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Supporting Meaningful Change and Growth

Helping you grow through life’s challenges — with clarity, balance, and purpose.

I work with adults seeking empathetic, evidence-based therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I also support people who want to better understand themselves, strengthen emotional awareness, and develop skills to navigate relationships, stress, and change. My approach integrates EMDR, CBT, ACT, and systemic relational therapies, with a transdiagnostic focus on the patterns and processes that shape distress beyond diagnosis.

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Hi! I'm Barbara

I’m a NSW registered psychologist with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I’m passionate about supporting people to understand themselves more deeply, strengthen meaningful connections, and move toward lasting and meaningful change.

Outside of my work, I love spending time with friends, walking along the beach, and being with animals — especially my dog. These moments of connection are grounding for me and reflect something I deeply value: the importance of feeling connected, understood, and not alone.

Meaningful connection is one of the most important things in life for me, and it’s a value I bring into my work as a psychologist. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and respected. 

Services Offered

You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy. I work from a transdiagnostic approach, meaning therapy focuses on the underlying patterns, experiences, and processes that contribute to distress, rather than on diagnostic labels alone. You can book therapy to work on a specific concern, navigate a life transition or crisis, seek support as a new parent, or even if you’re unsure what you need right now. We will always begin by defining your therapy goals and therapy plan together.

 

Reg. No  PSY0002706279

Contact:

Contact:

+61403570874

Location:

Manly, Northern Beaches, 
Sydney 2095

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This service is not suitable for urgent or crisis support.
If you are in immediate danger, please contact 000 or Lifeline (13 11 14)

 

© 2025 by Barbara Schnake Psychology.

 

© 2025 by Barbara Schnake Psychology.

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