SONDER CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
WHO WE ARE
Sonder Clinical Psychology, a private practice located in Zetland, is collectively managed by highly proficient and supportive clinical psychologists. We are committed to providing a warm, empathic and confidential therapeutic environment, as well as utilising treatments that are effective and scientifically validated. We also acknowledge that every person’s experience in life is profoundly complex, and everyone has a unique story to tell. We hope that through the therapeutic process, we will learn more about your story, help you manage your difficulties, as well as provide ways to live a more fulfilled and meaningful life. We do understand that it can be difficult to seek support or find the right therapist, so please contact us to discuss how we can help. We are a LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming practice; offering in-person and telehealth appointments to adults, adolescents and children in the local surrounds (including Green Square, Waterloo, Rosebery, Alexandria, Redfern, and Surry Hills), Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Sydney metropolitan area, and Australia-wide. To book an initial consultation or if you have any queries, please contact your preferred practitioner through the contact form found on their individual profile and they will get back to you as soon as possible. Please check your spam or junk mail folder if you do not receive an email. Psychologists near me. Psychologists in Zetland. Psychologists in Waterloo.
GABRIELLA RUDMAN
Adult Therapy - Monday
Gabriella is a warm and down-to-earth clinical psychology registrar who builds authentic connections with clients through an open and non-judgmental approach. She is passionate about working alongside clients to help them find ways of living meaningfully, despite the difficulties they may face in life. She provides psychological support for a range of concerns, including low mood and anxiety, perfectionism, alcohol and other drug use, and stress, adjustment, coping with acute and chronic illness, chronic pain, grief and loss, death anxiety, and existential concerns. She uses an integrated approach to therapy that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, drawing on evidence-based treatment modalities, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, existential psychotherapy, and schema-informed therapy. Gabriella's practice is informed by years of experience working as a psychologist in both private practice and in public health settings. She has extensive experience in psycho-oncology, where she supports cancer patients and their families as they grapple with a range of challenges, such as adjustment to diagnoses, coping with treatment, navigating survivorship and fear of recurrence, end-of-life care, and grief.
DR AMY LI
Adult, Adolescent, and Child Therapy - Tuesday & Wednesday
Amy is a clinical psychologist who enjoys working with individuals of all ages (children, adolescents, and adults) experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. She has a particular interest in providing treatment and support for anxiety, OCD, low mood and depression, life stress, trauma, and family and relationship difficulties. She is also proficient in delivering treatment for child and adolescent difficulties, such as adjustment to parental separation, and emotion regulation and behavioural difficulties. She aims to create a warm and supportive space for individuals to explore and process their concerns, as well as learn new skills to overcome their difficulties and achieve their goals. Amy draws from a range of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, schema therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and parent management training. She takes on a collaborative approach to therapy, matching different techniques to the needs and preferences of the individual. Her practice is also informed by her work as a clinician at the Westmead Anxiety Treatment and Research Unit, a specialist service for adults with anxiety disorders.
YU TENG LEE
Adult, Adolescent, and Child Therapy - Tuesday
Yu Teng is a caring and empathetic clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She recognises each client’s unique personhood and values supporting them to build meaningful and enriching lives. She believes in creating a safe space for clients to facilitate reflection and learning of strategies to better manage life challenges. Her approach is collaborative in tailoring evidence-based therapy to each client.
Yu Teng assists clients with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, adjustment to life transitions, autism and ADHD, interpersonal difficulties, and gambling harm. She has significant experience in delivering child therapy for anxiety, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and parent management training. She uses a cognitive-behaviour therapy framework and draws upon other modalities including acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and schema therapy. Her clinical practice is informed by her work at UNSW providing Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for children displaying oppositional defiance and conduct problems.
ASHLEY ADOLPHE
Adult Therapy - Monday (Telehealth only) & Thursday
Ashley is a warm and grounded clinical psychologist who helps clients to practically manage challenges they face and improve their wellbeing. He works with adults facing mood and anxiety disorders, adult ADHD and autism, sleep issues, interpersonal and relationship challenges, complex trauma, grief and loss, substance and behavioural addictions such as gambling, and men's mental health.
Ashley has gained diverse clinical experience working in settings including telehealth clinics, community-based disability services, and non-profit organisations. He draws on a flexible combination of evidence-based treatment modalities to tailor therapy to his clients’ individual needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He also draws from his previous role treating sleep issues at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, as well as his master’s degree research on social anxiety and substance use to inform his clinical practice. His clinical work and research help him to adapt treatment to address his clients’ complex needs in an integrated way.
DR BRYAN NEO
Adult Therapy - Thursday
Bryan is a clinical psychologist who values working collaboratively with adult clients, including the LGBTQIA+ community. He offers evidence-based assessment and treatment for anxiety, stress, depression, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, perfectionism, adjusting to life stressors, and men's mental health, amongst other issues.
He aims to provide a warm and supportive environment for his clients to have meaningful reflections about life’s concerns, while providing them with practical skills and strategies to manage their difficulties. His treatment approach integrates several modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy.
Bryan also draws from a range of experiences to further inform his clinical practice. This includes his PhD research on psychological assessment and his work at the UNSW Parent-Child Research Clinic, NSW Health, and NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
EILEEN SEAH
Adult Therapy & Supervision - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Eileen is a highly proficient senior clinical psychologist who provides a warm, supportive environment for adult clients to learn strategies designed for a more fulfilled life. She delivers evidence-based treatment for anxiety, stress, and perfectionism, as well as, a wide range of emotional and life issues, where therapy is tailored to your needs. She also provides clinical supervision for adult therapy.
She utilises an evidence-based approach by drawing upon treatment modalities, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, compassion-focussed therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, amongst others. She is highly adept at using a myriad of therapeutic approaches in an integrated manner, which she gained from years of experience in diverse environments, ranging from private practice, university, hospital and community settings.
Eileen also draws from her PhD research on perfectionism at the University of Sydney to inform her clinical practice, particularly when working with clients negatively impacted by unrelenting standards.
SARAH TRAVERS
Adult Therapy - On parental leave and not taking new referrals
Sarah is an empathetic and supportive clinical psychologist who values working with adults seeking to overcome psychological difficulties and live a fulfilling and meaningful life. She is skilled in providing treatment for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress, adjustment, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and perfectionism.
She takes a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based treatments to address each client’s unique needs and concerns. She utilises multiple therapeutic modalities to support clients with their difficulties, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and schema-informed therapy, amongst other therapeutic approaches.
In addition, Sarah draws from her years of experience working as a clinical psychologist in the area of psycho-oncology, where she provides therapy to cancer patients and their families as they face a range of clinical issues, such as adjusting to diagnosis, survivorship and fear of recurrence, or end-of-life care.