Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Fairfield, NSW
The goal of a psychologist, in my view, is to provide insight and understanding into the hidden parts of the self. My intention is to support my clients to develop their understanding of themselves, to learn the skills to persevere independently, and to heal themselves. I am open to working with all individuals and work with both adults and adolescents. I have a particular interest in working with the following presentations:
• Confusion about identity, belonging and purpose
• Experiences of adversity and trauma
• Problematic or harmful behaviours
• Addiction issues
• Individuals involved in the justice system
The goal of a psychologist, in my view, is to provide insight and understanding into the hidden parts of the self. My intention is to support my clients to develop their understanding of themselves, to learn the skills to persevere independently, and to heal themselves. I am open to working with all individuals and work with both adults and adolescents. I have a particular interest in working with the following presentations:
• Confusion about identity, belonging and purpose
• Experiences of adversity and trauma
• Problematic or harmful behaviours
• Addiction issues
• Individuals involved in the justice system
I work with people aged 16 and above from all backgrounds and welcome anyone seeking support. Clients often come to me when navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, or major life stress. I have particular experience supporting LGBTQIA+ communities, First Nations clients, victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, people living with HIV, and those with chronic or disabling conditions. Together, we build safety, develop coping skills, and work toward clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with people aged 16 and above from all backgrounds and welcome anyone seeking support. Clients often come to me when navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, or major life stress. I have particular experience supporting LGBTQIA+ communities, First Nations clients, victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, people living with HIV, and those with chronic or disabling conditions. Together, we build safety, develop coping skills, and work toward clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self.
I integrate Art and Sandtray therapy with other modalities, including CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to help you achieve your goals and find solutions which are right for you.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
I integrate Art and Sandtray therapy with other modalities, including CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to help you achieve your goals and find solutions which are right for you.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
The impact of life experiences and situations can sometimes be unbearable. We can often feel overwhelmed and stuck, wondering “Will this ever end?”. If you resonate with this, you are not alone. Please reach out! There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
The impact of life experiences and situations can sometimes be unbearable. We can often feel overwhelmed and stuck, wondering “Will this ever end?”. If you resonate with this, you are not alone. Please reach out! There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
I take an integrative, person-centred approach, drawing from a range of therapies such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour therapy.
You don’t have to figure things out on your own. I pride myself in building a safe space grounded in culturally inclusive and trauma‑informed practice.
Many of the people I work with come from culturally diverse backgrounds. Born in Australia to Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant parents, I have spent most of my life living, studying, and working in South West and Western Sydney.
Areas of support: cultural issues (including migrants, refugees and first/second generation Australians) problem gambling (gambling harm to individuals, partners and family members) and adverse childhood experiences (attachment, neglect and complex trauma).
I take an integrative, person-centred approach, drawing from a range of therapies such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour therapy.
You don’t have to figure things out on your own. I pride myself in building a safe space grounded in culturally inclusive and trauma‑informed practice.
Many of the people I work with come from culturally diverse backgrounds. Born in Australia to Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant parents, I have spent most of my life living, studying, and working in South West and Western Sydney.
Areas of support: cultural issues (including migrants, refugees and first/second generation Australians) problem gambling (gambling harm to individuals, partners and family members) and adverse childhood experiences (attachment, neglect and complex trauma).
I enjoy working with a person centred and psychodynamic approach, which I combine with my training in evidence based therapies, to provide a therapy suited to your needs.
I believe we all deserve a supportive space where we can safely explore the issues that matter to us, at our own pace. I aim to facilitate that space and provide a service based on a collaborative style, where clients are active participants and can exercise their autonomy whilst enhancing their understanding of themselves, their inner, and outer world. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed, while you try to navigate your experiences. I believe that by gaining insight and self awareness you can make meaning of these experiences and find your own answers, create and achieve your goals, and reach a new beginning.
I enjoy working with a person centred and psychodynamic approach, which I combine with my training in evidence based therapies, to provide a therapy suited to your needs.
I believe we all deserve a supportive space where we can safely explore the issues that matter to us, at our own pace. I aim to facilitate that space and provide a service based on a collaborative style, where clients are active participants and can exercise their autonomy whilst enhancing their understanding of themselves, their inner, and outer world. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed, while you try to navigate your experiences. I believe that by gaining insight and self awareness you can make meaning of these experiences and find your own answers, create and achieve your goals, and reach a new beginning.
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I work exclusively with professional, high-achieving woman who seems to have it all, but who often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected. You may be navigating the emotional and physical challenges of menopause, feeling trapped by stress or burnout, or struggling with OCD or anxiety that chips away at your confidence and peace of mind. Despite your success, you often feel as though there’s little time for yourself or your important relationships, and you long to regain a sense of balance and fulfilment in your life. My client goal are to feel more in control, rekindle a sense of purpose, and nurture meaningful connections.
I work exclusively with professional, high-achieving woman who seems to have it all, but who often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected. You may be navigating the emotional and physical challenges of menopause, feeling trapped by stress or burnout, or struggling with OCD or anxiety that chips away at your confidence and peace of mind. Despite your success, you often feel as though there’s little time for yourself or your important relationships, and you long to regain a sense of balance and fulfilment in your life. My client goal are to feel more in control, rekindle a sense of purpose, and nurture meaningful connections.
Being human is not easy. Especially when we are all living in the fast-paced, hustle culture of the present day. I am a sensitive, warm and highly empathic psychologist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space to process and make sense of your own lived experiences. I value building a collaborative relationship with you and to empower you to make choices that support the life that you want for yourself.
I am particularly passionate about supporting women who are experiencing relationship difficulties, feel disconnected from themselves, struggling with their menstrual health or navigating the peri-menopause transition.
Being human is not easy. Especially when we are all living in the fast-paced, hustle culture of the present day. I am a sensitive, warm and highly empathic psychologist who provides a safe and non-judgmental space to process and make sense of your own lived experiences. I value building a collaborative relationship with you and to empower you to make choices that support the life that you want for yourself.
I am particularly passionate about supporting women who are experiencing relationship difficulties, feel disconnected from themselves, struggling with their menstrual health or navigating the peri-menopause transition.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about helping adults navigate various psychological and emotional challenges through increasing personal insight and the capacity for change. I am trained in treating various issues, some of which include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, communication and emotion-regulation issues. I provide a warm and collaborative space where challenges can be safely explored and worked through. I believe that a trusting and authentic relationship is integral to therapeutic progress and I place great emphasis on listening deeply and connecting.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about helping adults navigate various psychological and emotional challenges through increasing personal insight and the capacity for change. I am trained in treating various issues, some of which include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, communication and emotion-regulation issues. I provide a warm and collaborative space where challenges can be safely explored and worked through. I believe that a trusting and authentic relationship is integral to therapeutic progress and I place great emphasis on listening deeply and connecting.
A New Chapter IFS Therapy with Corene
Psychotherapist, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a new therapist can be hard, especially when you really need help. I hope to help your search. I'm a warm, caring therapist here to help heal from trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationship, self-sabotage & self-worth issues.
Clients come to me compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. I take pride in empowering my clients to create real, lasting & positive change in their lives.
Reaching out to a new therapist can feel daunting, but I hope you will take a moment to call or get in touch to see how I can help. I promise to make the process as welcoming and as easy as possible.
Looking for a new therapist can be hard, especially when you really need help. I hope to help your search. I'm a warm, caring therapist here to help heal from trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationship, self-sabotage & self-worth issues.
Clients come to me compassionate, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming therapy. I take pride in empowering my clients to create real, lasting & positive change in their lives.
Reaching out to a new therapist can feel daunting, but I hope you will take a moment to call or get in touch to see how I can help. I promise to make the process as welcoming and as easy as possible.
I am Su (Xufeng Su), 我会说普通话和广东话, the owner and registered psychologist of the clinic. I am committed to provide genuine person-centered and strength-based therapy and providing a space that is safe, welcoming and free from judgements or stigma. I aim to assist and support clients in exploring their unique values and identities. Through my own lived experience, I have a deep understanding of the imbalance and distress we can feel when we could not live our authentic lives. When supporting my clients – instead of assuming the expert position – I partner with them, exploring their potential and understanding who they want to be.
I am Su (Xufeng Su), 我会说普通话和广东话, the owner and registered psychologist of the clinic. I am committed to provide genuine person-centered and strength-based therapy and providing a space that is safe, welcoming and free from judgements or stigma. I aim to assist and support clients in exploring their unique values and identities. Through my own lived experience, I have a deep understanding of the imbalance and distress we can feel when we could not live our authentic lives. When supporting my clients – instead of assuming the expert position – I partner with them, exploring their potential and understanding who they want to be.
Carolyn is an experienced psychologist providing evidence-based, client-centred care for adolescents, adults, and families within a family-oriented private practice environment. She integrates contemporary therapeutic approaches with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic alliance, creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative space for meaningful clinical outcomes. Carolyn works across a broad range of mental health presentations, including anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, and school-based concerns, and practises from a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based framework.
Carolyn is an experienced psychologist providing evidence-based, client-centred care for adolescents, adults, and families within a family-oriented private practice environment. She integrates contemporary therapeutic approaches with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic alliance, creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative space for meaningful clinical outcomes. Carolyn works across a broad range of mental health presentations, including anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, and school-based concerns, and practises from a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based framework.
Nicole is a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based client-centric interventions for a range of psychological presentations including trauma (PTSD, complex trauma/PTSD), psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), addictions, mood disorders, stress and burnout, anxiety, and life transitions.
She also works with youth athletes, military personnel, and corporate professionals seeking to improve wellbeing, build mental resilience, and enhance performance in demanding environments. Her approach supports clients to navigate challenges and foster lasting personal growth.
Nicole is a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based client-centric interventions for a range of psychological presentations including trauma (PTSD, complex trauma/PTSD), psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder), addictions, mood disorders, stress and burnout, anxiety, and life transitions.
She also works with youth athletes, military personnel, and corporate professionals seeking to improve wellbeing, build mental resilience, and enhance performance in demanding environments. Her approach supports clients to navigate challenges and foster lasting personal growth.
I am a psychotherapist, executive coach and clinical supervisor combining extensive corporate experience with post-graduate psychotherapy qualifications and experience. I work with people who feel stuck - whether depressed; anxious; as a result of trauma; caught in a cycle of repetitive destructive behaviours like alcohol and drug use, gambling or sex addiction; dysfunctional relationships; or lacking direction, meaning and purpose. My aim is for the client to gain insight, overcome obstacles and increase resources to confidently and enthusiastically live a rich and flourishing life.
I am a psychotherapist, executive coach and clinical supervisor combining extensive corporate experience with post-graduate psychotherapy qualifications and experience. I work with people who feel stuck - whether depressed; anxious; as a result of trauma; caught in a cycle of repetitive destructive behaviours like alcohol and drug use, gambling or sex addiction; dysfunctional relationships; or lacking direction, meaning and purpose. My aim is for the client to gain insight, overcome obstacles and increase resources to confidently and enthusiastically live a rich and flourishing life.
I draw on somatic, psychodynamic, and parts-based approaches.
Hi, I'm Claire and I work with people carrying the impact of past experiences.
You may be managing a lot on the outside but feel anxious or overwhelmed beneath the surface. These feelings often arise from difficult situations that were intense, frightening, or overwhelming and that happened before you had a chance to protect yourself. You may have learned to push parts of yourself aside, which makes sense given what you have lived through.
I’m a psychologist, accredited EMDR practitioner and somatic therapist.
I draw on somatic, psychodynamic, and parts-based approaches.
Hi, I'm Claire and I work with people carrying the impact of past experiences.
You may be managing a lot on the outside but feel anxious or overwhelmed beneath the surface. These feelings often arise from difficult situations that were intense, frightening, or overwhelming and that happened before you had a chance to protect yourself. You may have learned to push parts of yourself aside, which makes sense given what you have lived through.
I’m a psychologist, accredited EMDR practitioner and somatic therapist.
Phoenix Therapeutic Services
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Hi there! I work closely with clients to explore how their early attachment experiences impact their current relationship to themself and others. I help clients break negative patterns by creating emotional safety to explore the roots of their pain.
Hi there! I work closely with clients to explore how their early attachment experiences impact their current relationship to themself and others. I help clients break negative patterns by creating emotional safety to explore the roots of their pain.
My approach is collaborative and client-centred, integrating psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR therapy to help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating.
I offer individual therapy integrating psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR therapy. I support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. My aim is to help clients gain insight, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful and lasting change.
My approach is collaborative and client-centred, integrating psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR therapy to help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating.
I offer individual therapy integrating psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR therapy. I support clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. My aim is to help clients gain insight, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful and lasting change.
I feel especially drawn to working with deep thinkers, sensitive souls, and the so-called “black sheep”—those who often feel like outsiders, yet carry profound insight and depth. I aim to create a therapeutic space that’s collaborative, curious, and grounded in presence, where all parts of you are welcome and nothing needs to be performed. I focus on areas such as chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and personal and spiritual growth. I have a particular interest in men’s wellbeing and creating safe, supportive spaces for men to explore their emotional health, as well as women, teens, and couples.
I feel especially drawn to working with deep thinkers, sensitive souls, and the so-called “black sheep”—those who often feel like outsiders, yet carry profound insight and depth. I aim to create a therapeutic space that’s collaborative, curious, and grounded in presence, where all parts of you are welcome and nothing needs to be performed. I focus on areas such as chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationships, and personal and spiritual growth. I have a particular interest in men’s wellbeing and creating safe, supportive spaces for men to explore their emotional health, as well as women, teens, and couples.
Immediate availability. We see adults, adolescents, children, couples, and parents. We can assist with a number of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, anger management, social and relationship difficulties, work and academic problems, procrastination and time management, perfectionism, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
Immediate availability. We see adults, adolescents, children, couples, and parents. We can assist with a number of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, anger management, social and relationship difficulties, work and academic problems, procrastination and time management, perfectionism, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
Hi, my name is Vasiliki and I am a fully registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Medicare provider under the Better Access program. I currently offer online sessions only, working mainly with adults across Australia.
My approach is warm and compassionate, and I draw on different evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. I believe that each person is unique, so I adapt my approach to meet your individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all model.
Hi, my name is Vasiliki and I am a fully registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Medicare provider under the Better Access program. I currently offer online sessions only, working mainly with adults across Australia.
My approach is warm and compassionate, and I draw on different evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. I believe that each person is unique, so I adapt my approach to meet your individual needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all model.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.