Purna

Mrs Purna Kalra

Psychotherapist

“25 years experience in working with adults struggling with Depression, Relationship difficulties, specializing in Trauma, DBT work, personality disorders”

About Me

I work with adults seeking to understand and overcome depression, relationship challenges, and the impact of trauma. With 25 years as a psychotherapist and a Masters in Social Work, I offer a steady, experienced presence. I specialise in supporting those grappling with personality disorders and trauma, drawing on effective DBT-informed approaches. My aim is to help you build resilience and find clearer ways forward in your life and relationships.

Approach

Working with adults who want clearer ways forward, I run sessions with a calm, structured pace that balances listening with practical skill-building. In Hornsby or online, in English or Hindi/Urdu, we blend emotional exploration, safety planning and targeted skills practice, with short, actionable reflections to try between meetings. I pay careful attention to relationship patterns and responses rooted in past hurt, helping you notice small shifts in thinking and behaviour. People seeking steady, focused work on mood, connection and trauma often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Complex Trauma, Grief and Depression, Anxiety disorders, Personality disorders, Focussed psychological interventions

Services Offered:

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

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

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

ANZAP

University of Delhi

Registrations

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Social Work

Service Area

Hornsby NSW, Bateau Bay NSW

In-person & Online

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia