Play Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Northmead, NSW
I support parents, retirees and families navigating the emotional toll of caregiving, parenting, and life transitions. While I specialise in women’s mental health, I also work with fathers, couples, and whole families to strengthen relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience. Using a systemic approach, I help families communicate better, reduce conflict, and function more cooperatively. I also support young people to develop emotional regulation skills for long-term wellbeing and healthy relationships.
I support parents, retirees and families navigating the emotional toll of caregiving, parenting, and life transitions. While I specialise in women’s mental health, I also work with fathers, couples, and whole families to strengthen relationships, set boundaries, and build resilience. Using a systemic approach, I help families communicate better, reduce conflict, and function more cooperatively. I also support young people to develop emotional regulation skills for long-term wellbeing and healthy relationships.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
Whether you’re excitedly planning for your wedding, feeling disappointed in your relationship or the spark has waned after decades of marriage, know I too have travelled the relationship roller coaster of euphoria & broken dreams. The reality is, these relationship struggles can overflow into parenting too. You may be excitedly expecting your first child or perhaps, you're feeling overwhelmed by your children's attitude. Regardless of what stage you're in, hope exists for you to recalibrate your relationships and parenting. I'm looking forward to supporting you to do this, so you can know empowerment & joy in your current season.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
I am a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming therapist who works with individuals and families affected by trauma, including domestic and family violence, coercive control, and relational trauma. I understand that trauma can affect every part of life, including relationships, parenting, self-worth, emotional wellbeing, and the way we experience the world around us.
My aim is to offer a space where you feel safe, seen, and held with care — a space where you can begin to make sense of what you have been through, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming therapist who works with individuals and families affected by trauma, including domestic and family violence, coercive control, and relational trauma. I understand that trauma can affect every part of life, including relationships, parenting, self-worth, emotional wellbeing, and the way we experience the world around us.
My aim is to offer a space where you feel safe, seen, and held with care — a space where you can begin to make sense of what you have been through, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
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Seeking support is a courageous step — and finding the right person to walk alongside you matters deeply.
I'm Karina, a warm and dedicated Registered Psychologist with over 18 years of experience supporting children (from age 3), teenagers, and adults across a wide range of life challenges.
My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, and deeply personal — because I believe that feeling truly heard and understood is the foundation of all meaningful change.
I work with each person as a whole — not just a diagnosis or a presenting problem.
Seeking support is a courageous step — and finding the right person to walk alongside you matters deeply.
I'm Karina, a warm and dedicated Registered Psychologist with over 18 years of experience supporting children (from age 3), teenagers, and adults across a wide range of life challenges.
My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, and deeply personal — because I believe that feeling truly heard and understood is the foundation of all meaningful change.
I work with each person as a whole — not just a diagnosis or a presenting problem.
Inner Child Psychology is a neuroaffirming child psychology practice offering autism and ADHD assessments, therapy, and parent support across Inner West Sydney, with clinics in Alexandria and Balmain.
Inner Child Psychology is a neuroaffirming child psychology practice offering autism and ADHD assessments, therapy, and parent support across Inner West Sydney, with clinics in Alexandria and Balmain.
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety. I provide services exclusively online (tele-health) to emphasise flexibility and scheduling convenience (eliminating travel and parking hassles) while ensuring increased privacy in the comfort in your own environment. My primary approach to therapy emphasises Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing methods that are underscored and influenced by Ericksonian Approaches to hypnosis and psychotherapy. I also have a strong passion for providing clinical supervision and services to other professionals.
My primary clinical focus is on grief & loss, and associated issues of depression and anxiety. I provide services exclusively online (tele-health) to emphasise flexibility and scheduling convenience (eliminating travel and parking hassles) while ensuring increased privacy in the comfort in your own environment. My primary approach to therapy emphasises Solution Focused and Motivational Interviewing methods that are underscored and influenced by Ericksonian Approaches to hypnosis and psychotherapy. I also have a strong passion for providing clinical supervision and services to other professionals.
As a registered clinical counsellor, I offer clients the possibility to work through and resolve all types questions, experiences & situations related to sexuality and relationships. Understanding the psychology and the culture through which sexuality is experienced is integral to finding well being and happiness. Shame, guilt, anxiety, as well as other psychological or medical conditions, can profoundly affect how we experience sexuality and deeply impact or attach itself to the complexities of our personal history and life experiences. Let me help you find a pathway that belongs to you, so that you may find confidence & growth.
As a registered clinical counsellor, I offer clients the possibility to work through and resolve all types questions, experiences & situations related to sexuality and relationships. Understanding the psychology and the culture through which sexuality is experienced is integral to finding well being and happiness. Shame, guilt, anxiety, as well as other psychological or medical conditions, can profoundly affect how we experience sexuality and deeply impact or attach itself to the complexities of our personal history and life experiences. Let me help you find a pathway that belongs to you, so that you may find confidence & growth.
Enjoy being outdoors in natural spaces? Me too!
I offer walk & talk therapy in natural environments from North Ryde to Hornsby to Berowra.
Compassionately & empathically passionate about helping young people live their best lives.
Assessing and supporting neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism) and it’s impacts on mental health i.e. anxiety, stress, depression, is of special interest to me.
Therapeutically I am committed to empowering people to achieve healthy and enjoyable lives by developing a greater capacity for resilience and more positive & meaningful relationships with themselves & others in a safe supportive environment.
Enjoy being outdoors in natural spaces? Me too!
I offer walk & talk therapy in natural environments from North Ryde to Hornsby to Berowra.
Compassionately & empathically passionate about helping young people live their best lives.
Assessing and supporting neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism) and it’s impacts on mental health i.e. anxiety, stress, depression, is of special interest to me.
Therapeutically I am committed to empowering people to achieve healthy and enjoyable lives by developing a greater capacity for resilience and more positive & meaningful relationships with themselves & others in a safe supportive environment.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Creative and Play Therapy (for children and families)
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA, with 14 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples through challenges such as domestic and family violence, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and child wellbeing. I am now beginning to offer services under Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Workers Compensation.
Fluent in English and Tamil, I provide a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their concerns, reflect on their strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I am passionate about helping clients build resilience and wellbeing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Person-Centred Therapy
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Creative and Play Therapy (for children and families)
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA, with 14 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples through challenges such as domestic and family violence, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and child wellbeing. I am now beginning to offer services under Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and Workers Compensation.
Fluent in English and Tamil, I provide a safe, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their concerns, reflect on their strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I am passionate about helping clients build resilience and wellbeing.
With a Master’s in professional psychology and membership in the Australian Association of
Psychologists, I specialise in Play-Based CBT and ACT to name a few.
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
With a Master’s in professional psychology and membership in the Australian Association of
Psychologists, I specialise in Play-Based CBT and ACT to name a few.
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
I believe that no issue is minor. Whatever someone is going through, it’s valid and deserves support. My ideal client is anyone who needs that space to heal or grow through therapy. Whether they’re facing trauma, family conflict, identity struggles, or simply feeling lost or overwhelmed, I’m here to walk alongside them. They might not always know exactly what they need, but they’re open to exploring, feeling, and slowly rebuilding. What they want is to feel understood, to make sense of their experiences, and to move forward with more clarity and self-compassion.
I believe that no issue is minor. Whatever someone is going through, it’s valid and deserves support. My ideal client is anyone who needs that space to heal or grow through therapy. Whether they’re facing trauma, family conflict, identity struggles, or simply feeling lost or overwhelmed, I’m here to walk alongside them. They might not always know exactly what they need, but they’re open to exploring, feeling, and slowly rebuilding. What they want is to feel understood, to make sense of their experiences, and to move forward with more clarity and self-compassion.
It deeply affects me to see people living with wounds caused by trauma, abuse, grief, relationship breakdown, or overwhelming life experiences. Many feel trapped inside patterns of fear, shame, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion that were never theirs to carry. I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward healing and stability. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, with particular experience in trauma and domestic violence.
It deeply affects me to see people living with wounds caused by trauma, abuse, grief, relationship breakdown, or overwhelming life experiences. Many feel trapped inside patterns of fear, shame, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion that were never theirs to carry. I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward healing and stability. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, with particular experience in trauma and domestic violence.
Filial Therapy is a specialised relationship-focused therapeutic program for parents/ caregivers and their children, in which you learn some of the main tools from the play therapist's toolbox.
Understanding and responding sensitively to your child’s BIG emotions and behaviours can feel overwhelming and exhausting. It’s hard not to feel triggered, slipping into fight, flight, or freeze, or defaulting to unhelpful parenting patterns. The ripple effect on the entire family and beyond - sibling dynamics, peer relationships, school - can feel so disheartening. What you truly want is to support your child’s growth, development, and wellbeing. Most importantly, you long for a stronger, more secure, and trusting relationship with your child, so they feel safe turning to you for the big things.
Filial Therapy is a specialised relationship-focused therapeutic program for parents/ caregivers and their children, in which you learn some of the main tools from the play therapist's toolbox.
Understanding and responding sensitively to your child’s BIG emotions and behaviours can feel overwhelming and exhausting. It’s hard not to feel triggered, slipping into fight, flight, or freeze, or defaulting to unhelpful parenting patterns. The ripple effect on the entire family and beyond - sibling dynamics, peer relationships, school - can feel so disheartening. What you truly want is to support your child’s growth, development, and wellbeing. Most importantly, you long for a stronger, more secure, and trusting relationship with your child, so they feel safe turning to you for the big things.
Quals-Narrative therapy, Interpersonal therapy, trauma and attachment, DBT, Response based practice, play therapy & systemic approaches.
Clinical Psychotherapy, Collaborative Supervision, Consultation and Facilitation.
Quals-Narrative therapy, Interpersonal therapy, trauma and attachment, DBT, Response based practice, play therapy & systemic approaches.
Clinical Psychotherapy, Collaborative Supervision, Consultation and Facilitation.
My purpose is to create a safe, respectful, and genuinely supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and the courage to explore your inner world at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is warm, practical, and person-centred. I focus on your story—your strengths, struggles, hopes, and values—while bringing steadiness, insight, and care to support healing, moving on, and living with intention. I walk beside you with empathy, supporting your healing and helping you move toward a life that feels calm with a purpose.
My purpose is to create a safe, respectful, and genuinely supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. I believe healing happens through connection, compassion, and the courage to explore your inner world at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is warm, practical, and person-centred. I focus on your story—your strengths, struggles, hopes, and values—while bringing steadiness, insight, and care to support healing, moving on, and living with intention. I walk beside you with empathy, supporting your healing and helping you move toward a life that feels calm with a purpose.
Our team provides comprehensive assessments for autism, ADHD, cognitive abilities, and learning disabilities for children, teenagers, and adults. We also offer tailored treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma and more, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
Our team provides comprehensive assessments for autism, ADHD, cognitive abilities, and learning disabilities for children, teenagers, and adults. We also offer tailored treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma and more, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
I have always had a particular love for supporting the people around me, especially the people closest to me. Utilising therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and more, to provide a positive experience of support, guidance and compassion for others to achieve a more fulfilling and peaceful life, is the ultimate objective of my services and Ropana Allied Health.
I have always had a particular love for supporting the people around me, especially the people closest to me. Utilising therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and more, to provide a positive experience of support, guidance and compassion for others to achieve a more fulfilling and peaceful life, is the ultimate objective of my services and Ropana Allied Health.
I believe how we do relationship is how we do everything.
My work invites people into deeper honesty with themselves, with others, and with life. Together we explore the patterns beneath the surface of your relationships and emotional world, bringing awareness and compassion to the places that feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same loop.
My work is for those who would rather bend than blend.
Who feel things deeply, relate in ways that don't always fit the mould, and are ready to look honestly at what they're carrying and be really curious and honest.
I believe how we do relationship is how we do everything.
My work invites people into deeper honesty with themselves, with others, and with life. Together we explore the patterns beneath the surface of your relationships and emotional world, bringing awareness and compassion to the places that feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same loop.
My work is for those who would rather bend than blend.
Who feel things deeply, relate in ways that don't always fit the mould, and are ready to look honestly at what they're carrying and be really curious and honest.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
Nearby Play Therapy Searches for Northmead
- Baulkham Hills
- Bella Vista
- Blacktown
- Carlingford
- Castle Hill
- Cherrybrook
- Epping
- Norwest
- Parramatta
- Telopea
- Wentworthville
- Westmead
Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.