Justine Dekaro Psychologist Headshot Paddington NSW

I’m a registered psychologist who’s passionate about helping people create lives that feel more balanced, meaningful and aligned with who they are. I work with people who are often seen as capable, successful and coping well, yet internally may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted by the pressure of trying to hold everything together.

With 10 years of experience working within high-performance corporate environments, I understand the pressure that can come with trying to manage competing demands while quietly struggling underneath. Through both my professional and personal experiences, I developed a strong interest in understanding how achievement, identity and wellbeing can become closely intertwined.

I also have an interest in the psychology of money and financial decision making. Money is rarely just about numbers, it’s influenced by our experiences, beliefs, emotions and relationships. I work with individuals and couples to better understand the patterns shaping their financial choices so they can make decisions that feel more intentional, confident and aligned with their values.

My approach to therapy is neuro-affirming, collaborative and grounded in the belief that values are our compass, helping us move toward lives that feel more fulfilling. I am interested in understanding the broader context of a person's experiences, including how early relationships and life experiences may continue to influence current patterns of thinking, feeling and relating. Alongside unpacking the past, I aim to support clients in developing practical tools and strategies that create meaningful change in everyday life.

Outside of work, I take my one-year daughter on daily adventures and love spending quality time with family and friends, usually over coffee and good food. I enjoy listening to true crime podcasts, going to the gym and learning about whatever has captured my curiosity lately, which at the moment is all things parenting. 

Hi there, I’m Justine.

Some Examples of What Justine Can Support With:

  • anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and low mood 

  • stress, overthinking, and self-pressure 

  • people pleasing and boundary setting

  • career challenges or transitions 

  • major life changes such as becoming a parent or relationship changes  

  • relationship and communication challenges for couples

  • emotional and behavioural patterns shaping financial decisions, including aligning spending with personal values, building confidence around financial goals and navigating money conversations within relationships

  • high masking ADHD and Autism in adults