Education and Learning Disabilities Psychologists and Therapists in Petersham, NSW
I specialise in anxiety, including generalised anxiety, panic disorders and social anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders, and mood and relationship difficulties. I help people navigate role transitions in work, family or social life. I support the people I work with to understand their experiences and themselves, reduce shame and self reproach and help them to build self worth and confidence to move forward. I value bringing compassion, calm, humour and hope to each session.
I specialise in anxiety, including generalised anxiety, panic disorders and social anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders, and mood and relationship difficulties. I help people navigate role transitions in work, family or social life. I support the people I work with to understand their experiences and themselves, reduce shame and self reproach and help them to build self worth and confidence to move forward. I value bringing compassion, calm, humour and hope to each session.
Like a flower, we bloom in the right environment; in the play therapy room I work with empathy and acceptance to create a safe space for children and families in order for them to work through their issues and “grow”. I recognise the importance of family and offer assistance to parents and carers to work towards a safer, happier and more relaxed home environment in a strength-based way. Child-centred Play Therapy is a gentle, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming way of supporting children in their unique reactions to coping with daily life, big life events or trauma and attachment issues.
Like a flower, we bloom in the right environment; in the play therapy room I work with empathy and acceptance to create a safe space for children and families in order for them to work through their issues and “grow”. I recognise the importance of family and offer assistance to parents and carers to work towards a safer, happier and more relaxed home environment in a strength-based way. Child-centred Play Therapy is a gentle, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming way of supporting children in their unique reactions to coping with daily life, big life events or trauma and attachment issues.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
Relationships are at the heart of wellbeing - yet even the closest couples can feel stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed. If you’re struggling with conflict, trust, communication or the distance growing between you, couples therapy can help you find your way back to each other. Alongside couples work, I also offer counselling for individuals, parents, families and children. My clients often come when life transitions, parenting stress or family dynamics feel overwhelming. I use a family systems lens to help people understand how their relationships, emotions and patterns are connected - and how small shifts can bring real change.
Relationships are at the heart of wellbeing - yet even the closest couples can feel stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed. If you’re struggling with conflict, trust, communication or the distance growing between you, couples therapy can help you find your way back to each other. Alongside couples work, I also offer counselling for individuals, parents, families and children. My clients often come when life transitions, parenting stress or family dynamics feel overwhelming. I use a family systems lens to help people understand how their relationships, emotions and patterns are connected - and how small shifts can bring real change.
I am a registered psychologist, board approved supervisor and SIRA registered. I have also had extensive experience with NDIS clients, workcover, career coaching and vocational assessments/ reports.
I am a registered psychologist, board approved supervisor and SIRA registered. I have also had extensive experience with NDIS clients, workcover, career coaching and vocational assessments/ reports.
When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves. Issues such as relationship difficulties, addictions, career, life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, body image, negative beliefs and thoughts, emotional overwhelm, aggression, low energy, impulsivity etc. can affect your self esteem and your ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively. Learning new skills, building on resilience and resources and dealing with past issues that affect your present life can be empowering and create satisfaction and fulfilment in your life.
When lingering or reoccurring issues arise they create within us a dissatisfaction about life and how we feel about ourselves. Issues such as relationship difficulties, addictions, career, life transitions, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, body image, negative beliefs and thoughts, emotional overwhelm, aggression, low energy, impulsivity etc. can affect your self esteem and your ability to think clearly and solve problems effectively. Learning new skills, building on resilience and resources and dealing with past issues that affect your present life can be empowering and create satisfaction and fulfilment in your life.
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I work with children, adolescents, and adults to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we focus on practical ways to manage emotions, build confidence, and navigate challenges so life feels more manageable again. With over 20 years working in education, as a teacher and TA, I bring a deep understanding of children, young people, and families. I am a Youth Mental Health First Aider. I have experience supporting ADHD, autism, and young people who have experienced trauma or difficult life circumstances as well as practical guidance and reassurance for parents.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. Together, we focus on practical ways to manage emotions, build confidence, and navigate challenges so life feels more manageable again. With over 20 years working in education, as a teacher and TA, I bring a deep understanding of children, young people, and families. I am a Youth Mental Health First Aider. I have experience supporting ADHD, autism, and young people who have experienced trauma or difficult life circumstances as well as practical guidance and reassurance for parents.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed by day to day life. I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, autism) and parents navigating these challenges. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, misunderstood, or unsure why things feel harder than they should despite their best efforts. I help make sense of what’s going on and work collaboratively to build practical, personalised strategies that lead to meaningful, sustainable change over time.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed by day to day life. I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, autism) and parents navigating these challenges. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, misunderstood, or unsure why things feel harder than they should despite their best efforts. I help make sense of what’s going on and work collaboratively to build practical, personalised strategies that lead to meaningful, sustainable change over time.
With over 20 years of experience, Jackie is a trusted and experienced clinical psychologist with an established Practice at Hornsby Kuringai Clinical Psychology in Sydney's north. Jackie has current capacity for child, adolescent psychometric assessment as well as therapy. She also has the capacity for adult ADHD assessment. Jackie has a strong interest in helping to empower parents and offers stand along parent coaching sessions on a one off basis or in packages of 3 or 6. She is also a Cogmed Working Memory Coach. Call today to find out more.
With over 20 years of experience, Jackie is a trusted and experienced clinical psychologist with an established Practice at Hornsby Kuringai Clinical Psychology in Sydney's north. Jackie has current capacity for child, adolescent psychometric assessment as well as therapy. She also has the capacity for adult ADHD assessment. Jackie has a strong interest in helping to empower parents and offers stand along parent coaching sessions on a one off basis or in packages of 3 or 6. She is also a Cogmed Working Memory Coach. Call today to find out more.
I work across the lifespan. My practice focuses on helping people gain greater insight and overcome challenges in two main areas: I work with young people and adults who have experienced complex developmental trauma/family dysfunction and with people of all ages requiring psychoeducational and/or behavioural assessment. Complex trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, (complex) PTSD, violence, family conflict and relationship difficulties - I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with these challenges.
I work across the lifespan. My practice focuses on helping people gain greater insight and overcome challenges in two main areas: I work with young people and adults who have experienced complex developmental trauma/family dysfunction and with people of all ages requiring psychoeducational and/or behavioural assessment. Complex trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, (complex) PTSD, violence, family conflict and relationship difficulties - I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with these challenges.
Come What May Counselling is a safe space to heal, grow, and weather whatever life brings. I provide individual counselling in a confidential and harmonious space and I offer a safe, compassionate and grounded presence where you will feel heard and understood.
My approach is integrative, person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-oriented. I draw on a range of creative and therapeutic modalities and skills. I will shape therapy around your needs drawing upon evidence-based modalities including mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, existential therapy, nature-based and solution-focused therapies.
Come What May Counselling is a safe space to heal, grow, and weather whatever life brings. I provide individual counselling in a confidential and harmonious space and I offer a safe, compassionate and grounded presence where you will feel heard and understood.
My approach is integrative, person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-oriented. I draw on a range of creative and therapeutic modalities and skills. I will shape therapy around your needs drawing upon evidence-based modalities including mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, existential therapy, nature-based and solution-focused therapies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, often in nature, where deep reflection and healing happen naturally. With 15+ years of experience, I support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and resilience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy, often in nature, where deep reflection and healing happen naturally. With 15+ years of experience, I support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Originally trained in Brazil, I hold postgraduate qualifications in Art Therapy and Psychological Practice and am a registered Australian psychologist. Let’s work together to help you find clarity and resilience.
I'm Natasha, a registered psychologist, with over four years of experience in early intervention. I have a deep passion for supporting children and families navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental concerns in children and adolescents. Whether your child is experiencing emotional regulation concerns, ADHD, ASD, or simply going through a difficult phase, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack challenges and build practical, evidence-based strategies that work in everyday life.
I'm Natasha, a registered psychologist, with over four years of experience in early intervention. I have a deep passion for supporting children and families navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental concerns in children and adolescents. Whether your child is experiencing emotional regulation concerns, ADHD, ASD, or simply going through a difficult phase, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to unpack challenges and build practical, evidence-based strategies that work in everyday life.
My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, with a focus on the connection between brain function, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. I hold a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and have worked across private and public health settings, as well as in research and education. This wide experience has helped me to understand different people and problems so that I can better support a diverse range of concerns.
My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, with a focus on the connection between brain function, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. I hold a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and have worked across private and public health settings, as well as in research and education. This wide experience has helped me to understand different people and problems so that I can better support a diverse range of concerns.
As a dedicated and compassionate counselor, Trix is committed to providing exceptional care to clients seeking support and guidance. With a background in working with refugee trauma and 10 years of experience, She offers a wealth of expertise in trauma counseling, e.g. anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship issues, etc. She believes in a holistic approach to counseling and neuro plasticity, addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit and working with a bio-psycho-social model of treatment. Through evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans, she strive to empower individuals to overcome challenges.
As a dedicated and compassionate counselor, Trix is committed to providing exceptional care to clients seeking support and guidance. With a background in working with refugee trauma and 10 years of experience, She offers a wealth of expertise in trauma counseling, e.g. anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship issues, etc. She believes in a holistic approach to counseling and neuro plasticity, addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit and working with a bio-psycho-social model of treatment. Through evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans, she strive to empower individuals to overcome challenges.
Janeen has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, supporting them to understand their strengths, reduce overwhelm, and build lives that honour their needs. She has experience supporting people navigating a neurotypical world, family members of neurodivergent people, and those exploring whether autism or ADHD may be relevant for them. Janeen takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach, recognising the strengths and challenges of neurodivergence. She has expertise supporting individuals navigating a late-life autism diagnosis, helping people build self-understanding and self-compassion.
Janeen has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, supporting them to understand their strengths, reduce overwhelm, and build lives that honour their needs. She has experience supporting people navigating a neurotypical world, family members of neurodivergent people, and those exploring whether autism or ADHD may be relevant for them. Janeen takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach, recognising the strengths and challenges of neurodivergence. She has expertise supporting individuals navigating a late-life autism diagnosis, helping people build self-understanding and self-compassion.
I am a registered psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I provide counselling and psychological therapy to individuals, couples and families. I have experience in Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, PTSD, Trauma, Psychotic Disorders, Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, and Stress Management.
I am a registered psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I provide counselling and psychological therapy to individuals, couples and families. I have experience in Mood Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, PTSD, Trauma, Psychotic Disorders, Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, and Stress Management.
I am a licensed counsellor with over 10 years of experience. I understand the challenges faced by the Arabic community regarding mental health and aims to provide a safe space, tailored support, and sensitive guidance to individuals seeking help.
I am a licensed counsellor with over 10 years of experience. I understand the challenges faced by the Arabic community regarding mental health and aims to provide a safe space, tailored support, and sensitive guidance to individuals seeking help.
Ramzi is a kind and compassionate counsellor and behaviour practitioner with multiple years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Drawing on his own lived experience with trauma, he offers genuine empathy and understanding to those who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Fluent in Arabic and English, Ramzi uses a person-centred and trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based therapies. He walks beside each person with care and authenticity, helping them find calm, build resilience, and rediscover hope and balance in their lives.
Ramzi is a kind and compassionate counsellor and behaviour practitioner with multiple years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Drawing on his own lived experience with trauma, he offers genuine empathy and understanding to those who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Fluent in Arabic and English, Ramzi uses a person-centred and trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based therapies. He walks beside each person with care and authenticity, helping them find calm, build resilience, and rediscover hope and balance in their lives.
Do you feel stuck in exhausting cycles of guilt, shame or self-doubt, even while appearing to function well on the outside? Difficult home environments, trauma, or neurodivergence may have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you silently battling intense thoughts and emotions. Perhaps you’ve been through painful experiences that others (or yourself) might not see as trauma yet they’ve had a deep impact. Trauma isn’t always one big event; it can come from ongoing experiences like emotional neglect, criticism, bullying, or growing up around conflict.
My passion is working with complex trauma often accompanied with neurodivergence.
Do you feel stuck in exhausting cycles of guilt, shame or self-doubt, even while appearing to function well on the outside? Difficult home environments, trauma, or neurodivergence may have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you silently battling intense thoughts and emotions. Perhaps you’ve been through painful experiences that others (or yourself) might not see as trauma yet they’ve had a deep impact. Trauma isn’t always one big event; it can come from ongoing experiences like emotional neglect, criticism, bullying, or growing up around conflict.
My passion is working with complex trauma often accompanied with neurodivergence.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists
How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?
When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.
When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?
It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.
What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?
Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.
Are there medications for learning disabilities?
Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.