Depression Psychologists and Therapists in Naremburn, NSW

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Ross Lennox Henderson
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Naremburn, NSW 2065
Stress affects our work performance and our personal relationships, creating both anxiety and depression which impact our coping mechanisms and can lead to addiction.
I am a Masters qualified Gestalt therapist. My work is highly relational and I bring over fifteen years experience in the field of working therapeutically with clients. I have a warm persona and am committed to working with all adults in a non-judgemental, supportive and empathic way.
Stress affects our work performance and our personal relationships, creating both anxiety and depression which impact our coping mechanisms and can lead to addiction.
I am a Masters qualified Gestalt therapist. My work is highly relational and I bring over fifteen years experience in the field of working therapeutically with clients. I have a warm persona and am committed to working with all adults in a non-judgemental, supportive and empathic way.
0421 067 691 View 0421 067 691
Jacqueline Lim
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with adults who are seeking to find meaning, direction and self growth in their lives. They may be going through stressful life events, major milestones in their relationships or health, changes of roles, and other life adversities.
I work with adults who are seeking to find meaning, direction and self growth in their lives. They may be going through stressful life events, major milestones in their relationships or health, changes of roles, and other life adversities.
(02) 8880 9015 View (02) 8880 9015
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Nam-Hee Pellegrin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialise in areas: Trauma / Abuse; Depression; Anxiety / Phobias; Grief / Loss; Parenting support; Stress management; Relationship difficulties.
Nam-Hee is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a Graduate of Hakomi (an attachment informed, somatic & mindfulness based psychotherapy). She has over 21 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, and parents with young children in private practice and specialised public health care settings. She is also an Australian Health Practitioners’ Registration Agency (AHPRA) approved clinical supervisor. Nam-Hee has had extensive experience working with people with complex and chronic mental health presentations.
Specialise in areas: Trauma / Abuse; Depression; Anxiety / Phobias; Grief / Loss; Parenting support; Stress management; Relationship difficulties.
Nam-Hee is a registered Clinical Psychologist and a Graduate of Hakomi (an attachment informed, somatic & mindfulness based psychotherapy). She has over 21 years of experience working with individuals, adolescents, and parents with young children in private practice and specialised public health care settings. She is also an Australian Health Practitioners’ Registration Agency (AHPRA) approved clinical supervisor. Nam-Hee has had extensive experience working with people with complex and chronic mental health presentations.
(02) 7804 4070 View (02) 7804 4070
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Mary-Sue Sarkis
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I support clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, behavioural challenges, and relationship conflict.
I’m a clinical counsellor registered with PACFA, with over a decade of experience supporting young people, individuals, and families through life’s more challenging moments. My work is grounded in compassion, cultural awareness, and a strong belief in each person’s capacity for growth and change. I’ve worked across individual, youth, and family counselling, including with culturally diverse communities, trauma, and family conflict. This has shaped a steady, thoughtful approach to complex and high-risk situations through a collaborative and client-centred approach.
I support clients with trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, behavioural challenges, and relationship conflict.
I’m a clinical counsellor registered with PACFA, with over a decade of experience supporting young people, individuals, and families through life’s more challenging moments. My work is grounded in compassion, cultural awareness, and a strong belief in each person’s capacity for growth and change. I’ve worked across individual, youth, and family counselling, including with culturally diverse communities, trauma, and family conflict. This has shaped a steady, thoughtful approach to complex and high-risk situations through a collaborative and client-centred approach.
(02) 7804 4645 View (02) 7804 4645
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Matt White
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a registered psychologist in Crows Nest providing therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, anger, men’s mental health and life transitions.
I offer practical, evidence-based therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and schema-informed approaches. My work focuses on helping you understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, reduce overthinking and build resilience.
I am a registered psychologist in Crows Nest providing therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, anger, men’s mental health and life transitions.
I offer practical, evidence-based therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and schema-informed approaches. My work focuses on helping you understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, reduce overthinking and build resilience.
0485 974 816 View 0485 974 816
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Naomi Halls
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Serves Area
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
(02) 9158 6190 View (02) 9158 6190
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David Sokol
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
As a counsellor I cannot use Mental Health Care Plans. I provide Monday-Wednesday evening sessions. I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post-relationship counselling. Clients have said working with a male counsellor often brings a different perspective. With over 20 years experience and over 15,000 sessions completed, I have worked with individuals and couples, locally, interstate, and overseas who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. I offer face-to-face and online sessions. Find my website for more details
As a counsellor I cannot use Mental Health Care Plans. I provide Monday-Wednesday evening sessions. I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post-relationship counselling. Clients have said working with a male counsellor often brings a different perspective. With over 20 years experience and over 15,000 sessions completed, I have worked with individuals and couples, locally, interstate, and overseas who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. I offer face-to-face and online sessions. Find my website for more details
(02) 9538 7081 View (02) 9538 7081
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Anna Sheppard
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression.
I help teens and adults overcome anxiety, stress, depression and burnout to re-engage with a richer, more rewarding life. I tailor my approach and environment to suit my clients' unique needs. I have worked with teenagers for many years, and I help clients of all ages build on their strengths and embrace positive change.
I offer trauma informed, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy for teenagers and adults struggling with anxiety, stress or depression.
I help teens and adults overcome anxiety, stress, depression and burnout to re-engage with a richer, more rewarding life. I tailor my approach and environment to suit my clients' unique needs. I have worked with teenagers for many years, and I help clients of all ages build on their strengths and embrace positive change.
(02) 9100 0020 View (02) 9100 0020
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Heather Kent
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
We all want to lead fulfilling lives, regardless of our situation. It's my passion to help you learn strategies to conquer the challenges you face. Sometimes, it takes courage just to get through each day, & this is where the most impressive changes can occur. I want to help you gain a better understanding & awareness of yourself & what you are capable of. By nurturing change within therapy, I hope to help you avoid feeling that life is "just happening to me" & instead feel empowered. Whether it's a mental health issue, life transition, or coping strategies, I am here to support you towards a life of balance, joy & well-being.
We all want to lead fulfilling lives, regardless of our situation. It's my passion to help you learn strategies to conquer the challenges you face. Sometimes, it takes courage just to get through each day, & this is where the most impressive changes can occur. I want to help you gain a better understanding & awareness of yourself & what you are capable of. By nurturing change within therapy, I hope to help you avoid feeling that life is "just happening to me" & instead feel empowered. Whether it's a mental health issue, life transition, or coping strategies, I am here to support you towards a life of balance, joy & well-being.
(02) 8776 3913 View (02) 8776 3913
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Holding the Space
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Online Only
Gentle, body-based therapy to help you feel safer, calmer, and more connected. You might feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed—or like you’re holding it all together but never quite landing. Maybe your body feels tense or shut down. Maybe you long for more ease, more self-trust, or simply a space where you don’t have to work so hard to be okay. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a deeper, more embodied approach, you’re welcome here. Together, we move gently—toward safety, connection, and change that lasts.
Gentle, body-based therapy to help you feel safer, calmer, and more connected. You might feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed—or like you’re holding it all together but never quite landing. Maybe your body feels tense or shut down. Maybe you long for more ease, more self-trust, or simply a space where you don’t have to work so hard to be okay. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a deeper, more embodied approach, you’re welcome here. Together, we move gently—toward safety, connection, and change that lasts.
(02) 9100 0362 View (02) 9100 0362

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I relate Health
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
(02) 8609 3106 x2 View (02) 8609 3106 x2
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Silva Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
At Silva Counselling the goal is to see clients flourish in life. Collaboratively, we work to identify and address what is causing grief or pain. Gracie at Silva Counselling is passionate in seeing individuals and couples thrive in every way. The outcomes achieved are a testament to the commitment and resilience individuals and couples bring along the journey. This is certainly not an overnight achievement. However, with diligence and dedication, it is possible to achieve change, healing and growth.
At Silva Counselling the goal is to see clients flourish in life. Collaboratively, we work to identify and address what is causing grief or pain. Gracie at Silva Counselling is passionate in seeing individuals and couples thrive in every way. The outcomes achieved are a testament to the commitment and resilience individuals and couples bring along the journey. This is certainly not an overnight achievement. However, with diligence and dedication, it is possible to achieve change, healing and growth.
(02) 4208 0614 View (02) 4208 0614
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Christine Kim Principal Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA General
St Leonards, NSW 2065
For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
With a Masters in Counselling, Postrgraduate studies in Psychology and Youth mental health, Christine has a special interest in counselling young people. Christine has extensive experience as a high school mental health facilitator, parenting and Anxiety programs. Christine also provides EAP counselling for the corporate clients.
For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
With a Masters in Counselling, Postrgraduate studies in Psychology and Youth mental health, Christine has a special interest in counselling young people. Christine has extensive experience as a high school mental health facilitator, parenting and Anxiety programs. Christine also provides EAP counselling for the corporate clients.
(02) 8806 0035 View (02) 8806 0035
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Stephen Hewitson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Bella Vista, NSW 2153
I help adults and adolescents break free from long‑standing patterns of anxiety, low mood, and relationship challenges to live a more satisfying life. Many of my clients have experienced persistent low mood, anxiety, or relationship challenges, and some have already engaged in therapy without achieving the lasting change they hoped for. Talking about problems helped, but they find themselves repeating the same patterns over and over and feel powerless to break free. Achieving a lasting happiness seems out of reach for many of my clients, but it is achievable by making changes to existing patterns of thinking and behaviour.
I help adults and adolescents break free from long‑standing patterns of anxiety, low mood, and relationship challenges to live a more satisfying life. Many of my clients have experienced persistent low mood, anxiety, or relationship challenges, and some have already engaged in therapy without achieving the lasting change they hoped for. Talking about problems helped, but they find themselves repeating the same patterns over and over and feel powerless to break free. Achieving a lasting happiness seems out of reach for many of my clients, but it is achievable by making changes to existing patterns of thinking and behaviour.
(02) 4703 5882 View (02) 4703 5882
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Justin Bryant
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Sydney, NSW 2000
I believe that the client-therapist relationship is the key to effective therapy. Together, we explore all aspects of the presenting issues, including the history and development of the issue, your attitudes, beliefs, values, and goals. Once we have everything on the table, we collaborate to find and implement solutions. I like to think of therapy as guided self-discovery. It's a process. And hopefully a curious, enlightening and deeply meaningful one.
I believe that the client-therapist relationship is the key to effective therapy. Together, we explore all aspects of the presenting issues, including the history and development of the issue, your attitudes, beliefs, values, and goals. Once we have everything on the table, we collaborate to find and implement solutions. I like to think of therapy as guided self-discovery. It's a process. And hopefully a curious, enlightening and deeply meaningful one.
(02) 8503 4467 View (02) 8503 4467
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Bryce Mitchell Valentine
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Paddington, NSW 2021
I support adolescents and adults navigating life's challenges, from relationship struggles to workplace stress. Therapy is a space to explore thoughts, develop skills, and move forward with practical, evidence-based strategies. I offer online sessions for clients who can value most from accessible and flexible support. Areas I can support with; low mood, stress, anxiety, relationship stress, workplace stress, lifestyle changes, burnout, career, grief and loss, self-esteem, purpose and more.
I support adolescents and adults navigating life's challenges, from relationship struggles to workplace stress. Therapy is a space to explore thoughts, develop skills, and move forward with practical, evidence-based strategies. I offer online sessions for clients who can value most from accessible and flexible support. Areas I can support with; low mood, stress, anxiety, relationship stress, workplace stress, lifestyle changes, burnout, career, grief and loss, self-esteem, purpose and more.
0459 462 386 View 0459 462 386
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Samantha Leah Sofyan
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
1 Endorsed
Hornsby, NSW 2077
Sam is a registered Provisional Psychologist with a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She is a warm and compassionate practitioner who is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their mental health goals. Samantha enjoys working closely and collaboratively with clients to provide care and support. With a warm and approachable demeanor, she is committed to creating a safe space where you can open up, share your thoughts, and explore solutions together.
Sam is a registered Provisional Psychologist with a genuine passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. She is a warm and compassionate practitioner who is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their mental health goals. Samantha enjoys working closely and collaboratively with clients to provide care and support. With a warm and approachable demeanor, she is committed to creating a safe space where you can open up, share your thoughts, and explore solutions together.
(02) 7804 4039 View (02) 7804 4039
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Dr Reza Nejad
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Sydney, NSW 2000
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, insomnia, grief and loss, health anxiety, or relationship difficulties.
I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to each client’s needs. With experience in trauma, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, grief, insomnia, and relationship issues, I use CBT, ACT, DBT, prolonged exposure, and exposure and response prevention to help clients build coping skills, improve wellbeing, and move forward with confidence.
My ideal client is someone experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, insomnia, grief and loss, health anxiety, or relationship difficulties.
I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy tailored to each client’s needs. With experience in trauma, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, grief, insomnia, and relationship issues, I use CBT, ACT, DBT, prolonged exposure, and exposure and response prevention to help clients build coping skills, improve wellbeing, and move forward with confidence.
(08) 8646 5602 View (08) 8646 5602
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Leanda Chan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
By unravelling these patterns, we see a reduction in anxious, depressive, and stress symptoms, among many other issues.
I am a warm and compassionate Registered Psychologist dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy with an approach that is attachment-based. I work collaboratively with clients to explore the underlying patterns that shape current relationships and self-perception, in order to foster meaningful and lasting change.
By unravelling these patterns, we see a reduction in anxious, depressive, and stress symptoms, among many other issues.
I am a warm and compassionate Registered Psychologist dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy with an approach that is attachment-based. I work collaboratively with clients to explore the underlying patterns that shape current relationships and self-perception, in order to foster meaningful and lasting change.
0406 631 476 View 0406 631 476
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Paula Toledo Torres
Social Worker, MA, AASW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a mental health clinician, I specialise in working with individuals aged 12 and over, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges (social, family, partners), stress, and sleep disturbances.
Using a tailored blend of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and IFS, I adapt each session to meet your unique needs. Whether you're navigating life transitions, emotional struggles, or past wounds, we’ll work together to foster resilience, growth, and meaningful change.
As a mental health clinician, I specialise in working with individuals aged 12 and over, addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship challenges (social, family, partners), stress, and sleep disturbances.
Using a tailored blend of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and IFS, I adapt each session to meet your unique needs. Whether you're navigating life transitions, emotional struggles, or past wounds, we’ll work together to foster resilience, growth, and meaningful change.
(02) 8609 3061 View (02) 8609 3061
Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.