Dementia Psychologists and Therapists in Parramatta, NSW

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Indrajit Harish
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling, drawing on experience supporting older adults, carers, and families through grief and aging-related challenges.
My ideal clients are adults who are navigating grief, loss, and significant life transitions- whether through bereavement, aging, caring for a loved one, or cultural adjustment after migration. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure how to process what they're experiencing. Some are carers quietly carrying emotional weight; others are reassessing identity and purpose after a major change. I work individually with each person, offering a steady, non-judgmental space where they feel truly heard. Together, we explore what's beneath the surface, build emotional clarity, and move toward greater self-understanding.
I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling, drawing on experience supporting older adults, carers, and families through grief and aging-related challenges.
My ideal clients are adults who are navigating grief, loss, and significant life transitions- whether through bereavement, aging, caring for a loved one, or cultural adjustment after migration. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure how to process what they're experiencing. Some are carers quietly carrying emotional weight; others are reassessing identity and purpose after a major change. I work individually with each person, offering a steady, non-judgmental space where they feel truly heard. Together, we explore what's beneath the surface, build emotional clarity, and move toward greater self-understanding.
(02) 7804 4616 View (02) 7804 4616
Photo of Rajesh Prasad - Clear Choice Clinic Therapy/Coun/Psychological/ASD, Counsellor, MSc
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.
(02) 6189 2732 View (02) 6189 2732
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Virgil Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Jerico. I work with adults (predominately women and LGBTQIA+ community members) and young people above 8-years-old who value a warm, relational, embodied, and creative approach to therapy. As an arts-based therapist, my practice integrates art materials and somatic inquiry, alongside conversation, to support clients through complex emotional experiences, identity exploration, and meaning-making. My therapeutic approach emphasises presence, deep listening, and engaging with creative materials as pathways to personal insight and meaning.
Hi, I'm Jerico. I work with adults (predominately women and LGBTQIA+ community members) and young people above 8-years-old who value a warm, relational, embodied, and creative approach to therapy. As an arts-based therapist, my practice integrates art materials and somatic inquiry, alongside conversation, to support clients through complex emotional experiences, identity exploration, and meaning-making. My therapeutic approach emphasises presence, deep listening, and engaging with creative materials as pathways to personal insight and meaning.
(02) 9538 7381 View (02) 9538 7381
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HMCE Collective (Health, Medical)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi! My name is Shirley and I am an empathetic practitioner who takes a person-centered approach to supporting my clients. I have particular interests supporting clients with mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, trauma, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Hi! My name is Shirley and I am an empathetic practitioner who takes a person-centered approach to supporting my clients. I have particular interests supporting clients with mood disorders, including anxiety and depression, trauma, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders.
(02) 8105 6825 View (02) 8105 6825
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Sunrise Psychology Group Pty Ltd
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
If you've been having difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma or have a child experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behaviour, we can help you. You are looking for a tailored approach to suit your needs. You would like to see an experienced Clinical Psychologist who can help you to understand what is causing these difficulties and empower you to take science-backed steps to gain confidence and build the life you want.
If you've been having difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma or have a child experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behaviour, we can help you. You are looking for a tailored approach to suit your needs. You would like to see an experienced Clinical Psychologist who can help you to understand what is causing these difficulties and empower you to take science-backed steps to gain confidence and build the life you want.
(02) 8403 0741 View (02) 8403 0741
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Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Individuals and couples seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and healthier relationships. Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They are motivated for meaningful change but need the right support. We help through evidence-based therapy and empathic listening, creating a safe space to build insight, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
Individuals and couples seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, and healthier relationships. Many come with anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, or ongoing relational challenges, often feeling stuck or overwhelmed. They are motivated for meaningful change but need the right support. We help through evidence-based therapy and empathic listening, creating a safe space to build insight, regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.
(02) 8105 5030 View (02) 8105 5030
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Stacey Admiraal
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
(02) 7804 4995 View (02) 7804 4995
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Parvinder Gill
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Your story and identity is unique. Life at times can be hard, finding someone that deeply listens and understands you at these points becomes crucial. Through a therapeutic process you and I will explore your fears, hopes, multitude of feelings and emotions. Often things become clearer through this process and you discover a form of healing that is deep and long lasting. I don't diagnose you or give you advice. I trust that you have the answers within. You decide what we focus on and we go at your pace.
Your story and identity is unique. Life at times can be hard, finding someone that deeply listens and understands you at these points becomes crucial. Through a therapeutic process you and I will explore your fears, hopes, multitude of feelings and emotions. Often things become clearer through this process and you discover a form of healing that is deep and long lasting. I don't diagnose you or give you advice. I trust that you have the answers within. You decide what we focus on and we go at your pace.
(02) 8609 3002 View (02) 8609 3002
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Helen Tang
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be challenging, and everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Helen Tang, the therapist in iCARE Counselling & Coaching, offers a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Through compassionate support, guidance and evidence-based practices, we aim to enhance your overall well-being and empower you to rediscover hope and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and everyone deserves a space to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Helen Tang, the therapist in iCARE Counselling & Coaching, offers a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions and experiences. Through compassionate support, guidance and evidence-based practices, we aim to enhance your overall well-being and empower you to rediscover hope and resilience.
(02) 8105 6182 View (02) 8105 6182
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Loss and Love Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I offer general counselling for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and family challenges. I also specialise in grief counselling, which includes relationship breakdown, health challenges, and the death of someone deeply loved. If you are grieving a child, partner, parent, sibling, friend, or someone close to your heart, you deserve a space where your loss is honoured and your pain is met with care. Grief has no timeline, and every loss is unique. As a registered counsellor with lived experience of losing my baby daughter, I offer gentle, authentic support shaped by professional training and personal understanding
I offer general counselling for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and family challenges. I also specialise in grief counselling, which includes relationship breakdown, health challenges, and the death of someone deeply loved. If you are grieving a child, partner, parent, sibling, friend, or someone close to your heart, you deserve a space where your loss is honoured and your pain is met with care. Grief has no timeline, and every loss is unique. As a registered counsellor with lived experience of losing my baby daughter, I offer gentle, authentic support shaped by professional training and personal understanding
0414 929 705 View 0414 929 705

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Kopal Sinha (FindUr"Self")- Level-4,
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
West Ryde, NSW 2114
I am a registered Clinical Supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association and work as a Dementia Counsellor at Dementia Australia.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore difficult feelings and begin to make sense of what’s causing emotional pain or discomfort. I believe that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change.
I am a registered Clinical Supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association and work as a Dementia Counsellor at Dementia Australia.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore difficult feelings and begin to make sense of what’s causing emotional pain or discomfort. I believe that a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change.
(02) 7804 4738 View (02) 7804 4738
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Kirstin Robertson-Gillam
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Online Only
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, or Facetime across Australia. I do NOT make home visits.
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, or Facetime across Australia. I do NOT make home visits.
(02) 6188 7349 View (02) 6188 7349
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Plaisance Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
My role as a counsellor is to adapt my approaches, treatments, and therapy procedures to the unique needs and objectives and understand the expectations, challenges, and motivations of a client. Common concerns I address include mental health, life changes, behaviour, addiction, relationships, self-exploration, and development. The goal is to promote mental health, relationships, personal growth, and life balance, which leads to stress relief, personal fulfilment, connection, belonging, and happiness. Integrative therapy provides emotional support, direction, insight, skill development, empowerment, and recovery.
My role as a counsellor is to adapt my approaches, treatments, and therapy procedures to the unique needs and objectives and understand the expectations, challenges, and motivations of a client. Common concerns I address include mental health, life changes, behaviour, addiction, relationships, self-exploration, and development. The goal is to promote mental health, relationships, personal growth, and life balance, which leads to stress relief, personal fulfilment, connection, belonging, and happiness. Integrative therapy provides emotional support, direction, insight, skill development, empowerment, and recovery.
0414 991 194 View 0414 991 194
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Psyhi Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
At Psyhi Psychology Services we believe EVERYBODY deserves to live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. That’s why we have created an inviting, safe and non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and supported. We have a deep awareness and understanding of the different challenges that can lead people to seek out therapy, therefore we will always demonstrate empathy and compassion in our interactions with you.
At Psyhi Psychology Services we believe EVERYBODY deserves to live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. That’s why we have created an inviting, safe and non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and supported. We have a deep awareness and understanding of the different challenges that can lead people to seek out therapy, therefore we will always demonstrate empathy and compassion in our interactions with you.
(02) 8806 0356 View (02) 8806 0356
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Rebuild Together Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Online Only
My name is Pam, and I’m a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed counsellor dedicated to helping adults find peace, clarity, and confidence. I believe counselling should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can share your thoughts freely and be met with understanding, rather than judgement. At Rebuild Together Counselling, I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and unresolved childhood trauma. My approach combines empathy with evidence-based therapies to build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and foster lasting emotional wellbeing.
My name is Pam, and I’m a warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed counsellor dedicated to helping adults find peace, clarity, and confidence. I believe counselling should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can share your thoughts freely and be met with understanding, rather than judgement. At Rebuild Together Counselling, I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and unresolved childhood trauma. My approach combines empathy with evidence-based therapies to build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and foster lasting emotional wellbeing.
(02) 9159 6517 View (02) 9159 6517
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Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience working with a broad range of folks, from neurodivergent young people to elderly people with dementia.
Please Contact Me Via Email Not Phone Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
I have experience working with a broad range of folks, from neurodivergent young people to elderly people with dementia.
Please Contact Me Via Email Not Phone Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
(03) 7302 2943 View (03) 7302 2943
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Dr Gaye Cameron
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Gymea, NSW 2227
Dr Gaye Cameron - Sydney NSW. Professionally Registered Psychotherapist & Accredited Social Worker, offering professional services to busy people. Gaye's career spans over 30+ years, including Government & Private Enterprise, she possesses both Graduate & Post Graduate Degrees including Psychological Science, Counselling & Social Work, as well as Master Business Administration. Gaye understands that people may be experiencing difficulties in life for varying reasons, and taking the time to talk to a professional can help you resolve and put at ease your concerns.  Reach out today, the phone call is the start to getting support now.
Dr Gaye Cameron - Sydney NSW. Professionally Registered Psychotherapist & Accredited Social Worker, offering professional services to busy people. Gaye's career spans over 30+ years, including Government & Private Enterprise, she possesses both Graduate & Post Graduate Degrees including Psychological Science, Counselling & Social Work, as well as Master Business Administration. Gaye understands that people may be experiencing difficulties in life for varying reasons, and taking the time to talk to a professional can help you resolve and put at ease your concerns.  Reach out today, the phone call is the start to getting support now.
(02) 8074 1636 View (02) 8074 1636
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Dr Adam Vujic
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Artarmon, NSW 2064
Adam (PhD/Master of Clinical Neuropsychology) is experienced in neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and primarily works with individuals who have cognitive concerns or impairments (e.g., poor memory, attention, problem solving, impulse control etc).
Adam is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the founder of Measured Minds, a practice that provides tailored neuropsychological services. The practice is focused on two key areas: 1. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments (e.g., NDIS applications/reviews, suspected ADHD, developmental disorders, and other brain-related conditions); and 2. Cognitive intervention/remediation (e.g., assisting individuals with ADHD, cognitive decline, or another brain-related condition to overcome challenges). All sessions are designed to focus on your individual needs.
Adam (PhD/Master of Clinical Neuropsychology) is experienced in neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and primarily works with individuals who have cognitive concerns or impairments (e.g., poor memory, attention, problem solving, impulse control etc).
Adam is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the founder of Measured Minds, a practice that provides tailored neuropsychological services. The practice is focused on two key areas: 1. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments (e.g., NDIS applications/reviews, suspected ADHD, developmental disorders, and other brain-related conditions); and 2. Cognitive intervention/remediation (e.g., assisting individuals with ADHD, cognitive decline, or another brain-related condition to overcome challenges). All sessions are designed to focus on your individual needs.
(02) 4214 8718 View (02) 4214 8718
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Bethany Samantha Fortuin-Hathway
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Bethany has also supported family members who are struggling in supporting their loved ones who have been impacted by dementia.
The therapeutic alliance is is a very important component to therapy success. Bethany builds rapport easily with clients and ensures open and transparent communication. Each client needs are different and Bethany tailors the therapy sessions to reflect this and align with therapy goals.
Bethany has also supported family members who are struggling in supporting their loved ones who have been impacted by dementia.
The therapeutic alliance is is a very important component to therapy success. Bethany builds rapport easily with clients and ensures open and transparent communication. Each client needs are different and Bethany tailors the therapy sessions to reflect this and align with therapy goals.
(02) 9100 0778 View (02) 9100 0778
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Natalie Furniss, Clinical Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Lindfield, NSW 2070
A very warm welcome, as I introduce myself to you. I'm originally from the UK and I have worked and lived on the North Shore for over 20 yrs. I'm a professional, clinical registered practitioner who has a genuine interest in helping others to facilitate change. I'm committed to working alongside you to help you find practical solutions & to achieve optimum results. Small steps can lead to big changes & the most significant investment you can make is with yourself, so If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low motivation or suffering any other concerns, you don't have to face it on you own, please get in contact
A very warm welcome, as I introduce myself to you. I'm originally from the UK and I have worked and lived on the North Shore for over 20 yrs. I'm a professional, clinical registered practitioner who has a genuine interest in helping others to facilitate change. I'm committed to working alongside you to help you find practical solutions & to achieve optimum results. Small steps can lead to big changes & the most significant investment you can make is with yourself, so If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, low motivation or suffering any other concerns, you don't have to face it on you own, please get in contact
(02) 8073 9221 View (02) 8073 9221

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Dementia Therapists
Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.

How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.

What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.

When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.