Schema Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Darlinghurst, NSW
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with difficult emotions, feeling disconnected from others, or repeating patterns that no longer serve you.
At Eclipse Psychology I provide a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space to help you better understand what's happening and develop strategies for change. Together, we can work through anxiety, trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, life transitions, relationship challenges, and neurodiversity-related concerns.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling with difficult emotions, feeling disconnected from others, or repeating patterns that no longer serve you.
At Eclipse Psychology I provide a calm, supportive, and non-judgemental space to help you better understand what's happening and develop strategies for change. Together, we can work through anxiety, trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, life transitions, relationship challenges, and neurodiversity-related concerns.
I am a Registered Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) and Board Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
I am a Registered Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) and Board Approved Supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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.
I use evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and relapse prevention strategies to support emotional regulation, insight, and sustainable change.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, particularly when you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or unsure where to turn.
With almost 15 years’ experience, I support children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, borderline personality disorder, and substance use. I provide evidence-based care at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to your needs.
I use evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and relapse prevention strategies to support emotional regulation, insight, and sustainable change.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, particularly when you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or unsure where to turn.
With almost 15 years’ experience, I support children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, borderline personality disorder, and substance use. I provide evidence-based care at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to your needs.
I am a psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology and an EMDR-accredited therapist. I work with children, adolescents and adults, with a particular interest in trauma and the ways our experiences can shape how we feel, relate to others and navigate everyday life.
I am a psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology and an EMDR-accredited therapist. I work with children, adolescents and adults, with a particular interest in trauma and the ways our experiences can shape how we feel, relate to others and navigate everyday life.
Using Schema Therapy, she explores how childhood experiences shaped maladaptive coping patterns, including relational difficulties, and guides clients toward healthier ways of meeting their emotional needs.
I primarily work with older adolescents aged 16+ years and professional adults wanting help with adjustment to parenthood, ADHD, anxiety, body image/dysmorphia, depression, eating disorders, OCD, adult child-parent estrangement, stress and work-related burnout, childhood trauma and PTSD.
I also offer supervision to fully registered Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists.
Using Schema Therapy, she explores how childhood experiences shaped maladaptive coping patterns, including relational difficulties, and guides clients toward healthier ways of meeting their emotional needs.
I primarily work with older adolescents aged 16+ years and professional adults wanting help with adjustment to parenthood, ADHD, anxiety, body image/dysmorphia, depression, eating disorders, OCD, adult child-parent estrangement, stress and work-related burnout, childhood trauma and PTSD.
I also offer supervision to fully registered Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists.
Drawing upon attachment informed EMDR, schema therapy, parts work, CBT and other evidence-based techniques, I support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your core beliefs, needs and values and help resolve the underlying drivers.
I use a holistic approach in order to support you navigating your life's challenges, aiming to understand your personal difficulties within the complexity of your life. I believe understanding the root cause of your distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms is important to create lasting change. My work focuses on processing trauma to help integrate all parts of yourself. I work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, post traumatic stress (single event and complex trauma, attachment trauma), (chronic) anxiety and depression.
Drawing upon attachment informed EMDR, schema therapy, parts work, CBT and other evidence-based techniques, I support you in gaining a deeper understanding of your core beliefs, needs and values and help resolve the underlying drivers.
I use a holistic approach in order to support you navigating your life's challenges, aiming to understand your personal difficulties within the complexity of your life. I believe understanding the root cause of your distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms is important to create lasting change. My work focuses on processing trauma to help integrate all parts of yourself. I work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, post traumatic stress (single event and complex trauma, attachment trauma), (chronic) anxiety and depression.
Therapies: Interpersonal therapy, Trauma-informed therapy, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, IFS, CBT, M-CBT, Psychoeducation/counselling for families bereaved by suicide, Treatment for Addiction, Health psychology specialising in Women's Health issues
I am privileged to see any person 16yrs & over for assessment, treatment & therapy for a wide range of issues/diagnoses. I see families, for psychoeducation & coping skills who have loved ones experiencing addiction, risk behaviours/suicide/suicide bereavement. Any person who is curious to develop an understanding of themselves & better cope with symptoms, mental health diagnoses. I believe in a supportive & tailored model of therapy, using evidence based treatment, I am friendly, dedicated clinician who thoroughly enjoys helping others achieve their goals in therapy & seeing new skills applied with some amazing outcomes in life.
Therapies: Interpersonal therapy, Trauma-informed therapy, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, IFS, CBT, M-CBT, Psychoeducation/counselling for families bereaved by suicide, Treatment for Addiction, Health psychology specialising in Women's Health issues
I am privileged to see any person 16yrs & over for assessment, treatment & therapy for a wide range of issues/diagnoses. I see families, for psychoeducation & coping skills who have loved ones experiencing addiction, risk behaviours/suicide/suicide bereavement. Any person who is curious to develop an understanding of themselves & better cope with symptoms, mental health diagnoses. I believe in a supportive & tailored model of therapy, using evidence based treatment, I am friendly, dedicated clinician who thoroughly enjoys helping others achieve their goals in therapy & seeing new skills applied with some amazing outcomes in life.
Many professionals and people in high-demand roles appear to be coping well, yet privately experience anxiety, burnout, or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with adults navigating sustained pressure, unrelenting standards, and complex responsibilities, supporting greater clarity, emotional regulation, and more sustainable ways of working and living. My approach is calm, structured, and practical, helping clients think more clearly under pressure and respond rather than react in challenging situations.
Many professionals and people in high-demand roles appear to be coping well, yet privately experience anxiety, burnout, or a persistent sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with adults navigating sustained pressure, unrelenting standards, and complex responsibilities, supporting greater clarity, emotional regulation, and more sustainable ways of working and living. My approach is calm, structured, and practical, helping clients think more clearly under pressure and respond rather than react in challenging situations.
I apply various therapeutic methodologies such as Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, and Schema therapy to help you understand why you are triggered by certain interactions and how to change your maladaptive coping behaviours.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Why can't we stop fighting?’ ‘Why do I feel disrespected/unimportant?’ ‘Why am I dissatisfied with my life?’ 'Why do I feel anxious?'. If these thoughts are recurring often, individual, couple or family counselling will help you gain clarity, improve communication and create a more satisfied life. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
I apply various therapeutic methodologies such as Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, and Schema therapy to help you understand why you are triggered by certain interactions and how to change your maladaptive coping behaviours.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Why can't we stop fighting?’ ‘Why do I feel disrespected/unimportant?’ ‘Why am I dissatisfied with my life?’ 'Why do I feel anxious?'. If these thoughts are recurring often, individual, couple or family counselling will help you gain clarity, improve communication and create a more satisfied life. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy to create tailored treatment plans for each individual.
Based in Sydney CBD, NSW, I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and Asian mental health. I provide a culturally sensitive space to explore past experiences and unmet needs that drive unhelpful coping or relationship patterns. My ideal client wants to understand their emotions, break free from cycles, and build healthier ways of relating. Alongside therapy, I am also appointed as a Single Expert Witness preparing Family Reports for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy to create tailored treatment plans for each individual.
Based in Sydney CBD, NSW, I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and Asian mental health. I provide a culturally sensitive space to explore past experiences and unmet needs that drive unhelpful coping or relationship patterns. My ideal client wants to understand their emotions, break free from cycles, and build healthier ways of relating. Alongside therapy, I am also appointed as a Single Expert Witness preparing Family Reports for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
I utilise a solution-focused, integrative approach, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
You may be navigating a difficult life transition, managing a complex personal history, or seeking a truly affirmative space within the LGBTQIA+ community. Many of my clients feel "stuck" in cycles of persistent stress, relationship conflict, or emotional exhaustion and want more than just a listener; they want a clear strategy for change. Your goal is to move past the mental fog to regain a sense of purpose and connection. You need a professional who understands that your well-being is tied to your values and that you deserve a life where you feel in control, rather than just reacting to the next challenge.
I utilise a solution-focused, integrative approach, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
You may be navigating a difficult life transition, managing a complex personal history, or seeking a truly affirmative space within the LGBTQIA+ community. Many of my clients feel "stuck" in cycles of persistent stress, relationship conflict, or emotional exhaustion and want more than just a listener; they want a clear strategy for change. Your goal is to move past the mental fog to regain a sense of purpose and connection. You need a professional who understands that your well-being is tied to your values and that you deserve a life where you feel in control, rather than just reacting to the next challenge.
As an experienced clinical psychologist, I provide clients with a supportive and safe space to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I draw from a range of therapeutic models to address an individuals’ needs and equip them with skills to take on life’s challenges. I aim to be authentic in my practice and to help clients feel at ease in the therapy room. At the heart of my approach is the belief that people are able to grow and evolve in order to live a meaningful life. I feel privileged to be in a position to observe people grow and take this into their lives outside the therapy room.
As an experienced clinical psychologist, I provide clients with a supportive and safe space to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I draw from a range of therapeutic models to address an individuals’ needs and equip them with skills to take on life’s challenges. I aim to be authentic in my practice and to help clients feel at ease in the therapy room. At the heart of my approach is the belief that people are able to grow and evolve in order to live a meaningful life. I feel privileged to be in a position to observe people grow and take this into their lives outside the therapy room.
I find that people often come to therapy because they are stuck. They could be struggling with their mood, with their fears, with addiction, with relationship issues, with stress. Whatever the issue, they don’t understand why they are stuck and, despite their best efforts, they don’t know how to become unstuck. Their attempts to use the typical psychological skills and strategies from CBT or ACT don't work, not because of any personal failing, but because they haven't been able to identify the causes of their problem and because there is more to people than just simple thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
I find that people often come to therapy because they are stuck. They could be struggling with their mood, with their fears, with addiction, with relationship issues, with stress. Whatever the issue, they don’t understand why they are stuck and, despite their best efforts, they don’t know how to become unstuck. Their attempts to use the typical psychological skills and strategies from CBT or ACT don't work, not because of any personal failing, but because they haven't been able to identify the causes of their problem and because there is more to people than just simple thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
I am an empathetic and supportive Psychologist with clinical and community experience working with clients across the lifespan. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds, as I take pleasure in meeting and getting to know different people and their stories. I support people struggling with anxiety, panic, emotional regulation, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic illness and self-development.
I am an empathetic and supportive Psychologist with clinical and community experience working with clients across the lifespan. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds, as I take pleasure in meeting and getting to know different people and their stories. I support people struggling with anxiety, panic, emotional regulation, depression, grief, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, chronic illness and self-development.
Hi I'm Jacob (he/him), I'm a psychologist with lived experienced as a queer and neurodiverse person and a passionate advocate for providing affirming and culturally competent care for other queer persons. I provide trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neuro-affirming support and I specialise in working with adults and young adults with histories of trauma and PTSD.
Hi I'm Jacob (he/him), I'm a psychologist with lived experienced as a queer and neurodiverse person and a passionate advocate for providing affirming and culturally competent care for other queer persons. I provide trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neuro-affirming support and I specialise in working with adults and young adults with histories of trauma and PTSD.
I am experienced in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Schema Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT); Motivational Interviewing (MI)
I pride myself on providing a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space. If you are hoping to experience a greater quality of life, find some direction, or achieve your goals, it would be a privilege for me to offer you guidance and support.
I am experienced in: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Schema Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT); Motivational Interviewing (MI)
I pride myself on providing a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space. If you are hoping to experience a greater quality of life, find some direction, or achieve your goals, it would be a privilege for me to offer you guidance and support.
I'm a clinical psychologist offering evidence-based therapy tailored to each person, drawing on CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, family systems, and trauma-informed care.
You may be feeling stuck — weighed down by anxiety or low mood, struggling with stress and burnout, navigating a difficult life transition, or caught in long-standing patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, work, or sense of self.
At Agile Clinical Psychology we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for people across all stages of life. We work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, existential concerns, and personality and relational issues, among other concerns — helping you build insight, regulate difficult emotions, and create change that lasts.
I'm a clinical psychologist offering evidence-based therapy tailored to each person, drawing on CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, family systems, and trauma-informed care.
You may be feeling stuck — weighed down by anxiety or low mood, struggling with stress and burnout, navigating a difficult life transition, or caught in long-standing patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, work, or sense of self.
At Agile Clinical Psychology we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for people across all stages of life. We work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, existential concerns, and personality and relational issues, among other concerns — helping you build insight, regulate difficult emotions, and create change that lasts.
With years of clinical experience across hospital and private settings, and training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I offer grounded, evidence-based support to help you create lasting and meaningful change.
Life can be difficult at times - navigating work, friendships, family and your own interests. You get through the day but go to bed feeling empty. You may be stuck in emotional and behavioural patterns shaped by upbringing and expectations that once kept you safe but now hold you back. If you want to honour your values and culture while honouring yourself - understanding how the past shaped you, unlearning what no longer serves you, and building a life that feels authentic, balanced, and true to who you are - I may be the right fit for you.
With years of clinical experience across hospital and private settings, and training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Schema Therapy, I offer grounded, evidence-based support to help you create lasting and meaningful change.
Life can be difficult at times - navigating work, friendships, family and your own interests. You get through the day but go to bed feeling empty. You may be stuck in emotional and behavioural patterns shaped by upbringing and expectations that once kept you safe but now hold you back. If you want to honour your values and culture while honouring yourself - understanding how the past shaped you, unlearning what no longer serves you, and building a life that feels authentic, balanced, and true to who you are - I may be the right fit for you.
“Everybody is important; everybody deserves to live their best life. I am here to help you connect with yourself and others, to solve your requests as quickly and effectively as possible, in a way that is long lasting and sustainable”. Her approach is unique. She integrates therapies and customises them to suit the needs of the client. She aims to work with clients to co-create individually tailored and sustainable solutions. Amanda’s interventions aim to address the important relationship between the mind and body. She enjoys helping clients attain a greater wellbeing.
“Everybody is important; everybody deserves to live their best life. I am here to help you connect with yourself and others, to solve your requests as quickly and effectively as possible, in a way that is long lasting and sustainable”. Her approach is unique. She integrates therapies and customises them to suit the needs of the client. She aims to work with clients to co-create individually tailored and sustainable solutions. Amanda’s interventions aim to address the important relationship between the mind and body. She enjoys helping clients attain a greater wellbeing.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.