Business Details
Expert Gestalt Therapy in Sydney
Carolyn Choy Psychotherapy is a Sydney-based practice offering Gestalt therapy, a holistic and relational approach to mental health. As a UK-trained, PACFA-registered clinical psychotherapist and accredited supervisor, I specialise in creating a non-judgmental space for clients to explore personal challenges. My practice focuses on empowering individuals to achieve flexibility in their actions and improve their quality of life through experiential interventions. With locations in Ultimo and telehealth options, I serve clients across Sydney and surrounding areas, addressing issues such as cultural identity, relationship dynamics, grief, and existential concerns.My approach prioritises collaboration, authenticity, and client-led growth, ensuring therapy feels natural and supportive. I hold advanced qualifications in Gestalt psychology and computer science, combining technical precision with empathetic care. The practice welcomes adults seeking open-ended counselling, with sessions tailored to individual needs and preferences. By integrating mind, body, and environment, I help clients navigate life's complexities and foster meaningful change. My commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development ensures clients receive evidence-based, client-centred care.
Services
Gestalt Therapy
Online Psychotherapy
Cultural Identity Support
Relationship Counselling
Grief & Loss Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer UK-trained, PACFA-registered clinical expertise in Gestalt therapy.
- Our practice integrates holistic mind-body-environment approaches for comprehensive care.
- We provide flexible face-to-face and telehealth appointment options.
- Our sessions focus on client-led growth without prescriptive solutions.
- We specialise in addressing cultural identity and minority experience challenges.
Associations and certifications
- PACFA Reg. Clinical #23201
Services
Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and holistic integration of mind, body, and environment. This client-led approach helps individuals explore cultural identity, relationship dynamics, and personal growth challenges. Sessions use experiential techniques to foster self-awareness and behavioural flexibility, enabling clients to address issues like anxiety, grief, and existential concerns through collaborative, non-judgmental dialogue.
Online Psychotherapy
Telehealth services provide accessible mental health support through secure online platforms. This option suits clients seeking flexibility while maintaining therapeutic continuity. Sessions address the same range of issues as in-person therapy, including cultural adaptation challenges and relationship difficulties. The approach maintains Gestalt principles of present-focused exploration while accommodating modern lifestyle needs and geographical constraints.
Cultural Identity Support
Specialised support for navigating cultural identity challenges and minority experiences. This service addresses issues like belonging, discrimination, and cross-cultural adaptation through a Gestalt framework. Therapeutic work explores how cultural background interacts with personal identity and relationships, helping clients develop resilience and self-acceptance in diverse social contexts.
Relationship Counselling
Therapeutic support for improving personal and professional relationships through Gestalt principles. Focus areas include boundary setting, conflict resolution, and communication patterns. The approach examines how past experiences influence current interactions while developing practical strategies for healthier relational dynamics in both intimate and workplace contexts.
Grief & Loss Therapy
Specialised support for processing grief from bereavement, relationship breakdowns, or life transitions. Using Gestalt techniques, therapy helps clients navigate emotional responses and adapt to changed circumstances. The approach acknowledges individual grief timelines while providing tools to manage associated anxiety, guilt, or existential questioning in a supportive environment.
People
Carolyn Choy
Clinical Psychotherapist
UK-trained PACFA-registered clinical psychotherapist with advanced qualifications in Gestalt psychology. Specialises in holistic mental health support for adults dealing with cultural identity, relationships, and life transitions. Combines technical expertise with empathetic therapeutic practice.
Questions
What is Gestalt therapy and how does it work?
Gestalt therapy is a holistic approach focusing on present-moment awareness and integrating mind, body, and environment. It uses experiential techniques to help clients understand their patterns and develop behavioural flexibility through collaborative dialogue.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide telehealth appointments for clients who prefer remote sessions. These maintain the same therapeutic quality and Gestalt principles as in-person consultations while offering greater accessibility.
What issues can Gestalt therapy help with?
Gestalt therapy effectively addresses cultural identity challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety, depression, and existential concerns. It helps clients develop self-awareness and practical strategies for personal growth and improved quality of life.
What are your session fees and payment options?
Standard sessions cost $150 for 50 minutes. Payment options aren't specified in the text, but private health fund rebates are available through selected providers like BUPA and Medibank Private.
Are Medicare rebates available for your services?
No, I don't offer Medicare Mental Health Plan rebates. However, private health fund rebates are available through certain policies with providers like BUPA, Medibank Private, and ARHG health funds.
