For people who are tired of holding it all together.
State of Being is a modern psychology practice located in Paddington (just outside Sydney CBD) and online (Australia wide).
We work with adults navigating things like anxiety, burnout, ADHD, Autism, relationship troubles and periods of stress and transition where they feel lost and unsure where to start.
Our goal is simple: to give you the feeling of a holiday for your mind. Space to pause, exhale, and step out of survival mode.
The State of Being way of doing things is warm, evidence‑based, and human. We focus on helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, reconnect with yourself, and create change that fits your life and nervous system.
That’s why our branding draws on soft, holiday-inspired imagery. Sunlight, stillness, and a sense of distance from the noise. Therapy here isn’t about fixing you. It’s about creating room to think clearly, feel grounded, and reconnect with yourself.
State of Being is a place to slow down, feel understood, and learn how to make meaningful progress towards the life you want to be living.
Meet our psychologists
Delia Evenden
Currently accepting new adult clients in person and online, on Tuesdays.
Works with adults with ADHD and autism, as well as anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, burnout, relationships and life transitions, with a warm, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach.
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Marina Dawson
Currently accepting new therapy clients online only, with availability for online ADHD and Autism assessments (Australia-wide).
Works with adults navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety and burnout, with a warm, collaborative approach that helps people better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Sarah Shaw
Currently accepting new adult clients (18+) in person only, on Saturdays.
Supports adults navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, grief, perfectionism and life transitions, with neuroaffirming, trauma-informed care and a particular interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
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Amy Brown
At capacity for new therapy, assessment and supervision clients until 2027. To express your interest, email hello@stateofbeing.au.
Particularly enjoys supporting high-masking adults, late-discovered ADHD and autism, burnout, perfectionism and helping people better understand themselves through comprehensive assessment.
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Justine Dekaro
Therapy waitlist. To join the waitlist, email hello@stateofbeing.au.
Supporting adults and couples navigating ADHD, autism, relationships, perfectionism and life transitions with warmth, curiosity and practical support.
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Examples of what we support with:
Like a holiday for your mind
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