Psychotherapist,
Eastern Suburbs
Sydney
Chauncey Sjostedt is a PACFA certified Gestalt Therapist offering in-person psychotherapy in Surry Hills, convenient to Paddington, Woollahra, Double Bay, Bondi Junction and Darlinghurst. Online sessions are also available on Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills) for eastern suburbs clients.
PACFA Certified Practicing Member #29367 · LGBTQ+ Affirming · Surry Hills & Online
Convenient to Eastern Suburbs
from Surry Hills
If you are based in Sydney's eastern suburbs and looking for a psychotherapist, the Surry Hills location is one of the most accessible in inner Sydney. Surry Hills sits directly at the western border of the eastern suburbs, making it a natural choice for clients from Paddington, Woollahra, Darlinghurst and surrounds. The practice address is Suite 324, 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, and is on Gadigal Country.
The practice is located in Surry Hills at Suite 324, 410 Elizabeth Street, which sits at the western edge of Sydney's eastern suburbs corridor. Paddington, Darlinghurst and Woollahra are all within a short distance by car or bus. Double Bay and Bondi Junction are a straightforward drive or public transport journey away.
By car from Paddington or Woollahra
Typically a 5 to 10 minute drive via Oxford Street or South Dowling Street, depending on traffic. Street parking is available on Elizabeth Street and surrounding streets near the practice.
By bus from Oxford Street
The 378, 380 and 382 routes run along Oxford Street through Paddington and connect to Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills. Central Station is also accessible by bus and is approximately a 10-minute walk from the practice.
From Double Bay or Bondi Junction
Both are accessible by car in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Bondi Junction station connects to Central by train, from where the practice is a short walk or bus ride away.
In-person sessions are offered on Saturday mornings. If the travel or the timing does not suit, online sessions on Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills) offer a convenient alternative with no commute required.
Suburbs I am
close to
The Surry Hills practice is well placed for clients from across Sydney's eastern suburbs. Whether you are travelling in person on Saturday mornings or prefer to attend online, all of the following areas are within easy reach. The practice is at the meeting point of Surry Hills and the eastern suburbs corridor, making it one of the most accessible inner-city therapy locations for clients travelling from the east.
Paddington
One of the closest eastern suburbs to the practice. Accessible via Oxford Street by bus or car in under 10 minutes on a Saturday morning. Paddington clients are among the most regular in-person attendees at the Surry Hills practice.
Woollahra
Close to Paddington and similarly accessible via Oxford Street or Queen Street. A short 5 to 10 minute drive from the practice, with street parking available near the building on weekends.
Darlinghurst
Immediately adjacent to Surry Hills, Darlinghurst is one of the most convenient eastern suburbs locations for reaching the practice. Walking distance for many clients.
Double Bay
A straightforward drive via New South Head Road and South Dowling Street, or accessible by public transport via bus to the city area.
Bondi Junction
Accessible by car or via the Eastern Suburbs Railway line to Central Station, from which the practice is a short bus or walk away. Many Bondi Junction clients also choose online sessions.
Online Anywhere
For clients anywhere in the eastern suburbs who prefer not to travel, online sessions via secure video are available Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills) and work just as effectively.
My services
I offer Gestalt psychotherapy and counselling for adults. My approach is trauma-informed, body-aware and LGBTQ+ affirming. I work with people across a wide range of presentations, from anxiety and burnout to grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, personal growth and identity. Sessions are 50 minutes, one-to-one and available in person in Surry Hills on Saturday mornings, or online on Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills).
All of my work is LGBTQ+ affirming, and I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. I welcome clients of all gender identities, sexualities, relationship structures and cultural backgrounds. No GP referral, diagnosis or documentation is required to book. There is no waitlist. You simply reach out and we arrange an appointment.
- Anxiety, Stress and Burnout
- Grief, Loss and Life Changes
- Birth Trauma and Perinatal Therapy
- Gender Identity and Diversity
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
- Relationship and Interpersonal Therapy
- Self-Esteem, Body Image and Identity
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Complex Family Dynamics
- Somatic and Body-Focused Therapy
- Personal Growth and Self-Understanding
- Managing Overwhelming Emotions
Full details on the services page. No GP referral or Mental Health Care Plan required. A free introductory call is available on request before the first session if you would like to speak briefly before committing to an appointment.
Also available
online
A significant number of my clients from the eastern suburbs attend entirely online, having found that the convenience and privacy of attending from home suits their schedules better than travelling to Surry Hills on a Saturday morning. The therapeutic work itself is not diminished by the online format. The same attention, the same relational quality, and the same approach are present regardless of whether you are in the room or on a screen.
For eastern suburbs clients who prefer not to travel to Surry Hills, or who find evening appointments more convenient than Saturday mornings, online sessions via secure encrypted video are available on Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills). The quality of the therapeutic work is the same online as in person, and many clients find the convenience of attending from home genuinely valuable.
Online sessions are available to clients anywhere in Australia. All you need is a private space, a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone. Full details on the appointments page.
Book a Session
Common questions
Questions about accessing the practice from the eastern suburbs.
Book a session
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Yes. The practice is located at Suite 324, 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, which is close to Paddington, Darlinghurst, Woollahra and Bondi Junction. By car it is a short drive from most eastern suburbs locations. By public transport, multiple bus routes connect the eastern suburbs with Elizabeth Street. Online sessions on Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills) are also available for clients who prefer not to travel.
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By car, Surry Hills is typically a 5 to 10 minute drive from Paddington or Woollahra via Oxford Street or South Dowling Street. Street parking is available near the practice on Elizabeth Street and surrounding streets. By bus, the 378, 380 and 382 routes connect Paddington and Oxford Street with Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills.
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Yes. Online sessions via secure video are available on Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills). Many eastern suburbs clients choose online sessions for their convenience, particularly those who find evening appointments easier to schedule. Online therapy is as effective as in-person for most presentations.
Book a session
in-person or online
No GP referral or Mental Health Care Plan required. In-person Saturday mornings in Surry Hills. Online Wednesday afternoons (Glebe) and Saturday mornings (Surry Hills). Sessions are 50 minutes. A free introductory call is available on request. I respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.