Schema Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Summer Hill, NSW
Sara Bertolini at 'Some Therapy' EMDR, RI-EMDR
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Summer Hill, NSW 2130
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’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.
Life's for sure a roller coaster. Along with the ups, there will naturally be downs - illness, pain, worry, conflict, transitions and loss. Sometimes we hang on for the ride and know who will be in the seat beside us; at other times, we can feel pummelled, adrift or alone in our experience. Being heard, seen and validated can begin a process of deep understanding and change. I am a degree-qualified Therapist and eating disorder clinician who feels passionate about providing ethical, evidence-based support to all clients, no matter their concern.
Life's for sure a roller coaster. Along with the ups, there will naturally be downs - illness, pain, worry, conflict, transitions and loss. Sometimes we hang on for the ride and know who will be in the seat beside us; at other times, we can feel pummelled, adrift or alone in our experience. Being heard, seen and validated can begin a process of deep understanding and change. I am a degree-qualified Therapist and eating disorder clinician who feels passionate about providing ethical, evidence-based support to all clients, no matter their concern.
I have worked as a Psychologist for more than 20 years, with a diverse range of people in various sectors, including community services, corporate organisations, private practice and extensively in the higher education sector. I offer a warm and engaging approach, deeply valuing the therapeutic relationship as core to the work of effective intervention. I seek to understand the broader context of wellbeing, working with you to connect with inner resources and strengths in addressing mental health concerns, life transitions and challenges.
I have worked as a Psychologist for more than 20 years, with a diverse range of people in various sectors, including community services, corporate organisations, private practice and extensively in the higher education sector. I offer a warm and engaging approach, deeply valuing the therapeutic relationship as core to the work of effective intervention. I seek to understand the broader context of wellbeing, working with you to connect with inner resources and strengths in addressing mental health concerns, life transitions and challenges.
Please reach out via the Croft Psychology website.
James is a warm and friendly Clinical Psychologist specialising in individual therapy for adults. His kind and non-judgemental demeanour helps you to settle into therapy, open up, and be yourself. You will feel safe and heard, all the while knowing you’re in very capable hands.
Please reach out via the Croft Psychology website.
James is a warm and friendly Clinical Psychologist specialising in individual therapy for adults. His kind and non-judgemental demeanour helps you to settle into therapy, open up, and be yourself. You will feel safe and heard, all the while knowing you’re in very capable hands.
Expertise in DBT, RODBT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Gottman, I empower clients through their struggles.
A Psychologist Who Leads with Authenticity and Compassion.
I'm a dedicated Sydney-based psychologist known for my radical authenticity and deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate mental health and relationship challenges.
I creates a genuine, supportive space where real change happens embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth.
With a compassionate yet direct approach, I help clients break through emotional barriers, uncover new perspectives, and develop lasting strategies for well-being.
Expertise in DBT, RODBT, CBT, Schema Therapy, Gottman, I empower clients through their struggles.
A Psychologist Who Leads with Authenticity and Compassion.
I'm a dedicated Sydney-based psychologist known for my radical authenticity and deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate mental health and relationship challenges.
I creates a genuine, supportive space where real change happens embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth.
With a compassionate yet direct approach, I help clients break through emotional barriers, uncover new perspectives, and develop lasting strategies for well-being.
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.
In-person appointments are held in Dulwich Hill, in Sydney's Inner West. For online sessions, we will use Microsoft Teams. It is understandable to feel ambivalent about starting therapy (or starting over, with a new therapist). Many people aren't sure if they will 'click' with a therapist or get the results from therapy they are looking for.
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.
In-person appointments are held in Dulwich Hill, in Sydney's Inner West. For online sessions, we will use Microsoft Teams. It is understandable to feel ambivalent about starting therapy (or starting over, with a new therapist). Many people aren't sure if they will 'click' with a therapist or get the results from therapy they are looking for.
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Greg's clinical approach draws from a number of modalities and evidence based therapies, especially Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
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's clinical approach draws from a number of modalities and evidence based therapies, especially Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
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.
Hills to Hawkesbury Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Bella Vista, NSW 2153
Therapeutic approaches offered include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy and ACT.
In addition to seeing clients within the general population, Kristen is an endorsed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and has experience working with perpetrators of crime. Kristen offers treatment via private billing, Mental Health Treatment Plans, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and SIRA (Workers Compensation/CTP).
Therapeutic approaches offered include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy and ACT.
In addition to seeing clients within the general population, Kristen is an endorsed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and has experience working with perpetrators of crime. Kristen offers treatment via private billing, Mental Health Treatment Plans, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and SIRA (Workers Compensation/CTP).
As an integrative psychotherapist, I blend evidence-based therapy with spiritual insight to support adults, teens, and couples on their path toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and client-centered—drawing from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, and relational psychotherapy. I specialise in helping clients navigate anxiety, low self-worth, trauma recovery, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I blend evidence-based therapy with spiritual insight to support adults, teens, and couples on their path toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being. My approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and client-centered—drawing from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, and relational psychotherapy. I specialise in helping clients navigate anxiety, low self-worth, trauma recovery, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
I use EMDR to help process trauma, CBT to build practical coping strategies, hypnotherapy to access deeper subconscious healing, and psychodynamic and schema therapy to explore the roots of emotional patterns and create lasting change.
Empowering and supportive therapy, helping you heal past trauma, build healthier relationships, and reconnect with your true self. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. You might be struggling in your relationship, repeating the same painful patterns, or feeling lost after a breakup. Maybe you have been carrying the weight of past trauma for a long time, and it is starting to affect how you see yourself and your place in the world. I understand how trauma can impact relationships, creating hard to break patterns that leave you feeling disconnected, or unworthy of love.
I use EMDR to help process trauma, CBT to build practical coping strategies, hypnotherapy to access deeper subconscious healing, and psychodynamic and schema therapy to explore the roots of emotional patterns and create lasting change.
Empowering and supportive therapy, helping you heal past trauma, build healthier relationships, and reconnect with your true self. Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. You might be struggling in your relationship, repeating the same painful patterns, or feeling lost after a breakup. Maybe you have been carrying the weight of past trauma for a long time, and it is starting to affect how you see yourself and your place in the world. I understand how trauma can impact relationships, creating hard to break patterns that leave you feeling disconnected, or unworthy of love.
I am trained in CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy and EMDR.
I'm a firm believer that everyone could benefit from seeing a psychologist. We may not think twice about seeing GPs, physios, optometrists etc, all of which are important. But so is our psychological and emotional health. Whether you are facing a mental illness, going through a tough season of life, or wanting to learn how to optimise your relationships, please reach out. It is a privilege to be invited into your personal world so that you can be truly heard and seen. Therapy can help you gain insight and make changes that perhaps have been too hard to face until now. All of this will be at your own pace and questions are welcome.
I am trained in CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy and EMDR.
I'm a firm believer that everyone could benefit from seeing a psychologist. We may not think twice about seeing GPs, physios, optometrists etc, all of which are important. But so is our psychological and emotional health. Whether you are facing a mental illness, going through a tough season of life, or wanting to learn how to optimise your relationships, please reach out. It is a privilege to be invited into your personal world so that you can be truly heard and seen. Therapy can help you gain insight and make changes that perhaps have been too hard to face until now. All of this will be at your own pace and questions are welcome.
I use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and schema therapy.
I am a registered psychologist in Crows Nest providing therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, anger, men’s mental health and life transitions. I offer practical, evidence-based therapy using CBT, ACT, DBT and schema-informed approaches. My style is collaborative and focused on helping you understand patterns, build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
I use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and schema therapy.
I am a registered psychologist in Crows Nest providing therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, anger, men’s mental health and life transitions. I offer practical, evidence-based therapy using CBT, ACT, DBT and schema-informed approaches. My style is collaborative and focused on helping you understand patterns, build resilience and create meaningful, lasting change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a registered psychologist offering warm, accessible, and affirming support for young people and adults across Australia. I have an interest in inner child healing, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based modalities to help clients make sense of their past and reconnect with their authentic selves. I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Approaching therapy with a trauma-informed, person-centered, and affirming lens, I utilise therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, & Schema Therapy.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a registered psychologist offering warm, accessible, and affirming support for young people and adults across Australia. I have an interest in inner child healing, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based modalities to help clients make sense of their past and reconnect with their authentic selves. I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
My clients are typically seeking peace in areas of their life involving, but not limited to: Relationships; Substance Use; Parenting; Grief & Loss; Trauma; Career Management.
My clients are typically seeking peace in areas of their life involving, but not limited to: Relationships; Substance Use; Parenting; Grief & Loss; Trauma; Career Management.
Child, Adolescent, Adult psychology services. Those seeking individual growth, unresolved childhood traumas, assistance with separating inherited identity from chosen identity with consideration of religious, cultural, value and political views, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioural programs/intervention, worker‘s compensation, motor vehicle accidents, relationship issues, medicolegal reports
Child, Adolescent, Adult psychology services. Those seeking individual growth, unresolved childhood traumas, assistance with separating inherited identity from chosen identity with consideration of religious, cultural, value and political views, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioural programs/intervention, worker‘s compensation, motor vehicle accidents, relationship issues, medicolegal reports
She provides evidence-based interventions drawing from EMDR, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Esther is a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing treatment to clients presenting with a range of issues including PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. She also has a background working with neurodivergent presentations, including ADHD and autism.
She provides evidence-based interventions drawing from EMDR, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Esther is a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing treatment to clients presenting with a range of issues including PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. She also has a background working with neurodivergent presentations, including ADHD and autism.
My primary therapeutic approaches include ACT, CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
As a Registered Psychologist, I help adults build resilience and reach their full potential. I’m passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions, overcoming challenges, and fostering growth. I offer a safe and supportive space where clients can explore, gain insight, and create meaningful change. Tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs, I empower clients to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and more. Together, we develop personalised strategies for self-discovery, coping, and growth, with the goal of achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life.
My primary therapeutic approaches include ACT, CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
As a Registered Psychologist, I help adults build resilience and reach their full potential. I’m passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions, overcoming challenges, and fostering growth. I offer a safe and supportive space where clients can explore, gain insight, and create meaningful change. Tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs, I empower clients to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and more. Together, we develop personalised strategies for self-discovery, coping, and growth, with the goal of achieving a more fulfilling and balanced life.
I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, including CBT, meditation, person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy as well as schema therapy, adapting my methods to suit each client’s unique needs.
I am a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty five years experience working with people from all walks of life. I am passionate about helping them overcome stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. I also have over 15 years experience working with couples and I am a trained couples and relationship counsellor with level two Gottman training.
I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, including CBT, meditation, person-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy as well as schema therapy, adapting my methods to suit each client’s unique needs.
I am a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty five years experience working with people from all walks of life. I am passionate about helping them overcome stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. I also have over 15 years experience working with couples and I am a trained couples and relationship counsellor with level two Gottman training.
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.
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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.