Best Free Psychologists Sydney Near Me

4worldlovers:
Blue Horizon Counselling and Mediation is home to the most trusted psychologists in Sydney. Owned and operated by Dr. Yuliya Richard, we specialise in a range of clinical psychology and mediation services, including relationship counselling, dealing with anxiety and addiction, family, divorce mediation and commercial mediation, impulsivity and individual therapy sessions.

Collectively, we have more than 63 years of experience helping individuals, couples and organisations to achieve positive changes in their lives. Whether it is your physical or mental wellbeing or your relationships that are suffering, we fully believe that everyone deserves to have the knowledge and skills to improve their their quality of life and take their life back into their own hands.

4worldlovers: Our service is unique in Surry Hills. Our purpose built offices house a range of expert Counsellors & Psychologists to help you with life's challenges. As part of Sydney's premier network of privately practicing therapists, we can find the right person for you to talk to.

There is plenty of street parking. Our nearest cross street is Riley Street. You can find free 1hr and 2hr parking on Little Riley and Riley Streets and metered parking on Foveaux Street.


If you are attending the offices outside of normal business hours please arrive on time and the clinician will let you in to the security building at the ground floor

Our office is a five minute walk from Central Station and a short walk from the Light Rail on the Devonshire Street.

David is a highly skilled counsellor and psychotherapist, who holds a Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.

As a counsellor, David is passionate about helping his clients take charge of their lives. He provides a safe and supportive environment where his clients can explore their concerns, patterns, and relationships in order to make lasting change.

David is experienced working with a broad range of presentations, including clients with anxiety, trauma, addictions, sexuality issues, anger problems and depression. He has also worked as a gambling addiction counsellor for a number of non-profit organisations, and is trained in helping clients with various addictive behaviours.

David is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques, including Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Gestalt. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, David adapts the therapeutic technique to each individual client and his/her particular needs.

Paula is a Registered Psychologist who works with both couples and individuals from adolescence to adulthood. Paula is practical and structured in her approach to therapy, while also bringing a sense of warmth and compassion to each session.

Paula emphasises the importance of developing productive working relationships with each of her clients, collaborating to establish clear goals and helping her clients take the necessary steps to achieve them.

Paula started her career as a district school counsellor before moving on to work in private practice. She has also worked within universities and provided psychological consulting for the law courts.

She has a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders, as well as workplace issues, relationship and family dynamics, parenting and adolescent issues.

Paula will mainly draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with her clients, but is trained in a range of proven therapies so she can tailor her approach to each client’s needs. She holds a Master of Applied Psychology, a Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) and a Master of Mental Health (Adult).

Dinah holds both a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Sciences from the Australian College of Applied Professions and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the University of New England, as well as a Bachelor in Biomedical Science from the University of Technology Sydney.

Dinah uses person-centred approaches in her therapy sessions with clients. She has experience with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, self-esteem, phobias, addiction and eating disorders. With couples, Dinah works with both traditional and non-traditional relationships on issues including arguments and communication, intimacy and sex, infidelity and stagnation.

Dinah is an empathetic and optimistic practitioner, taking a client-focused approach during her sessions. Working in partnership with her patients, Dinah aims to empower and bring about positive change as her clients move forward with their lives.

Dinah works also from our CBD office in Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

Yes, our licensed clinicians, therapists, and psychologists offer treatment for anxiety in Surry Hills.

Yes, you can get counselling for depression in Surry Hills with a licensed and experienced therapist.

Yes, we do provide marriage counselling for intimacy, communication issues, conflict, and a variety of other relationship issues in Surry Hills.

Can I get counselling for sexual issues or issues with my sexuality in Surry Hills?

Yes, you can get specialised counselling for sexual issues or issues with your sexuality in Surry Hills.

4worldlovers:
Felicity has accumulated over 20 years experience working as a Counsellor in government organisations, charities and in private practice. She also spent 6 years working as a Lecturer at the Australian College of Applied Psychology. Felicity has facilitated counselling workshops in Sydney and Singapore. She also provides Clinical Supervision to other counsellors who are working in the field. She is highly trained and skilled in Narrative Therapy and delivers her own workshops to Counsellors & Psychologists who are interested in learning this approach.

Felicity is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Counsellor's & Psychotherapists Association of NSW (CAPA). PACFA & CAPA grant Clinical Membership only to those Counsellors who have a proven extensive history of counselling experience and relevant tertiary qualifications. Felicity obtained a Bachelor of Psychology degree in 1998 from Macquarie University and a Post Graduate Diploma of Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

Alongside her work as a Counsellor, Felicity worked as a Lecturer at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). She taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying counselling, as well as students attaining their registration as a Psychologist. ACAP is one of the most highly regarded private training institutions for Counsellors and Psychologists in Australia.

4worldlovers: Despite the easing restrictions as NSW hit 80% double vaccination, Sydney Counselling Centre remains closed to the following clients, and telehealth sessions will be conducted until further notice:

The following clients will resume face-to-face appointments FROM NOVEMBER 1 2021. Under NSW Health Advice, face-to-face appointments will be offered only to adults (16+yrs) who are fully vaccinated and can show proof of vaccine upon entering our practice:

All staff at our clinic are fully vaccinated and are following all NSW Health Advice in order to protect our clients and wider community.

Sydney Counselling Centre has been providing expert psychological therapy and assessments since 1989. Our team of experienced specialist clinical and forensic psychologists provide treatments and psychometric assessments which reflect the latest developments in clinical practice and the highest standards of care.

We provide psychological therapy, counselling and support, as well as specialist psychological assessments, reports and testimony for educational, judicial and forensic purposes.

A psychologist is a professional trained in the science of how people think, feel, behave and learn. In Australia, psychology is a regulated profession. All our psychologists meet the highest standards of education, training, ethical and professional standards, and ongoing professional development.