Schema Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Marrickville, NSW
My therapy approach focuses on creating a safe and affirming space for all clients, and I bring compassion, empathy, and humour to my therapy sessions. I use evidence-based interventions to address a variety of mental health and psychosocial concerns, including: LGBTQIA+ identity issues, anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD management strategies, alcohol and substance use challenges, and workplace burnout. I aim to create treatment plans that address your individual needs and goals using a strengths-based and collaborative approach.
My therapy approach focuses on creating a safe and affirming space for all clients, and I bring compassion, empathy, and humour to my therapy sessions. I use evidence-based interventions to address a variety of mental health and psychosocial concerns, including: LGBTQIA+ identity issues, anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD management strategies, alcohol and substance use challenges, and workplace burnout. I aim to create treatment plans that address your individual needs and goals using a strengths-based and collaborative approach.
Drawing on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, my approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, informed by 15 years clinical experience and 20 years in mental health research.
I provide psychological support for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, self-criticism, and low self-confidence. I have a particular interest in midlife women's mental health, such as perimenopause, career/relationship/identity changes, and late-diagnosed ADHD.
I also offer dedicated support for psychologists and other caring professionals - helping to sustain self-care, prevent or recover from burnout, and navigate challenges such as imposter syndrome and unrelenting standards.
Drawing on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy, my approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, informed by 15 years clinical experience and 20 years in mental health research.
I provide psychological support for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, self-criticism, and low self-confidence. I have a particular interest in midlife women's mental health, such as perimenopause, career/relationship/identity changes, and late-diagnosed ADHD.
I also offer dedicated support for psychologists and other caring professionals - helping to sustain self-care, prevent or recover from burnout, and navigate challenges such as imposter syndrome and unrelenting standards.
I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is key to successful treatment. This bond is based on shared goals, collaboration, and mutual trust by my clients. I see my clients as the best experts on their needs and desires. My role is to provide a safe space for them to explore, reorganize, and sometimes let go of anything hindering their journey to a meaningful and fulfilling life. I offer psychological interventions and assessments in English (fluent), Vietnamese (fluent) and Mandarin (working proficiency) through: Medicare, NSW Worker Compensation, NSW Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance and NDIS.
I believe a strong therapeutic alliance is key to successful treatment. This bond is based on shared goals, collaboration, and mutual trust by my clients. I see my clients as the best experts on their needs and desires. My role is to provide a safe space for them to explore, reorganize, and sometimes let go of anything hindering their journey to a meaningful and fulfilling life. I offer psychological interventions and assessments in English (fluent), Vietnamese (fluent) and Mandarin (working proficiency) through: Medicare, NSW Worker Compensation, NSW Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance and NDIS.
Helen is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience & is the founder of Authentic Growth Psychology. She provides Telehealth for Sydney, NSW, QLD & VIC adults. She has worked with various ages, cultures, religions, LGBTIQA+ individuals, disabilities, neurodiverse & ATSI individuals.
Helen loves working with adults in individual short or long term therapy. She can help you understand your unique concerns & their causes, to meet your needs & goals. To grow, gain clarity, better manage symptoms, learn coping skills, reduce distress & symptoms, improve functioning, heal, feel happier, more peaceful & thrive
Helen is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience & is the founder of Authentic Growth Psychology. She provides Telehealth for Sydney, NSW, QLD & VIC adults. She has worked with various ages, cultures, religions, LGBTIQA+ individuals, disabilities, neurodiverse & ATSI individuals.
Helen loves working with adults in individual short or long term therapy. She can help you understand your unique concerns & their causes, to meet your needs & goals. To grow, gain clarity, better manage symptoms, learn coping skills, reduce distress & symptoms, improve functioning, heal, feel happier, more peaceful & thrive
I am trained in CBT, schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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 trained in CBT, schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
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.
Greg's clinical approach draws from a number of modalities and evidence based therapies, especially Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Greg Barker is a compassionate and genuine Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience across public hospital, community mental health, and forensic settings. Greg provides psychological therapy and interventions for both general as well as complex mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, psychoses, complicated grief, trauma and complex-PTSD, eating disorders, and personality disorders. He also provides therapy to adults with diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Greg works with adults of all ages.
Greg's clinical approach draws from a number of modalities and evidence based therapies, especially Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Greg Barker is a compassionate and genuine Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience across public hospital, community mental health, and forensic settings. Greg provides psychological therapy and interventions for both general as well as complex mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, psychoses, complicated grief, trauma and complex-PTSD, eating disorders, and personality disorders. He also provides therapy to adults with diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Greg works with adults of all ages.
Raelene is a Clinical Psychologist with over 28 years of experience in helping adults with a wide range of psychological presentations including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, adjustment issues, alcohol and drug addiction, relationship challenges, workplace stress/burnout and personality disorders. She has worked in a range of areas including community mental health, private practice and organisational settings.
Raelene is a Clinical Psychologist with over 28 years of experience in helping adults with a wide range of psychological presentations including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, adjustment issues, alcohol and drug addiction, relationship challenges, workplace stress/burnout and personality disorders. She has worked in a range of areas including community mental health, private practice and organisational settings.
While my approach is tailored to each person's unique self and circumstances, my practice tends to draw on trauma informed approaches including internal family systems, schema therapy and EMDR.
Clients present to therapy for a variety of reasons. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
While my approach is tailored to each person's unique self and circumstances, my practice tends to draw on trauma informed approaches including internal family systems, schema therapy and EMDR.
Clients present to therapy for a variety of reasons. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
Seeking help from a psychologist could be overwhelming and stressful. It may be seen as a sign of weakness or suggest that there is something wrong with the person. My professional aim is to assist the person seeking help in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic manner, in a therapeutic space where personal issues are viewed as opportunities to discover personal strengths, to foster personal growth and improve quality of life. I am deeply committed to empower individuals in overcoming the social stigma associated with mental health issues and I value each person’s uniqueness during their engagement in mental health recovery.
Seeking help from a psychologist could be overwhelming and stressful. It may be seen as a sign of weakness or suggest that there is something wrong with the person. My professional aim is to assist the person seeking help in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic manner, in a therapeutic space where personal issues are viewed as opportunities to discover personal strengths, to foster personal growth and improve quality of life. I am deeply committed to empower individuals in overcoming the social stigma associated with mental health issues and I value each person’s uniqueness during their engagement in mental health recovery.
I use a schema therapy approach in my practice which is an evidenced based form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
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.
I use a schema therapy approach in my practice which is an evidenced based form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
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.
I assess across the lifespan and offer trauma-informed therapy using CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and attachment-based approaches.
Families and adults come to me for clarity. Often a child is struggling at school, a teenager has hit a wall, or an adult has spent years sensing something was missed. Most of my work is assessment: autism, ADHD, FASD, cognitive, educational, memory, and broader neuropsychological assessment, for every age. I use gold-standard instruments, then take time to explain what the results mean and what to do next. I also work with vulnerable children and families in child protection and out-of-home care, and I see clients for trauma-informed therapy alongside assessment.
I assess across the lifespan and offer trauma-informed therapy using CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and attachment-based approaches.
Families and adults come to me for clarity. Often a child is struggling at school, a teenager has hit a wall, or an adult has spent years sensing something was missed. Most of my work is assessment: autism, ADHD, FASD, cognitive, educational, memory, and broader neuropsychological assessment, for every age. I use gold-standard instruments, then take time to explain what the results mean and what to do next. I also work with vulnerable children and families in child protection and out-of-home care, and I see clients for trauma-informed therapy alongside assessment.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, CFT & Schema Therapy.
I focus on EMDR working with nightmares and distressing memories.
My strengths are working with stress, trauma and relationship issues, one simple step at a time. If you have past events or stress holding you back, please feel free to reach out for help. I offer a initial consultation call too.
Let's schedule a time that works for you to chat and start from there. My therapy style is to provide a supportive, warm, non judgemental space that leads to long lasting positive change for you.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, CFT & Schema Therapy.
I focus on EMDR working with nightmares and distressing memories.
My strengths are working with stress, trauma and relationship issues, one simple step at a time. If you have past events or stress holding you back, please feel free to reach out for help. I offer a initial consultation call too.
Let's schedule a time that works for you to chat and start from there. My therapy style is to provide a supportive, warm, non judgemental space that leads to long lasting positive change for you.
These include CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
I work with adults who have often felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, or who feel their needs may not have been fully met by previous support. Common difficulties include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, anger and emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, ADHD and grief. I also work with people seeking to understand and change behaviours that have at times affected their relationships, safety, wellbeing, or resulted in contact with legal systems.
These include CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
I work with adults who have often felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, or who feel their needs may not have been fully met by previous support. Common difficulties include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, anger and emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, ADHD and grief. I also work with people seeking to understand and change behaviours that have at times affected their relationships, safety, wellbeing, or resulted in contact with legal systems.
Arc Counselling is grounded in Awareness, Responsibility & Compassion.
Arc Counselling is a small private practice founded by Leon Ari.
It's a place where therapeutic outcomes emerge through an attuned relationship
that honours the inherent dignity, humanity and wholeness of every person.
At Arc Counselling, you are met with dignity, acceptance and respect.
Leon works inclusively with:
Individuals (12+)
Couples
Families
LGBTQIA+
Neurodivergent people
Commonly seeking support for:
Grief and loss
Identity & life transitions
Attachment and relationship
Anxiety and emotional distress
Trauma and adaptive responses.
Arc Counselling is grounded in Awareness, Responsibility & Compassion.
Arc Counselling is a small private practice founded by Leon Ari.
It's a place where therapeutic outcomes emerge through an attuned relationship
that honours the inherent dignity, humanity and wholeness of every person.
At Arc Counselling, you are met with dignity, acceptance and respect.
Leon works inclusively with:
Individuals (12+)
Couples
Families
LGBTQIA+
Neurodivergent people
Commonly seeking support for:
Grief and loss
Identity & life transitions
Attachment and relationship
Anxiety and emotional distress
Trauma and adaptive responses.
I have worked as a Psychologist for more than 20 years, with a diverse range of people in various sectors, including community services, corporate organisations, private practice and extensively in the higher education sector. I offer a warm and engaging approach, deeply valuing the therapeutic relationship as core to the work of effective intervention. I seek to understand the broader context of wellbeing, working with you to connect with inner resources and strengths in addressing mental health concerns, life transitions and challenges.
I have worked as a Psychologist for more than 20 years, with a diverse range of people in various sectors, including community services, corporate organisations, private practice and extensively in the higher education sector. I offer a warm and engaging approach, deeply valuing the therapeutic relationship as core to the work of effective intervention. I seek to understand the broader context of wellbeing, working with you to connect with inner resources and strengths in addressing mental health concerns, life transitions and challenges.
Are you struggling with issues relating to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, managing and understanding your emotions or just feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? I endeavor to provide individualised, collaborative and evidence based treatment to meet your needs. It will be a space where you are seen and heard.
I also provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals, offering a reflective and collaborative space that can be shaped around your needs — whether for guidance, support, or deepening reflective practice
Are you struggling with issues relating to trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, managing and understanding your emotions or just feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? I endeavor to provide individualised, collaborative and evidence based treatment to meet your needs. It will be a space where you are seen and heard.
I also provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals, offering a reflective and collaborative space that can be shaped around your needs — whether for guidance, support, or deepening reflective practice
Please reach out via the Croft Psychology website.
James is a warm and friendly Clinical Psychologist specialising in individual therapy for adults. His kind and non-judgemental demeanour helps you to settle into therapy, open up, and be yourself. You will feel safe and heard, all the while knowing you’re in very capable hands.
Please reach out via the Croft Psychology website.
James is a warm and friendly Clinical Psychologist specialising in individual therapy for adults. His kind and non-judgemental demeanour helps you to settle into therapy, open up, and be yourself. You will feel safe and heard, all the while knowing you’re in very capable hands.
Heya, I’m Sagar! I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to walk into a psychologist’s office. That’s why I aim to be warm, empathetic and approachable, to build a genuine relationship as the foundation of our therapeutic process.
I work across the lifespan, and I love helping clients navigate those big life changes— adolescence into adulthood; career into retirement; or any of those big, overwhelming events that seem to just come with life.
My approach is to give clients insight into their thoughts & emotions, warmth and space to help process and heal, then collaboratively create tools and strategies to lay problems to rest.
Heya, I’m Sagar! I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to walk into a psychologist’s office. That’s why I aim to be warm, empathetic and approachable, to build a genuine relationship as the foundation of our therapeutic process.
I work across the lifespan, and I love helping clients navigate those big life changes— adolescence into adulthood; career into retirement; or any of those big, overwhelming events that seem to just come with life.
My approach is to give clients insight into their thoughts & emotions, warmth and space to help process and heal, then collaboratively create tools and strategies to lay problems to rest.
Our clinicians have postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology (Masters Degree, Doctorate or PhD), and have completed further training in therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Our experienced Clinical Psychologists help adults and adolescents (16+) in overcoming mental health challenges. We know life can be tough, and everyone deserves compassionate and professional guidance.
At MyLife Psychologists, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We take the time to understand your unique needs and preferences, ensuring you’re matched with the most appropriate clinician who can provide tailored, compassionate care.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next steps to take, we're here to help. It’s important to us that you feel heard and understood – and that you’re not alone.
Our clinicians have postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology (Masters Degree, Doctorate or PhD), and have completed further training in therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Our experienced Clinical Psychologists help adults and adolescents (16+) in overcoming mental health challenges. We know life can be tough, and everyone deserves compassionate and professional guidance.
At MyLife Psychologists, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We take the time to understand your unique needs and preferences, ensuring you’re matched with the most appropriate clinician who can provide tailored, compassionate care.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next steps to take, we're here to help. It’s important to us that you feel heard and understood – and that you’re not alone.
If you’re seeking help to make positive change in your life, our friendly team of psychologists can work with you to uncover, treat and remedy a wide range of concerns. Our aim is to get to the heart of the problem and develop practical solutions that you can apply in real life. We work one on one with adults, teenagers and children, or collectively with couples and families. We use a collection of proven therapies to treat people on an individual level. There is only one of you, so we want to choose an effective strategy that resonates just with you, and helps you take back control of your life.
If you’re seeking help to make positive change in your life, our friendly team of psychologists can work with you to uncover, treat and remedy a wide range of concerns. Our aim is to get to the heart of the problem and develop practical solutions that you can apply in real life. We work one on one with adults, teenagers and children, or collectively with couples and families. We use a collection of proven therapies to treat people on an individual level. There is only one of you, so we want to choose an effective strategy that resonates just with you, and helps you take back control of your life.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.