Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in North Strathfield, NSW

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Gabi Cavaler
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
I work with adults and couples — including neurodiverse, neuro-mixed (where one partner is neurotypical), both-neurodiverse, and neurotypical couples navigating relationship difficulties.
I also work with individuals navigating late diagnosis, autistic burnout, emotional regulation challenges, executive function difficulties, and the identity shift that comes with finally understanding how your brain is wired. I offer sessions in both English and Portuguese. I see clients in person at North Strathfield and via telehealth across Australia.
I work with adults and couples — including neurodiverse, neuro-mixed (where one partner is neurotypical), both-neurodiverse, and neurotypical couples navigating relationship difficulties.
I also work with individuals navigating late diagnosis, autistic burnout, emotional regulation challenges, executive function difficulties, and the identity shift that comes with finally understanding how your brain is wired. I offer sessions in both English and Portuguese. I see clients in person at North Strathfield and via telehealth across Australia.
(02) 7804 4803 View (02) 7804 4803
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Rikeya Constable
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar who brings extensive clinical, forensic, and community mental health experience to my practice. My background spans specialised assessment and treatment for offenders within the justice system, alongside diverse community care across the NDIS, ADF, Medicare, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). I am dedicated to providing inclusive, affirmative care, supporting and exploring identity development across all its forms, including gender and sexuality.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar who brings extensive clinical, forensic, and community mental health experience to my practice. My background spans specialised assessment and treatment for offenders within the justice system, alongside diverse community care across the NDIS, ADF, Medicare, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). I am dedicated to providing inclusive, affirmative care, supporting and exploring identity development across all its forms, including gender and sexuality.
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Erin Butler
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
I have a warm and direct approach, and use humour where appropriate in my work with young adults and through the lifespan into older adulthood.
I have completed specialist training in trauma treatment, specifically EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural therapy. Helping people process and manage trauma is one of my passions. I also work with a range of other presentations, including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.
I have a warm and direct approach, and use humour where appropriate in my work with young adults and through the lifespan into older adulthood.
I have completed specialist training in trauma treatment, specifically EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural therapy. Helping people process and manage trauma is one of my passions. I also work with a range of other presentations, including anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.
(02) 7804 4903 View (02) 7804 4903
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Zarnaz Sayed
Counsellor, PsychD, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Zarnaz is a highly experienced clinical counsellor with extensive experience working with adults and children of all age groups.
Zarnaz has demonstrated significant knowledge and expertise in assisting children and families facing stressors, parenting skills, child behavior management, learning difficulties and parental mental health issues. She employs a person-centered, strengths-based approach to counseling, prioritizing empathy, support, and providing a safe space for clients.
Zarnaz is a highly experienced clinical counsellor with extensive experience working with adults and children of all age groups.
Zarnaz has demonstrated significant knowledge and expertise in assisting children and families facing stressors, parenting skills, child behavior management, learning difficulties and parental mental health issues. She employs a person-centered, strengths-based approach to counseling, prioritizing empathy, support, and providing a safe space for clients.
(02) 7804 4932 View (02) 7804 4932
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HJ Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
Online Only
Helping people improve their lives is at the heart of my practice. My greatest reward is seeing clients achieve meaningful and lasting change through counselling. My counselling services include support for WorkCover and CTP clients, family issues, relationship and couples counselling, as well as a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. Every person deserves the opportunity to live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. With the right therapeutic support, positive change is possible—because better therapy leads to a better life.
Helping people improve their lives is at the heart of my practice. My greatest reward is seeing clients achieve meaningful and lasting change through counselling. My counselling services include support for WorkCover and CTP clients, family issues, relationship and couples counselling, as well as a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. Every person deserves the opportunity to live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. With the right therapeutic support, positive change is possible—because better therapy leads to a better life.
(02) 7804 4464 View (02) 7804 4464
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Lisa Tu
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
You don’t have to figure things out on your own. I pride myself in building a safe space grounded in culturally inclusive and trauma‑informed practice. Many of the people I work with come from culturally diverse backgrounds. Born in Australia to Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant parents, I have spent most of my life living, studying, and working in South West and Western Sydney. Areas of support: cultural issues (including migrants, refugees and first/second generation Australians) problem gambling (gambling harm to individuals, partners and family members) and adverse childhood experiences (attachment, neglect and complex trauma).
You don’t have to figure things out on your own. I pride myself in building a safe space grounded in culturally inclusive and trauma‑informed practice. Many of the people I work with come from culturally diverse backgrounds. Born in Australia to Chinese-Vietnamese immigrant parents, I have spent most of my life living, studying, and working in South West and Western Sydney. Areas of support: cultural issues (including migrants, refugees and first/second generation Australians) problem gambling (gambling harm to individuals, partners and family members) and adverse childhood experiences (attachment, neglect and complex trauma).
(02) 7804 4959 View (02) 7804 4959

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MyLife Psychologists
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Alexandria, NSW 2015
Our experienced Clinical Psychologists help adults and adolescents (16+) in overcoming mental health challenges.
Our team of highly skilled Clinical Psychologists offer support across a range of concerns, including anxiety and depression (including perinatal), stress and burnout, eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, neurodiversity (ASD and ADHD), relationship issues, grief and loss, insomnia, as well as LGBTQIA+ related issues.
Our experienced Clinical Psychologists help adults and adolescents (16+) in overcoming mental health challenges.
Our team of highly skilled Clinical Psychologists offer support across a range of concerns, including anxiety and depression (including perinatal), stress and burnout, eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, neurodiversity (ASD and ADHD), relationship issues, grief and loss, insomnia, as well as LGBTQIA+ related issues.
(02) 9100 0547 View (02) 9100 0547
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Ryan Kennedy Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
My ideal client is anyone who has decided they want to slow down, look inwards, and make better sense of their experience. Life throws all sorts of challenges our way, and I want to help you navigate whatever you want support in. I want to meet you where you are at and help get you where you want to go. You are the expert in your life, and my goal is to help bring new perspectives and ideas to help you decide what is best for you. Depending on your goals, this can be anything from managing symptoms and presenting issues, to digging deeper into the learned patterns that shape our lives.
My ideal client is anyone who has decided they want to slow down, look inwards, and make better sense of their experience. Life throws all sorts of challenges our way, and I want to help you navigate whatever you want support in. I want to meet you where you are at and help get you where you want to go. You are the expert in your life, and my goal is to help bring new perspectives and ideas to help you decide what is best for you. Depending on your goals, this can be anything from managing symptoms and presenting issues, to digging deeper into the learned patterns that shape our lives.
0434 455 515 View 0434 455 515
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Daria Sizenko
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a registered psychologist experienced in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, impulse control and behavioural regulation issues, problematic substance use and addictive behaviours, issues related to intimacy and sexuality, as well as providing general mental health support.
I am a registered psychologist experienced in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, impulse control and behavioural regulation issues, problematic substance use and addictive behaviours, issues related to intimacy and sexuality, as well as providing general mental health support.
0413 569 767 View 0413 569 767
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Edvard Miler
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Epping, NSW 2121
Feeling anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing burnout at work? Are you going through some tough times in your marriage or relationship? Do you have issues with your faith that are leaving you with an overwhelming sense of guilt and shame? Are you going through grief and loss? Do you feel stuck and need some form of guidance and problem-solving skills? Do you need professional supervision? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, you have come to the right place.
Feeling anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing burnout at work? Are you going through some tough times in your marriage or relationship? Do you have issues with your faith that are leaving you with an overwhelming sense of guilt and shame? Are you going through grief and loss? Do you feel stuck and need some form of guidance and problem-solving skills? Do you need professional supervision? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions, you have come to the right place.
(02) 7804 4429 View (02) 7804 4429
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Chelsea Ho
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Kogarah, NSW 2217
She has particular interest and training in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders.
To assist clients in meeting their unique therapeutic goals, Chelsea draws upon the following evidence-based treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Family-Based Therapy for eating disorders in her practice.
She has particular interest and training in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders.
To assist clients in meeting their unique therapeutic goals, Chelsea draws upon the following evidence-based treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, and Family-Based Therapy for eating disorders in her practice.
(02) 8105 5269 View (02) 8105 5269
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NBS Therapy
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Online Only
Daria works with adults across a range of presentations including anxiety, relationship and attachment concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem and identity work.
Daria is a PACFA-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in Melbourne, working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties and self esteem. Her approach is grounded, honest, collaborative and motivating - she believes therapy works best when it's a genuine partnership, not a one-way prescription.
Daria works with adults across a range of presentations including anxiety, relationship and attachment concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem and identity work.
Daria is a PACFA-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in Melbourne, working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties and self esteem. Her approach is grounded, honest, collaborative and motivating - she believes therapy works best when it's a genuine partnership, not a one-way prescription.
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Dr Mike van Dijkhuizen
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Online Only
Earlier in my career I worked in social work, HIV/AIDS and sexual health counselling, and clinical psychology in sexual health, adult mental health, forensics, and university settings in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
I specialise in depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, relationships, male psychosexual and sexuality issues, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ clients using an identity-affirming approach. I only work by telehealth and am based in Melbourne. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at University College London in 2003, where I trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and schema therapy. I am also a qualified dialectical behavioural therapist (DBT: a skills approach for emotional regulation).
Earlier in my career I worked in social work, HIV/AIDS and sexual health counselling, and clinical psychology in sexual health, adult mental health, forensics, and university settings in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia.
I specialise in depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, relationships, male psychosexual and sexuality issues, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ clients using an identity-affirming approach. I only work by telehealth and am based in Melbourne. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at University College London in 2003, where I trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and schema therapy. I am also a qualified dialectical behavioural therapist (DBT: a skills approach for emotional regulation).
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Samantha McDonnell
Psychotherapist
Paddington, NSW 2021
I work with adults and offer both short-term and open-ended work.
I work with a diverse range of clients and issues, including extensive experience with LGBTQ, those with personality disorders, PTSD/CPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, and/or survivors of bullying, sexual, domestic or historical abuse. I have a particular interest in relieving the combined effects on mind and body of unresolved trauma.
I work with adults and offer both short-term and open-ended work.
I work with a diverse range of clients and issues, including extensive experience with LGBTQ, those with personality disorders, PTSD/CPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, and/or survivors of bullying, sexual, domestic or historical abuse. I have a particular interest in relieving the combined effects on mind and body of unresolved trauma.
(02) 9100 0083 View (02) 9100 0083
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Michelle Wilkins
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Kingsgrove, NSW 2208
Waitlist for new clients
Assessor and Family Report writing services for Family Law matters. I am a registered psychologist with extensive experience. I provide families with children that are experiencing high conflict and/or family violence and are post separation with assessment and family report writing services. I use a impartial and non judgmental practice approach and offer a time appropriate report that is trauma informed, child focused and culturally responsive.
Assessor and Family Report writing services for Family Law matters. I am a registered psychologist with extensive experience. I provide families with children that are experiencing high conflict and/or family violence and are post separation with assessment and family report writing services. I use a impartial and non judgmental practice approach and offer a time appropriate report that is trauma informed, child focused and culturally responsive.
(02) 8105 6427 View (02) 8105 6427
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Julie Jensen - Changes in Between (Psychotherapy)
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults navigating grief, life transitions, and chronic disorganisation, including hoarding.
As a Certified Thanatologist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, my approach is grief-informed, trauma-aware, and relational. I support you at your own pace as we explore what matters most and how to move forward.
I work with adults navigating grief, life transitions, and chronic disorganisation, including hoarding.
As a Certified Thanatologist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, my approach is grief-informed, trauma-aware, and relational. I support you at your own pace as we explore what matters most and how to move forward.
(03) 8413 7338 View (03) 8413 7338
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Diane Hanna
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I welcome adults, couples, young people, LGBTQIA+, veterans, students, and seniors.
I am a great listener, with sharp perception skills, getting straight to the issues or barriers that are holding you back. I use a practical approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), combined with aspects of Narrative, Person-Centred, and using metaphors and art therapy techniques to help highlight areas of concern/improvement/action.
I welcome adults, couples, young people, LGBTQIA+, veterans, students, and seniors.
I am a great listener, with sharp perception skills, getting straight to the issues or barriers that are holding you back. I use a practical approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), combined with aspects of Narrative, Person-Centred, and using metaphors and art therapy techniques to help highlight areas of concern/improvement/action.
(07) 3130 0402 View (07) 3130 0402
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Irene Osman
Counsellor, PACFA
Roselands, NSW 2196
I provide therapy for adults with problems around Eating Disorders, depression and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I specialise in Eating Disorders and Drug and Alcohol and Borderline Personality Disorders.
I provide therapy for adults with problems around Eating Disorders, depression and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I specialise in Eating Disorders and Drug and Alcohol and Borderline Personality Disorders.
(02) 8105 6941 View (02) 8105 6941
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Matthew Wallman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
I have a background in community mental health, supporting adolescents and adults with complex histories and serious mental health concerns.
Here you are at perhaps the hardest part of your mental health journey, which is asking for help. I aim to respond to that request first by establishing a therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe and seen. From that foundation I hope to work with you to address the challenges causing distress in your life, and to do so from a place of curiosity, understanding, and hope.
I have a background in community mental health, supporting adolescents and adults with complex histories and serious mental health concerns.
Here you are at perhaps the hardest part of your mental health journey, which is asking for help. I aim to respond to that request first by establishing a therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe and seen. From that foundation I hope to work with you to address the challenges causing distress in your life, and to do so from a place of curiosity, understanding, and hope.
(02) 9908 2950 View (02) 9908 2950
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Kim Ann Beadman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
I work with adults, couples, families, young people and children using evidence-based, trauma-responsive approaches.
Collaboration is the key to a successful therapy experience. Initially, our sessions will focus on your concerns to clarify your needs. Then, together, we will explore the treatment approaches that are best suited to meet your needs.
I work with adults, couples, families, young people and children using evidence-based, trauma-responsive approaches.
Collaboration is the key to a successful therapy experience. Initially, our sessions will focus on your concerns to clarify your needs. Then, together, we will explore the treatment approaches that are best suited to meet your needs.
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FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.

How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.

How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.