Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Lugarno, NSW

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Venessa Diab
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with adults, children and adolescents from different religions, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
I have worked with adults, children and adolescents from different religions, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
(02) 8105 5172 View (02) 8105 5172
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Chadi Abbas
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel weighed down by relationship difficulties or emotional overwhelm? My ideal client is someone seeking relief from mental health challenges, a safe space to explore their thoughts and emotions, and the tools to rebuild emotional resilience. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and regaining control of your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel weighed down by relationship difficulties or emotional overwhelm? My ideal client is someone seeking relief from mental health challenges, a safe space to explore their thoughts and emotions, and the tools to rebuild emotional resilience. Together, we will work towards achieving your personal goals and regaining control of your life.
(02) 7804 4698 View (02) 7804 4698
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Chelsea Ho
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She has particular interest and training in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders.
To assist clients in meeting their unique therapeutic goals, Chelsea draws upon the following evidence-based treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Family-Based Therapy for eating disorders in her practice.
She has particular interest and training in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders.
To assist clients in meeting their unique therapeutic goals, Chelsea draws upon the following evidence-based treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Family-Based Therapy for eating disorders in her practice.
(02) 8105 5269 View (02) 8105 5269
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Alena Piccolruaz
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with children, adolescents, and families with a special interest in supporting people with any type of trauma and am trained in trauma-informed therapies e
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients due to working with children, parents and teachers as a School Psychologist and in private practice across the life span, both in city and regional areas. I also have experience working with kids and adults with Neurodiversity challenges and a special interest in helping those with trauma symptoms. I
I work with children, adolescents, and families with a special interest in supporting people with any type of trauma and am trained in trauma-informed therapies e
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients due to working with children, parents and teachers as a School Psychologist and in private practice across the life span, both in city and regional areas. I also have experience working with kids and adults with Neurodiversity challenges and a special interest in helping those with trauma symptoms. I
(02) 9159 6930 View (02) 9159 6930

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Mark Micelli
Social Worker, AMHSW
Gymea, NSW 2227
You might be starting to feel like something is off, or you're not able to be your true self. Like life is becoming too complex or overwhelming to cope with. You might notice changes in your relationships with loved ones, co-workers, or friends, accompanied with feeling less motivated, connected, or present than you once were. You may have tried turning to the things that once brought you joy, but found limited success and are left feeling burnt out and stuck. You might be able to picture what a balanced life looks like, but struggle with creating real change.
You might be starting to feel like something is off, or you're not able to be your true self. Like life is becoming too complex or overwhelming to cope with. You might notice changes in your relationships with loved ones, co-workers, or friends, accompanied with feeling less motivated, connected, or present than you once were. You may have tried turning to the things that once brought you joy, but found limited success and are left feeling burnt out and stuck. You might be able to picture what a balanced life looks like, but struggle with creating real change.
(02) 7501 1967 View (02) 7501 1967
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Horizon Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
I’m a registered psychologist in Bondi Junction and Summer Hill, offering a calm, nurturing space for women who are tired of being strong. I support high-functioning women who feel burnt out from holding everything together — mothers who never stop giving, career women with heavy workloads, and many trying to do both while feeling exhausted inside. You look capable on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed and running on empty. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep coping quietly.
I’m a registered psychologist in Bondi Junction and Summer Hill, offering a calm, nurturing space for women who are tired of being strong. I support high-functioning women who feel burnt out from holding everything together — mothers who never stop giving, career women with heavy workloads, and many trying to do both while feeling exhausted inside. You look capable on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed and running on empty. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep coping quietly.
1300 850 154 View 1300 850 154
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Arana Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
St Leonards, NSW 2065
Paul is a Registered Psychologist with experience working primarily with adults. He is passionate about supporting individuals make meaningful change to their lives and helping them through challenging transitions. As well as strategies to assist with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, trauma & PTSD, and relationships, Paul has extensive experience working in the Workers Compensation space – supporting recovery and transition. To complement his training and practice as a psychologist, Paul draws on his many years of experience as a corporate professional. Originally from the UK, Paul has been a
Paul is a Registered Psychologist with experience working primarily with adults. He is passionate about supporting individuals make meaningful change to their lives and helping them through challenging transitions. As well as strategies to assist with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, trauma & PTSD, and relationships, Paul has extensive experience working in the Workers Compensation space – supporting recovery and transition. To complement his training and practice as a psychologist, Paul draws on his many years of experience as a corporate professional. Originally from the UK, Paul has been a
(02) 8074 5793 View (02) 8074 5793
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Sameh Younan
Psychiatrist, MBBS, FRANZCP
Annandale, NSW 2038
I use IFS therapy to help children, adolescents and adults.
I have experience as a senior psychiatrist in the public health system, where I've spent a long time working out what works and what doesn't. I've developed an approach that integrates many therapies and puts them together.
I use IFS therapy to help children, adolescents and adults.
I have experience as a senior psychiatrist in the public health system, where I've spent a long time working out what works and what doesn't. I've developed an approach that integrates many therapies and puts them together.
(02) 8000 1635 View (02) 8000 1635
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Cecilia Rosselli
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
North Manly, NSW 2100
Seeking support takes courage, but finding the right space to heal shouldn't feel out of reach. If you are navigating life transitions, managing anxiety, or working through deeper patterns of trauma and grief, I provide a warm, compassionate and non- judgmental space where you can feel truly heard. I also enjoy working with people who are seeking personal growth, wanting to better understand themselves, improve their wellbeing, and navigate life with greater confidence, resilience, and freedom.
Seeking support takes courage, but finding the right space to heal shouldn't feel out of reach. If you are navigating life transitions, managing anxiety, or working through deeper patterns of trauma and grief, I provide a warm, compassionate and non- judgmental space where you can feel truly heard. I also enjoy working with people who are seeking personal growth, wanting to better understand themselves, improve their wellbeing, and navigate life with greater confidence, resilience, and freedom.
(02) 8403 2510 View (02) 8403 2510
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Alda Curtis
Counsellor, PACFA
My ideal clients are adults feeling anxious, overwhelmed, often navigating trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. They may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves. In my private practice, I support individuals and couples, and I am an approved counsellor with NSW Victims Services and an EAP provider. Together, we build insight, strengthen coping, and reconnect with your inner resilience to support meaningful, sustainable change and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
My ideal clients are adults feeling anxious, overwhelmed, often navigating trauma, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. They may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves. In my private practice, I support individuals and couples, and I am an approved counsellor with NSW Victims Services and an EAP provider. Together, we build insight, strengthen coping, and reconnect with your inner resilience to support meaningful, sustainable change and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
(02) 8403 0040 View (02) 8403 0040
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Suzanne Schwebel
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships. I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships. I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
(02) 4503 6484 View (02) 4503 6484
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Jelena Vojicic
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Online Only
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves or loved ones. They may struggle with anxiety, unresolved family dynamics, or challenges in their relationship. What they truly need is a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard and understood. Their goal is to heal, find clarity, and build healthier relationships — with themselves and others. They want change because they long for emotional balance, deeper connection, and a more authentic life.
My ideal client is someone who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from themselves or loved ones. They may struggle with anxiety, unresolved family dynamics, or challenges in their relationship. What they truly need is a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard and understood. Their goal is to heal, find clarity, and build healthier relationships — with themselves and others. They want change because they long for emotional balance, deeper connection, and a more authentic life.
0406 040 838 View 0406 040 838
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Alison Turner
Psychologist, PhD, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Hornsby, NSW 2077
Alison provides a thoughtful, respectful and caring environment for personal growth, change and well being. Alison’s approach to therapy is based on providing treatment that is tailored to the particular needs, circumstances and personality of her clients. Alison Turner PhD is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, she has many years of experience in private practice where she sees individuals, couples, families and children.
Alison provides a thoughtful, respectful and caring environment for personal growth, change and well being. Alison’s approach to therapy is based on providing treatment that is tailored to the particular needs, circumstances and personality of her clients. Alison Turner PhD is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, she has many years of experience in private practice where she sees individuals, couples, families and children.
(02) 8074 1784 View (02) 8074 1784
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Erica Chow
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Greenwich, NSW 2065
I have over 8 years of clinical experience helping children, adolescents and adults in assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties.
Are you struggling with overthinking, being overwhelmed and exhausted a lot of the time? Do you feel that past traumas and negative life experiences have left you feeling unsafe and having unhealthy beliefs about yourself? If your daily life, relationships and mental health is wearing you down, you may be seeking support to get to a better place. You may be a parent who is noticing concerning signs in your child and needing parenting support and therapy for your child. Erica is a professional and warm Psychologist experienced in assisting with mental health, trauma, behavioural difficulties for clients across the lifespan.
I have over 8 years of clinical experience helping children, adolescents and adults in assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties.
Are you struggling with overthinking, being overwhelmed and exhausted a lot of the time? Do you feel that past traumas and negative life experiences have left you feeling unsafe and having unhealthy beliefs about yourself? If your daily life, relationships and mental health is wearing you down, you may be seeking support to get to a better place. You may be a parent who is noticing concerning signs in your child and needing parenting support and therapy for your child. Erica is a professional and warm Psychologist experienced in assisting with mental health, trauma, behavioural difficulties for clients across the lifespan.
(02) 9159 3752 View (02) 9159 3752
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Kara Markovics - Mindful Me Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Woollahra, NSW 2025
Is your teenager's world drifting further and further away from yours?
By specialising in working with teenagers, we're able to provide a flexible and tailored approach to therapy, ensuring they get the most out of each session. We're also big believers in working with and supporting parents, teaching them new tools to add to their emotional toolkit for use in real life and at home.
Is your teenager's world drifting further and further away from yours?
By specialising in working with teenagers, we're able to provide a flexible and tailored approach to therapy, ensuring they get the most out of each session. We're also big believers in working with and supporting parents, teaching them new tools to add to their emotional toolkit for use in real life and at home.
(02) 9159 6257 View (02) 9159 6257
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Mona Ardeleanu Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of themselves - often during life transitions, periods of stress, times of decision, or after difficult emotional experiences. You might be facing anxiety, overthinking, loss, burnout, or a quiet sense of being behind in life. I also work with all types of relationships - romantic, family, friendships, and work dynamics. Some people come with something specific, others with a feeling they can’t quite name. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, make sense of things, and gently find your way back to yourself.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of themselves - often during life transitions, periods of stress, times of decision, or after difficult emotional experiences. You might be facing anxiety, overthinking, loss, burnout, or a quiet sense of being behind in life. I also work with all types of relationships - romantic, family, friendships, and work dynamics. Some people come with something specific, others with a feeling they can’t quite name. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can slow down, make sense of things, and gently find your way back to yourself.
0457 396 132 View 0457 396 132
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Innerlyst
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Online Only
Innerlyst is a Sovereign Sanctuary, a warm space of home to be seen, heard and understood in wholeness. You are born worthy and enough. You have all you need within you. We approach a Person-Centred Trauma-Informed Biopsychosocial Model, where science meets the psychosocial to ground the spiritual. Innerlyst provides a warm embrace and a guiding light, focusing on: The flow of emotional energy, Leading your dialogical mind with curiosity and purpose, Grounding wisdom in the body with Reflective Governance, Embodying heartfelt intentionality, Befriending the shadows of shame, and embracing faith in Authenticity to become Sovereign.
Innerlyst is a Sovereign Sanctuary, a warm space of home to be seen, heard and understood in wholeness. You are born worthy and enough. You have all you need within you. We approach a Person-Centred Trauma-Informed Biopsychosocial Model, where science meets the psychosocial to ground the spiritual. Innerlyst provides a warm embrace and a guiding light, focusing on: The flow of emotional energy, Leading your dialogical mind with curiosity and purpose, Grounding wisdom in the body with Reflective Governance, Embodying heartfelt intentionality, Befriending the shadows of shame, and embracing faith in Authenticity to become Sovereign.
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Rocio Sanchez
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Sydney, NSW 2000
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Rocio. I use she/her pronouns and live in Sydney NSW. I’m an IFS and EMDR accredited mental health social worker that is passionate about supporting others to come closer to themselves and the world around them. I am interested in deep work, and I like working with people that are emotionally courageous. I can offer medicare rebates through GP referrals.
Hi, I’m Rocio. I use she/her pronouns and live in Sydney NSW. I’m an IFS and EMDR accredited mental health social worker that is passionate about supporting others to come closer to themselves and the world around them. I am interested in deep work, and I like working with people that are emotionally courageous. I can offer medicare rebates through GP referrals.
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Shannon McCabe
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use expressive and creative processes for children and teens as we explore their challenges and work towards healing and resolution.
Individuals and couples come to therapy to better understand the complexities of their current experiences and how their past may be shaping them. I work collaboratively with clients to deepen self-awareness, supporting them to respond to personal and relationship challenges in ways that align with their values
I use expressive and creative processes for children and teens as we explore their challenges and work towards healing and resolution.
Individuals and couples come to therapy to better understand the complexities of their current experiences and how their past may be shaping them. I work collaboratively with clients to deepen self-awareness, supporting them to respond to personal and relationship challenges in ways that align with their values
(03) 6121 6175 View (03) 6121 6175
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Samantha Joplin
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Our experienced psychologists can help you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, cognitive difficulties, and other issues. We can also provide guidance to help you prioritise your mental health, achieve meaningful changes, build self-awareness, and gain insight into your unique difficulties. Through therapy, you can learn new strategies to better manage your thoughts, behaviours and emotions throughout challenging times. Establishing functional psychological skills and habits can bring about lasting change that extends beyond your time in therapy. Our psychologist also offer assessments for ADHD, ASD and learning disorders.
Our experienced psychologists can help you overcome stress, anxiety, depression, cognitive difficulties, and other issues. We can also provide guidance to help you prioritise your mental health, achieve meaningful changes, build self-awareness, and gain insight into your unique difficulties. Through therapy, you can learn new strategies to better manage your thoughts, behaviours and emotions throughout challenging times. Establishing functional psychological skills and habits can bring about lasting change that extends beyond your time in therapy. Our psychologist also offer assessments for ADHD, ASD and learning disorders.
(02) 8319 1970 View (02) 8319 1970
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.