I am a psychotherapist and counsellor working in Sydney’s Inner West.

olivia mackay psychotherapist counsellor psychotherapy counselling relationships

I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, an evidence-based therapeutic approach that involves collaborative work between the client and therapist.

My life experiences have informed my approach, blending evidence-based therapies with the insights I've gathered from my own personal psychotherapy. I bring a holistic view to my therapeutic work with each individual, and integrate somatic and mindfulness elements as relevant and appropriate.

Additionally, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood has given me a unique perspective on neurodiversity and a firsthand understanding of the profound shift in identity that often accompanies such a revelation.

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer
and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.”
- Pema Chödrön

Qualifications & Training

Institute of Child and Adolescent Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (ICAPP)
Infant Observation; Introduction to Psychoanalytic Theory; Introduction to the Practice of Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Mandala Community Counselling
Psychodynamic Counselling Course

The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Education (1st Class Hons)

DoE Refugee Student Counselling Support Team
Child centred relationship strategies for counsellors and teachers; Child-Centred Communication - Therapeutic Limit Setting; Messy Play

STARTTS NSW
Vicarious Trauma and Self-care

Rhythm2Recovery
Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator Training & Therapeutic Program Extension Training

Kadampa Meditation Centre, Sydney
Various Meditation & Mindfulness Courses, Retreats & Workshops

Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre, Dublin
Teacher Training Program

Ongoing weekly clinical supervision and personal therapy

Memberships & Associations

Australian Community Counselling Association (ACCA) Membership No. ACCA0404Q

I am a psychotherapist and counsellor working in Sydney’s Inner West.

I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, an evidence-based therapeutic approach that involves collaborative work between the client and therapist.

My life experiences have informed my approach, blending evidence-based therapies with the insights I've gathered from my own personal psychotherapy. I bring a holistic view to my therapeutic work with each individual, and integrate somatic and mindfulness elements as relevant and appropriate.

Additionally, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood has given me a unique perspective on neurodiversity and a firsthand understanding of the profound shift in identity that often accompanies such a revelation.

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer
and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.”
- Pema Chödrön

Qualifications & Training

Memberships & Associations

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which I work.
I recognise their continuing connection to the land and pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Olivia Mackay Therapy

oliviamackaytherapy@gmail.com
0424 950 740

I am a psychotherapist and counsellor working in Sydney’s Inner West.

I specialise in psychodynamic psychotherapy, an evidence-based therapeutic approach that involves collaborative work between the client and therapist.

My life experiences have informed my approach, blending evidence-based therapies with the insights I've gathered from my own personal psychotherapy. I bring a holistic view to my therapeutic work with each individual, and integrate somatic and mindfulness elements as relevant and appropriate.

Additionally, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood has given me a unique perspective on neurodiversity and a firsthand understanding of the profound shift in identity that often accompanies such a revelation.

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.”- Pema Chödrön

Qualifications & Training

Memberships & Associations

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which I work. I recognise their continuing connection to the land and pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Olivia Mackay Therapy

oliviamackaytherapy@gmail.com0424 950 740

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer
and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals.”
- Pema Chödrön

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which I work.
I recognise their continuing connection to the land and pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

oliviamackaytherapy@gmail.com
0424 950 740