Depression therapists in Sydney, NSW
Browse Depression therapists in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Depression
Dipak Jilka - Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Therapist, Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – PACFA Reg. Clinical 26570
May sound strange, but I view depression as a condition that requires deep investigation as opposed to treating, suppressing or distracting from. As a existentialist & humanist in my approach, I view depression as a crisis of meaning, freedom, and authenticity, often stemming from the despair of confronting life's inherent absurdity, mortality, and isolation. My invitation to you is to get intimate with your unique version of depression.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW
Depression
Rana Salloum - Relationships & Diversity (Sentient)
Counsellor/Therapist, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, created by bullying and domestic violence.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW
Depression
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Depression can feel like a flattening of everything, including the parts of yourself that used to feel most alive. I work with clients to understand what’s underneath the low mood, whether that’s unresolved grief, suppressed anger, or long-held beliefs about not being enough, and to rebuild a genuine connection to themselves and their life. Sessions combine the practical tools of CBT with deeper relational exploration.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW
Depression
Dr Tani Khara
Therapist
I provide an holistic approach to addressing depression.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW
Depression
Michael Elwan
Registered Social Worker, PhD Candidate (Mental Health), MSW, GradCertMH, DipPsych, MBA
Depression can feel heavy, quiet, and isolating, particularly for people who continue to function outwardly while struggling underneath. I work with low mood, emotional flatness, and loss of meaning, often shaped by grief, trauma, or burnout in caring roles. The work doesn't assume the answer is more discipline. It moves slowly and looks at what is being asked of you, what has been carried, and what might be possible to put down.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Ronnie Adamowicz
Therapist, M.A. Psych
I approach depression through a somatic and relational lens, understanding it not as a personal failure or something to be “fixed,” but often as a protective response of the nervous system to overwhelm, loss, or long-held emotional pain. Depression can show up as numbness, exhaustion, low motivation, disconnection, or a sense of meaninglessness — experiences that are deeply embodied, not just mental.
In somatic psychotherapy, we work gently with the body’s signals to restore movement, vitality, and emotional contact at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than pushing for positivity or insight alone, this approach supports gradual reconnection with feeling, agency, and self-compassion. Over time, clients often find increased energy, clarity, and a renewed capacity to engage with life and relationships.
This work can be especially helpful if depression feels persistent, if talk therapy hasn’t shifted things, or if you experience depression alongside anxiety or trauma.
You can learn more about my approach and read client testimonials at
https://ronnieadamowicz.com
7 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Stephen Moore
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy (MCAP)
Depression is a horrible place to be and I find this works remarkable watching someone get out of the whole they are in. A lot of deep subconscious work is required here with the outcome being back in charge of your mental wellbeing.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW
Depression
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 whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
I can also utilise various assessments to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can provide a copy of these for your doctor to assist you further where requested.
I am able to utilise specific somatic (mind/body) therapy techniques within the therapy session to support greater healing of the underlying and often subconscious cause. These gentle but effective techniques create a new positive sense of self and enthusiasm for life.
My aim is to assist you with your life difficulties from low mood and depression 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.
11 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Outside The Square Coaching & Psychology - Victoria Rose Emery
Psychologist, MEDPsy; BA Psy/Business, Nutraceuticals Science; NLP, Mediation (JAG) , Nursing, IAC -Coaching
I support individuals in understanding the basis of depression and guide them to positive ways to lift the fog of depression and reconnect with hope, purpose, and self-worth.
29 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Mitchell Kovacs
Counsellor/Therapist, Level 2 Counsellor (ACA)
If your someone who is feeling depressed and trying to get out of it. Or wanting more support and understand as to where its sourced and why. Lets work together to try and less the weight you feel in your body and mind.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Emma Crook
Counsellor/Therapist, Diploma of Counselling
Emma supports clients experiencing depression with compassion and without judgment. She helps clients explore underlying factors, reconnect with meaning and motivation, and develop sustainable strategies to support their wellbeing over time.
2 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Hamada Els
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist & Executive Coach
I work with clients on a range of issues relating to depression.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW 2000
Online in Sydney, NSW
Depression
Rakan Himadeh
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, ISP Candidate
Depression often reflects a system stuck in freeze or collapse, and SE and ISP together offer a gentle path back toward aliveness. SE works with the body’s shutdown response by reconnecting you with small impulses, sensations, and moments of vitality, helping the nervous system slowly move out of immobility. ISP adds emotional integration by building capacity to stay with feelings like heaviness, sadness, or numbness in a safe, tolerable way. Together, they support a gradual return of energy, emotional movement, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself.
4 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
John Zavaglia (Mind LIfe)
Counsellor/Therapist, ACA Registered, PC Grad MHN & Neuro, MBA
Depression can leave you feeling flat, disconnected or simply not like yourself anymore. Things that once mattered may feel harder, and finding motivation or direction can become a struggle. Together, we can make sense of what you're experiencing, understand the patterns keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to rebuild confidence, purpose and a clearer sense of direction.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Sydney, NSW
Depression
The Becoming Practice
Counsellor/Therapist, M Couns; BSocSc (Psychology)
I support clients experiencing depression by exploring the thoughts, emotions, and life circumstances that weigh them down. Together, we work to develop coping strategies, reframe unhelpful patterns, and nurture hope, resilience, and a greater sense of meaning in life.
0 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Brett Hall - Therapy for Deep Change
Registered Psychotherapist, Bsc - PSYCH/Neuro, Grad. Dip Gestalt Therapy
Depression can make even small things feel impossibly heavy — getting out of bed, staying connected, finding meaning in your day. If you're feeling stuck, numb, or worn down, let's work together to help you find your way back to yourself.
The first step in working with depression is understanding that there is nothing wrong with you for struggling — depression is not a character flaw, and healing is absolutely possible. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, we'll explore what's underneath the heaviness and build a path toward feeling more like yourself again. My approach focuses on self-compassion, gentle accountability, and finding sustainable ways forward, one step at a time.
You don't have to carry this alone. Let's take the first step toward feeling lighter and more connected to your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Depression has a deceptive timelessness where it can feel like things have always been this dark and will always be this dark. But that's not true. Nothing in nature remains static. Things are always changing. One season replaces another. It's important to remember this and to know, even in the darkest moments, that something different is possible.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
Maryam Zafari
Counsellor/Therapist, MCoun, ACA & PACFA Registered, Certified Addiction, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals
Through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, I support individuals experiencing depression by addressing underlying causes, strengthening coping mechanisms, and restoring hope for sustainable emotional wellness.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sydney, NSW (Online Only)
Depression
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 (Online Only)
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.
Depression therapists in Sydney, NSW Statistics
Depression therapists in Sydney, NSW average 13 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (55%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (41%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
49%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 41% |
Male |
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| 2% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 55% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Asian |