Geriatric Psychologists and Therapists in Ryde, NSW
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!
Belinda is a 19+ years qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people to flourish and thrive using science and evidence-based practices and solutions.
Belinda holds a Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) and a Masters of Psychology, both from the University of New South Wales.
Belinda is a 19+ years qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people to flourish and thrive using science and evidence-based practices and solutions.
Belinda holds a Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) and a Masters of Psychology, both from the University of New South Wales.
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...
Confidential, advanced psychological counselling services. Invest in your psychological well-being and optimise your quality of life. Address issues in your life, grow and succeed. The first step, calling, is the hardest. We make the rest easy. Contact us and we will guide you the rest of the way. No obligation.
Confidential, advanced psychological counselling services. Invest in your psychological well-being and optimise your quality of life. Address issues in your life, grow and succeed. The first step, calling, is the hardest. We make the rest easy. Contact us and we will guide you the rest of the way. No obligation.
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.
I'm Anneke, a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Pymble on Sydney's Upper North Shore. I work with adults navigating major life transitions, including menopause, retirement, empty nesting, separation or divorce, redundancy, career change, caregiving, and the particular challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals and families sometimes carry. I also have particular experience supporting adults through workplace stress, whether that's burnout, a difficult environment, or the aftermath of redundancy or career change.
I'm Anneke, a psychotherapist and counsellor based in Pymble on Sydney's Upper North Shore. I work with adults navigating major life transitions, including menopause, retirement, empty nesting, separation or divorce, redundancy, career change, caregiving, and the particular challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals and families sometimes carry. I also have particular experience supporting adults through workplace stress, whether that's burnout, a difficult environment, or the aftermath of redundancy or career change.
I have a strong interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic health conditions, chronic pain and life transitions (such as work roles, migration, or life stages). I am also passionate about working with individuals from different cultures (particularly South East Asia) and adjusting to living in Australia as a migrant or international student, who are exploring their sense of self and identity, and reconciling their values with their new identity. I see therapy as a safe, non-judgemental, calm space to explore the issues in depth.
I have a strong interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, chronic health conditions, chronic pain and life transitions (such as work roles, migration, or life stages). I am also passionate about working with individuals from different cultures (particularly South East Asia) and adjusting to living in Australia as a migrant or international student, who are exploring their sense of self and identity, and reconciling their values with their new identity. I see therapy as a safe, non-judgemental, calm space to explore the issues in depth.
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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.
They may be living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence; be LGBTQIA+; be older adults navigating major transitions; or parents carrying their own health challenges.
I'm Mel — a social worker with a Master of Social Work (UTAS) and Bachelor of Psychological Science (CQU). I offer psychosocial support, therapeutic conversations, case management and advocacy via secure telehealth - Australia-wide. My practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and draws on my own lived experience of chronic illness and disability.
They may be living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence; be LGBTQIA+; be older adults navigating major transitions; or parents carrying their own health challenges.
I'm Mel — a social worker with a Master of Social Work (UTAS) and Bachelor of Psychological Science (CQU). I offer psychosocial support, therapeutic conversations, case management and advocacy via secure telehealth - Australia-wide. My practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and draws on my own lived experience of chronic illness and disability.
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole.
At The Woven Self, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to explore what’s feeling heavy, unclear, or stuck. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in curiosity. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, reconnect with your inner strengths, and begin to weave a life that feels more aligned and whole.
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.
Emily is passionate about supporting older adults to live their best lives. She is a registered psychologist, an AHPRA-endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and Fellow of both the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Emily holds an honours degree in Psychology (1st class) and a master’s in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology of Cognitive Disorders. Emily is fluent in English and French.
Emily is passionate about supporting older adults to live their best lives. She is a registered psychologist, an AHPRA-endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and Fellow of both the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Emily holds an honours degree in Psychology (1st class) and a master’s in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology of Cognitive Disorders. Emily is fluent in English and French.
I work with women and femme-identifying individuals who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or low moods. Additionally, I work with women who are Deaf or have an intellectual disability.
Through a supportive, collaborative approach, I help woman to slow things down, explore patterns, and build insight into their thoughts and emotions. Together, we work toward developing practical strategies and greater self-awareness to support meaningful, lasting change.
I work with women and femme-identifying individuals who may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or low moods. Additionally, I work with women who are Deaf or have an intellectual disability.
Through a supportive, collaborative approach, I help woman to slow things down, explore patterns, and build insight into their thoughts and emotions. Together, we work toward developing practical strategies and greater self-awareness to support meaningful, lasting change.
Hello! I'm an experienced clinical psychologist offering evidence-based therapy sessions to adults at Psychmind in North Parramatta and via telehealth Australia-wide.
I have a genuine and warm approach to my clinical work. I am passionate about providing meaningful, tailored psychological treatment that teaches practical skills and improves your mental wellbeing.
Most of my clients are working professionals, parents, or young adults navigating life transitions and challenges such as past trauma, family stressors, dating and relationship issues, work stress, low mood, anxiety, unclear life goals, and poor life satisfaction.
Hello! I'm an experienced clinical psychologist offering evidence-based therapy sessions to adults at Psychmind in North Parramatta and via telehealth Australia-wide.
I have a genuine and warm approach to my clinical work. I am passionate about providing meaningful, tailored psychological treatment that teaches practical skills and improves your mental wellbeing.
Most of my clients are working professionals, parents, or young adults navigating life transitions and challenges such as past trauma, family stressors, dating and relationship issues, work stress, low mood, anxiety, unclear life goals, and poor life satisfaction.
Amanda is an experienced clinical social worker who has worked in private practice clinics for the last ten years in Concord and Glebe. Amanda works with all life issues that may arise including grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship and identity issues, parenting/carer issues and other interpersonal challenges. Amanda has specialisation working with all cultures and genders affected by trauma, including child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence. Amanda’s therapy practice is committed to a client centred and trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, collaborative, non-judgemental space.
Amanda is an experienced clinical social worker who has worked in private practice clinics for the last ten years in Concord and Glebe. Amanda works with all life issues that may arise including grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship and identity issues, parenting/carer issues and other interpersonal challenges. Amanda has specialisation working with all cultures and genders affected by trauma, including child sexual assault, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence. Amanda’s therapy practice is committed to a client centred and trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, collaborative, non-judgemental space.
Greg Barker is a compassionate and genuine Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience across public hospital, community mental health, and forensic settings. Greg provides psychological therapy and interventions for both general as well as complex mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, psychoses, complicated grief, trauma and complex-PTSD, eating disorders, and personality disorders. He also provides therapy to adults with diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Greg works with adults of all ages.
Greg Barker is a compassionate and genuine Clinical Psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience across public hospital, community mental health, and forensic settings. Greg provides psychological therapy and interventions for both general as well as complex mental health problems. He works with clients experiencing difficulties in areas such as depression, anxiety, psychoses, complicated grief, trauma and complex-PTSD, eating disorders, and personality disorders. He also provides therapy to adults with diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Greg works with adults of all ages.
Hi, I’m Valentina, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Soul Soothing Psychology. I work with adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, chronic health conditions, dysautonomia, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation.
Many of the clients I work with feel stuck in survival mode — overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or struggling with symptoms that impact both mind and body. Often, they have spent years trying to cope with trauma, chronic stress, physical symptoms, burnout, hypervigilance, or persistent pain, while feeling misunderstood or unsupported.
Hi, I’m Valentina, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Soul Soothing Psychology. I work with adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, chronic health conditions, dysautonomia, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation.
Many of the clients I work with feel stuck in survival mode — overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or struggling with symptoms that impact both mind and body. Often, they have spent years trying to cope with trauma, chronic stress, physical symptoms, burnout, hypervigilance, or persistent pain, while feeling misunderstood or unsupported.
Life can be hard sometimes. Most people who contact me aren't broken or looking to be "fixed". They're often doing their best to cope with situations that would challenge anyone.
I work with teenagers and young adults, people living with chronic illness, those navigating miscarriage and infant loss, carers experiencing burnout, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. Many of my clients are tired of carrying so much on their own and are looking for a space where they can be themselves without judgment.
Life can be hard sometimes. Most people who contact me aren't broken or looking to be "fixed". They're often doing their best to cope with situations that would challenge anyone.
I work with teenagers and young adults, people living with chronic illness, those navigating miscarriage and infant loss, carers experiencing burnout, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. Many of my clients are tired of carrying so much on their own and are looking for a space where they can be themselves without judgment.
With over 18 years of experience as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide compassionate, expert care designed to treat the whole person. To ensure the highest quality support, I offer all therapy sessions exclusively via telehealth. My practice is by appointment only, allowing me to dedicate focused time to each client's unique journey toward holistic healing. Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients. Services are offered via telehealth only, strictly by appointment.
With over 18 years of experience as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I provide compassionate, expert care designed to treat the whole person. To ensure the highest quality support, I offer all therapy sessions exclusively via telehealth. My practice is by appointment only, allowing me to dedicate focused time to each client's unique journey toward holistic healing. Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients. Services are offered via telehealth only, strictly by appointment.
Many of my clients are women 50+ facing major life changes—divorce, loss, burnout, or feeling lost after years of putting others first. They want clarity, emotional ease, and a stronger connection to themselves.
I also work with individuals and couples of all ages who feel stuck and want lasting inner change. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic practices, and self-compassion, I help you gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface—so you can move forward with more clarity, connection, and confidence.
I also see anyone who wants to know themselves on a deeper level, healing past trauma and attachment wounds.
Many of my clients are women 50+ facing major life changes—divorce, loss, burnout, or feeling lost after years of putting others first. They want clarity, emotional ease, and a stronger connection to themselves.
I also work with individuals and couples of all ages who feel stuck and want lasting inner change. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic practices, and self-compassion, I help you gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface—so you can move forward with more clarity, connection, and confidence.
I also see anyone who wants to know themselves on a deeper level, healing past trauma and attachment wounds.
Nearby Geriatric Therapists Searches for Ryde
- Burwood
- Chatswood
- Concord
- Drummoyne
- Epping
- Five Dock
- Gordon
- Lane Cove
- Leichhardt
- Parramatta
- Strathfield
- Sydney Olympic Park
FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.