Dianna

Prof Dianna Kenny, PhD

Psychologist

“An experienced, evidence-based practitioner who offers dynamic psychotherapy, couples/marriage/family therapy, mediation/dispute resolution.”

About Me

I help individuals navigate personal change through dynamic psychotherapy, exploring deep-seated patterns. For couples and families, I provide a clear, structured space to improve communication and resolve conflict. Drawing on evidence-based methods, I guide clients through mediation to find fair agreements in complex disputes. My experienced, practical approach offers tailored support for lasting understanding and resolution.

Approach

Sessions move between digging into entrenched patterns and setting clear, manageable steps so insight leads to practical change. I see people in Sydney and via secure online sessions in English, keeping meetings focused and paced to your needs. The work combines careful assessment, collaborative goal-setting, skill practice and guided negotiation so decisions feel fair and sustainable. Those coping with grief, anxiety, trauma, parenting strains or relationship change often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Psychologist

Registration: PSY0001136350

Australian Dispute Resolution Association (ADRA)

Nationally Accredited Mediator

Attorney General's Department; NSW

Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Macquarie University

Year: 1985

Master of Arts in School Counselling

Macquarie University

Year: 1980

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

The University of Sydney

Year: 1974

Diploma in Education

Sydney Teachers College

Year: 1975

Postgraduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution

NSW College of Law

Year: 2016

Service Areas

DK Consulting

In-person & Online

Darlington

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia

Darlington, Sydney, Australia