Elpiniki Andrew is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist who works in Newtown, NSW. You can find her at Suite 211, RPA Medical Centre, 100 Carillon Avenue, Newtown NSW 2042.
Her work mainly involves talking with people who are dealing with day-to-day mental health struggles. That can look like feeling stuck or overwhelmed, having trouble coping with stress, or noticing changes in mood that don’t seem to shift on their own. In many cases, people come in because they want practical support, not just talking things over and then hoping for the best.
Elpiniki offers therapy sessions that are built around what helps in real life. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the main tools used in sessions. CBT can be useful when anxiety or low mood starts to take over your thinking and your routines. It also helps people look at patterns they might be stuck in, and try out small changes that can make a difference over time.
She also helps with anxiety treatment and depression counselling. Stress management techniques are part of this, because stress often feeds into how we sleep, focus, and handle everyday problems. Sometimes it’s not one big issue. It can be a mix of worries, pressure, and feeling worn down, and therapy can help you untangle that.
Sessions are generally focused on understanding what’s going on, then working out a clear plan for coping and recovery. At times, people need help calming their body when they’re tense, and other times they need support sorting through thoughts that keep looping. Elpiniki works in a steady, grounded way, so you can move at a pace that feels manageable.
For those who want it, therapy can also include learning stress management strategies and practical techniques you can use between sessions. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, so the focus stays on what’s relevant to your situation, your goals, and what you feel you can actually do.