Chronic Illness Psychologists and Therapists in Parramatta, NSW
Im an accredited mental social worker with 25 years of experience working across Sydney. Ive worked for NGOs, and State and Federal Government agencies in counselling, community development, case management, disaster recovery, group work and delivering training. I enjoy engaging with diverse individuals and families at varied stages of life, providing therapeutic intervention, and working towards positive change. I am available to provide a variety of support services to assist individuals with reaching their goals. I use talk therapy and creative therapy techniques and a strengths based approach to work towards change.
Im an accredited mental social worker with 25 years of experience working across Sydney. Ive worked for NGOs, and State and Federal Government agencies in counselling, community development, case management, disaster recovery, group work and delivering training. I enjoy engaging with diverse individuals and families at varied stages of life, providing therapeutic intervention, and working towards positive change. I am available to provide a variety of support services to assist individuals with reaching their goals. I use talk therapy and creative therapy techniques and a strengths based approach to work towards change.
I am a psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people ages 16 and over and currently only offer Telehealth services.
I am a psychologist working with people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, eating and body image concerns, stress/life changes, grief/loss, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, and disability. I have an interest in assessment and experience with Autism, ADHD, learning, and adaptive functioning assessments. I can provide reports for NDIS and education/school plans. I have lived experience of disability and work from an affirming, collaborative and empowering framework. I work with people ages 16 and over and currently only offer Telehealth services.
I specialise in mental health, trauma (including childhood trauma & sexual abuse/assault), domestic violence, parenting, cancer & chronic illness, offending behaviour, & BPD.
I have been a counsellor, case manager & youth worker since 2008. Prior to 2016 I worked primarily with young people & their families, however I can & have worked with people across the age spectrum, all with unique & varied needs. Counselling is an individual experience & I want you to feel that no matter what, your needs are important. This is why I aim to provide an accessible, affordable & sustainable service. I believe I can help you on your journey towards the best version of yourself. Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult & see if you agree.
I specialise in mental health, trauma (including childhood trauma & sexual abuse/assault), domestic violence, parenting, cancer & chronic illness, offending behaviour, & BPD.
I have been a counsellor, case manager & youth worker since 2008. Prior to 2016 I worked primarily with young people & their families, however I can & have worked with people across the age spectrum, all with unique & varied needs. Counselling is an individual experience & I want you to feel that no matter what, your needs are important. This is why I aim to provide an accessible, affordable & sustainable service. I believe I can help you on your journey towards the best version of yourself. Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult & see if you agree.
Ashleigh is a warm and compassionate psychologist who supports individuals navigating a variety of concerns, with a special interest in complex life transitions, including cancer, chronic illness, grief, and late diagnosis ADHD/ASD.
Ashleigh works with adolescents, young adults and adults across a variety of concerns, including anxiety and mood disorders. She brings particular experience supporting individuals navigating adjustment to diagnosis, health anxiety, identity shifts, end of life care, survivorship and the emotional impact of health-related challenges.
Ashleigh is a warm and compassionate psychologist who supports individuals navigating a variety of concerns, with a special interest in complex life transitions, including cancer, chronic illness, grief, and late diagnosis ADHD/ASD.
Ashleigh works with adolescents, young adults and adults across a variety of concerns, including anxiety and mood disorders. She brings particular experience supporting individuals navigating adjustment to diagnosis, health anxiety, identity shifts, end of life care, survivorship and the emotional impact of health-related challenges.
I have experience working with complex trauma, specializing in neuromodulation including neurofeedback and heart rate variability, which has been a passion of mine. I have worked extensively with presentations including but not liminted to complex PTSD, attachment disorders, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
I have experience working with complex trauma, specializing in neuromodulation including neurofeedback and heart rate variability, which has been a passion of mine. I have worked extensively with presentations including but not liminted to complex PTSD, attachment disorders, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I am a Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I focus on a Trauma-Informed, Person-Centred therapeutic approach - meaning that, as I listen to your story, I work with you and support you through life’s messy bits. I understand that sometimes our journey in life can seem a bit isolating and jarring. This is why I am passionate about making you feel heard, connected, safe and less alone.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I am a Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I focus on a Trauma-Informed, Person-Centred therapeutic approach - meaning that, as I listen to your story, I work with you and support you through life’s messy bits. I understand that sometimes our journey in life can seem a bit isolating and jarring. This is why I am passionate about making you feel heard, connected, safe and less alone.
Amara is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master in Clinical Psychology and a Master in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has specialised in both adult and child psychology and has working in various roles in the public and private sector of health. She has extensive experience working with mood disorders (depression), anxiety disorders (including selective mutism, OCD, and hoarding), grief and bereavement, trauma, parenting and behavioural issues, and family relationships. Amara has a collaborative approach with clients by helping to identify factors that may be maintaining issues and setting realistic achievable goals.
Amara is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master in Clinical Psychology and a Master in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has specialised in both adult and child psychology and has working in various roles in the public and private sector of health. She has extensive experience working with mood disorders (depression), anxiety disorders (including selective mutism, OCD, and hoarding), grief and bereavement, trauma, parenting and behavioural issues, and family relationships. Amara has a collaborative approach with clients by helping to identify factors that may be maintaining issues and setting realistic achievable goals.
If life feels overwhelming, emotionally exhausting, or you’ve been carrying unanswered questions for too long, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and overwhelming personal stress. Many people spend years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional needs. Your wellbeing matters too.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental. Together, we work to understand your experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional res
If life feels overwhelming, emotionally exhausting, or you’ve been carrying unanswered questions for too long, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, trauma, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, life transitions, and overwhelming personal stress. Many people spend years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional needs. Your wellbeing matters too.
My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-judgemental. Together, we work to understand your experiences, identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen emotional res
Hi, I'm Jerico. I work with sensitive adults and young people 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 sensitive adults and young people 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.
Temenos Psychotherapy Counselling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.
Compassion for the human condition and the premise that we are not passive victims of our circumstances but have freedom to choose how we want to be, are the main foundations I work with. I believe that we all possess the natural self-healing capacity that is seated in the deep center of our being, and I see psychotherapy as the work of finding, unlocking and opening doors through which healing can flow, and seeds towards transformation can be nurtured. I also approach all the suffering and pain that clients present, as an opportunity to use the crisis for personal growth and as a pathway to a deeper connection with the true self.
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships.
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships.
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
Hello. I'm an accredited psychosexual therapist, relationship therapist, and counsellor. I offer in-person therapy sessions in Annandale, in the Inner West of Sydney, and online and telephone sessions around the world. I am registered with Australian private health insurers.
I can support you to manage your anxiety, low mood and loss of direction, whether it has been a recent or long-term experience. I can help you understand changes in your libido and desire, sexual urges and addictions including online porn, sexual services, social media and substance use, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy.
Hello. I'm an accredited psychosexual therapist, relationship therapist, and counsellor. I offer in-person therapy sessions in Annandale, in the Inner West of Sydney, and online and telephone sessions around the world. I am registered with Australian private health insurers.
I can support you to manage your anxiety, low mood and loss of direction, whether it has been a recent or long-term experience. I can help you understand changes in your libido and desire, sexual urges and addictions including online porn, sexual services, social media and substance use, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy.
I work holistically in a collaborative, compassionate & trauma-informed way, encompassing mind & body by using a biopsychosocial model of care. I work with issues such as anxiety & depression, poor focus, & burnout. My special interest is supporting clients feeling overwhelmed by everyday life & those who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person. Currently accepting new clients.
I work holistically in a collaborative, compassionate & trauma-informed way, encompassing mind & body by using a biopsychosocial model of care. I work with issues such as anxiety & depression, poor focus, & burnout. My special interest is supporting clients feeling overwhelmed by everyday life & those who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person. Currently accepting new clients.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
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.
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.
My name is Aracely Duran and I work with clients that seek support for complex issues like trauma, anxiety, or family dynamics. They value a therapist who listens without judgment and offers practical strategies for coping and growth. Their goals include healing, improving relationships, and finding inner peace. They want to understand themselves better and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Ultimately, they seek a path to emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections.
My name is Aracely Duran and I work with clients that seek support for complex issues like trauma, anxiety, or family dynamics. They value a therapist who listens without judgment and offers practical strategies for coping and growth. Their goals include healing, improving relationships, and finding inner peace. They want to understand themselves better and navigate life's challenges with resilience. Ultimately, they seek a path to emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life, driven by a desire for personal growth and meaningful connections.
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.
Hello, I'm Julia. I approach counselling as a place for genuine connection and meaning making. My style of therapy is conversational. I support you to gain a greater sense of your preferences, hopes and befriend all parts of yourself. I have qualifications in anti-oppressive and non-pathologising approaches, and am deeply informed by social justice and critical theory. This means I work with you to explore how you make sense of your life and experiences. I welcome all bodies, genders and identities, and I work to problematise the privileges I hold as a cis, able-bodied woman on stolen land.
Hello, I'm Julia. I approach counselling as a place for genuine connection and meaning making. My style of therapy is conversational. I support you to gain a greater sense of your preferences, hopes and befriend all parts of yourself. I have qualifications in anti-oppressive and non-pathologising approaches, and am deeply informed by social justice and critical theory. This means I work with you to explore how you make sense of your life and experiences. I welcome all bodies, genders and identities, and I work to problematise the privileges I hold as a cis, able-bodied woman on stolen land.
Grounded in empowerment and holistic well-being, my therapeutic practice aims to foster resilience, fulfillment, and balance. During my sessions, I utilize Mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR, EFT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parts Work, and Private Subconscious Healing (PSH) Therapy to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including OCD, emotional pain, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, addictions, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and much more. I incorporate techniques to help individuals disconnect from sticky emotions, enabling them to connect with their true selves and receive divine guidance and healing.
Grounded in empowerment and holistic well-being, my therapeutic practice aims to foster resilience, fulfillment, and balance. During my sessions, I utilize Mindfulness-based therapies, EMDR, EFT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Parts Work, and Private Subconscious Healing (PSH) Therapy to address a spectrum of mental health challenges, including OCD, emotional pain, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, addictions, complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and much more. I incorporate techniques to help individuals disconnect from sticky emotions, enabling them to connect with their true selves and receive divine guidance and healing.
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Chronic Illness Therapists
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.