Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Oatley, NSW

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Gerard Gayton
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Oatley, NSW 2223
I specialise in depth work for young adult individuals and teens.
Going to therapy isn't for the faint of heart and it’s not an easy process. Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don't know where to start to make things better. However, what you get out of therapy is directly related to what you put into it. And I will match your dedication. The process of healing and recovery is also one of accepting, becoming and realising.
I specialise in depth work for young adult individuals and teens.
Going to therapy isn't for the faint of heart and it’s not an easy process. Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed that you have trouble prioritising your own needs. You don't know where to start to make things better. However, what you get out of therapy is directly related to what you put into it. And I will match your dedication. The process of healing and recovery is also one of accepting, becoming and realising.
(02) 8105 6231 View (02) 8105 6231
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Georgia Ashworth
Psychologist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Georgia has experience providing individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults across both private and public settings.
Georgia is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a genuine and empathetic therapeutic style, committed to providing a non-judgemental space to achieve therapeutic goals through evidence-based psychological therapy. Georgia is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), as well as previous studies in psychology at Macquarie University (MQ) and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). She has an interest in public health, having completed research on gambling and drug addictions.
Georgia has experience providing individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults across both private and public settings.
Georgia is a psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. She has a genuine and empathetic therapeutic style, committed to providing a non-judgemental space to achieve therapeutic goals through evidence-based psychological therapy. Georgia is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), as well as previous studies in psychology at Macquarie University (MQ) and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). She has an interest in public health, having completed research on gambling and drug addictions.
(02) 8105 5765 View (02) 8105 5765
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Anastasia Hronis
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Dr Anastasia Hronis (B Psych Hons, M Clin Psych, AMusA, LMusA, Ph.D) is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Anastasia provides individual and group therapy. Anastasia also holds the position of Honorary Associate at the University of Technology Sydney, where she provides lectures and research supervision to students in the Master of Clinical Psychology Program.
Dr Anastasia Hronis (B Psych Hons, M Clin Psych, AMusA, LMusA, Ph.D) is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Anastasia provides individual and group therapy. Anastasia also holds the position of Honorary Associate at the University of Technology Sydney, where she provides lectures and research supervision to students in the Master of Clinical Psychology Program.
(02) 8105 5006 View (02) 8105 5006
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Alyssia Simos
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Alyssia is a genuine, warm and relatable therapist who utilises a collaborative approach to therapy. She introduces evidence-based skills in a thoughtful and tailored manner, as you work together to overcome your specific challenges. Alyssia has experience across both public and private sectors and works with a range of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety, self-harm post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, difficulties with emotion regulation, personality disorders, addiction, and chronic pain.
Alyssia is a genuine, warm and relatable therapist who utilises a collaborative approach to therapy. She introduces evidence-based skills in a thoughtful and tailored manner, as you work together to overcome your specific challenges. Alyssia has experience across both public and private sectors and works with a range of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety, self-harm post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, difficulties with emotion regulation, personality disorders, addiction, and chronic pain.
(02) 8105 5715 View (02) 8105 5715
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Timothy Joss
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying the weight of past experiences that are difficult to make sense of. This could show up as anxiety, low mood, emotional reactivity, or a sense that something isn't quite right. Perhaps you've been coping for a long time but want more than just getting by. Many people I work with are seeking clarity, relief, and a greater sense of peace. They want to move forward without the past continuing to shape how they feel or function.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying the weight of past experiences that are difficult to make sense of. This could show up as anxiety, low mood, emotional reactivity, or a sense that something isn't quite right. Perhaps you've been coping for a long time but want more than just getting by. Many people I work with are seeking clarity, relief, and a greater sense of peace. They want to move forward without the past continuing to shape how they feel or function.
(02) 7501 0537 View (02) 7501 0537
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Rachel Pollard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Rachel is a Psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the Australian Catholic University, and both a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University. Rachel’s approach to treatment is trauma informed, warm, and non-judgemental. She ensures compassionate, empathetic care, regardless of presentation or concern. Rachel enjoys working with clients across the life span, delivering both individual and group-based therapy. She has previous experience working in both education and private practice settings.
Rachel is a Psychologist at the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Rachel has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the Australian Catholic University, and both a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University. Rachel’s approach to treatment is trauma informed, warm, and non-judgemental. She ensures compassionate, empathetic care, regardless of presentation or concern. Rachel enjoys working with clients across the life span, delivering both individual and group-based therapy. She has previous experience working in both education and private practice settings.
(02) 8105 5795 View (02) 8105 5795
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Vera Nedelkovska
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Integrating evidence-based practices to help you thrive in relationships and life. I’m Vera, a passionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your personal journey with counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. My approach centres around you, creating a nurturing space where you can explore and overcome your challenges. I specialise in empowering you to build healthier relationships, increase your resilience, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. With my support, you can achieve lasting personal growth and transformative changes in your life.
Integrating evidence-based practices to help you thrive in relationships and life. I’m Vera, a passionate therapist dedicated to guiding you through your personal journey with counseling, therapy, and hypnosis. My approach centres around you, creating a nurturing space where you can explore and overcome your challenges. I specialise in empowering you to build healthier relationships, increase your resilience, and foster a deeper understanding of yourself. With my support, you can achieve lasting personal growth and transformative changes in your life.
(02) 8105 6855 View (02) 8105 6855
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Venessa Diab
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with adults, children and adolescents from different religions, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
I have worked with adults, children and adolescents from different religions, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, I endeavour to make therapy a supportive and welcoming space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings. I specialise in providing evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, adjustment to change, stress, sleep, work challenges and relationship issues. I understand that life can be difficult and stressful at times and my aim is to provide you with practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your wellbeing goals.
(02) 8105 5172 View (02) 8105 5172
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Alena Piccolruaz
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with children, adolescents, and families with a special interest in supporting people with any type of trauma and am trained in trauma-informed therapies e
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients due to working with children, parents and teachers as a School Psychologist and in private practice across the life span, both in city and regional areas. I also have experience working with kids and adults with Neurodiversity challenges and a special interest in helping those with trauma symptoms. I
I work with children, adolescents, and families with a special interest in supporting people with any type of trauma and am trained in trauma-informed therapies e
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients due to working with children, parents and teachers as a School Psychologist and in private practice across the life span, both in city and regional areas. I also have experience working with kids and adults with Neurodiversity challenges and a special interest in helping those with trauma symptoms. I
(02) 9159 6930 View (02) 9159 6930

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Sam Solly
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a strong focus on stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle, evidence-based intervention that uses specially filtered music to support calming of the nervous system and improved emotional regulation. SSP can help reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and reactivity. I deliver SSP in a trauma-informed, carefully paced way, with ongoing support to ensure the process feels safe, contained, and tailored to your needs.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a strong focus on stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle, evidence-based intervention that uses specially filtered music to support calming of the nervous system and improved emotional regulation. SSP can help reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and reactivity. I deliver SSP in a trauma-informed, carefully paced way, with ongoing support to ensure the process feels safe, contained, and tailored to your needs.
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Menzies Anxiety Centre
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Five Dock, NSW 2046
Our psychologists provide evidence-based treatment for death anxiety and related conditions. In addition to our unique focus on fears of death, our team of psychologists also offer clinical assessment and evidence-based therapy for a range of mental health problems, including anxiety disorders (e.g., OCD, phobias, social anxiety), depression and more.
Our psychologists provide evidence-based treatment for death anxiety and related conditions. In addition to our unique focus on fears of death, our team of psychologists also offer clinical assessment and evidence-based therapy for a range of mental health problems, including anxiety disorders (e.g., OCD, phobias, social anxiety), depression and more.
0481 350 925 View 0481 350 925
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TherapywithFisa
Verified Verified
Casula, NSW 2170
If you’re looking for some who knows the go with culture, religion and family life in the middle of that, then you and I are going to be a great fit! I’m a trauma informed psychotherapist with a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I understand a lot of our problems are political in nature and I understand the nature of family dynamics’s of those from an ethnic background. I’m here to be with you as you find out more about yourself, and your relationships that surround you.
If you’re looking for some who knows the go with culture, religion and family life in the middle of that, then you and I are going to be a great fit! I’m a trauma informed psychotherapist with a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I understand a lot of our problems are political in nature and I understand the nature of family dynamics’s of those from an ethnic background. I’m here to be with you as you find out more about yourself, and your relationships that surround you.
(02) 8105 5475 View (02) 8105 5475
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Dina Allami
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
I am a psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology with experience working across NGOs and private practice settings with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am deeply passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I believe all those who experience the effects of trauma deserve the best treatment possible to ensure they feel reconnected to their authentic selves and feel the richness of life to the fullest extent!
I am a psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology with experience working across NGOs and private practice settings with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am deeply passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I believe all those who experience the effects of trauma deserve the best treatment possible to ensure they feel reconnected to their authentic selves and feel the richness of life to the fullest extent!
(02) 9100 0344 View (02) 9100 0344
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I work with adults, adolescents, children and provide individual, couple and family therapy sessions to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues.
I have been trained in a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, Schema, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy. I am interested in emerging research, and I am committed to the provision of evidence-based psychological treatments.
I work with adults, adolescents, children and provide individual, couple and family therapy sessions to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues.
I have been trained in a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, Schema, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy. I am interested in emerging research, and I am committed to the provision of evidence-based psychological treatments.
0411 601 833 View 0411 601 833
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Lorena Portocarrero Koechlin
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Stanmore, NSW 2048
I provide personalised counselling for adults and young people to explore life’s challenges and work toward growth, purpose, and meaningful change. In a safe, collaborative space, you can be heard, reflect on your experiences, and move forward at your own pace.
I provide personalised counselling for adults and young people to explore life’s challenges and work toward growth, purpose, and meaningful change. In a safe, collaborative space, you can be heard, reflect on your experiences, and move forward at your own pace.
0487 714 063 View 0487 714 063
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Valor Life
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Stanmore, NSW 2048
At Valor Life, Mel creates a calm, safe and welcoming environment for all clients. She has a passion to help clients find their true identity by working through trauma, anxiety, distress, family and relational difficulties. Mel is a first generation Australian with Vietnamese ethnicity and a devoted Christian. She believes in healing holistically - spirit, soul and body - and is able to incorporate Christian beliefs and values in her practice.
At Valor Life, Mel creates a calm, safe and welcoming environment for all clients. She has a passion to help clients find their true identity by working through trauma, anxiety, distress, family and relational difficulties. Mel is a first generation Australian with Vietnamese ethnicity and a devoted Christian. She believes in healing holistically - spirit, soul and body - and is able to incorporate Christian beliefs and values in her practice.
0481 578 450 View 0481 578 450
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Karen Asgill
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
We all want to live our ‘best life’ but sometimes that can be a challenge. We can be faced with the unpredictable, the unexpected- or alternatively experience no change (being stuck) when we are sitting in something tough. As competent as we might be in the world out there, it can be hard to gain perspective and stand outside ourselves and work out what would be the best way forward. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe and impartial place to put your thoughts into word and help you wade through them effectively coming to your own identification of the best way forward.
We all want to live our ‘best life’ but sometimes that can be a challenge. We can be faced with the unpredictable, the unexpected- or alternatively experience no change (being stuck) when we are sitting in something tough. As competent as we might be in the world out there, it can be hard to gain perspective and stand outside ourselves and work out what would be the best way forward. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe and impartial place to put your thoughts into word and help you wade through them effectively coming to your own identification of the best way forward.
0428 748 218 View 0428 748 218
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Natasha Kiemel-Incorvaia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults.
I help women navigate challenges by combining empathy and curiosity to uncover patterns and foster self‑awareness. Depending on your goals, I may use EMDR, CBT, CBiT, ACT and sensorimotor approaches alongside other trauma‑focused and holistic strategies. Together, we'll find practical, values‑aligned steps for change.
My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults.
I help women navigate challenges by combining empathy and curiosity to uncover patterns and foster self‑awareness. Depending on your goals, I may use EMDR, CBT, CBiT, ACT and sensorimotor approaches alongside other trauma‑focused and holistic strategies. Together, we'll find practical, values‑aligned steps for change.
(02) 9100 0843 View (02) 9100 0843
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Sameh Younan
Psychiatrist, MBBS, FRANZCP
Annandale, NSW 2038
I use IFS therapy to help children, adolescents and adults.
I have experience as a senior psychiatrist in the public health system, where I've spent a long time working out what works and what doesn't. I've developed an approach that integrates many therapies and puts them together.
I use IFS therapy to help children, adolescents and adults.
I have experience as a senior psychiatrist in the public health system, where I've spent a long time working out what works and what doesn't. I've developed an approach that integrates many therapies and puts them together.
(02) 8000 1635 View (02) 8000 1635
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Bartholomew P Henrick
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
I work with adults and teenagers with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused approaches, along with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. I am a registered provider for Medicare, SIRA (Workcover NSW), and for SDRO Work and Development Orders (WDOs).
I work with adults and teenagers with a wide range of presenting problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma-focused approaches, along with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy. I am a registered provider for Medicare, SIRA (Workcover NSW), and for SDRO Work and Development Orders (WDOs).
(02) 4063 1050 View (02) 4063 1050
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.