Suite 4 | Level 5, 35 Buckingham St, Surry Hills, NSW 
0478 807 961 
with someone who cares
Understand yourself and your world –
with someone who cares
Are you experiencing loss? Or disappointment? Feeling powerless?
You want to change or you want things to be different, but it is not happening.
You want to understand.
Astra Psychology is here to help you, to be here for you.
Lighten Your Life
We work in a space where there are no judgements.
We listen and advise, calmly. Allowing you to say what needs to be said, allowing you to feel what needs to be felt.
Using authenticated therapy techniques, we work with you to find a way ahead.
There is always an answer. We will work on finding the best answer for you – with you, together.
There is always an answer.
There is always a way ahead.
Astra Psychology is here to help you.
Our experience, our training, our insights: they can be yours.
The Counselling Experience
We will meet with you privately – either face to face or using our secure telehealth videoconference platform, Coviu. We will hear from you about your wishes and aspirations, your hopes. You will be encouraged to give us your life story in a way that develops understanding so that we know what has meaning for you and what is important to you.
Together we will work out a way to move forward, to help you in ways that are best suited for you and your situation.
All of this is done in a safe and secure environment, where your privacy is assured. We will be open with you and we will invite you to provide regular feedback to us, letting us know how you are travelling.
Throughout the process, we will listen and reach an understanding. We will give you freedom of choice. This includes when you choose to bring about an end to therapy.
For more information about the experience of seeing a psychologist, read our reflection here.
When We Question Ourselves
We can worry or become anxious. Or we can be hard on ourselves and get down or depressed.
When this happens, it can sometimes stop us from doing things that need to be done. And sometimes this confirms what we think we know about ourselves.
We can question ourselves and our abilities so much that it gets in the way of living a fulfilling life. Or it can get in the way of us helping others.
When We Question The World
We can experience loss. We can feel sadness and grief. Why did this have to happen?
We can experience injustice and unfairness. Why was this done to me, or to the ones that I love?
We can experience loneliness and isolation. Why does no-one seem to care?
Relationships change or they end. People do bad or unfair things. The world is unjust or, what is sometimes worse, the world doesn’t seem to be interested or concerned.
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
RUMI
The Experience of the First Session with a Psychologist
What is it like to attend the first therapy session with a psychologist? If you are thinking of seeing a psychologist for the first time read on to learn what is involved and how to know if therapy is likely to work.
The Problem of Psychic Pain
Explore the complexities of psychic pain, a profound emotional hurt that differs from physical pain. Learn how professional helpers can support individuals facing unbearable psychic suffering through empathy, understanding, and alternative therapeutic approaches.
How to Help Someone Who is Grieving
Grief is common to the human experience. It is likely that we will grieve at points in our life. It is also likely that at some stage we will want to help someone who is grieving. Grief can take many forms and is deeply personal. It can be challenging to experience...
Existential Loneliness and Depression
This reflection looks at the complex nature of existential depression and its relationship with concepts of loneliness, identity, and the quest for meaning. Existential depression is a deep form of psychological distress. People sometimes believe that life lacks...
To Book an Appointment
To book an appointment, or to obtain further information, you can contact Astra Psychology by emailing us at enquiries@astrapsychology.com.au, calling us on 0478 807 961 or completing this enquiry form.
Where We Are
Astra Psychology is at Suite 4 of level 5, 35 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills.
We are conveniently located just 3 minutes’ walk from Central Railway Station (Chalmers Street exit), and a few minutes’ walk from buses and light rail.
We also provide online counselling using Coviu, a secure health-grade videoconference platform. So, no matter where you are located, you will be able to access our services.
Parking & Transport
On-street parking is available, but usually about 10 minutes’ walk away. Parking is usually most available around Belvoir Street, on the other side of Elizabeth Street.
We recommend that, if possible, you use public transport to access our location as parking cannot always be guaranteed. Parking stations can be found in Holt Street and Lee Street.
Visit Us
Suite 4 of level 5
35 Buckingham Street
Surry Hills, NSW.
Call Us
0478 807 961