Helen Fernandez-Baca is a psychologist based in Sutherland, NSW. She works from Suite 2A, Level 2, 668-670 Old Princes Highway, Sutherland NSW 2232. If you’re looking for a calm, steady space to talk things through, Helen provides therapy sessions that focus on practical ways to cope day to day.
Helen’s work often supports people dealing with stress and anxiety. At times it can feel like your mind won’t switch off, or like worry keeps building even when you’re trying to get things under control. Therapy can help you slow things down, spot patterns, and build new skills that actually fit your life.
Sessions may include behavioural therapy, which looks at what’s happening in real life and what you can do about it. For many people, that means learning new ways to respond to triggers, breaking unhelpful cycles, and making small changes that build up over time. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start—progress often happens step by step.
Mindfulness training is another part of Helen’s approach. This isn’t about “emptying your mind” or forcing yourself to relax. It’s more about noticing what’s going on in the body and the mind, then choosing what helps. Many people find mindfulness useful when anxiety shows up as tightness, racing thoughts, or feeling on edge.
Helen also offers counselling and support through groups. Support groups can be a helpful in-between space, especially if you feel like you’re dealing with things on your own. Hearing other people’s stories, and sharing your own when you feel ready, can take some of the pressure off and make things feel more manageable.
Helen speaks English and Spanish, which can be a big help for people who feel more comfortable expressing themselves in either language. She keeps the tone down to earth and the sessions focused on what matters most to you right now.