Depression Psychologists and Therapists in Jordan Springs, NSW
It’s often said that the most powerful tool in a person's life comes from within - your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As a clinical psychotherapist with experience across diverse demography ranging from teenagers to working professionals, I know just how true this is. My journey has taught me one thing – we all have the power to make our lives better if we put in the effort and work towards cultivating our inner resilience. My philosophy is guided by evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
It’s often said that the most powerful tool in a person's life comes from within - your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As a clinical psychotherapist with experience across diverse demography ranging from teenagers to working professionals, I know just how true this is. My journey has taught me one thing – we all have the power to make our lives better if we put in the effort and work towards cultivating our inner resilience. My philosophy is guided by evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions and addiction.
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions and addiction.
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
Everybody wants to be heard, believed, validated and respected. I teach strategies to manage complicated and overwhelming feelings. I love to help individuals grow and develop interpersonally and learn how to have better more satisfying relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about working with people to unpack and explore early childhood trauma, facilitate self-exploration, examine emotional blind spots and understand relationship patterns in order to have a functional, happy and healthy existence.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression, or if you’ve experienced trauma that feels difficult to put into words, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone.
Art therapy offers an alternative way to explore what you're going through, especially when talking feels too hard or not quite enough. Through the process of making art, we can begin to express and understand emotions that may feel tangled, a gentle way to process emotions, build self-understanding, and reconnect with parts that may have felt lost
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or depression, or if you’ve experienced trauma that feels difficult to put into words, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone.
Art therapy offers an alternative way to explore what you're going through, especially when talking feels too hard or not quite enough. Through the process of making art, we can begin to express and understand emotions that may feel tangled, a gentle way to process emotions, build self-understanding, and reconnect with parts that may have felt lost
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My ideal clients are adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, workplace challenges, life transitions, or periods where they feel stuck or overwhelmed. Many people come to my practice seeking clarity, emotional support, practical strategies, or a deeper understanding of longstanding patterns that may be holding them back. I also work with professionals and individuals seeking personal growth, resilience, and improved coping skills.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, workplace challenges, life transitions, or periods where they feel stuck or overwhelmed. Many people come to my practice seeking clarity, emotional support, practical strategies, or a deeper understanding of longstanding patterns that may be holding them back. I also work with professionals and individuals seeking personal growth, resilience, and improved coping skills.
I have been working as a clinical psychologist since 2002 seeing clients across a broad range of issues in hospitals, community settings, private practice and primary care. I also like running group sessions and developing therapeutic programs to sustain positive outcomes. My aim is that while working together you feel supported to achieve long-lasting positive change becoming more confident at understanding yourself and other people, managing your emotions and making thought-out well-balanced choices.
I have been working as a clinical psychologist since 2002 seeing clients across a broad range of issues in hospitals, community settings, private practice and primary care. I also like running group sessions and developing therapeutic programs to sustain positive outcomes. My aim is that while working together you feel supported to achieve long-lasting positive change becoming more confident at understanding yourself and other people, managing your emotions and making thought-out well-balanced choices.
Kia Karimi
Psychologist, MA, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am experienced in treating a range of psychological concerns, with special interests in depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, adjustment disorders, self-esteem, resilience building, performance coaching, and burnout prevention.
At Kia Psychology, I offer accessible telehealth services Australia-wide, providing flexible appointments to accommodate diverse schedules.
I am experienced in treating a range of psychological concerns, with special interests in depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, adjustment disorders, self-esteem, resilience building, performance coaching, and burnout prevention.
At Kia Psychology, I offer accessible telehealth services Australia-wide, providing flexible appointments to accommodate diverse schedules.
My specialty is in couples therapy, anxiety and depression for over 20 years.
I’m honoured to have been recognised as one of the top 3 therapists in Sydney in 2025, serving as the principal therapist specialising in relationship therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with diverse cultures, I strive to provide compassionate support to couples.
We all lose our way at times and may need support to get back on track and reignite our relationship, no matter how long or short you have been together. My aim is not for you to keep coming to me but to empower you to develop skills—such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection—so you can navigate life independently.
My specialty is in couples therapy, anxiety and depression for over 20 years.
I’m honoured to have been recognised as one of the top 3 therapists in Sydney in 2025, serving as the principal therapist specialising in relationship therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with diverse cultures, I strive to provide compassionate support to couples.
We all lose our way at times and may need support to get back on track and reignite our relationship, no matter how long or short you have been together. My aim is not for you to keep coming to me but to empower you to develop skills—such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection—so you can navigate life independently.
I believe that the client-therapist relationship is the key to effective therapy. Together, we explore all aspects of the presenting issues, including the history and development of the issue, your attitudes, beliefs, values, and goals. Once we have everything on the table, we collaborate to find and implement solutions. I like to think of therapy as guided self-discovery. It's a process. And hopefully a curious, enlightening and deeply meaningful one.
I believe that the client-therapist relationship is the key to effective therapy. Together, we explore all aspects of the presenting issues, including the history and development of the issue, your attitudes, beliefs, values, and goals. Once we have everything on the table, we collaborate to find and implement solutions. I like to think of therapy as guided self-discovery. It's a process. And hopefully a curious, enlightening and deeply meaningful one.
I will assist them to explore their problems and implement effective techniques to manage their anxiety and/or depression and re-build their confidence.
I specialize in working with men with anxiety and depressive symptoms who are experiencing relationship troubles/break-up, workplace pressures and family issues.
I will assist them to explore their problems and implement effective techniques to manage their anxiety and/or depression and re-build their confidence.
I specialize in working with men with anxiety and depressive symptoms who are experiencing relationship troubles/break-up, workplace pressures and family issues.
I am a Psychologist with over 13 years experience in working with people across a wide range of issues. I am passionate about helping people to find a way to address these difficulties and barriers that they feel are holding them back in life. I specifically enjoy working with those presenting with mood disorders, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, infidelity and parenting but am not limited to these areas in relation to expertise. I am warm, empathetic and non judgmental and strive to create a safe space to explore difficult issues. A positive experience of therapy is my goal for you.
I am a Psychologist with over 13 years experience in working with people across a wide range of issues. I am passionate about helping people to find a way to address these difficulties and barriers that they feel are holding them back in life. I specifically enjoy working with those presenting with mood disorders, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, infidelity and parenting but am not limited to these areas in relation to expertise. I am warm, empathetic and non judgmental and strive to create a safe space to explore difficult issues. A positive experience of therapy is my goal for you.
Melissa is one of Australia’s most sought-after therapists who possesses over 25 years’ experience in couples counselling and individual psychotherapy who is regularly called upon as a relationship expert across national media. She uses a range of proven approaches in her practice to help couples heal and reconnect having dedicated herself to a life of learning. A Clinical Member of the Australian College of Relationship Counsellors, Melissa is also one of the few therapists in the country to have received training from the world’s most renowned pioneer in couples counselling, Dr Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Training Institute.
Melissa is one of Australia’s most sought-after therapists who possesses over 25 years’ experience in couples counselling and individual psychotherapy who is regularly called upon as a relationship expert across national media. She uses a range of proven approaches in her practice to help couples heal and reconnect having dedicated herself to a life of learning. A Clinical Member of the Australian College of Relationship Counsellors, Melissa is also one of the few therapists in the country to have received training from the world’s most renowned pioneer in couples counselling, Dr Stan Tatkin, founder of the PACT Training Institute.
Hello... I am a Gestalt Therapist with an interest in nature based therapy. I believe in empowering clients through developing awareness of your personal truth through a creative and deeply relational interaction. I use techniques intended to enhance your holistic understanding of self through exploring physical and emotional sensations that arise through engaging in the therapeutic encounter. I work with young people and adults. I particularly value supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent or experience life in a unique manner. My hope is to support you to feel empowered to be a deeply authentic version of yourself
Hello... I am a Gestalt Therapist with an interest in nature based therapy. I believe in empowering clients through developing awareness of your personal truth through a creative and deeply relational interaction. I use techniques intended to enhance your holistic understanding of self through exploring physical and emotional sensations that arise through engaging in the therapeutic encounter. I work with young people and adults. I particularly value supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent or experience life in a unique manner. My hope is to support you to feel empowered to be a deeply authentic version of yourself
Her key interests lie in supporting clients in emotional management, anxiety, stress and depression.
She has a caring and collaborative approach, with a focus on building accountability and strategies to support the client. Rohita is comfortable with providing an engaging session via telehealth, which allows the client to have these sessions from the comfort of their own home and to avoid commute times.
Her key interests lie in supporting clients in emotional management, anxiety, stress and depression.
She has a caring and collaborative approach, with a focus on building accountability and strategies to support the client. Rohita is comfortable with providing an engaging session via telehealth, which allows the client to have these sessions from the comfort of their own home and to avoid commute times.
Insight isn’t your problem, changing the pattern is. I help Asian Millennials & Couples repair intergenerational patterns and build secure relationships without guilt.
Together, we turn insight into clear communication, healthy boundaries and relationships that feel secure instead of exhausting.
My goal is to help you honour your family and cultural roots while building relationships that don’t require self-betrayal.
My work is grounded in attachment psychology and intergenerational repair, helping you understand how family patterns shape your adult relationships.
Insight isn’t your problem, changing the pattern is. I help Asian Millennials & Couples repair intergenerational patterns and build secure relationships without guilt.
Together, we turn insight into clear communication, healthy boundaries and relationships that feel secure instead of exhausting.
My goal is to help you honour your family and cultural roots while building relationships that don’t require self-betrayal.
My work is grounded in attachment psychology and intergenerational repair, helping you understand how family patterns shape your adult relationships.
I like clients to feel comfortable when coming to see me, I take a relaxed approach to practice. I'm very down to earth and this seems to work well for my clients.
I like clients to feel comfortable when coming to see me, I take a relaxed approach to practice. I'm very down to earth and this seems to work well for my clients.
You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside, holding things together at work, fulfilling family expectations, showing up when needed but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’ve withdrawn from relationships, lost interest in things you used to enjoy, or feel constantly weighed down by worries you can’t switch off. Perhaps you’re exhausted from always trying to meet others’ needs, while struggling to express your own. I work with young people and adults who are silently carrying a lot. Some are dealing with anxiety rooted in overthinking, uncertainty, and self-criticism.
You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside, holding things together at work, fulfilling family expectations, showing up when needed but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’ve withdrawn from relationships, lost interest in things you used to enjoy, or feel constantly weighed down by worries you can’t switch off. Perhaps you’re exhausted from always trying to meet others’ needs, while struggling to express your own. I work with young people and adults who are silently carrying a lot. Some are dealing with anxiety rooted in overthinking, uncertainty, and self-criticism.
Areas of special interest include complex post traumatic stress disorder, addictions, depression (including post natal depression), anxiety, borderline personality disorder and poor self-esteem.
I love my work. I have been a practicing Psychologist for the last 13 years, working in addictions and trauma in public health. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds, which has given me a thorough understanding of the complexity of problems that people experience. My skill lies in helping people understand the issues they bring to therapy, so that we can work together on evidence based solutions to solve them. I also like to think that I bring a friendly and personable approach to this process, making therapy a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Areas of special interest include complex post traumatic stress disorder, addictions, depression (including post natal depression), anxiety, borderline personality disorder and poor self-esteem.
I love my work. I have been a practicing Psychologist for the last 13 years, working in addictions and trauma in public health. I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds, which has given me a thorough understanding of the complexity of problems that people experience. My skill lies in helping people understand the issues they bring to therapy, so that we can work together on evidence based solutions to solve them. I also like to think that I bring a friendly and personable approach to this process, making therapy a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Hi I’m Bri, I am here to help you make sense of what it is that you are going through. I utilise the bodies innate capacity to process and heal from the stressors, traumas, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck and repeating patterns that are no longer serving you. With this knowledge I will support you to develop the skills to understand and regulate your nervous system, build internal safety, reprocess the limiting beliefs holding you back, and connect with your core authentic self. Assisting you to navigate life's inevitable up and downs with ease and live the life you truly want.
Hi I’m Bri, I am here to help you make sense of what it is that you are going through. I utilise the bodies innate capacity to process and heal from the stressors, traumas, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck and repeating patterns that are no longer serving you. With this knowledge I will support you to develop the skills to understand and regulate your nervous system, build internal safety, reprocess the limiting beliefs holding you back, and connect with your core authentic self. Assisting you to navigate life's inevitable up and downs with ease and live the life you truly want.
Are you struggling with low mood or high anxiety or stress? Have you experienced trauma, self-injury, abuse, violence, or coercive control? Do you have problems at work or in a relationship? Are you looking to learn more about yourself and why you think, feel, and act in the ways that you do? Do you experience panic attacks? Have you been feeling pain or brokenness and don't know why? Perhaps you have a pretty good idea why you feel pain or brokenness, but aren't sure what to do about it?
Are you struggling with low mood or high anxiety or stress? Have you experienced trauma, self-injury, abuse, violence, or coercive control? Do you have problems at work or in a relationship? Are you looking to learn more about yourself and why you think, feel, and act in the ways that you do? Do you experience panic attacks? Have you been feeling pain or brokenness and don't know why? Perhaps you have a pretty good idea why you feel pain or brokenness, but aren't sure what to do about it?
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.