Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in North Rocks, NSW
Hello and welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specialising in Trauma, Domestic and Family Violence (I am an Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW), Sexual Assault, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ issues, Parenting Issues, and Infertility Issues, and a registered provider with the NDIS.
My approach to counselling focuses on your unique strengths to build inner resilience tailored to your specific needs and goals. Sometimes, just being able to talk through your issues and gain some fresh perspective will help you to work towards a more positive future.
Hello and welcome. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specialising in Trauma, Domestic and Family Violence (I am an Approved Counsellor with Victims Services NSW), Sexual Assault, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ issues, Parenting Issues, and Infertility Issues, and a registered provider with the NDIS.
My approach to counselling focuses on your unique strengths to build inner resilience tailored to your specific needs and goals. Sometimes, just being able to talk through your issues and gain some fresh perspective will help you to work towards a more positive future.
We cover a wide range of Mental Health issues, and specialise in psychotherapy with a trauma focused approach. Our devoted clinicians can help you with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, panic, eating disorders, relationship issues, expectations, workplace bullying, ignorant families, family traumas, death, and much more. Further, we help to improve the quality of life, and wellbeing of our clients that are diagnosed with different mental health disorders.
We cover a wide range of Mental Health issues, and specialise in psychotherapy with a trauma focused approach. Our devoted clinicians can help you with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, panic, eating disorders, relationship issues, expectations, workplace bullying, ignorant families, family traumas, death, and much more. Further, we help to improve the quality of life, and wellbeing of our clients that are diagnosed with different mental health disorders.
Khalida is a warm and empathetic Clinical Psychologist who takes on a collaborative approach, recognising that everybody is unique, she likes to draw from various modalities to tailor a treatment plan to the individual. Khalida is experienced in working with adolescents and adults working across various presentations. She works confidently with diverse cultures, navigating dual identity and in situations where cultural awareness and appreciation are integral priding herself in working together holistically.
Khalida is a warm and empathetic Clinical Psychologist who takes on a collaborative approach, recognising that everybody is unique, she likes to draw from various modalities to tailor a treatment plan to the individual. Khalida is experienced in working with adolescents and adults working across various presentations. She works confidently with diverse cultures, navigating dual identity and in situations where cultural awareness and appreciation are integral priding herself in working together holistically.
We are a warm, safe and compassionate psychology practice with locations Castle Hill and Longueville. Our highly skilled and qualified Psychologists and Psychiatrists provide the best possible treatments to help people with all types of mental health conditions. We will take the time to understand who you are as a person and help you to overcome life’s challenges to achieve your personal goals and reach your full potential.
We are a warm, safe and compassionate psychology practice with locations Castle Hill and Longueville. Our highly skilled and qualified Psychologists and Psychiatrists provide the best possible treatments to help people with all types of mental health conditions. We will take the time to understand who you are as a person and help you to overcome life’s challenges to achieve your personal goals and reach your full potential.
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships.
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships.
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
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.
At Blossoming Minds Therapy, we offer a warm, depth-oriented approach to therapy grounded in Psychosynthesis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We support individuals, couples, families, and clinicians to explore patterns that may be shaping their relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self. By understanding how past experiences influence the present, clients can develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and more meaningful connections. Our work provides a safe and reflective space to navigate life's challenges, foster personal growth, and reconnect with purpose, authenticity, and lasting change.
At Blossoming Minds Therapy, we offer a warm, depth-oriented approach to therapy grounded in Psychosynthesis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We support individuals, couples, families, and clinicians to explore patterns that may be shaping their relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self. By understanding how past experiences influence the present, clients can develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and more meaningful connections. Our work provides a safe and reflective space to navigate life's challenges, foster personal growth, and reconnect with purpose, authenticity, and lasting change.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you - it’s about understanding you. I combine psychotherapy with Art Therapy to help clients explore emotions, develop insight, and move towards meaningful psychological change in a way that feels authentic to them.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences, explore what lies beneath them, and find new ways of moving forward - through conversation, and when helpful, through art-making.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you - it’s about understanding you. I combine psychotherapy with Art Therapy to help clients explore emotions, develop insight, and move towards meaningful psychological change in a way that feels authentic to them.
I work with adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we'll make sense of your experiences, explore what lies beneath them, and find new ways of moving forward - through conversation, and when helpful, through art-making.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and there are times when life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Sometimes these struggles are connected to past experiences that continue to impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world around us.
I believe that therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and accepted. My approach is warm, compassionated, and collaborative, providing a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect, and there are times when life's challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. Sometimes these struggles are connected to past experiences that continue to impact how we see ourselves, relate to others, and navigate the world around us.
I believe that therapy begins with feeling safe, heard, and accepted. My approach is warm, compassionated, and collaborative, providing a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences at your own pace.
Hello! I'm an experienced psychologist offering evidence-based therapy sessions to adults at Psychmind in North Parramatta and via telehealth Australia-wide.
I have a genuine and warm approach to my clinical work. I am passionate about providing meaningful, tailored psychological treatment that teaches practical skills and improves your mental wellbeing.
Most of my clients are working professionals, parents, or young adults navigating life transitions and challenges such as past trauma, family stressors, dating and relationship issues, work stress, low mood, anxiety, unclear life goals, and poor life satisfaction.
Hello! I'm an experienced psychologist offering evidence-based therapy sessions to adults at Psychmind in North Parramatta and via telehealth Australia-wide.
I have a genuine and warm approach to my clinical work. I am passionate about providing meaningful, tailored psychological treatment that teaches practical skills and improves your mental wellbeing.
Most of my clients are working professionals, parents, or young adults navigating life transitions and challenges such as past trauma, family stressors, dating and relationship issues, work stress, low mood, anxiety, unclear life goals, and poor life satisfaction.
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Hi everyone,
With over a decade of dedicated experience, I’m a Registered Psychologist specialising in evidence-based, personalised care across the lifespan—from children aged 5+ and adolescents to adults and couples.
My core clinical interests include: anxiety, depression & stress management, behavioural challenges, autism, ADHD, relationship dynamics.
I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s unique needs, including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and complementary mind–body approaches such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Passionate and client-centred, I’m committed to helping individuals and families.
Hi everyone,
With over a decade of dedicated experience, I’m a Registered Psychologist specialising in evidence-based, personalised care across the lifespan—from children aged 5+ and adolescents to adults and couples.
My core clinical interests include: anxiety, depression & stress management, behavioural challenges, autism, ADHD, relationship dynamics.
I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet each client’s unique needs, including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and complementary mind–body approaches such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Passionate and client-centred, I’m committed to helping individuals and families.
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges. This lived experience has given me a unique perspective that I bring into my counselling practice. Alongside my professional training, it allows me to connect with clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate. I understand that recovery and personal growth are not always straightforward, and that everyone’s journey is different. My role is not to judge or tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as you explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental health challenges. This lived experience has given me a unique perspective that I bring into my counselling practice. Alongside my professional training, it allows me to connect with clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate. I understand that recovery and personal growth are not always straightforward, and that everyone’s journey is different. My role is not to judge or tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as you explore your experiences, identify your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
As a trauma-informed Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with adults, young people and couples. My work focuses on helping clients understand and work through complex emotional experiences. Informed by evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic frameworks within a collaborative, person-centred approach.
As a trauma-informed Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with adults, young people and couples. My work focuses on helping clients understand and work through complex emotional experiences. Informed by evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic frameworks within a collaborative, person-centred approach.
I specialise in supporting people who are experiencing change or loss, whether that be in their career, family structure, or due to the ageing process and for women in particular, the impacts of Menopause. It might be that you are managing overwhelm at work, issues such as burnout, change in role, loss of job and retirement. Or perhaps you are adjusting to parenthood, to divorce, to loss through the death of a partner, loss of family through estrangement or when your children start to leave home.
I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and can support those experiencing domestic and family violence.
I specialise in supporting people who are experiencing change or loss, whether that be in their career, family structure, or due to the ageing process and for women in particular, the impacts of Menopause. It might be that you are managing overwhelm at work, issues such as burnout, change in role, loss of job and retirement. Or perhaps you are adjusting to parenthood, to divorce, to loss through the death of a partner, loss of family through estrangement or when your children start to leave home.
I am also an approved counsellor with Victims Services NSW and can support those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Olga has practical knowledge of care specifics for complex conditions that affect functioning, thinking, behaviour and emotional regulation ( dementia, developmental disorders) It comes from additional training and years of experience in supporting hundreds of clients.
Carers strive to balance their loved one's quality of life with their own well-being. Finding the balance to reduce burnout is a common goal. Therapy could be focused on coping strategies for processing difficult emotions or managing the logistics of ongoing problem-solving. Maintaining healthy relationships and issues with family dynamics is also a common struggle. Carers often seek support for a difficult life transition such as after receiving a diagnosis or transitioning a loved one to permanent care.
Olga has practical knowledge of care specifics for complex conditions that affect functioning, thinking, behaviour and emotional regulation ( dementia, developmental disorders) It comes from additional training and years of experience in supporting hundreds of clients.
Carers strive to balance their loved one's quality of life with their own well-being. Finding the balance to reduce burnout is a common goal. Therapy could be focused on coping strategies for processing difficult emotions or managing the logistics of ongoing problem-solving. Maintaining healthy relationships and issues with family dynamics is also a common struggle. Carers often seek support for a difficult life transition such as after receiving a diagnosis or transitioning a loved one to permanent care.
With more than 23 years in the helping professions in the UK and Australia, in various health, education, mental health areas across the lifespan, I'm able to support people with a wide range of presenting issues to support people navigating life's challenges. It can feel like no one gets it sometimes, even those closest to you. Wanting someone to listen to you who really gets it, I truly do and I know how to support you. I provide an opportunity to explore what you're experiencing with compassion focused on guiding you towards health and wellbeing.
With more than 23 years in the helping professions in the UK and Australia, in various health, education, mental health areas across the lifespan, I'm able to support people with a wide range of presenting issues to support people navigating life's challenges. It can feel like no one gets it sometimes, even those closest to you. Wanting someone to listen to you who really gets it, I truly do and I know how to support you. I provide an opportunity to explore what you're experiencing with compassion focused on guiding you towards health and wellbeing.
Francesco can help with your issues or concerns such as anxiety, depression and phobias. Francesco also has a particular interest working with clients in regard to sexual health concerns. He can help you with workplace concerns, career counselling, life change and existential concerns. In addition to holding a Master of Professional Psychology from Monash University, he also holds a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs and Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.
Francesco can help with your issues or concerns such as anxiety, depression and phobias. Francesco also has a particular interest working with clients in regard to sexual health concerns. He can help you with workplace concerns, career counselling, life change and existential concerns. In addition to holding a Master of Professional Psychology from Monash University, he also holds a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs and Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.
Immediate availability. We see adults, adolescents, children, couples, and parents. We can assist with a number of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, anger management, social and relationship difficulties, work and academic problems, procrastination and time management, perfectionism, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
Immediate availability. We see adults, adolescents, children, couples, and parents. We can assist with a number of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, anger management, social and relationship difficulties, work and academic problems, procrastination and time management, perfectionism, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for North Rocks
- Baulkham Hills
- Beecroft
- Bella Vista
- Carlingford
- North Parramatta
- Northmead
- Oatlands
- Parramatta
- Rydalmere
- Telopea
- West Pennant Hills
- Winston Hills
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.