Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Carlingford, NSW

David Edmund Tompkins
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Carlingford, NSW 2118
Providing private and confidential counselling therapies to couples and individuals to enable them to overcome life’s challenges and low spots. Including PTSD, Bipolar, Grief, Loss, Guilt, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and more.
Providing private and confidential counselling therapies to couples and individuals to enable them to overcome life’s challenges and low spots. Including PTSD, Bipolar, Grief, Loss, Guilt, Anger, Depression, Anxiety and more.
(02) 7804 4605 View (02) 7804 4605
Alexa Halim
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can look fine on the outside, while feeling overwhelming on the inside. You may be carrying anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, or a quiet sense that you've lost touch with yourself. Perhaps you've spent so long coping that you're no longer sure what feeling okay is supposed to look like. Together, we'll work to understand what's keeping you stuck, strengthen your emotional resilience, and help you move towards a life that feels more grounded, meaningful and authentic.
Life can look fine on the outside, while feeling overwhelming on the inside. You may be carrying anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, or a quiet sense that you've lost touch with yourself. Perhaps you've spent so long coping that you're no longer sure what feeling okay is supposed to look like. Together, we'll work to understand what's keeping you stuck, strengthen your emotional resilience, and help you move towards a life that feels more grounded, meaningful and authentic.
(02) 7804 4876 View (02) 7804 4876
Paul Howard
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L3
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, teens, and children. Learn about yourself, take back control and open to new possibilities. Realise your potential. Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as mens stuff, trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, teens, and children. Learn about yourself, take back control and open to new possibilities. Realise your potential. Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as mens stuff, trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
(02) 7804 4133 View (02) 7804 4133
Jenny Lian
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor(PACFA No. 27709) who provides therapy in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Teochew. My lived experience in both Asia and Australia equips me with a strong understanding of cross cultural and migration issues.
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor(PACFA No. 27709) who provides therapy in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Teochew. My lived experience in both Asia and Australia equips me with a strong understanding of cross cultural and migration issues.
(02) 5118 9019 View (02) 5118 9019
Matti Lee
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Serves Area
"Feeling stuck?" - This is one of the most common expression for counselling clients. Innerhealth Practice has been helping clients to explore options and exercise solutions in difficult situations. I am passionate about improving health and maintaining harmonious life balance. Life is filled with challenges and joy. If you would like to try a new way of coping, you might prefer working with someone who has been professionally trained in counselling combined with the practical experience. Look no further, make a call today and be in charge of your issue. Nationally Registered & Accredited services by PACFA and ACA.
"Feeling stuck?" - This is one of the most common expression for counselling clients. Innerhealth Practice has been helping clients to explore options and exercise solutions in difficult situations. I am passionate about improving health and maintaining harmonious life balance. Life is filled with challenges and joy. If you would like to try a new way of coping, you might prefer working with someone who has been professionally trained in counselling combined with the practical experience. Look no further, make a call today and be in charge of your issue. Nationally Registered & Accredited services by PACFA and ACA.
(02) 8294 8741 View (02) 8294 8741
Alda Curtis
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
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.
(02) 8403 0040 View (02) 8403 0040
Mary Ticinovic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have nearly 20 years experience in treating mental health conditions in adolescents, adults and older adults.
AST uses an Attachment Theory lens, together with modern neurobiological understandings of the brain, to bring about change. I help my clients see and understand their unhelpful interactional patterns, behaviours and thought patterns. The purpose that these patterns serve and where these originally come from, providing the opportunity for healing and growth.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and have nearly 20 years experience in treating mental health conditions in adolescents, adults and older adults.
AST uses an Attachment Theory lens, together with modern neurobiological understandings of the brain, to bring about change. I help my clients see and understand their unhelpful interactional patterns, behaviours and thought patterns. The purpose that these patterns serve and where these originally come from, providing the opportunity for healing and growth.
(02) 8609 3060 View (02) 8609 3060
Nam-Hee Pellegrin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Nam-Hee is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a Graduate of Hakomi (an attachment informed, somatic & mindfulness based psychotherapy). She has over 21 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, and parents with young children in private practice and specialised public health care settings. She is also an Australian Health Practitioners’ Registration Agency (AHPRA) approved clinical supervisor. Nam-Hee has had extensive experience working with people with complex and chronic mental health presentations.
Nam-Hee is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a Graduate of Hakomi (an attachment informed, somatic & mindfulness based psychotherapy). She has over 21 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, and parents with young children in private practice and specialised public health care settings. She is also an Australian Health Practitioners’ Registration Agency (AHPRA) approved clinical supervisor. Nam-Hee has had extensive experience working with people with complex and chronic mental health presentations.
(02) 7804 4070 View (02) 7804 4070
Josephine Gravina
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
Having worked with some of the most vulnerable communities in Sydney, Clinical Psychologist Jo Gravina has the ability to make anyone feel at ease. She understands that trust, empathy, and understanding are central to a therapeutic relationship, and views the opportunity to be witness to a patient’s story as a privilege. She prides herself on her warm and friendly demeanour, as well as her ability to remain non-judgmental to her patients, no matter what issues they face. Jo views her role as much more than a job. She sees it as an opportunity to enrich the lives of others, through compassion and evidence based therapy.
(02) 8294 6238 View (02) 8294 6238
Tony Monaghan
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Serves Area
In the same way that you see a GP for physical illness, a physio for muscular problems, a psychologist can help with mental, emotional and situational problems. You have a safe place to talk about things. You are not alone, and what you face is often faced by others. When you don’t know what else to do, we can help you find safety, and ease the pain - of anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, and career. We can also get to the root cause, to end spiralling, to end the back and forth. We can meet face to face in Norwest or by Zoom. Access to medicare benefits for mental health plans are available.
In the same way that you see a GP for physical illness, a physio for muscular problems, a psychologist can help with mental, emotional and situational problems. You have a safe place to talk about things. You are not alone, and what you face is often faced by others. When you don’t know what else to do, we can help you find safety, and ease the pain - of anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, and career. We can also get to the root cause, to end spiralling, to end the back and forth. We can meet face to face in Norwest or by Zoom. Access to medicare benefits for mental health plans are available.
(02) 8609 3937 View (02) 8609 3937
Gissia Castelnoble
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
(02) 7804 4890 View (02) 7804 4890
Stacey Admiraal
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
(02) 7804 4995 View (02) 7804 4995
Bee Sagar
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that therapy is a necessity for every individual, regardless of their age, gender, or circumstances. Everybody has a story, and every story needs to be heard by a willing ear, understood with no judgement, shared in a safe environment, and respected. I aim to deliver a positive outcome for individuals, allowing them to further better their lives today, tomorrow and in their futures using a holistic and person-centred approach. I help my patients in building self-awareness, confidence, and understanding and empowering them to regain control of their lives, allowing positive choices, providing a sense of direction.
I believe that therapy is a necessity for every individual, regardless of their age, gender, or circumstances. Everybody has a story, and every story needs to be heard by a willing ear, understood with no judgement, shared in a safe environment, and respected. I aim to deliver a positive outcome for individuals, allowing them to further better their lives today, tomorrow and in their futures using a holistic and person-centred approach. I help my patients in building self-awareness, confidence, and understanding and empowering them to regain control of their lives, allowing positive choices, providing a sense of direction.
(02) 8403 1541 View (02) 8403 1541
Sarah Traynor
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Im an accredited mental social worker with 25 years of experience working across Sydney. Ive worked 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.
Im an accredited mental social worker with 25 years of experience working across Sydney. Ive worked 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.
(02) 7804 4770 View (02) 7804 4770
Wuyuan Antony-John Jia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Mr Jia has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young children adjusting to their divorce to seniors coping with grief and loss.
Mr W. Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy. With a focus on individual therapy, Mr Jia is also preparing to offer Yalom-style group therapy in the future. In the initial session, Mr Jia assesses compatibility with the client, welcoming individuals of all ages, genders, and clinical presentations.
Mr Jia has worked with a diverse range of clients, from young children adjusting to their divorce to seniors coping with grief and loss.
Mr W. Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy. With a focus on individual therapy, Mr Jia is also preparing to offer Yalom-style group therapy in the future. In the initial session, Mr Jia assesses compatibility with the client, welcoming individuals of all ages, genders, and clinical presentations.
(02) 8403 0669 View (02) 8403 0669
Sydney Psych Hub
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
We are a warm, safe and compassionate psychology practice with locations Castle Hill and Longueville. Our highly skilled and qualified Psychologists and Psychiatrists provide the best possible treatments to help people with all types of mental health conditions. We will take the time to understand who you are as a person and help you to overcome life’s challenges to achieve your personal goals and reach your full potential.
We are a warm, safe and compassionate psychology practice with locations Castle Hill and Longueville. Our highly skilled and qualified Psychologists and Psychiatrists provide the best possible treatments to help people with all types of mental health conditions. We will take the time to understand who you are as a person and help you to overcome life’s challenges to achieve your personal goals and reach your full potential.
(02) 9054 7830 View (02) 9054 7830
Enette Clarette
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help people work through trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I am passionate about facilitating a safe place where clients can be free to explore their issues, gain strength and discover hope.
I help people work through trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I am passionate about facilitating a safe place where clients can be free to explore their issues, gain strength and discover hope.
(02) 7804 4936 View (02) 7804 4936
Dr Yu-Chi Chen
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Carlingford, NSW 2118
(02) 8105 6361 View (02) 8105 6361

More Therapists Nearby

Louise Fletcher
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you're a young person finding your way, an adult navigating life’s complexities, or someone who’s spent a lifetime caring for others—there is space for you here. I offer compassionate, confidential support for individuals aged 16 and up, including Veterans, First Responders (I'm also a member of VESPIIA), Health Professionals, and LGBTIQA+ people. No matter your story, you are welcome. I don’t provide couples or family therapy, nor do I undertake court-ordered or forensic assessments—these are best handled by specialists in those areas. My focus is on individual support and genuine connection.
Whether you're a young person finding your way, an adult navigating life’s complexities, or someone who’s spent a lifetime caring for others—there is space for you here. I offer compassionate, confidential support for individuals aged 16 and up, including Veterans, First Responders (I'm also a member of VESPIIA), Health Professionals, and LGBTIQA+ people. No matter your story, you are welcome. I don’t provide couples or family therapy, nor do I undertake court-ordered or forensic assessments—these are best handled by specialists in those areas. My focus is on individual support and genuine connection.
(08) 6490 9860 View (08) 6490 9860
Nisha Mohan
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Online Only
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds. Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way. Life loves to throw curveballs (it wouldn't be interesting if it didn't), but I'd love to prepare my clients for them!
I strongly believe that every person has a purpose and set of skills/strengths they bring into this world; however, that sometimes inconvenient/negative circumstances or unhealthy relationships can derail this potential by planting a seed of self-doubt into our minds. Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way. Life loves to throw curveballs (it wouldn't be interesting if it didn't), but I'd love to prepare my clients for them!
(02) 5121 7423 View (02) 5121 7423
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.