Fernando Rocha
Counsellor, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
The Underthought Psychoanalysis Practice
Surry Hills, Sydney NSW 2010
In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
You may be feeling overwhelmed, or facing difficulties that seem to return despite your efforts to understand or change them. At times, things can feel unclear, difficult to put into words, or hard to carry alone.
I offer a confidential space to speak freely, beginning with whatever has brought you here. What feels unclear and difficult to deal with can gradually become clearer, and with that, more open to change. My psychoanalytic work attends not only to what is said, but also to what returns, repeats, or resists being put into words. This creates space for a deeper understanding of your experience and the possibility of more lasting change.
As a starting point, I offer an initial 50-minute meeting free of charge. This is an opportunity to speak, ask questions, and get a sense of whether this way of working feels right for you. There is no obligation to continue after the first meeting.
Background
Before establishing my private practice, I spent many years engaged in the study of psychoanalysis and related fields, alongside my own analysis and professional formation.
My work is supported by ongoing supervision and continued study, grounded in a commitment to ethical and thoughtful practice.
Services
I offer psychoanalytic therapy and counselling for adults in a confidential and thoughtful setting, both in person and online across Australia.
This work may be helpful if you find yourself caught in recurring relationship patterns, experiencing emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or a sense that something in your life feels difficult to understand or shift. Rather than focusing on immediate solutions, psychoanalytic work creates space to explore the underlying patterns shaping your experience.
If something here resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to explore whether this way of working feels right for you.
Quality Provision
My work is guided by a commitment to ethical and thoughtful practice, supported by ongoing supervision and continued study in psychoanalysis. Sessions are conducted with care, consistency, and respect for each person’s way of living.
I am a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and the Australian Counselling Association.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology - 2017
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - 2014
Modalities
Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic
Therapy Approach
In psychoanalytic therapy, sessions begin with whatever you bring — a concern, a question, a recurring difficulty, or something that has been difficult to put into words. There is no need to fit yourself into a predetermined structure or category.
Through the process of speaking freely and reflecting together, patterns that once felt unclear can gradually become more visible and more open to change. My role is not to direct you toward ready-made answers, but to offer a space in which understanding can emerge in your own words and at your own pace.
This work often leads to a deeper recognition of what has been shaping your experience, opening the possibility for meaningful and lasting change.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
Surry Hills NSW 2010
The practice is located a short walk (approximately 5 minutes) from Central Station, with easy access to public transport. Street parking is available nearby.
Appointments
Appointments are available on weekends.
The sessions are offered in Sydney and online across Australia.
You’re welcome to get in touch to discuss current availability and suitable times.
Fees & Insurance
The first meeting (50 minutes) is offered without fee.
If you decide to continue after the first session, each session is $90
If cost is a concern, this can be discussed according to individual circumstances.
Languages
English
Portuguese
Payment Options
Payment can be made via bank transfer or cash, on the day of the session or in advance.
Contact Fernando
Arrange an initial conversation