I am a Psychotherapist, and a Level 1 member (#27727) of the Australian Counselling Association.
As a Psychotherapist, I help individuals, couples, and families overcome their mental health and relationship challenges using evidence-based psychotherapy.
My therapy approach enables my clients to discover their cognitive, emotional, and communication patterns, build new behaviours aligned to their core values, create meaning, and thrive.
I specialise in two areas: the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and Trauma for individuals, and the treatment of Relationship Conflict for couples and families.
The defining features of my therapy style are compassion, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard.
I provide psychotherapy in-person in Sydney, and online throughout Australia and Asia Pacific, via my practice, Intermind (www.intermind.com.au).
If you are interested in my psychotherapy services, you can book a free 25 minute initial consultation with me via https://intermind.com.au/book-now. Our chat will focus on who you are, who you want to be, and what you need from psychotherapy. You can then decide, without any pressure, whether I am the right fit for you.
Some of my client testimonials:
"In 2023 I experienced three major mental health issues: one originating from childhood trauma, the second from significant marital conflict, and the third from workplace bullying. I saw Tom Skotidas at Intermind for six sessions. I had seen therapists in the past and had previously studied psychotherapy myself. Tom’s style of psychotherapy is unique. It is awareness-raising and experiential. His therapy enabled me to become aware of thoughts, emotions, and behaviour patterns that I had either ignored or had never reflected on. He helped me express these in a way that healed a large part of my trauma. He also helped me identify my values and who I want to be as a mother, wife, and professional. After each session I felt a sense of self-mastery, resilience, and a plan for the future." – P. Packiam, Sydney
“I had one psychotherapy session with Tom Skotidas at Intermind. Following the session, I decided to do things that in the past would have caused me painful self-judgement. This time there was no inner critic, no second thoughts. It was so pleasantly surprising to live without the constant self-criticism. I have an intense feeling of peace and truce with myself.” – Elli L., Melbourne
“I had two sessions with Tom Skotidas at Intermind. In both sessions, I shared mental health challenges that I had been experiencing for several months. Tom understood my challenges and was able to help me express my thoughts and emotions in a way that I had never expressed before. Even though the sessions were difficult, I experienced relief, and then peace. I even got my appetite back. Most importantly, I felt a sense of control over my emotions that I did not have before therapy. Tom helped me get my life back together.” – Nikkie S., Sydney
"In the last 12 months my family situation changed dramatically, upending my personal life. I needed to work with a therapist who would go beyond an endless series of “And how do you feel about that?”. I needed a therapist who would understand my new reality, know how to collaborate with me, and use effective psychotherapy models to help me cope with my new situation. I have had four sessions so far with Tom Skotidas at Intermind. In that time, we have built a strong relationship. I have never felt judged. I am steadily growing my awareness of my behavioural patterns, improving my interpersonal skills, and building my emotional resilience to cope with (and eventually thrive) in my new life." – Cazz B., Sydney
I am also a Mental Health Speaker.
I regularly run public education events on important psychotherapy topics such as Psychological Trauma, ADHD, and the Inner Critic.
I share my psychotherapy knowledge through The Brief Therapist, a newsletter designed to help people improve their mindset, overcome challenges, and meet their best self. You can subscribe here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-brief-therapist-7031506092325015552
You can also follow my content on these social platforms:
– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tomskotidas
– Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tomskotidas
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomskotidasofficial
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomskotidasnow
– TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomskotidas
