At Sykes Psychology
My mission is to empower individuals to navigate life’s transitions with resilience, self-understanding, and emotional well-being. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore the root causes of challenges and guide clients toward meaningful, lasting change using evidence-based practices tailored to their unique needs. Together, we cultivate self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and create the foundation for a fulfilling, balanced life.
Meet Annika
I’m Annika Sykes, a clinical psychologist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s most challenging transitions. With extensive experience and a compassionate approach, I guide clients toward greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful growth. Whether it’s untangling the impact of past experiences, managing stress, or fostering healthier relationships, I believe in empowering you to rediscover your strength and create lasting change.
Personal and Professional Support
Individual Therapy
The aim of individual therapy is to empower clients to overcome life’s challenges, find clarity, and build resilience.
Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I help clients explore the root causes of their struggles, develop healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. Therapy promotes emotional well-being, self-awareness, and the ability to navigate transitions with confidence. Whether you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties, I work collaboratively with you to achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision is a collaborative process that focuses on enhancing both personal and professional development.
My clinical supervision services are designed to support psychologists and health professionals in delivering effective, ethical, and client-centered care. Supervision promotes professional growth by offering a space to explore complex cases, refine therapeutic skills, and strengthen clinical expertise. I aim to foster confidence, clarity, and a deeper understanding of evidence-based practices, ensuring each professional feels empowered to make a positive impact in their work.
My Approach
Collaborative and Empowering
I believe in working with you, not just for you. Together, we’ll explore your unique challenges and strengths, crafting a personalized plan that empowers you to take charge of your mental health and create lasting, positive change.
Depth and Understanding
With extensive training in evidence-based therapies and a focus on uncovering underlying patterns, my approach helps you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your experiences, and your relationships, paving the way for meaningful growth.
Transformational and Meaningful
My goal is to help you experience a life that feels more aligned, purposeful, and fulfilling. By shifting perspectives and fostering deeper connections to yourself and others, therapy becomes a space for transformative change and lasting impact.
I can help you with
Emotional
Well-being and Resilience
Supporting you in navigating the complexities of emotions, building self-awareness, and fostering a sense of control over your inner world. This may look like anxiety, depression, emotion regulation challenges, stress, burnout, low self-esteem and self-worth, and challenges as a result of trauma
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Relationships and Life Transitions
Helping you to strengthen your relationships and adapt to changes with confidence and clarity. This may be in the context of relationship difficulties (personal or professional), challenges in parenting, life transitions (career, parenthood, relationship changes), grief and loss and adjusting to change.​
Personal Growth and Meaningful Living
Empowering you to align your life with your values, goals, and aspirations for a more fulfilling future. You will be supported with challenges such as balancing work and home life and setting boundaries, setting goals and overcoming perfectionism.
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Questions & Answers
What Services Do I Offer?
I offer individual therapy for adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, drawing on evidence-based frameworks like Schema Therapy and CBT. I also provide clinical supervision for psychologists and health professionals.
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I have experience working with children and teenagers, though my capacity to see these ages fluctuates. If you would like to ask me about this, please submit an inquiry.
How to Book an Appointment?
Booking an appointment is simple. You can complete the online inquiry form on my website or email me at admin@sykespsychology.com.au. I’ll get back to you to arrange a time that works for you, whether you prefer in-person sessions in Dubbo or telehealth appointments from anywhere in Australia.
What Happens During a Therapy Session?
Each session is a collaborative process. We'll explore your challenges, set goals, and develop strategies tailored to your needs. I provide a safe, supportive space to help you gain insights, build resilience, and make meaningful changes in your life. Sessions may include reflective discussions, practical tools, and guidance to promote personal growth and emotional well-being.
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