Psychological Services in Sydney: In-Person and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support Across Sydney
Therapy Near Me supports individuals across Greater Sydney, including the Inner City, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Parramatta, Western Sydney, the Hills District, and Sutherland Shire. Telehealth services are available Australia-wide, including for clients in outer suburbs and regional NSW.
Whether you are managing anxiety, depression, a traumatic experience, relationship difficulties, or a neurodevelopmental condition, our registered psychologists and counsellors can provide evidence-based support tailored to your circumstances.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. In-person in Sydney, subject to practitioner availability.
Format: Video, phone, or in-person appointments
Funding: Medicare rebates and NDIS funding may be available for eligible clients. Private sessions are also available.
Not suitable for: Emergencies or immediate crisis situations. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000. For 24/7 mental health crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Mental health and access to care in Sydney
Sydney’s central business district is a distinct suburb within the much larger City of Sydney and Greater Sydney metropolitan area. The 2021 Census recorded 16,667 residents in the Sydney suburb, with a median age of 32. A language other than English was used in 63.5% of households, while 99.2% of occupied dwellings were flats or apartments and 72.0% were rented. These characteristics do not indicate that an individual will experience mental ill-health, but language, housing cost, privacy and appointment flexibility can affect how residents navigate care.
The same Census recorded 591 Sydney residents, or 3.5%, as reporting a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety. This is self-reported Census information rather than a clinical diagnosis or measure of current symptoms. Wider inner-city evidence should be interpreted separately. Sydney Inner City SA3 recorded 179 mental-health-related emergency department presentations per 10,000 people in 2021–22, but that figure applies to a broader area and is not a prevalence rate for the Sydney suburb.
Central Sydney has a high physical concentration of psychologists. The Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network recorded approximately 425.7 psychologists per 100,000 people across Sydney Inner City SA3 in 2022. This does not mean that care is necessarily affordable, immediately available or appropriate for every person. Regional planning evidence identifies concerns involving access to psychiatry, complex-care pathways, GP costs, reduced bulk billing and therapy delivered in a person’s preferred language. Those findings apply to the wider PHN rather than the Sydney CBD alone.
Telehealth may help some Sydney residents reduce travel, paid parking, mobility, childcare or scheduling difficulties and may increase the choice of practitioner. It still requires suitable technology, reliable connectivity and a sufficiently private place to speak. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person, presentation or urgent situation.
Public mental-health coverage in the CBD depends partly on a person’s address. St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney provides specialist mental-health services for parts of the CBD, while the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 can identify the appropriate public team. Young people aged 12 to 25 may also contact nearby headspace Camperdown. Therapy Near Me may be one option for non-emergency psychological care, but it does not replace a GP, psychiatrist, hospital, public mental-health team or crisis service. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000. Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Sydney
Our team provides evidence-based support for a range of mental health presentations. Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide. In-person appointments in Sydney are subject to practitioner availability.
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Anxiety Therapy
CBT and evidence-based support for anxiety disorders, social anxiety, and panic.
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Depression Support
Psychological care for persistent low mood, burnout, and depressive episodes. Internal
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Trauma and PTSD
Trauma-informed therapy including EMDR for PTSD and complex trauma.
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ADHD Support
Psychology and behaviour support for ADHD across all age groups.
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Autism Support
Assessment and therapeutic support for autistic individuals and families.
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Child and Teen Therapy
Age-appropriate psychological support for children and young people.
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Relationship Counselling
Individual and couples counselling for relationship and communication difficulties.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches
The therapeutic approach used in your sessions is determined by your presenting concerns, your goals, and what your practitioner recommends following an initial assessment. Therapy Near Me practitioners work within evidence-based frameworks. Approaches that may be drawn upon include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches, among others.
The specific approach used will depend on the practitioner you are matched with and what is most appropriate for your individual situation. Your psychologist will explain their recommended approach and why it suits your circumstances. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout.
Common Mental Health Challenges We Support in Sydney
Our practitioners have experience supporting people across a wide range of presentations common to Sydney residents, including:
Medicare Rebates and NDIS Support
Medicare
Eligible clients with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan or eligible referral may be able to claim Medicare rebates when they see an eligible registered psychologist or other eligible Medicare provider. Medicare rebates do not apply to every counselling session or every practitioner type.
If you would like to use Medicare rebates, our intake team can help explain which practitioners and appointment types may be eligible. Your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician determines referral eligibility. Speak with them about whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate for your circumstances.
NDIS
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for our services where the support is reasonable and necessary, related to their disability support needs, and included under the relevant funding category. Therapy Near Me can support self-managed and plan-managed participants, depending on the participant's plan and service requirements. Our intake team can help clarify whether our services are appropriate for the participant's goals, funding category, and support needs.
Private Sessions
Psychology sessions are available without a GP referral on a private-pay basis. Contact our team on 1800 632 763 or visit our Fees and Rebates page for current pricing.
Meet Our Mental Health Support Practitioners
Our team includes registered psychologists and accredited practitioners with experience supporting adults, young people, and families across a range of presentations, and includes practitioners with multilingual capabilities and culturally responsive practice approaches.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Victoria is an NDIS-approved behaviour support practitioner with extensive experience supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, ADHD, and complex behaviours. She develops evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support plans and works closely with families and support teams.
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: 7 days a week
Psychologist
Ross has over 25 years’ experience as a psychologist across a number of industries in both the public and private sectors. He provides psychological support for presentations including depression, anxiety, phobias, work-related stress, post-traumatic stress, autism, ADHD, substance abuse, addictions, sleep disorders, workplace conflict, relationship difficulties, financial difficulties, grief and loss, pain management, vocational guidance, and parenting difficulties.
AHPRA Number: PSY0001373322
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Behaviour Analyst
Mohamed is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with a Master’s in Professional Behaviour Analysis and international experience in autism and developmental disabilities. He specialises in Functional Behaviour Assessments, Positive Behaviour Support plans, and parent training.
Credentials: Board Certified Behaviour Analyst / BCBA
Service Area: Western Sydney and Telehealth
Availability: Friday
Psychologist
Nadia is a bilingual English and Spanish psychologist with more than 7 years’ clinical and hospital experience. She is trained in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, and supports adults aged 18+ with trauma, anxiety, and mood difficulties.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002124836
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Tuesday
Psychologist
Alyson is a trauma-informed psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience across TAFE, headspace, private practice, and community services. She holds a BSc in Psychology, a BA in Anthropology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, and is a Board-Approved Supervisor.
AHPRA Number: PSY0001911815
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Tuesday and Thursday, after 5pm
Counsellor and Social Worker
Jimmy is an ACA-registered counsellor and social worker with more than 10 years’ frontline experience in disability, aged care, trauma, and community mental health. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is completing a Master of Counselling.
Registration: ACA Level 2 Member, Membership No. 22399
Service Area: Western Sydney and Telehealth
Availability: Weekdays
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Lidija is an NDIS behaviour support practitioner with a Diploma of Counselling, Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, and advanced training in NLP and hypnotherapy. She has strong experience in disability and community services, blending behaviour support with counselling and mindset coaching.
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: 7 days a week
Psychologist
Ana supports children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and mood concerns, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, workplace stress and emotional regulation challenges. Her approach is evidence-based, practical, culturally responsive and collaborative.
AHPRA Number: PSY0004010699
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Monday and Tuesday
Areas We Support Across Greater Sydney
Therapy Near Me offers telehealth psychology services Australia-wide, including across Greater Sydney and New South Wales. In-person appointments in Sydney are available subject to practitioner availability. Contact our intake team to confirm. We support clients in and around:
- Sydney CBD and Inner City
- Eastern Suburbs: Bondi, Randwick, Paddington, Woollahra
- Inner West: Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Balmain
- North Shore: Chatswood, St Leonards, Willoughby, Lane Cove
- Northern Beaches: Manly, Dee Why, Brookvale, Narrabeen
- Parramatta and Western Sydney: Blacktown, Penrith, Fairfield, Liverpool
- Hills District: Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista
- Sutherland Shire: Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah
- South Western Sydney: Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly
- Regional NSW and outer areas – via telehealth
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide, so clients anywhere in NSW or beyond can access Therapy Near Me psychology services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a psychologist in Sydney?
Book an appointment online or call 1800 632 763. Our intake team will match you with a registered psychologist whose experience suits your needs. No GP referral is required to make a booking.
Do you offer telehealth psychology services in Sydney?
Can I access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions?
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychologist?
How much does a psychology session cost?
Do you support NDIS participants?
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
How soon can I book an appointment?
Which public mental-health service covers Sydney CBD?
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply directly to the Sydney suburb?
Can telehealth make psychological care easier to access from Sydney?
Therapy Near Me Sydney
Our experienced practitioners and AHPRA-registered psychologists in Sydney offers personalised mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through both secure telehealth and face-to-face clinic visits.
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- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
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