Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Sydney, NSW
I've been a mental health clinician/ therapist for over 20 years assisting patients/clients with a variety of issues ranging from mild depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to more severe psychological and complex difficulties stemming from trauma, abuse, addictions, disability, psychiatric illnesses and personality and relationship related problems. I enjoy meeting those who value the importance of self-awareness and personal development in order to improve their psychological well-being.. I have extensive experiencing working with children, adults, couples and families who wish to improve their Mental Health conditions.
I've been a mental health clinician/ therapist for over 20 years assisting patients/clients with a variety of issues ranging from mild depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to more severe psychological and complex difficulties stemming from trauma, abuse, addictions, disability, psychiatric illnesses and personality and relationship related problems. I enjoy meeting those who value the importance of self-awareness and personal development in order to improve their psychological well-being.. I have extensive experiencing working with children, adults, couples and families who wish to improve their Mental Health conditions.
All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
Hi I'm Jim O'Connor clinical psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I help people overcome the challenges they face in their relationships. If you're someone who is single and wishing to get into a relationship but you don't know how to find the right person, then I can help. If your in a relationship and you want to create more connection, I can show you how. If you're in an abusive relationship and you don't know if you should leave or stay I can help you decide and I will support you what ever you decide. If it has anything to do with dating or relating in the modern world I can help.
Hi I'm Jim O'Connor clinical psychotherapist and relationship therapist. I help people overcome the challenges they face in their relationships. If you're someone who is single and wishing to get into a relationship but you don't know how to find the right person, then I can help. If your in a relationship and you want to create more connection, I can show you how. If you're in an abusive relationship and you don't know if you should leave or stay I can help you decide and I will support you what ever you decide. If it has anything to do with dating or relating in the modern world I can help.
We can all have times in our lives when things can seem unmanageable, whether it is within our family or close relationships, divorce or bereavement, or our health, our work or in coming to terms with difficult events that have happened either recently or in the past , which still don’t feel resolved. You are not alone, as human beings we all have difficult times. It is a brave decision to try to resolve those issues in the best way you can. A counsellor is not there to judge you, or to give you text book solutions. They are there to help and guide you towards the solution that is right for you.
We can all have times in our lives when things can seem unmanageable, whether it is within our family or close relationships, divorce or bereavement, or our health, our work or in coming to terms with difficult events that have happened either recently or in the past , which still don’t feel resolved. You are not alone, as human beings we all have difficult times. It is a brave decision to try to resolve those issues in the best way you can. A counsellor is not there to judge you, or to give you text book solutions. They are there to help and guide you towards the solution that is right for you.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating complex mental health challenges and is seeking a supportive and understanding environment to work through their issues. They may be dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or are neurodivergent, with conditions such as Autism or ADHD. They are also individuals who are adjusting to illness, life transitions, or experiencing stress, childhood trauma, complicated grief and loss, or personality difficulties.PTSD and the need for trauma-informed therapy,Anxiety and depression,neurodivergence, Adjusting to significant life change,Managing of stress,childhood trauma,complicated grief
My ideal client is someone who is navigating complex mental health challenges and is seeking a supportive and understanding environment to work through their issues. They may be dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or are neurodivergent, with conditions such as Autism or ADHD. They are also individuals who are adjusting to illness, life transitions, or experiencing stress, childhood trauma, complicated grief and loss, or personality difficulties.PTSD and the need for trauma-informed therapy,Anxiety and depression,neurodivergence, Adjusting to significant life change,Managing of stress,childhood trauma,complicated grief
Hi! My name is Julee Payne, and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive mental health experience. I am a genuine, caring compassionate, therapist who has worked widely in both public mental health and non government sectors. This includes emergency departments, crisis mental health teams, and general mental health. I bring with me a wealth of experience and knowledge, working with; culturally and linguistically diverse populations, disability, anxiety and depression, LGBTQI, Indigenous Australians, the elderly, PTSD, and those affected by grief & loss.
Hi! My name is Julee Payne, and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive mental health experience. I am a genuine, caring compassionate, therapist who has worked widely in both public mental health and non government sectors. This includes emergency departments, crisis mental health teams, and general mental health. I bring with me a wealth of experience and knowledge, working with; culturally and linguistically diverse populations, disability, anxiety and depression, LGBTQI, Indigenous Australians, the elderly, PTSD, and those affected by grief & loss.
Our ideal client is someone who recognises that life’s challenges, whether personal, professional, or situational, don’t have to be faced alone.
They may be experiencing mood or relationship difficulties. Others may be navigating more specific challenges, such as performance pressures, work conflict, or the legal system. Some come to us at a crossroads in life, unsure how to move forward but needing a safe, confidential space to be heard without judgment, and for practical, evidence-based psychological strategies that genuinely fit their lifestyle.
Their goal is clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Our ideal client is someone who recognises that life’s challenges, whether personal, professional, or situational, don’t have to be faced alone.
They may be experiencing mood or relationship difficulties. Others may be navigating more specific challenges, such as performance pressures, work conflict, or the legal system. Some come to us at a crossroads in life, unsure how to move forward but needing a safe, confidential space to be heard without judgment, and for practical, evidence-based psychological strategies that genuinely fit their lifestyle.
Their goal is clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hi, I'm Katherine Sayer-Jones, a clinical psychologist that appreciates that it can take time and courage to get to this point, so I'm glad you're here. I take a warm and open-minded approach as a therapist to help you get to know yourself better with kindness and a sense of humour. I support people struggling with health anxiety, depression, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, and PMDD. Therapy with me focuses on helping you work out what is making you feel stuck and make choices that align with a meaningful life for you individually.
Hi, I'm Katherine Sayer-Jones, a clinical psychologist that appreciates that it can take time and courage to get to this point, so I'm glad you're here. I take a warm and open-minded approach as a therapist to help you get to know yourself better with kindness and a sense of humour. I support people struggling with health anxiety, depression, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, and PMDD. Therapy with me focuses on helping you work out what is making you feel stuck and make choices that align with a meaningful life for you individually.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
I've spent my counselling career in grief and loss, supporting clients through illness, bereavement, caring, and the various losses that come with major life transitions. I'm not into toxic positivity – sometimes life really is hard – but I can offer a space to laugh and cry and rage and vent, and find ways together to keep moving forward.
Many of my clients are navigating "looking fine on the outside", while underneath there's exhaustion, grief, old patterns repeating, medically unexplained somatic symptoms or a sense of quietly falling apart. That gap between how things look and how they feel is often where therapy starts.
Many of my clients are navigating "looking fine on the outside", while underneath there's exhaustion, grief, old patterns repeating, medically unexplained somatic symptoms or a sense of quietly falling apart. That gap between how things look and how they feel is often where therapy starts.
I work with folks navigating big changes or complicated relationship dynamics: separation, blended families, co-parenting, and patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts. Many people come feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in roles they don’t want to keep playing. I help you slow things down, make sense of what’s happening underneath, and find a path forward so you can move with clarity and integrity rather than react out of old patterns.
I work with folks navigating big changes or complicated relationship dynamics: separation, blended families, co-parenting, and patterns that keep repeating despite your best efforts. Many people come feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in roles they don’t want to keep playing. I help you slow things down, make sense of what’s happening underneath, and find a path forward so you can move with clarity and integrity rather than react out of old patterns.
I am a registered psychologist based in Sydney CBD, specialising in anxiety, performance psychology, men's mental health, and trauma. My approach combines insight and practical tools, with the aim of not only reducing symptoms, but also helping you develop a more confident, grounded and authentic sense of self.
Alongside my private practice, I currently work within the NSW Police Force, supporting officers and first responders exposed to high-pressure situations, trauma, and long-term stress.
I am a registered psychologist based in Sydney CBD, specialising in anxiety, performance psychology, men's mental health, and trauma. My approach combines insight and practical tools, with the aim of not only reducing symptoms, but also helping you develop a more confident, grounded and authentic sense of self.
Alongside my private practice, I currently work within the NSW Police Force, supporting officers and first responders exposed to high-pressure situations, trauma, and long-term stress.
PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger management, issues with self worth, disordered eating, neurodiversity, addictions, suicidality - are these the kind of experiences that are present in your life? Are you feeling judged by others (or are judging yourself) because of your physical experience, your financial situation, your professional or social standing, or because of the work you do? Do yo feel that you are not functioning effectively and efficiently in life? Have relationships with intimate partners, friends and colleagues come under pressure? Has living life itself become problematic?
PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger management, issues with self worth, disordered eating, neurodiversity, addictions, suicidality - are these the kind of experiences that are present in your life? Are you feeling judged by others (or are judging yourself) because of your physical experience, your financial situation, your professional or social standing, or because of the work you do? Do yo feel that you are not functioning effectively and efficiently in life? Have relationships with intimate partners, friends and colleagues come under pressure? Has living life itself become problematic?
Innerlyst is a Sovereign Sanctuary, a warm space of home to be seen, heard and understood in wholeness.
You are born worthy and enough. You have all you need within you.
We approach a Person-Centred Trauma-Informed Biopsychosocial Model, where science meets the psychosocial to ground the spiritual.
Innerlyst provides a warm embrace and a guiding light, focusing on: The flow of emotional energy, Leading your dialogical mind with curiosity and purpose, Grounding wisdom in the body with Reflective Governance, Embodying heartfelt intentionality, Befriending the shadows of shame, and embracing faith in Authenticity to become Sovereign.
Innerlyst is a Sovereign Sanctuary, a warm space of home to be seen, heard and understood in wholeness.
You are born worthy and enough. You have all you need within you.
We approach a Person-Centred Trauma-Informed Biopsychosocial Model, where science meets the psychosocial to ground the spiritual.
Innerlyst provides a warm embrace and a guiding light, focusing on: The flow of emotional energy, Leading your dialogical mind with curiosity and purpose, Grounding wisdom in the body with Reflective Governance, Embodying heartfelt intentionality, Befriending the shadows of shame, and embracing faith in Authenticity to become Sovereign.
What do you want to change in your life? I've been a therapist for 33 years and I support people to make significant changes in their lives and relationships. There's nothing you can't overcome. I specialise in complex trauma and relationship counselling, working with people affected by trauma, child abuse & sexual or domestic violence, mental illness, racism, disability and grief. My practice is unreservedly feminist and evidence-based. This includes a commitment to peace, equality, human rights, intersectionalism, self-determination and empowerment. I'm queer and LGBTIQ, trans, NB, poly, ENM, sex work & kink affirming.
What do you want to change in your life? I've been a therapist for 33 years and I support people to make significant changes in their lives and relationships. There's nothing you can't overcome. I specialise in complex trauma and relationship counselling, working with people affected by trauma, child abuse & sexual or domestic violence, mental illness, racism, disability and grief. My practice is unreservedly feminist and evidence-based. This includes a commitment to peace, equality, human rights, intersectionalism, self-determination and empowerment. I'm queer and LGBTIQ, trans, NB, poly, ENM, sex work & kink affirming.
Life can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming, leaving us unsure of where to go next or what to do. In those moments, the sense of being stuck can be unsettling, making us question everything. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions may feel unclear. Yet, there's a part of us that yearns to grow—a curious part that seeks to learn and evolve through these experiences. This part wants to develop emotional resilience, embrace uncertainty, and foster greater self-awareness. Ultimately, it's the part that strives to become the most authentic and reliable version of ourselves.
Life can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming, leaving us unsure of where to go next or what to do. In those moments, the sense of being stuck can be unsettling, making us question everything. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions may feel unclear. Yet, there's a part of us that yearns to grow—a curious part that seeks to learn and evolve through these experiences. This part wants to develop emotional resilience, embrace uncertainty, and foster greater self-awareness. Ultimately, it's the part that strives to become the most authentic and reliable version of ourselves.
Hello, I’m Xiaoda, a bilingual (English/Mandarin) psychotherapist and counsellor. I have Master’s degrees in Social Science and Psychotherapy and Counselling.
My professional background integrates Western psychological theories and practices. I focus on helping individuals to navigate emotional distress and challenges at different life stages, and to build self-confidence.
Hello, I’m Xiaoda, a bilingual (English/Mandarin) psychotherapist and counsellor. I have Master’s degrees in Social Science and Psychotherapy and Counselling.
My professional background integrates Western psychological theories and practices. I focus on helping individuals to navigate emotional distress and challenges at different life stages, and to build self-confidence.
Specialised psychotherapy for ADHD in adults, or for those who present neurodiverse characteristics. I work on adjustment of symptoms or challenges, relationship dynamics (Gottman Method), and psycho-affective and sexual topics.
In-person in Sydney CBD and online Australia-wide and international. Bilingual therapy. Sesiones disponibles en español e inglés.
I help clients build self-awareness, develop coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy should feel practical and relaxed, where we get to learn how to implement tools that are tailored to our needs.
Specialised psychotherapy for ADHD in adults, or for those who present neurodiverse characteristics. I work on adjustment of symptoms or challenges, relationship dynamics (Gottman Method), and psycho-affective and sexual topics.
In-person in Sydney CBD and online Australia-wide and international. Bilingual therapy. Sesiones disponibles en español e inglés.
I help clients build self-awareness, develop coping tools, and create meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy should feel practical and relaxed, where we get to learn how to implement tools that are tailored to our needs.
I am a passionate psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults with various psychological presentations.
I am a Registered Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) and Board Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
I am a passionate psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults with various psychological presentations.
I am a Registered Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) and Board Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
I am a compassionate counsellor dedicated to assist in a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationships difficulties, grief, trauma, gender identity and more. I work from a solution-focused approach, helping clients identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and create practical steps toward change. I integrate mindfulness throughout my practice, supporting clients to build awareness, regulate emotions, and develop compassion. I am dedicated to providing affordable counselling.
I am a compassionate counsellor dedicated to assist in a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationships difficulties, grief, trauma, gender identity and more. I work from a solution-focused approach, helping clients identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and create practical steps toward change. I integrate mindfulness throughout my practice, supporting clients to build awareness, regulate emotions, and develop compassion. I am dedicated to providing affordable counselling.
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Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Sydney
- Darlinghurst
- Elizabeth Bay
- Forest Lodge
- Glebe
- Haymarket
- Potts Point
- Pyrmont
- Rushcutters Bay
- Surry Hills
- The Rocks
- Ultimo
- Woolloomooloo
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.