Mrs Janine Di-Masi is a psychologist based in Erina, on the Central Coast (43 Barralong Road, Erina NSW 2250). She works with people who want some extra support and a plan that feels doable in real life.
Her sessions can suit adults and people looking for help with day-to-day mental health worries. In many cases, people come in because life feels too full at the moment, stress is building up, or they are stuck in the same negative cycle and can’t see a way out.
Mrs Di-Masi offers both individual therapy sessions and group therapy sessions. Some people prefer one-on-one time. Others find it helps to be in a group, where you can hear how others manage similar challenges. Either way, the focus stays practical and calm.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of her key approaches. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours link together. It’s not about trying to “think positive” all the time. Instead, it helps you notice patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and try steps that match your goals.
Alongside CBT, she also uses stress management techniques. That might mean learning skills to slow things down when your body is on high alert, or building ways to cope with pressure as it comes up. At times, it’s about changing small habits, so the stress doesn’t keep taking over your day.
In therapy, sessions usually cover what’s been happening for you, what’s been hardest, and what you want to be different. From there, it can be easier to set short-term goals and work toward them bit by bit. People often find it helpful when there’s structure, but the pace still feels manageable.
Experience: while her experience details aren’t listed here, she regularly provides individual and group sessions and uses CBT and stress management techniques as part of her work.
Education, research, and clinical trials aren’t shown on this page. If you’re looking for something specific—like help with a particular kind of stress or a certain tough situation—it’s a good idea to ask during an initial appointment, so you can confirm it matches what you need.
To get started, you can visit her practice in Erina at 43 Barralong Road, Erina NSW 2250.