Our experienced team of Psychologist are here to guide you towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
NorthPsych has recently expanded to Melbourne and are pleased to offer support to adults, adolescents and families. We also provide assessments for ADHD, learning disorders and NDIS applications.
Our expert team is now accepting new referrals without a waitlist.
We’re here to help
Why Choose NorthPsych?
Holistic Approach: We understand that each person's journey is unique. Our treatments are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a personalised path to mental wellness.
Experienced Professionals: Our team consists of highly qualified psychologists with diverse specialisations, committed to offering you the best care.
Wide Range of Therapies: We offer an extensive selection of therapeutic interventions to address various mental health concerns.
Workshops and Group Programs: We offer programs for children, adults, parents and schools
Comprehensive Psychometric Testing: We provide comprehensive assessments to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and learning disorders.
New Clients
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Who we help
Child and family support
We help you unleash your parenting superpowers, while supporting your children through issues such as:
Depression and Anxiety
Bullying
Family Stress
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anger and emotional dysregulation
Friendship Difficulties
Low Self-Esteem
Disordered Eating
Self Harm
Neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD)
We also conduct individual psychometric assessments to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD and teach young people strategies to manage their symptoms.
Adult therapy
Our team of clinical psychologists is here to support you with evidence-based approaches so you can better navigate life’s challenges.
We employ solution-focused therapy to empower you with practical techniques to tackle a wide range of issues, including:
Depression and Anxiety
Work and Family Stress
Post-Traumatic Stress and Trauma
Grief and loss
Interpersonal Difficulties
Low Self-Esteem
Substance Abuse
Disordered Eating
We also conduct psychometric assessments to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and learning disorders.
Dr. Julia Garami
Clinical Psychologist
Julia is passionate about helping clients turn emotional challenges into emotional growth. She believes that everyone has inner strengths to overcome challenges and has the potential to live a rich and meaningful life.
Her core approach is creating an empathic and caring therapeutic relationship with her clients, from which they can co-create ways to handle difficult thoughts, situations and emotions.
Julia works with both adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), substance abuse, suicidality and disordered eating.
Julia is also experienced in psychometric testing for learning disorders (such as Dyslexia), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), giftedness and intellectual disability.
Qualifications
Master of Clinical Psychology, Western Sydney University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honours)
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement and Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
Enhanced CBT (for eating disorders)
Professional Memberships
Registered Psychologist (Clinical) with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Associate Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
Zac Chadwick
Registered Psychologist
Zac is experienced in providing therapy for child, teen and adults, and has worked both in private practice supporting a wide range of mental health challenges. He also has experience in supervising core practitioners. He treats people of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, personality disorders, neurodiversity, and many more.
Zac uses a multidisciplinary approach, and collaborates with his clients to find the best therapeutic pathway to best suit your needs. He is experienced Solution Focused Therapies, Acceptance, Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
He has a Masters Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis he has specialised experience in Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual disability. He helps these clients increase their quality of life through behaviour support.
Zac wants you to feel comfortable, supported (perhaps a little challenged) when working to achieve your goals, or to simply understand and explore your experiences.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Post Graduate Diploma (Psychological Sciences),
Masters of Education (Applied Behaviour Analysis)
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solutions Focussed Therapy
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Professional Memberships
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI)
Mike MacDonald
Clinical Psychologist & Board Certified Supervisor
Michael MacDonald is a clinical psychologist, and the founder of NorthPsych Sydney.
His qualifications include master’s degrees from the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Institute of Education at the University of London, as well as a Master of Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University.
Mike is a member of both the Australian and British Psychological Societies and a clinical supervisor at the University of Western Sydney, Macquarie University and Sydney University.
He has previously taught or worked at Macquarie University Psychology Department and Centre for Emotional Health, Sydney University, the NSW Institute of Psychiatry, Knox Grammar School, Villawood and Baxter Immigration Detention Centres, Windsor Police Department (Canada), Macquarie Hospital and in NSW prisons.
Mike regularly consults with schools, the family court, professional, medical and community organisations such as Lifeline and the Association of Independent Schools.
He has a specific interest in trauma, attachment, neurophysiology, paediatric clinical hypnosis and narrative therapy.