Ramtin Adibi
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
in Sydney

Psychoanalytic therapy provides a space to explore recurring emotional difficulties, relationship patterns, inner conflicts and experiences that may be difficult to understand or change alone.

The aim is not only to reduce symptoms, but also to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the unconscious patterns that influence your thoughts, feelings and relationships.

 

 

How I work

Every person comes to therapy with a unique history and a particular way of relating to themselves and others. Rather than applying a fixed method or offering quick advice, I seek to understand the meaning behind emotional difficulties within the context of your life.

My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Together, we create a confidential and respectful space where thoughts, emotions, dreams, and relationship patterns can be explored without judgment. Through this process, unconscious patterns often become clearer, opening the possibility for lasting psychological change rather than temporary symptom relief.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. My role is not to tell you who you should be, but to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you. This deeper understanding often leads to greater emotional freedom, resilience, and a more authentic way of living.

Beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar. The first consultation provides  an opportunity to get to know each other, discuss what brings you to therapy, and collaboratively consider whether working together feels right. This first meeting is free of charge

 

Special Interests

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
  • Personality Disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorder)
  • Complex Trauma
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Parenting difficulties
  • Identity and Self-Development
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Migration and Cross-Cultural Adjustment
     

 

Areas I Can Help With

People seek therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes a specific life event has become overwhelming; at other times there is a more persistent sense that something is not quite right. Whatever brings you to therapy, we will work together to understand your experience in depth.

I work with adults experiencing:

  • Anxiety and excessive worry
  • Depression and low mood
  • Stress and burnout
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Grief and loss
  • Trauma and complex trauma
  • Personality disorders and longstanding personality difficulties, including Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Difficulties with emotional regulation
  • Identity and self-esteem concerns
  • Feelings of emptiness or disconnection
  • Work-related stress and career challenges
  • Difficulties relating to parenting
  • Repetitive or self-defeating relationship patterns
  • Life transitions and adjustment
  • Cross-cultural and migration-related challenges
  • Personal growth and self-understanding

 

Treatment Formats

PSYCHOANALYSIS: classic setting on the couch, usually two to three times per week, 45-minute sessions

PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY: once or twice per week, 45-minute sessions

GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY: three to eight participants, once or twice per week, 90-minute sessions

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