Schema Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Stanmore, NSW
Raelene is a Clinical Psychologist with over 28 years of experience in helping adults with a wide range of psychological presentations including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, adjustment issues, alcohol and drug addiction, relationship challenges, workplace stress/burnout and personality disorders. She has worked in a range of areas including community mental health, private practice and organisational settings.
Raelene is a Clinical Psychologist with over 28 years of experience in helping adults with a wide range of psychological presentations including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, adjustment issues, alcohol and drug addiction, relationship challenges, workplace stress/burnout and personality disorders. She has worked in a range of areas including community mental health, private practice and organisational settings.
These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online meditation groups currently available.
These include attachment-based therapies, schema therapy, parts work informed by internal family systems and ego-state therapy, CBT & somatic therapy.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. I enjoy supporting people navigating complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and during the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online meditation groups currently available.
The interventions used consist of EMDR, ego states therapy, RI-EMDR (relational integrated EMDR) and other therapies such as schema therapy to provide a holistic and well rounded approach.
I am Registered Psychologist with a strong commitment to social justice and supporting individuals from all walks of life. I believe therapy should be inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in both compassion and evidence-based care. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and lived experiences, and I am committed to providing an affirming and non-judgmental space. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or longstanding patterns that feel difficult to shift, you deserve a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood.
The interventions used consist of EMDR, ego states therapy, RI-EMDR (relational integrated EMDR) and other therapies such as schema therapy to provide a holistic and well rounded approach.
I am Registered Psychologist with a strong commitment to social justice and supporting individuals from all walks of life. I believe therapy should be inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in both compassion and evidence-based care. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, relationship structures, and lived experiences, and I am committed to providing an affirming and non-judgmental space. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or longstanding patterns that feel difficult to shift, you deserve a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood.
I apply various therapeutic methodologies such as Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, and Schema therapy to help you understand why you are triggered by certain interactions and how to change your maladaptive coping behaviours.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Why can't we stop fighting?’ ‘Why do I feel disrespected/unimportant?’ ‘Why am I dissatisfied with my life?’ 'Why do I feel anxious?'. If these thoughts are recurring often, individual, couple or family counselling will help you gain clarity, improve communication and create a more satisfied life. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
I apply various therapeutic methodologies such as Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, and Schema therapy to help you understand why you are triggered by certain interactions and how to change your maladaptive coping behaviours.
Are you constantly asking yourself: ‘Why can't we stop fighting?’ ‘Why do I feel disrespected/unimportant?’ ‘Why am I dissatisfied with my life?’ 'Why do I feel anxious?'. If these thoughts are recurring often, individual, couple or family counselling will help you gain clarity, improve communication and create a more satisfied life. Strong, healthy relationships, whether social or intimate, have a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression and loneliness. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being on your own.
I draw on a variety of therapies including CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, schema therapy and solution-focused therapy.
I work from a place of respect and compassion to help you overcome challenges such as: trauma and loss, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, fertility issues, pregnancy loss, sexual difficulties such as vaginismus and erectile dysfunction, alcohol and substance abuse, worry, low mood, negative thinking, narcissistic abuse, difficulty finding a partner, and navigating major transitions in life. Whatever the cause of your concern, my primary goal is to support you in feeling better.
I draw on a variety of therapies including CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, schema therapy and solution-focused therapy.
I work from a place of respect and compassion to help you overcome challenges such as: trauma and loss, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, fertility issues, pregnancy loss, sexual difficulties such as vaginismus and erectile dysfunction, alcohol and substance abuse, worry, low mood, negative thinking, narcissistic abuse, difficulty finding a partner, and navigating major transitions in life. Whatever the cause of your concern, my primary goal is to support you in feeling better.
These include CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
I work with adults who have often felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, or who feel their needs may not have been fully met by previous support. Common difficulties include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, anger and emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, ADHD and grief. I also work with people seeking to understand and change behaviours that have at times affected their relationships, safety, wellbeing, or resulted in contact with legal systems.
These include CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
I work with adults who have often felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, or who feel their needs may not have been fully met by previous support. Common difficulties include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, anger and emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, ADHD and grief. I also work with people seeking to understand and change behaviours that have at times affected their relationships, safety, wellbeing, or resulted in contact with legal systems.
If you're feeling lost, defeated, trying to navigate difficult emotions, I am here to help support you through your next life chapter. I am an accredited mental health social worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. It can be incredibly difficult to change ongoing negative patterns of behaviour, I work on increasing your awareness of these behaviours and responses, whilst giving you coping skills to change old patterns. Whether your goal is to learn to cope with difficult emotions, understanding your psyche or looking to get "unstuck", we can work together to improve the next phase of your life.
If you're feeling lost, defeated, trying to navigate difficult emotions, I am here to help support you through your next life chapter. I am an accredited mental health social worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. It can be incredibly difficult to change ongoing negative patterns of behaviour, I work on increasing your awareness of these behaviours and responses, whilst giving you coping skills to change old patterns. Whether your goal is to learn to cope with difficult emotions, understanding your psyche or looking to get "unstuck", we can work together to improve the next phase of your life.
We specialise in supporting the mental health of young people and their families from the ages of 0 - 25 years, that is, from the perinatal period right through to early adulthood. We pride ourselves on only working within this age group focusing on offering a wholistic and individualised approach to our patient’s care. We provide effective, evidence based assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioural, neurodevelopmental, early childhood and eating issues. We also provide psychometric assessments which can be a way to determine a child or young person's strengths and needs.
We specialise in supporting the mental health of young people and their families from the ages of 0 - 25 years, that is, from the perinatal period right through to early adulthood. We pride ourselves on only working within this age group focusing on offering a wholistic and individualised approach to our patient’s care. We provide effective, evidence based assessment and treatment for anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioural, neurodevelopmental, early childhood and eating issues. We also provide psychometric assessments which can be a way to determine a child or young person's strengths and needs.
I'm a warm, approachable psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience across tertiary referral and private practice settings. I quickly build genuine rapport and enjoy helping clients navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, social and emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, adjustment disorders, fears and phobias, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and interpersonal concerns.
I'm a warm, approachable psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience across tertiary referral and private practice settings. I quickly build genuine rapport and enjoy helping clients navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience, confidence, and lasting wellbeing. I specialise in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, social and emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, adjustment disorders, fears and phobias, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and interpersonal concerns.
I use evidence-based strategies such as CBT-I, ACT-I, circadian re-timing and schema therapy to help clients understand what’s driving their sleep difficulties.
Many of my clients feel "wired & tired, not sleepy". They are exhausted, frustrated, & overwhelmed by chronic sleep problems. They may lie awake for hours, wake frequently, or dread bedtime because their mind won’t switch off. Others feel their body clock is out of sync, or their child is struggling with nighttime fears or disrupted sleep. They want clarity, practical guidance, and a plan that makes sense. My mission is simple - to turn sleep science into practical tools so clients can reclaim their sleep and get back to feeling themselves again—rested, clear-headed, and able to enjoy life.
I use evidence-based strategies such as CBT-I, ACT-I, circadian re-timing and schema therapy to help clients understand what’s driving their sleep difficulties.
Many of my clients feel "wired & tired, not sleepy". They are exhausted, frustrated, & overwhelmed by chronic sleep problems. They may lie awake for hours, wake frequently, or dread bedtime because their mind won’t switch off. Others feel their body clock is out of sync, or their child is struggling with nighttime fears or disrupted sleep. They want clarity, practical guidance, and a plan that makes sense. My mission is simple - to turn sleep science into practical tools so clients can reclaim their sleep and get back to feeling themselves again—rested, clear-headed, and able to enjoy life.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, CFT & Schema Therapy.
I focus on EMDR working with nightmares and distressing memories.
My strengths are working with stress, trauma and relationship issues, one simple step at a time. If you have past events or stress holding you back, please feel free to reach out for help. I offer a initial consultation call too.
Let's schedule a time that works for you to chat and start from there. My therapy style is to provide a supportive, warm, non judgemental space that leads to long lasting positive change for you.
I am also trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, CFT & Schema Therapy.
I focus on EMDR working with nightmares and distressing memories.
My strengths are working with stress, trauma and relationship issues, one simple step at a time. If you have past events or stress holding you back, please feel free to reach out for help. I offer a initial consultation call too.
Let's schedule a time that works for you to chat and start from there. My therapy style is to provide a supportive, warm, non judgemental space that leads to long lasting positive change for you.
I have a non-judgemental and patient approach and use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with people who are hoping to cope better with strong moods such as sadness, low mood or depression, anger or if feeling constantly worried, nervous or anxious. Working together we will find out how this has developed and why it hasn't gone away. In this way we can gain an understanding of the issue and develop skills and strategies to cope better right now, and to manage and/or prevent these issues from returning in the future.
I have a non-judgemental and patient approach and use a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness.
I'm a clinical psychologist who works with people who are hoping to cope better with strong moods such as sadness, low mood or depression, anger or if feeling constantly worried, nervous or anxious. Working together we will find out how this has developed and why it hasn't gone away. In this way we can gain an understanding of the issue and develop skills and strategies to cope better right now, and to manage and/or prevent these issues from returning in the future.
I provide therapeutic support to individuals (aged 16+) from the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, etc.) communities in the Sydney area (in-person/online) and Australia-wide (online only). I identify with both of these communities myself and can help with stress, anxiety (including panic attacks) & depression management, relationship challenges, identity issues (including sexual orientation and gender identity), confidence and self-esteem, big life transitions and changes.
I provide therapeutic support to individuals (aged 16+) from the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, etc.) communities in the Sydney area (in-person/online) and Australia-wide (online only). I identify with both of these communities myself and can help with stress, anxiety (including panic attacks) & depression management, relationship challenges, identity issues (including sexual orientation and gender identity), confidence and self-esteem, big life transitions and changes.
I am a Registered General Psychologist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist experienced in working with a wide range of common adult mental health concerns in an open, sincere and frank manner, including depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment and OCD disorders as well as various addictions (alcohol, drug, gambling, sex, internet) and recovery. As an older therapist, I bring decades of life experience into my counselling, with personal experience of many of the challenges facing clients, including trauma, grief/loss, neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD), sex/relationship/men's issues, workplace stress/bullying, hoarding, parenting and adoption.
I am a Registered General Psychologist, Counsellor and Psychotherapist experienced in working with a wide range of common adult mental health concerns in an open, sincere and frank manner, including depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment and OCD disorders as well as various addictions (alcohol, drug, gambling, sex, internet) and recovery. As an older therapist, I bring decades of life experience into my counselling, with personal experience of many of the challenges facing clients, including trauma, grief/loss, neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD), sex/relationship/men's issues, workplace stress/bullying, hoarding, parenting and adoption.
I am a clinical psychologist who works across a variety of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders. I hope to bring a warm, empathic and authentic approach to the issues that people bring to therapy. I recognise the investment that people make when they share their difficulties with someone and commit to therapy, and work to honour that commitment by delivering evidence based treatments, that are tailored to a persons needs. I’ve benefitted greatly from the experience of working across a range of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
I am a clinical psychologist who works across a variety of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders. I hope to bring a warm, empathic and authentic approach to the issues that people bring to therapy. I recognise the investment that people make when they share their difficulties with someone and commit to therapy, and work to honour that commitment by delivering evidence based treatments, that are tailored to a persons needs. I’ve benefitted greatly from the experience of working across a range of inpatient and outpatient hospital settings.
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I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar who brings extensive clinical, forensic, and community mental health experience to my practice. My background spans specialised assessment and treatment for offenders within the justice system, alongside diverse community care across the NDIS, ADF, Medicare, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
I am dedicated to providing inclusive, affirmative care, supporting and exploring identity development across all its forms, including gender and sexuality.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar who brings extensive clinical, forensic, and community mental health experience to my practice. My background spans specialised assessment and treatment for offenders within the justice system, alongside diverse community care across the NDIS, ADF, Medicare, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
I am dedicated to providing inclusive, affirmative care, supporting and exploring identity development across all its forms, including gender and sexuality.
Why should I talk to you, Psych Sami and Co.?
Sometimes the difficulties of life can just become too much to manage on our own, and we all need someone to talk to.
Psych Sami & Co, have spent much time working as therapists, counsellors and Psychologists on helplines around Australia and private practices. Sami discovered there is a need for more immediate, uncomplicated and faster access to a therapist.
Why should I talk to you, Psych Sami and Co.?
Sometimes the difficulties of life can just become too much to manage on our own, and we all need someone to talk to.
Psych Sami & Co, have spent much time working as therapists, counsellors and Psychologists on helplines around Australia and private practices. Sami discovered there is a need for more immediate, uncomplicated and faster access to a therapist.
Jennifer Lalor Somatic Psychotherapy/EMDR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
Whatever your situation, I know you are a unique individual with your own blend of needs. I create a non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever has brought you to seek my support and I can help you discover the next steps for your life.
I use a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT and Schema Therapy.
As your clinical psychologist, I want to understand your situation, so I start by listening to you with a curious, open mind and without judgement. I help you explore your feelings and behaviours through reflection, to uncover the beliefs that sit behind them. From this foundation of understanding, we work collaboratively to find practical strategies to manage your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. So whether you need long-term support or an occasional visit, you can move forward with more ease, confidence and optimism.
I use a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT and Schema Therapy.
As your clinical psychologist, I want to understand your situation, so I start by listening to you with a curious, open mind and without judgement. I help you explore your feelings and behaviours through reflection, to uncover the beliefs that sit behind them. From this foundation of understanding, we work collaboratively to find practical strategies to manage your thoughts, behaviours and feelings. So whether you need long-term support or an occasional visit, you can move forward with more ease, confidence and optimism.
Some things are hard to name — and even harder to carry alone. If you're living with the weight of trauma, navigating life across cultures, or working through challenges that feel too layered for a short-term fix, you've found the right space.
I work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds ready for something deeper: real, ongoing work that meets you where you are — not where a system expects you to be. Migrant, refugee, and multicultural communities — people who grew up between worlds, navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, OCD, or borderline presentations and never quite finding a service that reached them.
Some things are hard to name — and even harder to carry alone. If you're living with the weight of trauma, navigating life across cultures, or working through challenges that feel too layered for a short-term fix, you've found the right space.
I work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds ready for something deeper: real, ongoing work that meets you where you are — not where a system expects you to be. Migrant, refugee, and multicultural communities — people who grew up between worlds, navigating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, OCD, or borderline presentations and never quite finding a service that reached them.
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- Marrickville
- Newtown
- Petersham
- Summer Hill
Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.