Intervention Psychologists and Therapists in Penrith, NSW

Hopeful Heart Counselling
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At Hopeful Heart we offer online counselling including individual therapy, couples counselling and group wellbeing workshops. We hope to create a safe space for you to feel seen heard and understood. We wish to come along side you as you navigate life's challenges and help you move towards the best version of yourself.
At Hopeful Heart we offer online counselling including individual therapy, couples counselling and group wellbeing workshops. We hope to create a safe space for you to feel seen heard and understood. We wish to come along side you as you navigate life's challenges and help you move towards the best version of yourself.
(02) 8609 3037 View (02) 8609 3037
Maria Sarina
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hey there, I'm Maria, and I am very passionate about supporting the mental wellbeing of others, especially mental health professionals. My unique approach offers mental health professionals access to counselling or supervision. I want to see our profession grow stronger, and I can help you ensure you reach your full potential. I am also a child counsellor with a focus on behaviour and have experience in supporting victims of Domestic Violence and Narcissistic abuse.Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider
Hey there, I'm Maria, and I am very passionate about supporting the mental wellbeing of others, especially mental health professionals. My unique approach offers mental health professionals access to counselling or supervision. I want to see our profession grow stronger, and I can help you ensure you reach your full potential. I am also a child counsellor with a focus on behaviour and have experience in supporting victims of Domestic Violence and Narcissistic abuse.Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider
(02) 4503 4608 View (02) 4503 4608
Exclusive Wellbeing
Psychologist, MPsych, MACPA
Serves Area
Support for Life’s Challenges At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
Support for Life’s Challenges At Exclusive Wellbeing in Parramatta, therapy is about you—your life, your story, and the changes you want to see. No concern is ever too small to bring into the room. You are welcome to come exactly as you are, and together we’ll explore what matters most to you. Our psychologists and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. We’ll help you make sense of your experiences, uncover personal insights, and find practical ways forward—whether that means easing the weight of trauma, navigating anxiety or depression, or coping with stress from work, study, family
(02) 9630 0451 View (02) 9630 0451
Alexander Brian Mach
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Prov
Serves Area
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
Hello! I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a Queer person myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find quality, affirming care, and my goal is to create a space where Queer and neurodivergent individuals can authentically express and explore themselves without fear of judgment.
(02) 9420 3143 View (02) 9420 3143
Unbound Minds
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
(02) 4214 4870 View (02) 4214 4870

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Rosa Oyta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Life can be overwhelming at times and it's completely natural to experience stress and anxiety. Whether it's work, relationships, or personal struggles, remember that you're not alone in facing these difficulties. Together, we will join forces to develop strategies to support your mental health.
Life can be overwhelming at times and it's completely natural to experience stress and anxiety. Whether it's work, relationships, or personal struggles, remember that you're not alone in facing these difficulties. Together, we will join forces to develop strategies to support your mental health.
(02) 8294 2080 View (02) 8294 2080
KEMB Consulting
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
As an experienced counsellor, approved by Victim Support NSW, I bring a wide range of knowledge and practical solutions to the Life Circle issues that cause us to feel unsettled and confused. If you feel like that, I would love to help you find new ways to overcome those emotions and feelings, using them as your strengths for the future. Unpacking sad and hurtful experiences in a safe place can be the doorway to a new life. After working as a school counsellor and welfare worker in front-line services for many years, I am confident I am able to provide best practice strategies that will bring positive outcomes.
As an experienced counsellor, approved by Victim Support NSW, I bring a wide range of knowledge and practical solutions to the Life Circle issues that cause us to feel unsettled and confused. If you feel like that, I would love to help you find new ways to overcome those emotions and feelings, using them as your strengths for the future. Unpacking sad and hurtful experiences in a safe place can be the doorway to a new life. After working as a school counsellor and welfare worker in front-line services for many years, I am confident I am able to provide best practice strategies that will bring positive outcomes.
(08) 9932 3306 View (08) 9932 3306
Karin Fehlmann
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Windsor, NSW 2756
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and other complex mental health concerns. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking a better understanding of themselves after previous strategies have not provided lasting change. I provide personalised, evidence-based therapy that helps clients make sense of their experiences, build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and move towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD and other complex mental health concerns. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking a better understanding of themselves after previous strategies have not provided lasting change. I provide personalised, evidence-based therapy that helps clients make sense of their experiences, build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and move towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
(02) 4501 7291 View (02) 4501 7291
Zahra Kais
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! I am a Mental Health Professional offering evidence-based, compassionate online therapy and support across Australia. I am an approved Victims of Crime counsellor, supporting individuals impacted by trauma and complex life experiences. I help clients build practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, and trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and improve relationships. I provide culturally sensitive, neuro-affirming, inclusive care. Professional report writing services are available where appropriate.
Welcome! I am a Mental Health Professional offering evidence-based, compassionate online therapy and support across Australia. I am an approved Victims of Crime counsellor, supporting individuals impacted by trauma and complex life experiences. I help clients build practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, and trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and improve relationships. I provide culturally sensitive, neuro-affirming, inclusive care. Professional report writing services are available where appropriate.
(02) 4210 5681 View (02) 4210 5681
Khalil Dolatyar
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and older adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, neurodiversity (including ADHD and ASD), substance use, and life transitions. I have experience working with clients aged 8 to 80 across diverse presentations and backgrounds. I also work with clients under Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover, and private funding. My approach is collaborative, practical, and evidence-based, helping clients build insight, coping skills, resilience, and meaningful long-term change.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, and older adults seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, neurodiversity (including ADHD and ASD), substance use, and life transitions. I have experience working with clients aged 8 to 80 across diverse presentations and backgrounds. I also work with clients under Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover, and private funding. My approach is collaborative, practical, and evidence-based, helping clients build insight, coping skills, resilience, and meaningful long-term change.
(02) 6189 2642 View (02) 6189 2642
Venessa Diab
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Hurstville, NSW 2220
I understand that a one size does not fit all, and therapeutic intervention needs to be tailored and specific to suit your specific needs.
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 understand that a one size does not fit all, and therapeutic intervention needs to be tailored and specific to suit your specific needs.
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
The Bendigo Rainbow Hub
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
(03) 5449 7610 View (03) 5449 7610
Sydney Johnstone
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Once you know exactly ‘what’ to do you will quickly regain control, find your feet, and move forward. I have over 30 years experience helping people and have been a consultant in charge of a major hospital Psychology Clinic. I have also worked in an Anxiety Disorder Clinic, and Family Therapy Clinic. This level of expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. I employ practical, tested methods. When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless and that this is just the way things are. You will start to believe, “I’m not as capable as I once was"
Once you know exactly ‘what’ to do you will quickly regain control, find your feet, and move forward. I have over 30 years experience helping people and have been a consultant in charge of a major hospital Psychology Clinic. I have also worked in an Anxiety Disorder Clinic, and Family Therapy Clinic. This level of expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. I employ practical, tested methods. When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless and that this is just the way things are. You will start to believe, “I’m not as capable as I once was"
(03) 7003 2792 View (03) 7003 2792
Dr. Tessa Taylor (PhD, BCBA-D, MAPS, FCCLP)
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Serves Area
Intervention is direct with and tailored to you/your child, with lots of successful gradual practice, skill teaching, & encouragement.
Reclaim the joy of eating! Next to breathing, feeding is the first an most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday, across the lifespan. No human behaviour has greater biological & social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
Intervention is direct with and tailored to you/your child, with lots of successful gradual practice, skill teaching, & encouragement.
Reclaim the joy of eating! Next to breathing, feeding is the first an most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday, across the lifespan. No human behaviour has greater biological & social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
(02) 9188 5084 View (02) 9188 5084
Keri Diamond
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Camperdown, NSW 2050
Dr Keri Diamond is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. Her dual qualifications uniquely position her to provide comprehensive, tailored neuropsychological and psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive behavioural therapy within a biopsychosocial framework. Clinical and research interests are anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, adjustment to chronic illness, adjustment to stressful life events, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis.
Dr Keri Diamond is an experienced Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. Her dual qualifications uniquely position her to provide comprehensive, tailored neuropsychological and psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation and cognitive behavioural therapy within a biopsychosocial framework. Clinical and research interests are anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, adjustment to chronic illness, adjustment to stressful life events, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis.
0414 641 117 View 0414 641 117
Help Now Group
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
(02) 5133 8472 View (02) 5133 8472
Frossa Mrakas
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Hi lovely, Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help. Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
Hi lovely, Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help. Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
(03) 8771 4297 View (03) 8771 4297
Internal Harmony Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and relationship specialist offering online therapy across Australia. I specialise in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships. Using a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, I help clients gain insight, deepen understanding, and create healthier, more connected relationships.
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and relationship specialist offering online therapy across Australia. I specialise in helping individuals and couples strengthen their relationships, improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and reconnect emotionally. Many of my clients feel stuck in painful patterns, disconnected from their partner, or overwhelmed by the impact of stress, trauma, parenting challenges, or addiction on their relationships. Using a warm, compassionate, and evidence-based approach, I help clients gain insight, deepen understanding, and create healthier, more connected relationships.
(02) 8403 1451 View (02) 8403 1451
Whychange Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Drummoyne, NSW 2047
Founded in 2006 with a small but growing team of talented psychologists, we specialise in both short-term and long-term work on a wide range of problems. Our psychologists specialise in adult and adolescent individual and family sessions, to address mental illness, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal conflict, workplace stress, as well as complex challenges such as trauma, chronic illness, and relationship breakdown. Set in a quiet location with easy parking and access to public transport nearby.
Founded in 2006 with a small but growing team of talented psychologists, we specialise in both short-term and long-term work on a wide range of problems. Our psychologists specialise in adult and adolescent individual and family sessions, to address mental illness, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal conflict, workplace stress, as well as complex challenges such as trauma, chronic illness, and relationship breakdown. Set in a quiet location with easy parking and access to public transport nearby.
(02) 9538 7026 View (02) 9538 7026
Jackie Lou Humphries
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Caringbah, NSW 2229
I work with young people aged 12–25 and their parents. Some families come to me for the everyday challenges of growing up — anxiety, friendship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, school stress, or not feeling like they belong. Others are in harder territory — withdrawal, school refusal, substance use, rage, or behaviours that keep parents awake at night. Most parents arrive with the same question: Why isn’t what I’m doing working, and how do I reach my kid again? I help families answer that — by decoding what’s driving the behaviour and creating a space young people feel safe enough to do the work.
I work with young people aged 12–25 and their parents. Some families come to me for the everyday challenges of growing up — anxiety, friendship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, school stress, or not feeling like they belong. Others are in harder territory — withdrawal, school refusal, substance use, rage, or behaviours that keep parents awake at night. Most parents arrive with the same question: Why isn’t what I’m doing working, and how do I reach my kid again? I help families answer that — by decoding what’s driving the behaviour and creating a space young people feel safe enough to do the work.
(02) 7501 0365 View (02) 7501 0365

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Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.