining intimacy whilst managing health issues and/or chronic pain, anxiety related to being diagnosed with an STI, difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, porn and sex addiction, kinks and fetishes, and ethical non monogamy. She works with couples to improve communication and restore trust post infidelity.
Dr Fleisch is a general adult and adolescent psychiatrist with over 20 years’ experience. He provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment services, primarily for depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, psychotic disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD).
Dr Fleisch is a general adult and adolescent psychiatrist with over 20 years’ experience. He provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment services, primarily for depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, psychotic disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD).
Nicole is a psychologist based on the Gold Coast. Nicole is an empathic practitioner who has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, persistent pain and chronic health conditions. She also enjoys working with high functioning clients who are seeking assistance to optimize their mental health and improve stress management. Based in Queensland and offering psychological intervention via telehealth video-conferencing with current availability.
Nicole is a psychologist based on the Gold Coast. Nicole is an empathic practitioner who has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, persistent pain and chronic health conditions. She also enjoys working with high functioning clients who are seeking assistance to optimize their mental health and improve stress management. Based in Queensland and offering psychological intervention via telehealth video-conferencing with current availability.
My clients needs are paramount, where I emphasise a therapeutic relationship that is supportive, while adhering to evidence based treatment modalities for depression anxiety, trauma, workplace injury, neurodiversity, and motor vehicle accidents. I work with individuals from all cultures, background and identity. I am an approved SIRA and Work and Development Order Sponsor, as well as offer assistance with NDIS assessment and support services. My services include, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral to other services as needed.
My clients needs are paramount, where I emphasise a therapeutic relationship that is supportive, while adhering to evidence based treatment modalities for depression anxiety, trauma, workplace injury, neurodiversity, and motor vehicle accidents. I work with individuals from all cultures, background and identity. I am an approved SIRA and Work and Development Order Sponsor, as well as offer assistance with NDIS assessment and support services. My services include, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral to other services as needed.
Understanding how you experience the world is central to my work as a therapist. I am interested how feelings and thoughts can manifest in our bodies. Gentle exploration of these somatic responses can assist in deeper understanding of our emotional world. Working together, I would support you toward your self-acceptance of challenging thoughts and feelings. Alongside my private practice, I work with a national not-for-profit supporting parents experiencing antenatal and postnatal anxiety, depression and adjustment to parenthood - as a spokesperson, managing clinical intake and clinical writing.
Understanding how you experience the world is central to my work as a therapist. I am interested how feelings and thoughts can manifest in our bodies. Gentle exploration of these somatic responses can assist in deeper understanding of our emotional world. Working together, I would support you toward your self-acceptance of challenging thoughts and feelings. Alongside my private practice, I work with a national not-for-profit supporting parents experiencing antenatal and postnatal anxiety, depression and adjustment to parenthood - as a spokesperson, managing clinical intake and clinical writing.
I work with people who feel weighed down by trauma, stress, or painful life experiences that leave them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — from themselves or from others. Many of my clients are navigating patterns that no longer serve them, struggling with emotional regulation, or finding it hard to feel grounded and present. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard, understood, and supported at your own pace. Together, we explore how trauma and stress show up in your body and relationships, and how they shape your emotions, self-worth, and sense of safety.
I work with people who feel weighed down by trauma, stress, or painful life experiences that leave them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — from themselves or from others. Many of my clients are navigating patterns that no longer serve them, struggling with emotional regulation, or finding it hard to feel grounded and present. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard, understood, and supported at your own pace. Together, we explore how trauma and stress show up in your body and relationships, and how they shape your emotions, self-worth, and sense of safety.
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Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Canterbury
- Ashfield
- Campsie
- Croydon Park
- Dulwich Hill
- Earlwood
- Haberfield
- Lewisham
- Marrickville
- Petersham
- Stanmore
- Summer Hill
- Wolli Creek
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.