Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Summer Hill, NSW
Sara Bertolini at 'Some Therapy' EMDR, RI-EMDR
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Summer Hill, NSW 2130
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 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.
Are you struggling to navigate relationship difficulties/conflict with your partner, family member or work colleague? Perhaps you are struggling to navigate the pressures of a new job, life stage such as menopause or adult diagnosis of ADHD? You may feel anxious & overwhelmed and in need of support to help you confidently build skills so you can work towards the things that you really care about & want? Hi I'm Roberta & I have a special interest in working with women & men in all stages of life & to help you build the life you want.
Are you struggling to navigate relationship difficulties/conflict with your partner, family member or work colleague? Perhaps you are struggling to navigate the pressures of a new job, life stage such as menopause or adult diagnosis of ADHD? You may feel anxious & overwhelmed and in need of support to help you confidently build skills so you can work towards the things that you really care about & want? Hi I'm Roberta & I have a special interest in working with women & men in all stages of life & to help you build the life you want.
I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including: Person-Centred Therapy, Systemic and Family-Oriented Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Approaches and Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy.
As a Counsellor and Educator with over 17 years of clinical experience and 5 years teaching the Diploma of Counselling, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through healing and empowerment. My practice is dedicated to trauma-informed care, with specialised expertise in: Domestic Family Violence, Sexual Assault and Workplace issues, including Bullying, Stress, and Burnout. I am passionate about providing inclusive and culturally safe support to historically marginalised communities, including: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and LGBTIQ+ communities.
I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including: Person-Centred Therapy, Systemic and Family-Oriented Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Approaches and Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy.
As a Counsellor and Educator with over 17 years of clinical experience and 5 years teaching the Diploma of Counselling, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through healing and empowerment. My practice is dedicated to trauma-informed care, with specialised expertise in: Domestic Family Violence, Sexual Assault and Workplace issues, including Bullying, Stress, and Burnout. I am passionate about providing inclusive and culturally safe support to historically marginalised communities, including: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and LGBTIQ+ communities.
I’m a registered psychologist in Bondi Junction and Summer Hill, offering a calm, nurturing space for women who are tired of being strong. I support high-functioning women who feel burnt out from holding everything together — mothers who never stop giving, career women with heavy workloads, and many trying to do both while feeling exhausted inside. You look capable on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed and running on empty. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep coping quietly.
I’m a registered psychologist in Bondi Junction and Summer Hill, offering a calm, nurturing space for women who are tired of being strong. I support high-functioning women who feel burnt out from holding everything together — mothers who never stop giving, career women with heavy workloads, and many trying to do both while feeling exhausted inside. You look capable on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, overwhelmed and running on empty. If that’s you, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep coping quietly.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected from yourself? Life’s pressures, past experiences, and ongoing responsibilities can make it hard to slow down and feel grounded. Counselling offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
I’m Anne-Marie, a Marrickville-based counsellor and clinical supervisor, offering trauma-informed counselling to adults and parents across the Inner West and greater Sydney. My approach is holistic, inclusive, and deeply personal, recognising the strong connection between mind and body. I offer a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can show up exactly as you are.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected from yourself? Life’s pressures, past experiences, and ongoing responsibilities can make it hard to slow down and feel grounded. Counselling offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
I’m Anne-Marie, a Marrickville-based counsellor and clinical supervisor, offering trauma-informed counselling to adults and parents across the Inner West and greater Sydney. My approach is holistic, inclusive, and deeply personal, recognising the strong connection between mind and body. I offer a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can show up exactly as you are.
Hi, I'm Tamara Pallos and my area of expertise is relationship therapy. I work both with couples, wanting to resolve relationship difficulties, and with individuals looking to overcome blocks to having more fulfilling relationships. I can help with the full range of couple relationship problems, including conflict and communication issues, affairs or other breaches of trust, distance in the relationship, sexual difficulties, and issues with in-laws or extended family. I also support individuals to build thriving relationships through developing healthier patterns of relating.
Hi, I'm Tamara Pallos and my area of expertise is relationship therapy. I work both with couples, wanting to resolve relationship difficulties, and with individuals looking to overcome blocks to having more fulfilling relationships. I can help with the full range of couple relationship problems, including conflict and communication issues, affairs or other breaches of trust, distance in the relationship, sexual difficulties, and issues with in-laws or extended family. I also support individuals to build thriving relationships through developing healthier patterns of relating.
Currently unable to accept new referrals - several months wait time. I provide psychological intervention to adults and adolescents, with a focus on developing insight into your current life difficulties (eg anxiety, depression, issues connecting with people), considering how you would like your life to be, and beginning to take actions toward that desired life. I utilise Schema Therapy, with elements from a range of other therapy models (eg ACT, IPT, DBT, CBT) where needed, particularly when assisting people to develop new skills.
Currently unable to accept new referrals - several months wait time. I provide psychological intervention to adults and adolescents, with a focus on developing insight into your current life difficulties (eg anxiety, depression, issues connecting with people), considering how you would like your life to be, and beginning to take actions toward that desired life. I utilise Schema Therapy, with elements from a range of other therapy models (eg ACT, IPT, DBT, CBT) where needed, particularly when assisting people to develop new skills.
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Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
I am a PACFA Registered Psychotherapist specialising in Relationship Issues, Trauma, Addiction and Anxiety.
If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck—maybe in a cycle of anxiety, relationship stress, or self-doubt—you’re not alone. Life gets messy sometimes, and it’s hard to figure things out on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, get curious, and gently make sense of what's going on beneath the surface.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
I am a PACFA Registered Psychotherapist specialising in Relationship Issues, Trauma, Addiction and Anxiety.
If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck—maybe in a cycle of anxiety, relationship stress, or self-doubt—you’re not alone. Life gets messy sometimes, and it’s hard to figure things out on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, get curious, and gently make sense of what's going on beneath the surface.
Hi, I'm Elana and my passion has always been working with Young People (ages 12-25yrs), which is why I have done so for over a decade. My experiences working with; Young People in remote and city-based First Nations communities, addiction and in community mental health, have all shaped my understanding and method of working with Young People. My philosophy is very simple - Young People are the experts in their own lives. My role is to help support YOU (and your families/parents/carers) in working through your struggles and in achieving your mental health goals.
Hi, I'm Elana and my passion has always been working with Young People (ages 12-25yrs), which is why I have done so for over a decade. My experiences working with; Young People in remote and city-based First Nations communities, addiction and in community mental health, have all shaped my understanding and method of working with Young People. My philosophy is very simple - Young People are the experts in their own lives. My role is to help support YOU (and your families/parents/carers) in working through your struggles and in achieving your mental health goals.
I am here to help & care for you. My Values: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Authenticity, Trust & Empowerment. My Philosophy: You are important, unique & valuable, & you deserve to live your best life. There may be aspects of your life where you feel held back somehow, that this feels like it is a struggle. My role is to guide & to assist you to get connected with all the missing pieces that will not only help you to get unstuck - these skills will also help you with long lasting, skilful strategies to live your best life. Your session is a judgement free zone, your safe space, where your outcomes are my sole focus.
I am here to help & care for you. My Values: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Authenticity, Trust & Empowerment. My Philosophy: You are important, unique & valuable, & you deserve to live your best life. There may be aspects of your life where you feel held back somehow, that this feels like it is a struggle. My role is to guide & to assist you to get connected with all the missing pieces that will not only help you to get unstuck - these skills will also help you with long lasting, skilful strategies to live your best life. Your session is a judgement free zone, your safe space, where your outcomes are my sole focus.
We can all have times in our lives when things can seem unmanageable, whether it is within our family or close relationships, divorce or bereavement, or our health, our work or in coming to terms with difficult events that have happened either recently or in the past , which still don’t feel resolved. You are not alone, as human beings we all have difficult times. It is a brave decision to try to resolve those issues in the best way you can. A counsellor is not there to judge you, or to give you text book solutions. They are there to help and guide you towards the solution that is right for you.
We can all have times in our lives when things can seem unmanageable, whether it is within our family or close relationships, divorce or bereavement, or our health, our work or in coming to terms with difficult events that have happened either recently or in the past , which still don’t feel resolved. You are not alone, as human beings we all have difficult times. It is a brave decision to try to resolve those issues in the best way you can. A counsellor is not there to judge you, or to give you text book solutions. They are there to help and guide you towards the solution that is right for you.
I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor committed to create a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and enhance their self-awareness. I provide support for a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting and personal growth.
I bring a holistic lense to therapy as a level 1 IFS practitioner with specialisation in trauma informed and Neuro affirming practices.
I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor committed to create a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their strengths, develop coping strategies, and enhance their self-awareness. I provide support for a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting and personal growth.
I bring a holistic lense to therapy as a level 1 IFS practitioner with specialisation in trauma informed and Neuro affirming practices.
Drawing on attachment theory, family systems, psychodynamic principles, and Polyvagal‑informed practice, I help clients make sense of their internal world — their emotions, somatic cues, patterns of protection, and core beliefs.
I am a PACFA‑registered counsellor who supports adults, adolescents, couples, and families through a compassionate, trauma‑informed, and relational approach. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens in safe, attuned connection — where your story is honoured, your voice is centred, and your nervous system is met with understanding rather than judgment. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, trauma, or a longing for deeper self‑understanding, I offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your own inner wisdom. Your journey, your voice, and your healing.
Drawing on attachment theory, family systems, psychodynamic principles, and Polyvagal‑informed practice, I help clients make sense of their internal world — their emotions, somatic cues, patterns of protection, and core beliefs.
I am a PACFA‑registered counsellor who supports adults, adolescents, couples, and families through a compassionate, trauma‑informed, and relational approach. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens in safe, attuned connection — where your story is honoured, your voice is centred, and your nervous system is met with understanding rather than judgment. Whether you’re navigating relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, trauma, or a longing for deeper self‑understanding, I offer a space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your own inner wisdom. Your journey, your voice, and your healing.
I weave together holistic psychotherapy, neuroscience-based coaching, and the wisdom of ancient traditions. My work is an invitation to become the fullest expression of who you are, not only to flourish as an individual, but also to be a force for good: in your family, your work, your community, and in the world at large.
I weave together holistic psychotherapy, neuroscience-based coaching, and the wisdom of ancient traditions. My work is an invitation to become the fullest expression of who you are, not only to flourish as an individual, but also to be a force for good: in your family, your work, your community, and in the world at large.
I use a Buddhist -informed Psychodynamic approach in my practice where we build a relationship first and foremost, where you feel you are being listened to and understood, and then together we work towards finding a way through your suffering and how we might enable some relief using therapies available to us.
I like to work with people who have found that short -term therapies have not worked for them. My clients come to me because their problems reemerge regularly and are damaging the relationships in their lives. Expressing feelings, such as anger may be difficult, or feelings of hopelessness have taken over and they are afraid. Some may be struggling with finding romantic partners that stick, or working relationships that support them. To live and work with other people is one of the hardest things we do and yet we have to, and some of us need a little support to manage the emotional roller coaster.
I use a Buddhist -informed Psychodynamic approach in my practice where we build a relationship first and foremost, where you feel you are being listened to and understood, and then together we work towards finding a way through your suffering and how we might enable some relief using therapies available to us.
I like to work with people who have found that short -term therapies have not worked for them. My clients come to me because their problems reemerge regularly and are damaging the relationships in their lives. Expressing feelings, such as anger may be difficult, or feelings of hopelessness have taken over and they are afraid. Some may be struggling with finding romantic partners that stick, or working relationships that support them. To live and work with other people is one of the hardest things we do and yet we have to, and some of us need a little support to manage the emotional roller coaster.
Megan uses a range of treatment modalities; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and a Psychodynamic approach.
Megan loves connecting people to the skills they need to live well, and strives to create an empathic, non-judgemental and safe space so her clients feel comfortable talking about the issues that negatively impact their wellbeing.
Megan is passionate about seeing people develop awareness and understanding of unhelpful responses to stress that negatively impact on their functioning at work, in their personal life, and their relationships.
Megan uses a range of treatment modalities; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and a Psychodynamic approach.
Megan loves connecting people to the skills they need to live well, and strives to create an empathic, non-judgemental and safe space so her clients feel comfortable talking about the issues that negatively impact their wellbeing.
Megan is passionate about seeing people develop awareness and understanding of unhelpful responses to stress that negatively impact on their functioning at work, in their personal life, and their relationships.
I am a registered psychologist with several years of experience helping clients with a number of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bullying, stress, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, social difficulties, WorkCover. My warm, open and non-judgemental approach allows me to easily build strong rapport with my clients and make them feel comfortable and safe. I have a keen interest in client-centred approach, drawing on an eclectic framework of therapeutic interventions, with the aim of building upon the client’s strengths.
I am a registered psychologist with several years of experience helping clients with a number of issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bullying, stress, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, social difficulties, WorkCover. My warm, open and non-judgemental approach allows me to easily build strong rapport with my clients and make them feel comfortable and safe. I have a keen interest in client-centred approach, drawing on an eclectic framework of therapeutic interventions, with the aim of building upon the client’s strengths.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. They may come to counselling with anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or patterns they are ready to better understand. I offer a warm, direct, and practical space to explore what is happening beneath the surface, build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
My ideal clients are individuals and families who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. They may come to counselling with anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, or patterns they are ready to better understand. I offer a warm, direct, and practical space to explore what is happening beneath the surface, build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
Person-centred and relationally grounded, my work draws on psychodynamic and existential thinking.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it. Functioning on the outside. Holding careers, relationships, and families together. But underneath, something keeps surfacing in the same patterns, the same arguments, the same sleepless nights.
Many are navigating major transitions. A career change. A relationship ending. A move across countries or cultures. Some carry the invisible weight of expectations that were never theirs to own.
All of them have reached a point where something has to shift. I work with them to find what is underneath. Not to fix them. To help them finally see themselves clearly.
Person-centred and relationally grounded, my work draws on psychodynamic and existential thinking.
My clients are adults carrying something for a long time without a name for it. Functioning on the outside. Holding careers, relationships, and families together. But underneath, something keeps surfacing in the same patterns, the same arguments, the same sleepless nights.
Many are navigating major transitions. A career change. A relationship ending. A move across countries or cultures. Some carry the invisible weight of expectations that were never theirs to own.
All of them have reached a point where something has to shift. I work with them to find what is underneath. Not to fix them. To help them finally see themselves clearly.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected - from yourself, your relationships or the life you want to be living?
You're not alone and there is support out there for you.
I'm a psychologist with over 20 years' experience, helping people through some of the most challenging times in their lives and those who are feeling like they're not living their best lives and want more.
Clients often tell me they feel more empowered, self aware and hopeful after our sessions.
I work extensively with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship family and parenting issues, grief, trauma, self esteem and many more.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected - from yourself, your relationships or the life you want to be living?
You're not alone and there is support out there for you.
I'm a psychologist with over 20 years' experience, helping people through some of the most challenging times in their lives and those who are feeling like they're not living their best lives and want more.
Clients often tell me they feel more empowered, self aware and hopeful after our sessions.
I work extensively with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship family and parenting issues, grief, trauma, self esteem and many more.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.