Overwhelm & burnout
Understand capacity, reduce all-or-nothing cycles and build routines that are more sustainable.
You do not need to become someone else to feel better.
Therapy at Blackbird is collaborative, practical and responsive to the person in front of us. We take time to understand what is happening, what has helped before and what sustainable change would look like for you.
Your psychologist may draw from ACT, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and person-centred approaches, adapting communication, structure and pace to your needs.
Common reasons people come
Bring what is real for you.
You do not need a perfect explanation or a formal diagnosis to start a conversation.
Identity & late discovery
Explore masking, self-understanding, gender, sexuality and what it means to live more authentically.
Trauma & regulation
Work with difficult experiences, body responses and patterns at a pace that prioritises safety.
How it works
A clear start, with room to adapt.
Step 01
Choose or enquire
Book with a psychologist directly, or tell reception what you want help with and any preferences that matter.
Step 02
First appointment
Talk through your goals, history and what would make therapy feel useful and accessible.
Step 03
Build a shared plan
Your psychologist recommends an approach and checks in with you as needs and priorities change.
Options
More than one way to begin.
Individual therapy
In person at our Parramatta clinic in Sydney or via telehealth Australia-wide. Availability and client age ranges vary by psychologist.
Meet our neuroaffirming psychologists →EMDR therapy
A structured trauma therapy that uses bilateral stimulation and may involve less detailed verbal retelling.
Explore EMDR →Questions
Before your first appointment.
Do you offer therapy for autistic and ADHD adults?
Yes. Our psychologists work with autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent adults, adapting communication, structure and pace to individual needs. You can explore masking, burnout, relationships and late discovery without needing a formal diagnosis to begin therapy. Meet our neuroaffirming psychologists.
Is therapy the same as an autism assessment?
Therapy focuses on your support needs and goals. A diagnostic assessment follows a separate pathway. If you are exploring a possible autism diagnosis, see our adult autism assessment in Sydney and via telehealth, including the combined Autism + ADHD pathway.
Do I need a referral?
You can book privately without a referral. A valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may allow eligible clients to claim a Medicare rebate; reception can explain the current process.
Can I attend by telehealth?
Yes. Many therapy appointments are available Australia-wide by secure video. In-person appointments are available in Parramatta.
How do I choose a psychologist?
Review the team’s interests and approaches, or contact reception for help matching your needs, availability and preferences.
Ready to make a start?
Book directly, or ask reception to help you find the psychologist who best fits what you need.
