Malika Ferry is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Psychology Board-Approved Supervisor, practising since 2009.

She works with adults and specialises in trauma recovery using Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and provides comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments for adults.

Malika accepts GP referrals under a Mental Health Treatment Plan and works primarily with adults seeking considered, compassionate and tailored care that is evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and complex life stressors.

Locations: Bella Vista | Newington / Sydney Olympic Park | Online

Malika is committed to social justice and is a registered provider with Victims’ Services, supporting individuals impacted by crime and trauma. She is committed to providing culturally safe care and has designed and facilitated evidence‑informed group programs specifically tailored to people from culturally diverse backgrounds, thoughtfully addressing the additional complexities of navigating multiple cultural worlds.

 

Trauma Therapy and EMDR

Malika has particular expertise in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy recommended internationally for trauma and PTSD.

EMDR helps the brain process distressing memories so they no longer trigger the same emotional or physiological responses. Many clients find that this approach allows them to move beyond experiences that have felt “stuck” for years and regain a greater sense of emotional freedom and resilience.

Malika works with adults across Australia seeking trauma-informed psychological therapy, particularly those experiencing the ongoing effects of trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, and difficult life transitions.

 

About Malika Ferry

Malika is passionate about helping people move beyond survival and rediscover the capacity to thrive in their lives and relationships. She works with people in a genuine and collaborative way, supporting them to better understand longstanding emotional patterns and create meaningful psychological change. Her approach places a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and creating a safe, supportive space for reflection and growth.

Outside of work, she is a wife, mum of two kids, and enjoys learning, exploring new ideas and ways of being, and embracing life’s adventures — experiences that continue to deepen her appreciation for the resilience within us all and the remarkable complexity of the human experience.

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Who I Work Best With

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful individuals who have been managing life’s challenges for some time but recognise that certain patterns — such as anxiety, trauma responses, relationship difficulties, or self-doubt — continue to affect their wellbeing.

They are often seeking more than short-term symptom relief. Instead, they want to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop lasting psychological resilience.

Therapy with me tends to work best for individuals who are curious about their inner world, open to reflection, and willing to actively engage in the therapeutic process both during and between sessions.

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My Services

Adult Assessments

• ADHD Assessments for Adults
• Autism Assessments for Adults

Malika provides comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments for adults, using evidence-based assessment tools and structured clinical interviews to support diagnostic clarity and self-understanding.

Many adults seek assessment after recognising longstanding patterns in attention, sensory processing differences, organisation, or social communication that may have previously gone unrecognised.

Trauma and Emotional Health

• PTSD and complex trauma
• Intergenerational trauma
• Anxiety and panic
• Depression
• Grief and loss
• Recovery from narcissistic abuse and religious trauma

• Addictions

Neurodiversity and Life Challenges

• Neurodiversity support (ADHD and Autism)
• Relationship and attachment issues
• Parenting stress, including culturally responsive parenting support
• Perinatal mental health
• Multicultural, Aboriginal, and rural mental health

Workplace and Performance

• Workplace psychological injury and stress (SIRA provider)
• Performance enhancement (sport, career, performing arts) 
• Life coaching – resilience, women’s empowerment, overcoming imposter syndrome, relationships, mindfulness

Eating and Body Image

• Eating disorders and body image concerns
(including bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder)

Professional Services

• Malika provides clinical supervision to psychologists, supporting their professional development and reflective practice.

 

Therapy Approaches

Malika’s work is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and attachment-based therapy.

She integrates a range of evidence-based psychological approaches, including:

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Schema Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Somatic approaches
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Narrative Therapy & Family Therapy
• Positive Psychology
• Mindfulness-based approaches

These approaches help clients process distressing memories, shift limiting beliefs, regulate emotions, and reconnect with their strengths and potential.

Malika integrates these methods with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, recognising that both structured treatment and a supportive therapeutic relationship are key agents of meaningful psychological change.

Therapy is always tailored to each individual, ensuring that your experiences, needs, values, and goals guide the work we do together.

 

Appointment Locations

Appointments are available at:

• Bella Vista, Sydney
• Newington / Sydney Olympic Park
• Online via secure Microsoft Teams video consultation

 

Therapy Fees

A standard consultation with Malika is 50 minutes, with a fee of $250 per session.

Payment is required at the beginning of each appointment and can be made via EFTPOS or direct debit through Halaxy.

Malika’s fees are set below the current APS recommended rate for Clinical Psychologists ($318), reflecting her commitment to providing accessible, high-quality care while maintaining a sustainable practice.

Initial Appointments

• 60-minute initial consultation (in-office): $260
• 90-minute extended psychology / coaching consultation: $340

After-Hours Appointments

Appointments scheduled from 5:00pm onwards are considered after-hours and attract a $20 surcharge.

 

Medicare Rebates

With a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP, Medicare provides a rebate of $145.25 per session when seeing a Clinical Psychologist.

Medicare rebates are processed after full payment of the session fee.

 

Enquiries

If the approach described here resonates with you, you are welcome to submit an enquiry through the website to explore whether working together may be a good fit.

Introductory calls can be arranged after submission of the enquiry form.