Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Matraville, NSW
Leonie has lived in the local area her whole life and has been practicing in Matraville for over 20 years. Leonie holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from Sydney University, is AHPRA, NDIS and SIRA accredited. Through her career Leonie has assisted patients of virtually every cultural background and believes the diversity of her patients has led to her skill and strength as a practitioner.
Leonie has lived in the local area her whole life and has been practicing in Matraville for over 20 years. Leonie holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from Sydney University, is AHPRA, NDIS and SIRA accredited. Through her career Leonie has assisted patients of virtually every cultural background and believes the diversity of her patients has led to her skill and strength as a practitioner.
My approach integrates somatic mindfulness, embodied creativity, and psychodynamic reflection.
I offer somatic therapy for individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—especially those who have found talk therapy limited and are curious to explore a more hands-on therapeutic modality.
My approach integrates somatic mindfulness, embodied creativity, and psychodynamic reflection.
I offer somatic therapy for individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them—especially those who have found talk therapy limited and are curious to explore a more hands-on therapeutic modality.
Lana brings a rich and integrative skill set to her therapeutic work, drawing from both evidence-based psychological approaches & creative, embodied practices. Her training in Social Work provides a strong foundation in trauma-informed, relational, and systemic practice, enabling her to support individuals, couples, and families with sensitivity to the broader contexts of their lives.Through her Masters in Drama and Movement Therapy, Lana incorporates creative and body-based methods that help clients access emotions, memories, and insights that may be difficult to express through words alone.
Lana brings a rich and integrative skill set to her therapeutic work, drawing from both evidence-based psychological approaches & creative, embodied practices. Her training in Social Work provides a strong foundation in trauma-informed, relational, and systemic practice, enabling her to support individuals, couples, and families with sensitivity to the broader contexts of their lives.Through her Masters in Drama and Movement Therapy, Lana incorporates creative and body-based methods that help clients access emotions, memories, and insights that may be difficult to express through words alone.
My clientele are interested in developing self awareness, working on attachment issues and loss, managing their emotions and accessing their unconscious needs, feelings and passions. They are willing to work on extrinsically motivated coping mechanisms that are no longer serving or benefiting their lives. My clientele are open to developing assertive communication skills sourced from authentic desires and are committed to build a strong, confident sense of self. These clients are ready to work on deeper themes and woundings, childhood trauma's, loss, accumulative adult traumas and present day crisis and difficulties.
My clientele are interested in developing self awareness, working on attachment issues and loss, managing their emotions and accessing their unconscious needs, feelings and passions. They are willing to work on extrinsically motivated coping mechanisms that are no longer serving or benefiting their lives. My clientele are open to developing assertive communication skills sourced from authentic desires and are committed to build a strong, confident sense of self. These clients are ready to work on deeper themes and woundings, childhood trauma's, loss, accumulative adult traumas and present day crisis and difficulties.
Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities—including psychodynamic therapy, integrative attachment therapy, and somatic therapy—I adjust each session to meet your unique needs.
As a trauma-informed yoga teacher, reformer teacher trainer, and soundbath facilitator, I bring an integrative approach that honours the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. This holistic perspective allows us to work together not just on emotional and psychological wellbeing, but also by creating a deep connection to your body and its inner wisdom.
Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities—including psychodynamic therapy, integrative attachment therapy, and somatic therapy—I adjust each session to meet your unique needs.
As a trauma-informed yoga teacher, reformer teacher trainer, and soundbath facilitator, I bring an integrative approach that honours the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. This holistic perspective allows us to work together not just on emotional and psychological wellbeing, but also by creating a deep connection to your body and its inner wisdom.
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I specialise in working with couples and individuals that are experiencing relationship issues. As a couple your issues may relate to frequent conflicts, communication breakdowns, infidelity or issues around intimacy. Whatever you are wanting to work on as a couple to improve your relationship I can provide the understanding and the tools to address and overcome your challenges. I also work with individuals so if your partner is unwilling to come to therapy or if your own personal issues are significantly impacting your relationship by focusing on your own behaviours you can positively influence your relationship dynamics.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals that are experiencing relationship issues. As a couple your issues may relate to frequent conflicts, communication breakdowns, infidelity or issues around intimacy. Whatever you are wanting to work on as a couple to improve your relationship I can provide the understanding and the tools to address and overcome your challenges. I also work with individuals so if your partner is unwilling to come to therapy or if your own personal issues are significantly impacting your relationship by focusing on your own behaviours you can positively influence your relationship dynamics.
I am a registered psychologist, board approved supervisor and SIRA registered. I have also had extensive experience with NDIS clients, workcover, career coaching and vocational assessments/ reports.
I am a registered psychologist, board approved supervisor and SIRA registered. I have also had extensive experience with NDIS clients, workcover, career coaching and vocational assessments/ reports.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
Hi, I’m Alicia — a qualified and compassionate counsellor with over eight years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where people feel genuinely listened to, respected, and supported as they navigate the joys, sorrows, pressures and challenges that happen in life.
Hi, I’m Alicia — a qualified and compassionate counsellor with over eight years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where people feel genuinely listened to, respected, and supported as they navigate the joys, sorrows, pressures and challenges that happen in life.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, particularly when you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or unsure where to turn.
With almost 15 years’ experience, I support children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, borderline personality disorder, and substance use. I provide evidence-based care at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to your needs.
Seeking therapy can feel daunting, particularly when you are feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or unsure where to turn.
With almost 15 years’ experience, I support children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, borderline personality disorder, and substance use. I provide evidence-based care at a pace that feels safe, manageable, and tailored to your needs.
I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, including CBT, meditation, person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy as well as schema therapy, adapting my methods to suit each client’s unique needs.
I am a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty five years experience working with people from all walks of life. I am passionate about helping them overcome stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. I also have over 15 years experience working with couples and I am a trained couples and relationship counsellor with level two Gottman training.
I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, including CBT, meditation, person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy as well as schema therapy, adapting my methods to suit each client’s unique needs.
I am a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty five years experience working with people from all walks of life. I am passionate about helping them overcome stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. I also have over 15 years experience working with couples and I am a trained couples and relationship counsellor with level two Gottman training.
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents. She has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, or depression; coping with pain, post-trauma (PTSD), OCD, or workplace issues; managing weight loss; couples therapy and sports psychology. How can Anita help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation, or counselling, she can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with her.
Anita works with clients of all ages and diverse backgrounds including individuals, couples and adolescents. She has extensive experience counselling clients and can help you with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, or depression; coping with pain, post-trauma (PTSD), OCD, or workplace issues; managing weight loss; couples therapy and sports psychology. How can Anita help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation, or counselling, she can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with her.
My counselling room is a space that can hold your fears, your anger, your grief, and even your happiest moments, the whole of you.
It is a space where you no longer have to hold onto the mask. A space where you can take it off, feel seen, and explore your experiences without judgment. My role is to be present alongside you, offering support, curiosity, and compassion as we make sense of what has brought you here.
My counselling room is a space that can hold your fears, your anger, your grief, and even your happiest moments, the whole of you.
It is a space where you no longer have to hold onto the mask. A space where you can take it off, feel seen, and explore your experiences without judgment. My role is to be present alongside you, offering support, curiosity, and compassion as we make sense of what has brought you here.
At different times in life, we may experience challenges with our thoughts, emotions, behaviours, or relationships. These experiences can also create opportunities for greater self-awareness and growth.
I support clients to explore and understand their inner world, navigate mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. Together, we create a safe space to make sense of difficult experiences, build resilience, and foster meaningful change.
At different times in life, we may experience challenges with our thoughts, emotions, behaviours, or relationships. These experiences can also create opportunities for greater self-awareness and growth.
I support clients to explore and understand their inner world, navigate mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. Together, we create a safe space to make sense of difficult experiences, build resilience, and foster meaningful change.
My expertise is using psychodynamic therapy to understand and analyse the history and which patterns are no longer useful.
Hello everyone, welcome! You have started your journey towards growth and finding the right fit is important. I offer a calm, peaceful and supportive approach. My work is based on the practice of understanding and acceptance to foster change. The quality of client-therapist relationship enables a better outcome in therapy, so your choice matters. Together, we can discuss the issues stopping you from moving forward in an open and safe environment.
My expertise is using psychodynamic therapy to understand and analyse the history and which patterns are no longer useful.
Hello everyone, welcome! You have started your journey towards growth and finding the right fit is important. I offer a calm, peaceful and supportive approach. My work is based on the practice of understanding and acceptance to foster change. The quality of client-therapist relationship enables a better outcome in therapy, so your choice matters. Together, we can discuss the issues stopping you from moving forward in an open and safe environment.
I find that people often come to therapy because they are stuck. They could be struggling with their mood, with their fears, with addiction, with relationship issues, with stress. Whatever the issue, they don’t understand why they are stuck and, despite their best efforts, they don’t know how to become unstuck. Their attempts to use the typical psychological skills and strategies from CBT or ACT don't work, not because of any personal failing, but because they haven't been able to identify the causes of their problem and because there is more to people than just simple thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
I find that people often come to therapy because they are stuck. They could be struggling with their mood, with their fears, with addiction, with relationship issues, with stress. Whatever the issue, they don’t understand why they are stuck and, despite their best efforts, they don’t know how to become unstuck. Their attempts to use the typical psychological skills and strategies from CBT or ACT don't work, not because of any personal failing, but because they haven't been able to identify the causes of their problem and because there is more to people than just simple thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship. Each person's journey is different, and my therapeutic approach is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, trauma or seeking personal growth, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship. Each person's journey is different, and my therapeutic approach is tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, trauma or seeking personal growth, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Are you exploring your gender, sexuality, or identity and looking for a safe, supportive space? Or feeling stuck in patterns like anxiety, stress, or low motivation that you can’t seem to shift? You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, or frustrated that things aren’t changing despite your efforts.
Are you exploring your gender, sexuality, or identity and looking for a safe, supportive space? Or feeling stuck in patterns like anxiety, stress, or low motivation that you can’t seem to shift? You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, or frustrated that things aren’t changing despite your efforts.
I am a humanistic counsellor and my work incorporates person centred therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
My name is Kareena and I am a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist. My focus is to provide you with a safe and non judgemental environment to examine your life and work out what really matters to you. Counselling can help you to develop self-understanding and to feel more in tune with your life and how you are in the world. I will support you and sit with whatever issues you bring with empathy and genuine interest in your life.
I am also a Clinical supervisor for early career Counsellors.
I am a humanistic counsellor and my work incorporates person centred therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
My name is Kareena and I am a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist. My focus is to provide you with a safe and non judgemental environment to examine your life and work out what really matters to you. Counselling can help you to develop self-understanding and to feel more in tune with your life and how you are in the world. I will support you and sit with whatever issues you bring with empathy and genuine interest in your life.
I am also a Clinical supervisor for early career Counsellors.
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.
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- Bondi Junction
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- Coogee
- Kensington
- Kingsford
- Kogarah
- Malabar
- Maroubra
- Mascot
- Randwick
- Wolli Creek
Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.