Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Schofields, NSW

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Kerry Ellis
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Schofields, NSW 2762
Dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges like anxiety, stress, and anger with over a decade of experience, I offer personalised, evidence-based solutions tailored to your unique needs. What makes me unique is my holistic approach that empowers you to unlock your potential and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I believe in a collaborative journey toward mental well-being. With immediate access to services and a focus on reducing stigma around mental health, I am here to guide you on your journey to well-being. My empathetic and non-judgmental style fosters a safe environment for exploration and lasting client change.
Dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges like anxiety, stress, and anger with over a decade of experience, I offer personalised, evidence-based solutions tailored to your unique needs. What makes me unique is my holistic approach that empowers you to unlock your potential and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I believe in a collaborative journey toward mental well-being. With immediate access to services and a focus on reducing stigma around mental health, I am here to guide you on your journey to well-being. My empathetic and non-judgmental style fosters a safe environment for exploration and lasting client change.
(02) 8609 3071 View (02) 8609 3071
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Mariana Ricci
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
As a member of the mental health community I want to provide you with the greatest comfort and the guarantee of excellent service, whether you are experiencing difficulties or crises, or whether you simply wish to develop your resources and values in pursuit of a more fulfilling life. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your experiences are heard and valued. Together, we can work towards greater clarity, resilience, and alignment with what truly matters to you.
As a member of the mental health community I want to provide you with the greatest comfort and the guarantee of excellent service, whether you are experiencing difficulties or crises, or whether you simply wish to develop your resources and values in pursuit of a more fulfilling life. I aim to create a safe, respectful space where your experiences are heard and valued. Together, we can work towards greater clarity, resilience, and alignment with what truly matters to you.
(02) 4503 8532 View (02) 4503 8532
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Smita Saxena
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Schofields, NSW 2762
Life is filled with challenges and tribulations but a little guidance can help to point you in the right direction. Smita is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and an associated member of the APS. Smita holds an M.Phil ( Master of Philosophy) degree in Medical and Social Psychology, a Master's Degree in Applied and Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Education. She also obtained a year of training in epidemiology and genetics from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. She has also completed Counselling children course from ACS Australia.
Life is filled with challenges and tribulations but a little guidance can help to point you in the right direction. Smita is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and an associated member of the APS. Smita holds an M.Phil ( Master of Philosophy) degree in Medical and Social Psychology, a Master's Degree in Applied and Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Education. She also obtained a year of training in epidemiology and genetics from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. She has also completed Counselling children course from ACS Australia.
(02) 8403 0760 View (02) 8403 0760
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Jodie Handley
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am deeply passionate about helping clients in their journey of dealing with pain, mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and losses in life that may be hindering their ability to live life to the full. As my client, you’ll be met with a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share what matters most to you.
I am deeply passionate about helping clients in their journey of dealing with pain, mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and losses in life that may be hindering their ability to live life to the full. As my client, you’ll be met with a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can share what matters most to you.
(02) 8609 3634 View (02) 8609 3634
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Shagufta Alam
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I can help children, teenagers and adults with identifying their key problem areas and achieve their goals.
Shagufta is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. Shagufta has great passion for disability and inclusivity; She has been working in mental health and disability for around 15 years. She works alongside a team pf paediatricians and psychiatrist that can make treatment easier and more streamlined. She provides resources to build your mental health kit.
I can help children, teenagers and adults with identifying their key problem areas and achieve their goals.
Shagufta is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi. Shagufta has great passion for disability and inclusivity; She has been working in mental health and disability for around 15 years. She works alongside a team pf paediatricians and psychiatrist that can make treatment easier and more streamlined. She provides resources to build your mental health kit.
(02) 8609 3666 View (02) 8609 3666
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Azaan Vhora
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Mental health challenges don’t appear out of nowhere, and they are never just a personal failing. The distress you feel today has roots—shaped by experiences, relationships, and messages you’ve absorbed over time. From childhood, you learned ways to navigate pain, disappointment, or fear, often without even realising it. Whether it was through pushing emotions down, always staying in control, or constantly meeting others’ expectations, these responses were once necessary to ensure you mattered or to prevent pain. But survival isn’t the same as living freely.
Mental health challenges don’t appear out of nowhere, and they are never just a personal failing. The distress you feel today has roots—shaped by experiences, relationships, and messages you’ve absorbed over time. From childhood, you learned ways to navigate pain, disappointment, or fear, often without even realising it. Whether it was through pushing emotions down, always staying in control, or constantly meeting others’ expectations, these responses were once necessary to ensure you mattered or to prevent pain. But survival isn’t the same as living freely.
(02) 8609 3543 View (02) 8609 3543
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Barine Zahid
Psychologist, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Worries about your child or teen’s behaviour, emotions, or wellbeing?
My focus is to provide client-centred care and a collaborative approach to make sure you feel the benefits of therapy in times of vulnerability. With over 5,000 hours of client experience and a commitment to ongoing learning, I’m here to listen, help you feel heard, and work together on finding what works for your life.
Worries about your child or teen’s behaviour, emotions, or wellbeing?
My focus is to provide client-centred care and a collaborative approach to make sure you feel the benefits of therapy in times of vulnerability. With over 5,000 hours of client experience and a commitment to ongoing learning, I’m here to listen, help you feel heard, and work together on finding what works for your life.
(02) 8609 3423 View (02) 8609 3423
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Trupti Dave
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be feeling anxious, low, or stuck, or carrying the weight of past experiences. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore what’s going on for you. I’m a registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, and trauma. I draw on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and EMDR, tailoring each session to suit your unique needs and pace.
You might be feeling anxious, low, or stuck, or carrying the weight of past experiences. I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore what’s going on for you. I’m a registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, and trauma. I draw on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and EMDR, tailoring each session to suit your unique needs and pace.
(02) 8806 0662 View (02) 8806 0662
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David Groves Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Before I worked as a clinical psychologist, I was a professional musician. This line of work taught me a lot. I found that the best music is made when one listens carefully, and responds to what is happening in the moment, rather than simply reciting familiar material. I bring the same philosophy to my work as a psychologist. It is incredibly important to first listen, and deeply understand the goals of the individual, which then guide the direction of therapy.
Before I worked as a clinical psychologist, I was a professional musician. This line of work taught me a lot. I found that the best music is made when one listens carefully, and responds to what is happening in the moment, rather than simply reciting familiar material. I bring the same philosophy to my work as a psychologist. It is incredibly important to first listen, and deeply understand the goals of the individual, which then guide the direction of therapy.
(02) 8609 3350 View (02) 8609 3350
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Chris Gilbert
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Enquire via my linked website - I am a clinical psychologist, focusing on child/ adolescent treatment (I see adult clients as well), including assessment, treatment and management of behavioural & emotional issues, often involving ADHD, autism and anxiety.
I like to have a team based approach: working with the child/ adolescent (the ones who needs help), the parents (the ones motivated to see change) and other professionals/the school (others assisting in change - if desired or necessary).
Enquire via my linked website - I am a clinical psychologist, focusing on child/ adolescent treatment (I see adult clients as well), including assessment, treatment and management of behavioural & emotional issues, often involving ADHD, autism and anxiety.
I like to have a team based approach: working with the child/ adolescent (the ones who needs help), the parents (the ones motivated to see change) and other professionals/the school (others assisting in change - if desired or necessary).
(02) 8074 5812 View (02) 8074 5812
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The Second Door Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
This space is welcoming to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families—regardless of identity, background, or relationship configuration.
When people reach out to me, it’s usually after trying to hold everything together for far too long. Maybe you’re feeling emotionally drained, stuck in the same arguments with your partner, or deeply concerned about your child’s anxiety, anger, or school refusal. Sometimes there’s no big crisis—just a quiet sense that something’s not right. Life feels heavy, and it’s hard to enjoy the things that should bring joy. As a clinical counsellor—and also a wife and mother, daughter, sister—I understand how complex and layered our struggles can be.
This space is welcoming to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families—regardless of identity, background, or relationship configuration.
When people reach out to me, it’s usually after trying to hold everything together for far too long. Maybe you’re feeling emotionally drained, stuck in the same arguments with your partner, or deeply concerned about your child’s anxiety, anger, or school refusal. Sometimes there’s no big crisis—just a quiet sense that something’s not right. Life feels heavy, and it’s hard to enjoy the things that should bring joy. As a clinical counsellor—and also a wife and mother, daughter, sister—I understand how complex and layered our struggles can be.
(02) 7804 4866 View (02) 7804 4866
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Nirekha De Silva
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L3
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
You may notice that despite your best efforts, stress, conflict, or painful memories keep resurfacing. Your mind might race, your body may feel tense, or you may find it hard to stay present and calm. These experiences are not signs of weakness. They’re signs that your nervous system has been working hard to keep you safe. Over time, those protective responses can leave you feeling disconnected, on edge, or exhausted. Healing begins when we start to listen to these signals with curiosity and compassion, understanding what your mind and body are trying to tell you, and gently creating space for balance and renewal.
(02) 4703 5394 View (02) 4703 5394
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Scopic Care Family Services and Therapy
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you are seeking a space where you can feel understood and supported in creating impactful change, I would be honoured to connect and work alongside you.
If you are seeking a space where you can feel understood and supported in creating impactful change, I would be honoured to connect and work alongside you.
0412 092 685 View 0412 092 685
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Shilpi Ashta
Counsellor, MPsych, PACFA
Serves Area
Highly experienced NDIS Behaviour Support practitioner (Advanced) and registered Counsellor (PACFA). Offering BSP and allied heath services
Highly experienced NDIS Behaviour Support practitioner (Advanced) and registered Counsellor (PACFA). Offering BSP and allied heath services
(02) 8403 0627 View (02) 8403 0627
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Dr Shirin Rad
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L3
Serves Area
My ideal clients are adults navigating workplace trauma, anxiety, PTSD, or major life transitions — including those on WorkCover/SIRA claims. I have a special passion for working with migrants and the Iranian/Persian-speaking community in Sydney, as well as neurodiverse individuals who feel overwhelmed or misunderstood. Many come to me after a workplace injury or accident, struggling with the emotional and psychological toll on their daily life and relationships. Others arrive at a quiet turning point — a diagnosis, a breakdown, or the realisation that things can't stay the way they are.
My ideal clients are adults navigating workplace trauma, anxiety, PTSD, or major life transitions — including those on WorkCover/SIRA claims. I have a special passion for working with migrants and the Iranian/Persian-speaking community in Sydney, as well as neurodiverse individuals who feel overwhelmed or misunderstood. Many come to me after a workplace injury or accident, struggling with the emotional and psychological toll on their daily life and relationships. Others arrive at a quiet turning point — a diagnosis, a breakdown, or the realisation that things can't stay the way they are.
(02) 7804 4158 View (02) 7804 4158

More Therapists Nearby

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Dr Tom Nguyen
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Tom is a clinical psychologist with many years of experience in the field. He has completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland (UQ) and has worked in a number of hospitals, non-profit organisations and private settings. Tom's main areas of interest include depression, treatment resistant depression, social anxiety, low self confidence, low self-esteem, motivational problems, relationship struggles, anger, self-harm behaviours, addictions, personality disorders, PTSD, FND and eating disorders. Tom is a full member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Tom is a clinical psychologist with many years of experience in the field. He has completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland (UQ) and has worked in a number of hospitals, non-profit organisations and private settings. Tom's main areas of interest include depression, treatment resistant depression, social anxiety, low self confidence, low self-esteem, motivational problems, relationship struggles, anger, self-harm behaviours, addictions, personality disorders, PTSD, FND and eating disorders. Tom is a full member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
0403 920 429 View 0403 920 429
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BodyMatters Australasia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Mosman, NSW 2088
BodyMatters Australasia provides treatment for eating disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise. Specifically clinical eating dosorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and arfid. Also subclinical eating issues such as orthorexia. Our large team enables specific expertise within this such as an overlap with neurodivergence including adhd and autism, trauma, other health issues such as diabetes. We also service the LGBTQI+ community. We have immediate availability for new clients due to our growing team. Treatment is available face-to-face in Sydney, Maitland, Canberra, and Adelaide, as well as via Telehealth.
BodyMatters Australasia provides treatment for eating disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise. Specifically clinical eating dosorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and arfid. Also subclinical eating issues such as orthorexia. Our large team enables specific expertise within this such as an overlap with neurodivergence including adhd and autism, trauma, other health issues such as diabetes. We also service the LGBTQI+ community. We have immediate availability for new clients due to our growing team. Treatment is available face-to-face in Sydney, Maitland, Canberra, and Adelaide, as well as via Telehealth.
(02) 9053 4580 View (02) 9053 4580
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Farnaz Ali
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
Mind Fitness psychology can help you to get back on track
Mind Fitness psychology can help you to get back on track
(02) 8074 5862 View (02) 8074 5862
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Camila Falconer
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Caringbah, NSW 2229
Hello everyone, welcome! You have started your journey towards growth and finding the right fit is important. I offer a calm, peaceful and supportive approach. My work is based on the practice of understanding and acceptance to foster change. The quality of client-therapist relationship enables a better outcome in therapy, so your choice matters. Together, we can discuss the issues stopping you from moving forward in an open and safe environment.
Hello everyone, welcome! You have started your journey towards growth and finding the right fit is important. I offer a calm, peaceful and supportive approach. My work is based on the practice of understanding and acceptance to foster change. The quality of client-therapist relationship enables a better outcome in therapy, so your choice matters. Together, we can discuss the issues stopping you from moving forward in an open and safe environment.
(02) 9538 7693 View (02) 9538 7693
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Scott Whiteway
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Hello! I help people resolve personal challenges and mental health issues quickly and effectively. With over 20 years experience successfully providing psychological treatment I develop strong collaborative relationships to get results. I will work with you to identify and achieve your best self. No matter what your life situation or challenges are, together we can determine a plan on how to successfully achieve clarity, a positive mindset and resolve your personal challenges.
Hello! I help people resolve personal challenges and mental health issues quickly and effectively. With over 20 years experience successfully providing psychological treatment I develop strong collaborative relationships to get results. I will work with you to identify and achieve your best self. No matter what your life situation or challenges are, together we can determine a plan on how to successfully achieve clarity, a positive mindset and resolve your personal challenges.
(02) 8074 5252 View (02) 8074 5252
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.