Dementia Psychologists and Therapists in Ryde, NSW

Glenda Benitez
Psychologist, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Ryde, NSW 2112
Our emotions play a key role in our mental health. They can make us feel happy, sad, frustrated, depressed, angry, fear or in calm. But when they are affected, the emotions can affect our thinking, behaviour or physical health through symptoms such as insomnia, tiredness, overthinking, lack of energy and many others. So, the goal is to be able to successfully manage the most difficult situation in our life to have a better relationship with ourselves and our loved ones. If we have mental health we will be able to face any situation no matter how difficult it may be. Look for a mental health support is the best decision!
Our emotions play a key role in our mental health. They can make us feel happy, sad, frustrated, depressed, angry, fear or in calm. But when they are affected, the emotions can affect our thinking, behaviour or physical health through symptoms such as insomnia, tiredness, overthinking, lack of energy and many others. So, the goal is to be able to successfully manage the most difficult situation in our life to have a better relationship with ourselves and our loved ones. If we have mental health we will be able to face any situation no matter how difficult it may be. Look for a mental health support is the best decision!
(02) 8806 1249 View (02) 8806 1249
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
Julie Ryu
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
I provide person-centered, evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling to clients from all walks of life. Clients often request short to medium term interventions to lessen the effects of their psychological trauma or recent and/or old events on their lives. Clients attend sessions with clinical diagnoses or their current experiences of moderate to severe level of symptoms leading to their interest in receiving assessments for formal diagnoses. Specific needs and goals of therapy are usually discussed in the first session during intake assessment. I can also provide sessions in Korean.
(02) 7804 4481 View (02) 7804 4481
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
Dr Adam Vujic
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Serves Area
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

More Therapists Nearby

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
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
Nationwide Grief Counselling
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
When grief or trauma disrupts your sense of safety, life can feel overwhelming and unfamiliar. You may feel exhausted, numb, anxious, or disconnected from yourself and from others — especially when loss has stirred up past experiences or emotions. I’m Sasha, an experienced therapist specialising in grief, loss, bereavement, and trauma. I support adolescents, adults, and older people who are navigating the impact of death, significant change, or traumatic experiences.
When grief or trauma disrupts your sense of safety, life can feel overwhelming and unfamiliar. You may feel exhausted, numb, anxious, or disconnected from yourself and from others — especially when loss has stirred up past experiences or emotions. I’m Sasha, an experienced therapist specialising in grief, loss, bereavement, and trauma. I support adolescents, adults, and older people who are navigating the impact of death, significant change, or traumatic experiences.
(02) 9100 0767 View (02) 9100 0767
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
Maria Teresa Cajias
Verified Verified
Kensington, NSW 2033
If you are feeling tired, sad, lonely, with low motivation, struggling with performing daily activities, There is Help ! I May support you individually or in a couple intervention. If your participation in your daily life is disrupted, let's work together in facing these challenges to promote wellbeing. I can provide you support by suggesting some practical strategies to make a difference in your life. If you seek to improve your personal and family emotional condition see your GP and ask for a Mental Health Plan.
If you are feeling tired, sad, lonely, with low motivation, struggling with performing daily activities, There is Help ! I May support you individually or in a couple intervention. If your participation in your daily life is disrupted, let's work together in facing these challenges to promote wellbeing. I can provide you support by suggesting some practical strategies to make a difference in your life. If you seek to improve your personal and family emotional condition see your GP and ask for a Mental Health Plan.
(02) 9100 0262 View (02) 9100 0262
Sherine Badawy
Counsellor
Serves Area
Offering 22 years of experience in supporting couples and individuals to build fulfilling and authentic relationships. Services are available Australia-wide via Zoom, providing flexibility and accessibility. Supporting those navigating, trauma, relational disconnection, intimacy issues, and life transitions while ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all clients.
Offering 22 years of experience in supporting couples and individuals to build fulfilling and authentic relationships. Services are available Australia-wide via Zoom, providing flexibility and accessibility. Supporting those navigating, trauma, relational disconnection, intimacy issues, and life transitions while ensuring a safe and inclusive space for all clients.
(08) 7008 9224 View (08) 7008 9224
Joseph Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Campsie, NSW 2194
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
Julie Smith
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Sydney, NSW 2000
I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, burnout, ADHD, and major life transitions with a particular interest in supporting individuals to process trauma. Often, people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they cannot fully understand, but know they want things to feel different. My approach is warm, relational and insight-driven, helping clients better understand the experiences shaping their emotional world, uncover patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions available in Sydney CBD and online.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, trauma, addiction, burnout, ADHD, and major life transitions with a particular interest in supporting individuals to process trauma. Often, people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they cannot fully understand, but know they want things to feel different. My approach is warm, relational and insight-driven, helping clients better understand the experiences shaping their emotional world, uncover patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions available in Sydney CBD and online.
0421 029 353 View 0421 029 353
Gus Ferreira
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I predominantly work with adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
I help by offering a warm, structured space where we can make sense of what’s happening and focus on practical change. My work is grounded in evidence-based psychology and shaped by your individual history, values, relationships, and communication patterns. I am a big proponent of shared decision making and ensuring your agency and self-confidence.
I predominantly work with adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
I help by offering a warm, structured space where we can make sense of what’s happening and focus on practical change. My work is grounded in evidence-based psychology and shaped by your individual history, values, relationships, and communication patterns. I am a big proponent of shared decision making and ensuring your agency and self-confidence.
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Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
8 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
Hanan Ghabour
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Gymea, NSW 2227
At CCS Counselling Service, our clients are individuals, couples, families, carers, and professionals seeking a compassionate, experienced, and culturally sensitive space to work through life’s challenges. Many of our clients are people who have spent years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional wellbeing, or those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. We help clients regain clarity, emotional balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction in themselves and their relationships.
At CCS Counselling Service, our clients are individuals, couples, families, carers, and professionals seeking a compassionate, experienced, and culturally sensitive space to work through life’s challenges. Many of our clients are people who have spent years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional wellbeing, or those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. We help clients regain clarity, emotional balance, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction in themselves and their relationships.
(02) 7501 1486 View (02) 7501 1486
Indigo Melrose
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
(02) 3816 2220 View (02) 3816 2220
Robyn Price
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Also a credentialed eating disorders clinician, trained in somatic psychotherapy and the treatment of addictions, trauma and dementia.
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
Also a credentialed eating disorders clinician, trained in somatic psychotherapy and the treatment of addictions, trauma and dementia.
Are you constantly anxious? Stuck or struggling with relationships? No idea how to move on? My name's Robyn and I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Somatic Movement/Dance Movement Therapist with 17 years' experience working with groups and individuals. A deep knowledge of body process and nonverbal communication allows me to attend to the whole of a person's experience, rather than just what they say. I take a relational, creative and trauma-informed approach, and tailor it for every person or group I work with.
(02) 9100 0771 View (02) 9100 0771
Tania Nadine Fahey
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Newport, NSW 2106
As a therapist I aim to help clients learn how to honour and understand their resistance and difficulty with life challenges as an outdated coping mechanism which originally was formed to serve as a self-preservation and adaptive function. In facilitating a pathway for change by walking alongside my client creating a safe and supportive environment towards self-awareness and the discovery that you are the expert in your life. My practice is trauma informed with a humanistic person centred approach. I will meet you with compassion , curiosity and connection, working towards your future goals, innate healing, health and happiness.
As a therapist I aim to help clients learn how to honour and understand their resistance and difficulty with life challenges as an outdated coping mechanism which originally was formed to serve as a self-preservation and adaptive function. In facilitating a pathway for change by walking alongside my client creating a safe and supportive environment towards self-awareness and the discovery that you are the expert in your life. My practice is trauma informed with a humanistic person centred approach. I will meet you with compassion , curiosity and connection, working towards your future goals, innate healing, health and happiness.
(02) 8403 0752 View (02) 8403 0752
Dr Jack Nguyen
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Online Only
I provide neuropsychological counselling and intervention for cognitive differences in memory and executive functioning, sleep and fatigue, and stress and anxiety using evidence-based approaches.
I provide therapy online via telehealth to people with health conditions that impact the brain. I am also skilled in assisting individuals develop skills to compensate for difficulties with thinking (e.g., poor concentration, memory, or difficulties with planning), or to manage symptoms such as sleep disturbance and fatigue.
I provide neuropsychological counselling and intervention for cognitive differences in memory and executive functioning, sleep and fatigue, and stress and anxiety using evidence-based approaches.
I provide therapy online via telehealth to people with health conditions that impact the brain. I am also skilled in assisting individuals develop skills to compensate for difficulties with thinking (e.g., poor concentration, memory, or difficulties with planning), or to manage symptoms such as sleep disturbance and fatigue.
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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.