Sydney Gesch
Professional Summary
Sydney Gesch is a Provisional Psychologist who works with children, young people, and adults across a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health concerns. She has experience supporting individuals and families navigating disability, foster care, child protection, and other high-stress systems, and she brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her work.
Sydney focuses on creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. Her approach is practical and evidence-based, helping people develop coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and greater confidence in managing daily challenges at a pace that feels right for them.
Support Offered
Sydney supports people experiencing:
· Anxiety and worry
· Low mood and emotional distress
· Behavioural challenges and emotional regulation difficulties
· Trauma-related stress
· Challenges related to disability or neurodivergence
· Stress related to family, care, or life transitions
She also works with children and adolescents, providing developmentally appropriate and family-informed support.
Therapeutic Approach
Sydney’s approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She draws on evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and behaviour therapy, tailoring sessions to suit each individual’s needs and goals.
She is experienced in working alongside families, carers, and support networks, and adapts her communication to ensure clients feel understood, including when English is a second language. Clients often describe Sydney as gentle, clear, and supportive, with a focus on practical strategies that can be applied in everyday life.
Experience Supporting
· People with disability, including complex behavioural presentations
· Children, young people, and families
· Neurodivergent clients
· Individuals experiencing anxiety, mood difficulties, or trauma
· People impacted by family, domestic, or sexual violence
· Clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Qualifications & Accreditation
· Provisional Psychologist (AHPRA)
· Master of Clinical Psychology – currently completing (due December 2026)
· Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), First Class Honours
· Working with Children Card (Blue Card)
· NDIS Worker Screening Card
· First Aid and CPR
Personal Approach
“I’m passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice to help people move towards meaningful change.”
Frequently asked questions
Some clients may be eligible for Medicare or private health rebates, depending on their circumstances. We do not process rebates on your behalf, but can provide a receipt so you can claim directly if applicable.
Yes. Psychology sessions are confidential and delivered in line with professional and ethical obligations, with appropriate clinical governance in place.
All psychology sessions are delivered via secure telehealth.
Sessions are booked and paid for through our secure online booking system. Payment is made at the time of booking and a receipt is provided after your session.
Yes. Psychology involves clinical assessment and therapy delivered by psychologists. Coaching and wellbeing support are non clinical and focus on development and support rather than therapy.
We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
We provide individual mental health support and psychological therapy for people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood,trauma, work related challenges and life transitions.
Our psychology services are delivered by a team of fully registered and provisional psychologists. Provisional psychologists work under appropriate supervision in line with professional and ethical requirements.
