Natalie Close

About

Dr. Natalie Close
Clinical Psychologist, NSW

Taking the step to seek support is a profound act of self-care, and I am glad you are here. I am a clinical psychologist based in New South Wales, dedicated to creating a warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful space where you can explore your experiences without judgment. My practice is built on the foundation of safety, authenticity, and empowerment. I am passionate about supporting you to understand inner wisdom, heal from past wounds, and build a life that is personally meaningful and aligned with your values.

My Approach & Areas of Practice
I work with adults across a broad range of presentations, with a particular focus on supporting neurodivergent (including ADHD, autism, and AuDHD) and gender-diverse, trans, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

I understand that traditional therapeutic spaces have not always been accommodating or validating for everyone. My practice is neuroaffirming and gender-affirming. This means I do not seek to "fix" or pathologize your inherent way of being; instead, we work together to navigate a world that is often not built for your nervous system or identity, while identifying and leveraging your natural strengths. Most importantly, I acknowledge that every person is unique, and seek to know you as an individual and not by the stereotypes of labels.

To support your unique goals, I draw from a diverse, evidence-based therapeutic toolkit, tailoring our sessions to what works best for you:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you clarify your values and develop psychological flexibility.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): To gently process and integrate trauma, distressing life events, or chronic stress.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a practical, structured way.
Psychodynamic Therapy: To explore deeper, often unconscious patterns, relational dynamics, and how your past experiences shape your present self.

In addition to therapy, I offer a comprehensive range of psychological assessments. Whether you are seeking clarity around neurodivergence, or other complex diagnostic questions, my assessment process is collaborative, thorough, and affirming. I view assessments not merely as a diagnostic exercise, but as a tool for self-understanding, self-compassion, and accessing appropriate support and accommodations.

Working Together
Your therapy should be as unique as you are. Whether you are looking to process trauma, navigate a major life transition, explore your identity, or develop practical strategies for executive functioning, we will move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you.

If you feel we might be a good fit, please reach out to schedule an initial consultation. I look forward to connecting with you.

What a first session looks like

Our first session is all about creating a warm, safe space where you can show up exactly as you are. Together, we will explore what brings you to therapy and what you hope to heal, always pacing our conversation to fit your comfort level and processing style. We’ll look at how your past relationships shape your present, and gently notice how your body holds onto stress or emotion in the moment. There is no "right" way to be in therapy; my goal is to understand your unique mind, honor your coping strengths, and build a trusting partnership for your healing journey.

In Natalie's own words.

Works with

Approach

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• EMDR
• Psychodynamic therapy

Qualifications

MPsych (Clinical), BPsych, PhD