Our Team

Dr Ian Cameron

I believe in every person’s capacity for growth, even in the face of challenge, uncertainty, or change. My work centres on the idea that wellbeing is not just about reducing distress, but about reconnecting with what gives life depth: our values, relationships, sense of meaning, and capacity to act with intention.

With over three decades of experience as a psychologist, researcher, trainer and supervisor, I bring both depth and flexibility to my practice. I work with adults from all walks of life including private clients, neurodivergent thinkers, leaders navigating complex roles, and individuals exploring how early or unresolved experiences continue to shape how they relate to themselves and others.

I have a particular interest in trauma, neurodivergence (including adult ADHD and autism), the mind-body connection, and positive psychology. My work is informed by an understanding that we do not exist in isolation: our individual wellbeing is deeply influenced by the relational health of our families, workplaces, and communities. I support clients not only to better understand their internal world, but also to reflect on and influence the relational cultures in which they live and lead. In recent years I have focused increasingly on supporting leaders and professionals under strain: not just to manage pressure, but to lead with clarity, compassion, and personal alignment. 

My therapeutic approach integrates a range of evidence-based models, including:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (The Conversational Model)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  

I understand that finding the right therapist can be a thoughtful and personal process. I’d be happy to offer a brief phone call to help you decide whether I’m the right fit for you.

Rheza Tan

Dilip Balu

Dilip has over 16 years of experience working therapeutically with individuals and families in partnership, to help create new possibilities for personal growth in the face of significant emotional distress. He has extensive experience working with a wide range of people, including:

• Children
• Adolescents
• Families
• Adults
• People who have experienced trauma, violence, abuse or neglect
• People coming out of hospital and/or engaging in community mental health treatment.
• Children and young people impacted by Out of Home Care (Foster, Kinship and Institutional Care)

Dilip believes strongly in keeping a person’s unique set of experiences in clear focus at all times and is dedicated to creating the best quality therapeutic connection and relationship to help put the people he works with at ease, so they can explore the areas of greatest importance to them in conversation. From this sound base, it becomes possible to take a bird’s eye view together and see what might be standing in the way of achieving optimal mental health. Dilip has found that this approach can help generate new insights, energy and responses to life’s problems.  Dilip always sees a person as part of a wider web of relationships, including their families and social support systems, and tries to understand and engage these systems to best effect to help aid recovery.

Dilip has a special interest in the following areas of clinical practice:

• Complex developmental trauma
• Disrupted relationships/attachment
• Adjustment, grief, and loss
• Depression, anxiety, and self-harming behaviour
• Out of Home Care (children and young people in foster, kinship, and institutional care)

Psychological approaches:

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Conversational Model)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
• Mindfulness-Based approaches (including ACT)
• Stress Reduction (Mindfulness, Relaxation, Biofeedback)
• Systemic Therapy (Family Therapy & Couples Therapy)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Solution Focussed Therapy

Dilip is a fully Certified Practitioner of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and is currently working towards being Australia’s first local trainer in this model of psychotherapy. DDP is a model of therapy focussed on healing trauma that originates in disrupted relationships by promoting felt safety and connection in key attachment relationships.

In addition to the above, Dilip is a founding member of the Centre for Relational Care (CRC) – An incorporated non for profit association which aims to be an independent voice for people impacted by Out of Home Care, and provide distinctive alternatives that can change lived experiences. Dilip is also a founding member of Third Way Collective – an incorporated association working to improve collaboration between practitioners, and access to support for children, young people and carers within the NSW Out of Home Care system. 

Dilip is available at the following session times:

• Monday 10am – 2pm
• Monday 5pm – 9pm (Telehealth only sessions)
• Tuesday 9am – 6pm 
• Thursday 9am – 6pm
• Friday 9am – 2pm (Out of Home Care clinical and consultation work only)

Fili Perdikaris

I believe that each person has the capacity for growth, even in the face of pain, fear, or long-standing patterns. My role as a psychologist is to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space where we can work together to explore what matters to you, and move toward the change you’re seeking. I see each person as the expert in their own life, and I aim to support that inner knowledge through reflection, collaboration, and practical tools for change.

I bring over 30 years of experience to my work with adults and couples, having worked across a range of public and private settings including community mental health, family and child teams, psychological rehabilitation services, outpatient programs in private psychiatric hospitals, and victims’ services. I provide individual therapy for adults, as well as relationship counselling, with a focus on emotional connection and communication.

My approach is strength-based and grounded in psychodynamic thinking. I also draw on a range of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), narrative and systemic approaches. I have a particular interest in working with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and relational distress. In couples work, I use the Gottman Method to support lasting and respectful change.

At the heart of my work is the belief that the therapeutic relationship matters deeply. A good fit between therapist and client can create the safety and trust needed for real movement to occur, and I’m committed to offering that presence and partnership in the work we do together.

In my work with adults, older adults, and couples, I draw on broad clinical experience to support people through many different challenges, including:

• Major depression and bipolar 
• Anxiety and panic  
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Identity struggles, emotional regulation and interpersonal difficulties
• Stress management and workplace issues
• Suicidality and self-harm
• Perinatal and parenting support
• Couples counselling
• Navigating life transitions and adjustment to loss or illness