Welcome to Personal Psychology
Psychologists in North Sydney
Adult, Adolescent, Couples, and Family Therapy
Next Appointment Within a Week
Clinical Psychologists in North Sydney
Evidence-based, compassionate mental health care for individuals, couples, and families
Personalised Support for Every Stage of Life
At Personal Psychology, we’re a team of registered, experienced clinical psychologists in North Sydney dedicated to helping adults, adolescents, couples, and families improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Our therapy is evidence-based and tailored to your specific needs, whether you’re seeking short-term support or a longer journey of change, healing, and personal growth.
Understanding Life’s Challenges
Life can get complicated.
You might be feeling down and depressed, anxious, burnt-out, rejected, or struggling with relationships that once felt easy but now feel hard to manage.
Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone.
Professional psychological support can help.
You’re Not Alone in This
In 2025, 18.9% of Australians recognised the need for mental health support. Still, reaching out for help can be hard, and around a third waited to seek support, and 8.8% hadn’t yet spoken with a professional.
We’re here to make reaching out easier, offering caring, timely support so you can face life’s challenges with confidence. You’re not alone in this.
Our Therapeutic Approach
We combine the latest research in psychological science with the warmth of genuine human connection in every therapy session.
The result is thoughtful, professional, and caring therapy, designed to help you heal, grow, and live with greater confidence and clarity, and emotional wellbeing.
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Therapy for adults struggling with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship problems, big emotions and more.
Therapy for adults
Therapy for families and couples to manage conflict, support kids and teenagers with low mood and unhelpful behaviours, improve communication, and more.
Therapy for families
Therapy for teenagers who face emotional challenges, school problems, social pressure, questioning their sexuality or identify, and other mental health difficulties.
Therapy for adolescents
Therapy for couples, who face new or long-standing challenges with communication, trust, conflict, or intimacy, and want to rebuild their relationship
Therapy for couples
What to expect when seeing a Clinical psychologist
① Book your session Online
Begin by booking your counselling session online at a time that suits you. You’ll receive a friendly welcome email with guidance on what to expect. We’re here to make you feel at ease from the start.
② Optional Referral for Support
You can choose to get a referral from your GP to benefit from a Medicare rebate to assist with costs. Whether you attend with or without a referral, we’re dedicated to providing you with high quality, ethical care.
③ Comprehensive Assessment
In your first session, share your story and feelings in a supportive and understanding environment. We’ll conduct a thorough assessment to understand your specific needs, concerns, and goals.
④ Personalised Treatment
Following the assessment, collaborate with your psychologist to develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals. Together, we’ll support you on your path to recovery, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Therapy that Works
We are all about psychotherapy and counselling that really works, and it’s all about you! Evidence based therapy does not mean the one-size-fits-all thing. Our psychologists’ focus is on you, your unique needs, and what’s been proven to make a positive difference in your mental health.
Our team of clinical psychologists is ready to back you up and you are getting top-notch care that is designed just for you. Ready to embrace change and improve your mental health? Book Your Session Now
individual Therapy for Big Emotions – DBT
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to navigate intense emotions or past trauma
Individual Therapy for Unhelpful Thoughts – CBT
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to transform unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours for the better.
Accept emotions better, focus on values – ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you accept difficult emotions and thoughts about the future, while living your life based on your values.
Couples Therapy to Reconnect – EFT
Couples therapy, using, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to deepen and enrich romantic relationships.
Family Therapy for Better Teamwork – ABFT
Family therapy with Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) to help adolescents get back on track.
Schema Therapy To Heal old Hurts – ST
Schema Therapy helps you to work through old hurts from childhood that still affects you and others around you today.
Clinical Psychologists Who Care
When you choose Personal Psychology, you are choosing honesty, trustworthiness, and confidence. We understand the importance of feeling heard and we are here to make sure your concerns, thoughts, and feelings are acknowledged and respected every step of the way. You are in capable hands.
Supportive Counselling Therapy
Psychological support that is not only friendly and nonjudgmental but also insightful and logical. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the utmost care and understanding as you navigate your personal journey.
Personalised Mental Health Support
We help you with tailored advice from our psychologists, trained in clinical psychology, with genuine concern and care about your well-being. Each journey is different, and we are here to provide you with guidance and support that works for you. Your well-being is our priority.
Book a Session with a Clinical Psychologist
No GP referral? No problem. Get started right away and speak to your GP later to get rebates up to 10 sessions annually
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