Centre For Effective Living

Centre For Effective Living Psychologist and Allied Health practitioners in Gordon, an Upper North Shore Sydney practice. Easily accessible by public transport.

The Centre for Effective Living is a Psychology and Allied Health practice serving the Upper North Shore of Sydney. Located in Gordon, we provide a wide range of mental health services for individuals, families and children. If you or someone you love is struggling with an emotional or mental health problem, call us now to make an appointment and take the first step in getting the support you need. Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Adult mental health, WorkCover, depression ,anxiety, stress management, Clinical Psychology expertise. Our practitioners are highly qualified to help you acheive your mental health and wellbeing goals. If you live far away, we are also able to assess your suitability for online appointments.

19/12/2025

A few kind words about Christmas from each of us.
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank all our clients for being part of our journey this year.

Our clinic will be closed during the Christmas and New Year period, and we’ll be back refreshed in the New Year.
Until then, we wish you a restful, gentle, and joyful Christmas.

When we stop trying to fix grief, we often find more space to live alongside it.Our therapist Lauren has written an arti...
16/12/2025

When we stop trying to fix grief, we often find more space to live alongside it.

Our therapist Lauren has written an article exploring why grief isn’t something to fight — and how moving through it can be a gentler path forward.

Discover why grief isn’t a problem to fix and how to move through it with compassion. Learn what processing grief really means and how to carry grief gently.

Talking to children about frightening news can feel hard. Calm presence, honest but simple answers, and predictable rout...
16/12/2025

Talking to children about frightening news can feel hard. Calm presence, honest but simple answers, and predictable routines can help them feel safe when the news feels frightening.

Colour-coding the calendar? Hiding in a quiet corner? Running on festive adrenaline?Everyone has a holiday coping style....
12/12/2025

Colour-coding the calendar? Hiding in a quiet corner? Running on festive adrenaline?
Everyone has a holiday coping style. Swipe through and see which one resonates with you most.












Learning never stops. Every Friday afternoon, our team comes together to grow, reflect, and deepen our clinical knowledg...
12/12/2025

Learning never stops. Every Friday afternoon, our team comes together to grow, reflect, and deepen our clinical knowledge. Today we took a moment to look back and reflect on everything we’ve learned this year so far.

Christmas characters behave the way they do for a reason, and so do we.Here’s a look at what they might explore in thera...
04/12/2025

Christmas characters behave the way they do for a reason, and so do we.
Here’s a look at what they might explore in therapy, and a reminder that compassion helps all of us grow.
















Meaningful gifts don’t have to be big.Small, thoughtful gestures can support emotional wellbeing long after the holidays...
28/11/2025

Meaningful gifts don’t have to be big.
Small, thoughtful gestures can support emotional wellbeing long after the holidays.
Here are some ideas to inspire gentle giving.












Being seen for who you really are, and still embraced, is the deepest kind of connection.
12/11/2025

Being seen for who you really are, and still embraced, is the deepest kind of connection.

We’re halfway through November! What’s your favorite part about spring?
11/11/2025

We’re halfway through November! What’s your favorite part about spring?

We’d love to take a moment to reintroduce you to our space 🍃 🏠. It’s hard to believe it’s been over a year since our mov...
05/11/2025

We’d love to take a moment to reintroduce you to our space 🍃 🏠. It’s hard to believe it’s been over a year since our moved from Gordon Centre to our new home on Merriwa St. A heartfelt thank you to all our clients who made the move with us, we hope you are feeling just as settled here as we are.
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What images or thoughts pop up when you think of resilience? For different people, it can mean different things. Check o...
04/11/2025

What images or thoughts pop up when you think of resilience? For different people, it can mean different things. Check out these examples of what resilience looks like in action

28/10/2025

Meet Thomas! One of our psychologists we were very lucky to have join our team last year. ☺️

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Gordon, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+611800832588

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