Geriatric Psychologists and Therapists in Leichhardt, NSW
I am a Social Worker and a Gestalt Psychotherapist. I have worked in mental health, disability, with the aged and the dying. Throughout my life journey I have come to have a deep appreciation of the human spirit and its capacity for growth and development. I understand that we are all unique in our response to the challenges that we face, and I work towards creating a supportive and safe environment that allows exploration of what is currently occurring in your life and how it is impacting your ability to live as you would like. Through this process, awareness deepens and the possibility and opportunity for change can occur.
I am a Social Worker and a Gestalt Psychotherapist. I have worked in mental health, disability, with the aged and the dying. Throughout my life journey I have come to have a deep appreciation of the human spirit and its capacity for growth and development. I understand that we are all unique in our response to the challenges that we face, and I work towards creating a supportive and safe environment that allows exploration of what is currently occurring in your life and how it is impacting your ability to live as you would like. Through this process, awareness deepens and the possibility and opportunity for change can occur.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
I am a clinical psychologist with a passion for working with people using a holistic approach, recognising each person’s unique qualities. I have a warm and direct approach, and use humour where appropriate in my work with young adults and through the lifespan into older adulthood. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where people feel comfortable discussing their concerns; and to collaborate with them to achieve their goals.
I am a clinical psychologist with a passion for working with people using a holistic approach, recognising each person’s unique qualities. I have a warm and direct approach, and use humour where appropriate in my work with young adults and through the lifespan into older adulthood. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where people feel comfortable discussing their concerns; and to collaborate with them to achieve their goals.
With over 35 years experience in various therapy and senior health management roles including President of the NSW Association of Adolescent Health, I have had the privilege and opportunity to listen to and develop a deep understanding of the needs of others. I use a range of evidence based, wholistic, strength focussed and trauma informed strategies to support, empower and enhance mental wellbeing.
With over 35 years experience in various therapy and senior health management roles including President of the NSW Association of Adolescent Health, I have had the privilege and opportunity to listen to and develop a deep understanding of the needs of others. I use a range of evidence based, wholistic, strength focussed and trauma informed strategies to support, empower and enhance mental wellbeing.
Have you been pushing through and trying different ways to cope? But deep down, you don’t just want to cope… you want to actually feel better within yourself, your relationships, and in your body? Often, the struggles we face in our daily lives, can start to feel like a pattern. Do you find yourself reacting or feeling hijacked by old wounds that resurface in the present? You don't have to stay stuck feeling this way, counselling offers a space to slow down and gently explore what's happening. I will help you develop new ways of relating with yourself and with others that feel calmer, clearer, and more connected.
Have you been pushing through and trying different ways to cope? But deep down, you don’t just want to cope… you want to actually feel better within yourself, your relationships, and in your body? Often, the struggles we face in our daily lives, can start to feel like a pattern. Do you find yourself reacting or feeling hijacked by old wounds that resurface in the present? You don't have to stay stuck feeling this way, counselling offers a space to slow down and gently explore what's happening. I will help you develop new ways of relating with yourself and with others that feel calmer, clearer, and more connected.
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Emily is passionate about supporting older adults to live their best lives. She is a registered psychologist, an AHPRA-endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and Fellow of both the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Emily holds an honours degree in Psychology (1st class) and a master’s in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology of Cognitive Disorders. Emily is fluent in English and French.
Emily is passionate about supporting older adults to live their best lives. She is a registered psychologist, an AHPRA-endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and Fellow of both the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Emily holds an honours degree in Psychology (1st class) and a master’s in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology of Cognitive Disorders. Emily is fluent in English and French.
They may be living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence; be LGBTQIA+; be older adults navigating major transitions; or parents carrying their own health challenges.
I'm Mel — a social worker with a Master of Social Work (UTAS) and Bachelor of Psychological Science (CQU). I offer psychosocial support, therapeutic conversations, case management and advocacy via secure telehealth - Australia-wide. My practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and draws on my own lived experience of chronic illness and disability.
They may be living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence; be LGBTQIA+; be older adults navigating major transitions; or parents carrying their own health challenges.
I'm Mel — a social worker with a Master of Social Work (UTAS) and Bachelor of Psychological Science (CQU). I offer psychosocial support, therapeutic conversations, case management and advocacy via secure telehealth - Australia-wide. My practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and draws on my own lived experience of chronic illness and disability.
Dr Keri Diamond is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. Her dual qualifications uniquely position her to provide comprehensive, tailored neuropsychological and psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive behavioural therapy within a biopsychosocial framework. Clinical and research interests are anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, adjustment to chronic illness, adjustment to stressful life events, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis.
Dr Keri Diamond is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. Her dual qualifications uniquely position her to provide comprehensive, tailored neuropsychological and psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive behavioural therapy within a biopsychosocial framework. Clinical and research interests are anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, adjustment to chronic illness, adjustment to stressful life events, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis.
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, or Facetime across Australia. I do NOT make home visits.
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, or Facetime across Australia. I do NOT make home visits.
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole.
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole.
I am a clinical psychologist registrar based in Marrickville. I work with older adolescents (16+), adults and couples on their mental health, emotional and relationship issues. My passion is helping people improve their self-esteem, motivation, work stress and relationship issues. I support my clients to overcome life challenges and frame those challenges in terms of schema or negative self-belief barriers which can be overcome. I also enjoy working with couples on changing their relationship patterns and resolving their differences. I am skilled with culturally sensitive issues, coming from a multicultural perspective.
I am a clinical psychologist registrar based in Marrickville. I work with older adolescents (16+), adults and couples on their mental health, emotional and relationship issues. My passion is helping people improve their self-esteem, motivation, work stress and relationship issues. I support my clients to overcome life challenges and frame those challenges in terms of schema or negative self-belief barriers which can be overcome. I also enjoy working with couples on changing their relationship patterns and resolving their differences. I am skilled with culturally sensitive issues, coming from a multicultural perspective.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Safe, sensitive, inclusive counselling & therapeutic supports for children, adolescents and adults. My therapeutic style is warm, creative and adaptable. I create a space where you can feel safe, understood and accepted. I focus on your strengths. I help you identify what you are doing well and build on those abilities. My specialist skills can help people of all ages and abilities to express their thoughts and feelings creatively.
Safe, sensitive, inclusive counselling & therapeutic supports for children, adolescents and adults. My therapeutic style is warm, creative and adaptable. I create a space where you can feel safe, understood and accepted. I focus on your strengths. I help you identify what you are doing well and build on those abilities. My specialist skills can help people of all ages and abilities to express their thoughts and feelings creatively.
We all have aspects of our personality and behaviour that we and others find difficult. Often we just live with these trying to control them on our own. However, this is always difficult as it is hard for us to be objective and honest about ourselves. Having someone to help us be objective and not skip over these difficult areas of our lives, can be very helpful. Together we would work on revealing and unravelling these problem areas but only at a speed you can handle, you will always be in control of this process. What you reveal is between us, confidentiality is paramount. You decide who and when you wish to share with.
We all have aspects of our personality and behaviour that we and others find difficult. Often we just live with these trying to control them on our own. However, this is always difficult as it is hard for us to be objective and honest about ourselves. Having someone to help us be objective and not skip over these difficult areas of our lives, can be very helpful. Together we would work on revealing and unravelling these problem areas but only at a speed you can handle, you will always be in control of this process. What you reveal is between us, confidentiality is paramount. You decide who and when you wish to share with.
At Psyhi Psychology Services we believe EVERYBODY deserves to live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. That’s why we have created an inviting, safe and non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and supported. We have a deep awareness and understanding of the different challenges that can lead people to seek out therapy, therefore we will always demonstrate empathy and compassion in our interactions with you.
At Psyhi Psychology Services we believe EVERYBODY deserves to live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. That’s why we have created an inviting, safe and non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and supported. We have a deep awareness and understanding of the different challenges that can lead people to seek out therapy, therefore we will always demonstrate empathy and compassion in our interactions with you.
Hi! I'm Meg, and I'm a proudly neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) member of the LGBTQIA+ community who discovered my neurotype later in life – an experience that fundamentally changed how I understand both myself and the field of psychology. Like many late-diagnosed neurodivergent folks, I spent years wondering why things that seemed easy for others felt impossibly hard for me, and why I had to work so much harder. My own journey through mental health challenges, chronic illness,
being misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated, along with late diagnosis has given me a deep, personal understanding of what my clients need.
Hi! I'm Meg, and I'm a proudly neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHD) member of the LGBTQIA+ community who discovered my neurotype later in life – an experience that fundamentally changed how I understand both myself and the field of psychology. Like many late-diagnosed neurodivergent folks, I spent years wondering why things that seemed easy for others felt impossibly hard for me, and why I had to work so much harder. My own journey through mental health challenges, chronic illness,
being misdiagnosed and wrongly medicated, along with late diagnosis has given me a deep, personal understanding of what my clients need.
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.
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
Sabine is a qualified and accredited social worker and therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Social Work, which deepened her understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and the complex systems that impact our well-being. Throughout her career, she has worked with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She follows evidence-based practice tailored to your circumstances to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
Sabine is a qualified and accredited social worker and therapist passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. In 2020, she completed her PhD in Social Work, which deepened her understanding of human behaviour, mental health, and the complex systems that impact our well-being. Throughout her career, she has worked with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She follows evidence-based practice tailored to your circumstances to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster personal growth.
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
If you are the person who quietly keeps everything running... Managing work, family, and all the invisible tasks that hold life together, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out. Perhaps you’ve spent years making decisions based on what others need, and now you’re wondering where your own needs fit in, or even who you are outside of these roles. If you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, explore what truly matters to you, and find practical ways to feel more balanced and fulfilled, I’m here to support you on that journey.
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- Five Dock
- Lane Cove
- Marrickville
- Newtown
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- Surry Hills
- Sydney
FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.