Business Details
Experienced Psychotherapist in Sydney
With over three decades of corporate experience and a profound personal journey of self-discovery, I transitioned to psychotherapy to help individuals reconcile their inner worlds with external realities. My practice is grounded in advanced qualifications including a Graduate Diploma in Gestalt Therapy, PACT Level 1 certification for couples therapy, and specialized training in sex therapy and addiction recovery. Drawing from both Eastern and Western cultural perspectives, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where clients explore depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and addictive behaviours. My therapeutic approach integrates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psycho-education, and relational techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.As a registered member of the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), I uphold rigorous professional standards while prioritizing client autonomy and self-actualization. My lived experiences as an Indian migrant from Kenya, combined with 25 years in Australia, inform my empathetic understanding of cultural identity struggles. I work with individuals, couples, and men seeking focused therapy, addressing root causes rather than surface symptoms. Sessions are available face-to-face in Sydney CBD or Balmain, or through online platforms for greater accessibility. My commitment to continuous professional development ensures clients receive evidence-based interventions aligned with contemporary therapeutic practices.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Sex Therapy
Mens Focused Therapy
Addiction Focused Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of corporate leadership experience combined with advanced therapeutic qualifications
- Our practice integrates culturally informed approaches from Eastern and Western perspectives
- We specialize in addressing root causes of addiction rather than surface symptoms
- Our therapy rooms in Sydney CBD and Balmain provide accessible face-to-face options
- We maintain PACFA registration ensuring adherence to professional therapeutic standards
Associations and certifications
- Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Services
Individual Therapy
Psychotherapy sessions addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and existential challenges. Using evidence-based techniques, I help clients enhance self-awareness and develop coping strategies. Sessions focus on personal growth and resolving psychological patterns impacting daily life.
Couples Therapy
Therapeutic support for relationship challenges using Psychological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT Level 1). Sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections through structured therapeutic interventions.
Sex Therapy
Specialized psychotherapeutic approach addressing sexual challenges and enhancing intimate experiences. Sessions explore psychological factors affecting sexual wellbeing while maintaining a non-judgmental, confidential environment for open exploration and growth.
Mens Focused Therapy
Tailored therapy addressing unique male psychological needs. Sessions create safe spaces for men to explore vulnerability, identity, and emotional expression while challenging traditional masculinity norms that hinder personal growth.
Addiction Focused Therapy
Specialized treatment investigating addiction root causes rather than surface behaviours. Using CBT and psycho-educational approaches, sessions address underlying psychological factors while developing relapse prevention strategies and alternative coping mechanisms.
People
Dipak Jilka
Psychotherapist
With 30+ years corporate experience and advanced qualifications in Gestalt Therapy, PACT Level 1 certified, Dipak specializes in relationship dynamics, sex therapy, and addiction recovery. His culturally informed practice combines Eastern and Western perspectives.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psycho-education, and relational techniques tailored to each client's unique needs and circumstances.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, I offer online therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to therapeutic services.
Do you accept private health insurance?
I provide detailed invoices for private health insurance claims, though I don't work with Medicare rebates or Mental Health Care Plans.
What are your session durations?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended 80-minute sessions available when appropriate.
How do you handle confidentiality?
I maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical boundaries to create a safe therapeutic environment.
Can I book without a referral?
Yes, self-referrals are welcome and no medical referral is required to book therapy sessions.
