Treatment at Dellers Psychology
Evidence-based clinical psychology in Sydney and Australia-wide
I provide evidence-based clinical psychology therapy in-person in Surry Hills, Sydney, and Australia-wide via Telehealth. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs and draws on approaches including CBT, ACT, ERP, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions.
My primary areas of clinical focus are outlined below. If your concern is not listed, please get in touch — I am happy to discuss whether I can help.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Evidence-based ERP and ACT-informed treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, including all OCD subtypes.
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Anxiety Disorders
CBT, ACT, and exposure-based therapy for generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and phobias.
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Eating Disorders
Evidence-based psychological therapy for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and body image difficulties.
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LGBTQ+ Support
Affirming psychological support with a research-informed approach to minority stress and LGBTQ+ mental health.
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Other Areas
Support for depression, perfectionism, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotion regulation, and life transitions.
Treatment Modalities
At Dellers Psychology, I use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, tailored to each client’s unique needs. The approaches I draw on are outlined below:
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is particularly effective for anxiety disorders, OCD, mood disorders, and unhelpful perfectionism, providing practical strategies to manage symptoms and build coping skills.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-based living and psychological flexibility. It helps clients accept difficult thoughts and emotions while taking meaningful action aligned with their values. ACT is beneficial for OCD, mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and life transitions, supporting clients in creating purpose-driven change.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is considered the gold-standard treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. It involves gradual exposure to feared situations or thoughts while preventing compulsive responses, helping to reduce distress and avoidance. ERP is most effective for clients struggling with OCD, phobias, panic, and other anxiety-related difficulties.
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Schema Therapy addresses long-standing unhelpful patterns and beliefs that often develop in childhood. It helps clients recognise these patterns, understand their origins, and develop healthier coping strategies. Schema Therapy is particularly helpful for emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns.
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Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on exploring and processing emotions to support healing and change. It assists clients in identifying underlying emotional experiences, expressing them safely, and responding adaptively. EFT is especially useful for relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and mood disorders.
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Mindfulness-Based Approaches help clients build awareness, acceptance, and present-moment focus. By developing the ability to observe thoughts and feelings without judgment, clients can reduce stress, anxiety, and rumination. Mindfulness is particularly beneficial for anxiety, mood disorders, perfectionism, and stress management.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based approach that teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is particularly effective for clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, or complex relational challenges.
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Solution-Focused Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that emphasises strengths, resources, and solutions. It helps clients clarify goals, identify strategies to achieve them, and build confidence in their ability to navigate change. Solution-Focused Therapy is especially useful for life transitions, adjustment difficulties, and goal-setting.
Each person’s treatment plan is individualised, often combining different modalities (which is called an “eclectic approach”) depending on their areas of need. For example, OCD is commonly treated with exposure and response prevention (ERP) alongside CBT or ACT, mood or anxiety disorders may benefit from CBT, ACT, or mindfulness, and relationship difficulties may be addressed with EFT, Schema Therapy, or DBT. This flexible approach ensures that therapy is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Therapy Process
All sessions are around 50 minutes in length and are offered either in-person in Surry Hills, Sydney, or via Telehealth Australia-wide, allowing you to attend from the comfort and privacy of your own home. All information shared in sessions is kept strictly confidential and private, except in circumstances where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or as required by law.
During your first session, we will:
Understand your concerns, goals, and relevant history.
Explore how therapy can support your specific needs.
Begin developing a tailored plan to guide your progress.
Ongoing sessions focus on:
Practical strategies to manage challenges.
Insight into patterns of thought, behaviour, and emotion.
Building skills for emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth.
Supporting values-based decision-making and positive life changes.
Therapy is collaborative and flexible, adapting as your needs evolve. My goal is to provide a supportive, safe, and structured space where you can explore, learn, and grow.