Therapists in Sydney, New South Wales NSW, Australia AU
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Dipak Jilka - Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Therapist, Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – PACFA Reg. Clinical 26570
Holding a grounded stance of compassion, empathy, non-judgment and light-hearted curiosity, I provide a safe and reflective space for clients to explore and gently unpack their lives. While clients may initially seek support for concerns such as anger, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviours, relationship difficulties, or other presenting issues, my experience has shown that the underlying dynamics are often more complex than they first appear.
My therapeutic ethos is centred on not viewing clients as problems to be fixed, but as individuals whose struggles deserve to be witnessed with respect, depth and thoughtful exploration. I work collaboratively, supporting clients to develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and clarity about how they wish to live.
I am of South Asian heritage, raised in London, and have lived in Sydney for over 30 years. Having straddled Eastern and Western cultures, including the particular nuances of my Indian background, I bring a culturally informed and integrative perspective to my practice. My earlier corporate career and lived experience of family life in Australia, alongside my own encounters with anxiety, stress and periods of low mood, have deepened my understanding of the pressures many clients face.
My personal journey toward greater meaning, purpose and self-understanding informs my belief in psychotherapy as a transformative process. I am committed to supporting clients in cultivating insight, living more consciously, and moving toward lives that feel authentic and self-directed.
If this approach resonates with you, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Michael Elwan
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate (Mental Health), MSW, GradCertMH, DipPsych, MBA
Hi, I'm Michael. I'm an Accredited Social Worker and a PhD candidate in mental health, working online with adults and couples across Australia.
Most people who reach me have been holding things together for a long time. Some are in obvious distress; many are not. They are functioning, capable, and quietly tired. A good number have already had therapy that did not reach them. They are looking for someone who can sit with what they are carrying without rushing to fix it; someone who has thought seriously, in research and in their own life, about lived and living experience of mental health, suicide, family violence, or migration.
The work draws on clinical training, doctoral research, and lived experience of caregiving, migration, and suicide bereavement in my own family. I hold full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT), am bound by the AASW Code of Ethics, and work under regular professional supervision myself.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I offer online counselling and telehealth therapy for individuals and couples across Australia.
A gentle, grounding space to pause, reflect and gain clarity — where challenges feel less overwhelming and new possibilities begin to emerge.
Our work begins with understanding your story, your struggles, your hopes and the barriers standing in your way. Together, we create meaningful change using strengths-based, evidence-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems, CBT-informed strategies, ACT principles and person-centred counselling.
A place of Becoming — whole, strong and authentically you.
Online counselling Australia-wide for anxiety, trauma, stress, relationships and personal growth.
0 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Ronnie Adamowicz
Therapist, M.A. Psych
I’m a somatic psychotherapist and counsellor who believes that lasting healing happens when the mind, body, and heart are aligned. I offer a safe, supportive environment where deep exploration is met with empathy, respect, and grounded presence. My work is informed by humanistic principles and a belief that each person carries innate wisdom within their nervous system waiting to be heard and understood.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Samantha Chin
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling, PACFA registered psychotherapist
I offer a warm, grounded, culturally attuned space for adults moving through emotional distress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My work is integrative and trauma-informed, helping clients understand the patterns beneath their struggles, reconnect with their emotions, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
I have a particular interest in supporting bicultural and multicultural clients navigating identity, belonging, family expectations, and the pressure to hold everything together.
2 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Hamada Els
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist & Executive Coach
I have a diverse skillset developed as both a Clinical Psychologist and as a senior executive in a variety of companies over the last 22 years. My corporate experience gave me a unique insight into the realities of professional life and made me very passionate about looking after the mental health and wellbeing of working professionals. By blending powerful evidence-based Psychological therapies with practical Executive Coaching tools, I aim to empower my clients with both the emotional coping resources and the practical skills to thrive in spite of the varied challenges they face at work and at home.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, building resilience, building effective relationships (work and home), and workplace bullying. I can also assist with career development, identifying a fulfilling life direction, leadership effectiveness, communication effectiveness, improving work-life balance and time management.
I use a variety of Psychological and Coaching techniques within an integrative view, and will tailor the approach to suit your individual needs.
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26 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Rakan Himadeh
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, ISP Candidate
I help people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected find balance through somatic coaching. My approach blends Somatic Experiencing with gentle, body-based techniques to support nervous system healing, emotional clarity, and a deeper sense of ease. If talk therapy hasn’t been enough, this work might be the next step.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Stephen Moore
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy (MCAP)
Inner Strength Therapy offers counselling in Sydney for trauma and anxiety to individuals and couples who are finding life challenging and stressful due to adverse past trauma. We address and treat a wide range of mental health issues including mood and anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Counselling and Therapy are about healing and finding your way again towards a life of contentment and purpose. Sometimes this comes down to simply talking it out with an understanding and perceptive person trained in areas of counselling.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Uri Bookman
Counsellor/Therapist, PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor (30041), Relationship & Couples Counsellor, Certified Coach
You may function well on the outside yet find yourself caught in recurring patterns, in your relationships, within yourself, or in how you respond when triggered. I work with thoughtful individuals and couples who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and respond differently. My approach is warm, direct and structured, helping you move toward greater clarity, choice and connection.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
I'm passionate about supporting your personal development, hand-in-hand with nature, in service of the earth.
Disconnection is a real threat to a meaningful life. And I see more and more people seeking meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world.
I help people like you connect with themselves, with the people in their lives and with the world around them.
I’ve worked with people from all walks of life all over the globe. Using a somatic, nature-based approach, I know how to help you navigate disconnection and become an embodied, more connected human.
If you're someone who's feeling out of place in your world, or you're in a relationship that's struggling, I can help. We'll combine the best of therapy & coaching to bring about transformative, lasting change.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
John Zavaglia (Mind LIfe)
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA Registered, PC Grad MHN & Neuro, MBA
You don't need to have everything figured out before we talk. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, caught in your own thoughts or simply not like yourself anymore. That's where we can start.
My role is to give you a space to talk openly, make sense of what's happening and understand what's keeping you stuck. Together, we'll work towards greater clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of direction about what comes next.
I specialise in Men's Mental Health, while also welcoming women who feel my approach may be right for them.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Gaye Mallinson - Somatic Psychotherapies
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Soc.Ser. (Couns) Dist, Dip. Couns, Trauma Informed Yoga Cert, Pranayama Cert, Nidra Cert
I work primarily from a Rogerian or Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life and career whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
My aim is to assist you with your life difficulties to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic (mind/body) healing methods, along with offering practical strategies that may be useful where suitable and desired by you. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
I also provide dedicated Professional Clinical Supervision services for a diverse range of counselling therapists, health and non-health related professionals seeking to enhance their career skills, navigate complex client cases, and maintain professional well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Alinda Small Relationship Counselling and Sex Therapy
Licensed Professional Counsellor, BPsychSc., MScMedSH
As a dedicated Relationship Counsellor and Sex Therapist with advanced training in Medical Science, Psychology, and Sexual Health from the University of Sydney, I am committed to supporting individuals and couples through their most challenging issues. My extensive experience allows me to offer a safe, confidential, and empathetic space where you can work through relationship difficulties, enhance communication, and address sexual health concerns. By combining evidence-based techniques, such as the Gottman Method, Terry Real (RLT) and with personalised care, I aim to help you achieve lasting positive change and a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your relationship, overcome personal hurdles, or improve your sexual well-being, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Rana Salloum - Relationships & Diversity (Sentient)
Counsellor/Therapist, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
I have over 15 years of experience working with multicultural populations, in different countries such as the USA and Lebanon. I offer therapy in both English and Arabic. I can also hold a conversation in French. I support at-risk youth, displaced families, and those facing relationship problems. I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, created by bullying and domestic violence. I offer a client-centred and multicultural approach in therapy. I emphasise accepting the uniqueness of each individual while also working with the intricate impact of culture on self- awareness, development and overall well-being.
In addition to the wide range of therapeutic techniques I use, I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also an animal lover and believe in integrating animals into therapy, when appropriate, as this type of therapy can provide soothing, healing and comfort for individual clients.
I view the process of counselling as a delicate and enriching experience, both for my clients as well as for myself as a counsellor.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Outside The Square Coaching & Psychology - Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MEDPsy; BA Psy/Business, Nutraceuticals Science; NLP, Mediation (JAG) , Nursing, IAC -Coaching
Having experience across 3 continents helps me understand culture, needs, generational issues, values and individual characteristics - we are all unique. I meet you where you are and work towards positive results that help you change what is concerning you. your life. Great therapy can help you become your very BEST you. I have a strong background in health, nutraceutical science, psychology, coaching and business. I adhere to a holistic model of wellbeing. Therapy is not always an easy journey - but commitment equals results....JOIN ME!
29 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Will Salter - Connected Man Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA member, L2 IFS trained, Diploma of Counselling
My focus is on supporting men as they work through stress, anger, disconnection, and self-doubt. By encouraging honesty, vulnerability, and emotional clarity, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore the challenges that show up in relationships, work, fatherhood, or identity. Counselling here isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about guiding you back into connection: with yourself, your core values, and the people who matter most, so you can move forward with greater clarity and purpose. I see counselling as a collaborative and creative process, shaped by the needs and direction of each person I work with. My role is to offer steady support while creating room for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Ultimately, my aim is to help you deepen your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Maryam Zafari
Counsellor/Therapist, MCoun, ACA & PACFA Registered, Certified Addiction, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
I am an experienced addiction counsellor specializing in evidence-based therapeutic interventions and integrative treatment approaches to support sustainable recovery and lasting behavioral change. Through my work in mental health and addiction services, I have witnessed the profound impact of trauma and the remarkable resilience that emerges when individuals receive compassionate, structured support. I work with clients navigating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, co-occurring mental health conditions, and all stages of recovery.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Irene Valis
Counsellor/Therapist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, PACFA Certified Counsellor, Life Coach
I am a PACFA certified counsellor and Gestalt psychotherapist based in Sydney, Australia. My specialty is working with women who are experiencing anxiety, stuckness or emotional dysregulation and who are ready to begin to understand themselves and their needs; and in turn cultivate greater calm, vitality and ease both in their body and in their lives.
I blend Gestalt Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and parts work to provide a holistic, relational, integrated approach to healing, growth and change.
Through my own experience navigating life as a devoted wife and mother; I understand the complexities and challenges that come with meeting the needs of others whilst also learning to identify, articulate and meet my own.
I learned to do so with the support of a kind, compassionate, resonate therapist. It is now my privilege to pass on the flame and provide other women with a safe space to feel heard and be seen and I love nothing more than to guide women on a powerful and life-changing journey towards self-acceptance, self-love and self-empowerment.
I offer free 15 minute connection calls so I can learn more about what you are experiencing and answer any questions you may have to ensure we are a right fit for each other.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Mitchell Kovacs
Counsellor/Therapist, Level 2 Counsellor (ACA)
I bring a combination of Professional Knowledge and Wisdom from my own Healing Journey to give you the best outcome possible. My role as a Therapist is to help support you in your Mental health needs.
I work closely with emotional expression and healing. With the right approach and dedication to mental health I believe everyone has the ability to heal and grow. Neuroplasticity exists for a reason. If you choose me as your therapist we can take the first step for you to get your life back on track and also gain a lot of wisdom and knowledge for life along the way.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales (Online Only)
Jessica Ryan-Zeman
Registered Psychotherapist, MCAP, BA (Psych)
I believe the strength of our therapeutic relationship is at the core of creating meaningful change. I offer a warm, empathic and deeply caring approach to therapy. Equally I have over a decade of experience and have specialised training in. a variety of modalities. This means we can. work. together to ensure that your therapy is tailored. specifically to meet your unique needs. and goals whatever they may be.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW New South Wales
Sydney's high cost of living, competitive job market, and population density create significant ongoing stress for residents, with therapists frequently addressing housing anxiety, burnout, and the pressures of maintaining relationships in a fast-paced city. The city has large Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Lebanese communities, and culturally competent and multilingual therapists are in consistent demand across its diverse suburban and inner-city neighbourhoods. Sydney's mental health landscape is supported by institutions including Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Black Dog Institute at UNSW, with a large private therapy community serving the CBD, Inner West, Northern Beaches, and Eastern Suburbs. Medicare rebates through Mental Health Treatment Plans make a significant number of sessions partially subsidised for eligible residents.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia therapists Statistics
Therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia average 14 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Trauma and PTSD (71%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Depression |
| 62% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Stress |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 45% | Anger Management |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 27% | Asian |