Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in West Ryde, NSW
Jenna is a Relationship Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Work Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in government health services, non-government organisations and in private practice providing counselling services to people from a wide range of backgrounds with issues related to complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationships and functioning, parent-child attachment (particularly within the perinatal period), and neurodiversity. She has a special interest in supporting neurodiverse clients and their families to build understanding, self-awareness, and relational connection.
Jenna is a Relationship Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Work Counsellor with over 14 years of experience in government health services, non-government organisations and in private practice providing counselling services to people from a wide range of backgrounds with issues related to complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, family relationships and functioning, parent-child attachment (particularly within the perinatal period), and neurodiversity. She has a special interest in supporting neurodiverse clients and their families to build understanding, self-awareness, and relational connection.
You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside, holding things together at work, fulfilling family expectations, showing up when needed but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’ve withdrawn from relationships, lost interest in things you used to enjoy, or feel constantly weighed down by worries you can’t switch off. Perhaps you’re exhausted from always trying to meet others’ needs, while struggling to express your own. I work with young people and adults who are silently carrying a lot. Some are dealing with anxiety rooted in overthinking, uncertainty, and self-criticism.
You may look like you’re doing fine on the outside, holding things together at work, fulfilling family expectations, showing up when needed but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply not yourself. Maybe you’ve withdrawn from relationships, lost interest in things you used to enjoy, or feel constantly weighed down by worries you can’t switch off. Perhaps you’re exhausted from always trying to meet others’ needs, while struggling to express your own. I work with young people and adults who are silently carrying a lot. Some are dealing with anxiety rooted in overthinking, uncertainty, and self-criticism.
Sometimes, after years of life being OK, things can just start to unravel, and you find yourself having to find a new way to think, or even a new way to be. At times like this, we start to question what really matters in our life, and we can be uncertain about the best way to move forward.
Drawing on my PhD research into sense of self and adult change, I help clients to consider that they just might be entering a whole new stage of adult growth, where their old priorities may need to change, to make way for new, fresh ideas to flow, on who we believe we are, and what is possible for our life.
Sometimes, after years of life being OK, things can just start to unravel, and you find yourself having to find a new way to think, or even a new way to be. At times like this, we start to question what really matters in our life, and we can be uncertain about the best way to move forward.
Drawing on my PhD research into sense of self and adult change, I help clients to consider that they just might be entering a whole new stage of adult growth, where their old priorities may need to change, to make way for new, fresh ideas to flow, on who we believe we are, and what is possible for our life.
Peter understands messiness of life and how perfectly imperfect we as humans are. He believes that there is always beauty, strength and hope to be found in every circumstance. Peter’s ethos when it comes to counselling is to journey with you; helping you to process the hurt and trauma, celebrate the wins, grieve the losses, rediscover who you are, engaging in desired behavioural changes for a more meaningful and fulfilled life and lastly the discovery priceless gems on the way.
Peter understands messiness of life and how perfectly imperfect we as humans are. He believes that there is always beauty, strength and hope to be found in every circumstance. Peter’s ethos when it comes to counselling is to journey with you; helping you to process the hurt and trauma, celebrate the wins, grieve the losses, rediscover who you are, engaging in desired behavioural changes for a more meaningful and fulfilled life and lastly the discovery priceless gems on the way.
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I am Su (Xufeng Su), 我会说普通话和广东话, the owner and registered psychologist of the clinic. I am committed to provide genuine person-centered and strength-based therapy and providing a space that is safe, welcoming and free from judgements or stigma. I aim to assist and support clients in exploring their unique values and identities. Through my own lived experience, I have a deep understanding of the imbalance and distress we can feel when we could not live our authentic lives. When supporting my clients – instead of assuming the expert position – I partner with them, exploring their potential and understanding who they want to be.
I am Su (Xufeng Su), 我会说普通话和广东话, the owner and registered psychologist of the clinic. I am committed to provide genuine person-centered and strength-based therapy and providing a space that is safe, welcoming and free from judgements or stigma. I aim to assist and support clients in exploring their unique values and identities. Through my own lived experience, I have a deep understanding of the imbalance and distress we can feel when we could not live our authentic lives. When supporting my clients – instead of assuming the expert position – I partner with them, exploring their potential and understanding who they want to be.
PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and psychotherapist, Natalie Harman has extensive experience and an unrivalled understanding of hospital workplace culture. As the Founder of Becoming Mindful Natalie Harman delivers tailored wellbeing programs in hospital workplaces which include individual counselling and coaching to equip doctors with the tools needed to move beyond survival to thriving. Natalie’s trauma-informed clinical approach and deep understanding of hospital environments enables her to integrate several therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet the individual needs of both the client and department.
PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and psychotherapist, Natalie Harman has extensive experience and an unrivalled understanding of hospital workplace culture. As the Founder of Becoming Mindful Natalie Harman delivers tailored wellbeing programs in hospital workplaces which include individual counselling and coaching to equip doctors with the tools needed to move beyond survival to thriving. Natalie’s trauma-informed clinical approach and deep understanding of hospital environments enables her to integrate several therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet the individual needs of both the client and department.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2013, supporting adults and youth going through a variety of emotional and relational challenges. I offer sessions in both English and Spanish and work with issues including, but not limited to: low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, somatic disturbances, trauma and PTSD, migration and reacculturation challenges, exit counselling (post-cult recovery), parenting struggles, addictions, suicidal ideation and self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Ikon Institute, Melbourne, and a Bachelor’s degree in
I have been working in the mental health field since 2013, supporting adults and youth going through a variety of emotional and relational challenges. I offer sessions in both English and Spanish and work with issues including, but not limited to: low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, somatic disturbances, trauma and PTSD, migration and reacculturation challenges, exit counselling (post-cult recovery), parenting struggles, addictions, suicidal ideation and self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Ikon Institute, Melbourne, and a Bachelor’s degree in
Hi, I’m an Accredited Social Worker and Counsellor with a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journey. I hold dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Counselling, and I am an approved counsellor with Victim Services.
I have extensive experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus on domestic violence and sexual assault. I also bring many years of clinical experience working with individuals impacted by mental healt h concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress and complex PTSD etc.
Hi, I’m an Accredited Social Worker and Counsellor with a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journey. I hold dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Counselling, and I am an approved counsellor with Victim Services.
I have extensive experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus on domestic violence and sexual assault. I also bring many years of clinical experience working with individuals impacted by mental healt h concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress and complex PTSD etc.
I offer tailored counselling by phone or video for people navigating neurological conditions and age-related cognitive changes, as well as for their adult children coping with their parents' evolving health challenges. I will collaborate with your medical professionals by providing comprehensive clinical assessments and reports. As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions. My goal is to empower you with practical coping strategies, guided meditations, and an enhanced understanding of cognitive health.
I offer tailored counselling by phone or video for people navigating neurological conditions and age-related cognitive changes, as well as for their adult children coping with their parents' evolving health challenges. I will collaborate with your medical professionals by providing comprehensive clinical assessments and reports. As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions. My goal is to empower you with practical coping strategies, guided meditations, and an enhanced understanding of cognitive health.
I work with several modalities with clients to meet the presenting needs of the client. My focus is to build rapport and a safe therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and exploration. I meet the client where they are currently at in their lives to address their concerns and needs. My professional experience covers issues relating to mental health and well-being including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, disordered eating and body issues, relationship challenges and separations, life transitions , childhood trauma and codependency . I work from a trauma informed perspective to build safety and agency with the client.
I work with several modalities with clients to meet the presenting needs of the client. My focus is to build rapport and a safe therapeutic relationship that fosters trust and exploration. I meet the client where they are currently at in their lives to address their concerns and needs. My professional experience covers issues relating to mental health and well-being including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, disordered eating and body issues, relationship challenges and separations, life transitions , childhood trauma and codependency . I work from a trauma informed perspective to build safety and agency with the client.
My expertise is using psychodynamic therapy to understand and analyse the history and which patterns are no longer useful.
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.
My expertise is using psychodynamic therapy to understand and analyse the history and which patterns are no longer useful.
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.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
My practices are in Bondi Junction, Malabar & Yajilarra Healing Retreat in Rainbow Flat. A range of therapy models are used depending on my client's needs. From intensive 5 day EMDR Trauma Healing Retreats, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, or regular Counselling & Psychotherapy models. I provide flexibility for client's who want short term help around a particular issue or those who prefer a longer term psychotherapy focus. I strive to support clients in living the best life they have imagined. Helping them to heal, recognise their strengths, connect to their authentic selves, empowering them to truely listen & trust themselves.
My practices are in Bondi Junction, Malabar & Yajilarra Healing Retreat in Rainbow Flat. A range of therapy models are used depending on my client's needs. From intensive 5 day EMDR Trauma Healing Retreats, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, or regular Counselling & Psychotherapy models. I provide flexibility for client's who want short term help around a particular issue or those who prefer a longer term psychotherapy focus. I strive to support clients in living the best life they have imagined. Helping them to heal, recognise their strengths, connect to their authentic selves, empowering them to truely listen & trust themselves.
Children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggle to express themselves. Through trauma-informed, person-centred, play-based and equine-assisted therapy, we create a safe, supportive space that builds trust, emotional regulation, and self-awareness—helping clients reconnect with themselves and move forward with confidence.
Children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or struggle to express themselves. Through trauma-informed, person-centred, play-based and equine-assisted therapy, we create a safe, supportive space that builds trust, emotional regulation, and self-awareness—helping clients reconnect with themselves and move forward with confidence.
I support people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and the tender transitions of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Many come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, unsure how to move forward.
Together, we gently create space for you to feel supported, understood, and safe. Through a holistic approach, we help you reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and move forward with greater ease and clarity.
I support people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and the tender transitions of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Many come feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or weighed down by past experiences, unsure how to move forward.
Together, we gently create space for you to feel supported, understood, and safe. Through a holistic approach, we help you reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and move forward with greater ease and clarity.
Immediate availability. We see adults, adolescents, children, couples, and parents. We can assist with a number of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, anger management, social and relationship difficulties, work and academic problems, procrastination and time management, perfectionism, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
Immediate availability. We see adults, adolescents, children, couples, and parents. We can assist with a number of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, anger management, social and relationship difficulties, work and academic problems, procrastination and time management, perfectionism, emotion regulation difficulties and personality disorders.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, relational difficulties, and life stress, many of whom feel stuck in patterns they do not fully understand. Clients often seek therapy when past experiences, childhood wounds, or recent trauma begin impacting their relationships, sense of self, or daily functioning. I provide a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed space to help clients understand the origins of their difficulties, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, relational difficulties, and life stress, many of whom feel stuck in patterns they do not fully understand. Clients often seek therapy when past experiences, childhood wounds, or recent trauma begin impacting their relationships, sense of self, or daily functioning. I provide a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed space to help clients understand the origins of their difficulties, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.
The essence of my psychotherapy practice is a safe refuge, somewhere for you to arrive exactly as you are without judgement or the pressure to 'have it all together'.
I typically work with adolescents and adults who arrive feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed by school or life pressures, struggling with self-esteem or navigating difficult relationships or familial conflict. These clients arrive in need of a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves, to feel seen and heard, receive guidance and experience presence in a sometimes chaotic and unpredictable world.
The essence of my psychotherapy practice is a safe refuge, somewhere for you to arrive exactly as you are without judgement or the pressure to 'have it all together'.
I typically work with adolescents and adults who arrive feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed by school or life pressures, struggling with self-esteem or navigating difficult relationships or familial conflict. These clients arrive in need of a safe, non-judgmental space to express themselves, to feel seen and heard, receive guidance and experience presence in a sometimes chaotic and unpredictable world.
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.
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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.