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.
About Me
I am a psychoanalyst with a deep interest in understanding the unique inner world of each individual. My work is based on the belief that emotional difficulties are not simply symptoms to be removed, but meaningful expressions of experiences, relationships, and unconscious processes.
I was trained in Vienna and have worked with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, and questions of identity. I recently relocated to Sydney, where I offer psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in English and German.
Rather than offering quick solutions, I aim to provide a space in which thoughts and emotions can be explored at your own pace. Through this process, many people develop a deeper understanding of themselves, experience greater emotional freedom, and discover new ways of relating to themselves and others.
I believe that lasting change begins with understanding rather than judgment. My role is to provide a safe, confidential, and reflective space where difficult experiences can be explored and understood. Every therapeutic journey is unique, and I work with each person with curiosity, respect, and care.
Beginning therapy can feel unfamiliar. I see the first meeting as 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.
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
How I work
Every person comes to therapy with a unique history, way of relating, and of experiencing 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.
The first free consultation provides an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, explore your goals, and collaboratively consider whether working together feels like the right fit.
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
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
Appointments and Enquiries:
Phone: +61 449 533 631
E-mail: ramtin.adibipsy@gmail.com