This practice offers a space where
speaking and listening can unfold.
You may be seeking a space to speak if:
- Something in life keeps repeating without becoming clear
- Anxiety, conflict, or dissatisfaction persists despite efforts to resolve it
- You are searching for a different way to understand what feels stuck
Feel free to get in touch to arrange an initial meeting.
Psychoanalysis in Sydney
Psychoanalytic therapy offers a space where speaking can bring into words experiences that have remained difficult to understand.
You do not need to know where to begin or have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Sessions unfold at your pace in a respectful, confidential, and ethically grounded setting.
Our conversations begin with whatever brings you here. As we speak together, what has remained difficult to put into words can gradually begin to make sense in a different way. Over time, new ways of responding to what once felt fixed or inevitable may become possible.
Professional Background & Registration
Fernando Rocha, PACFA Reg. Certified Practicing, M.A.C.A (Level 2)
For those who wish to know more about my training and professional standing
I am a psychoanalytic therapist and counsellor based in Sydney whose work is grounded in psychoanalysis, offering sessions in person and online across Australia. My work is grounded in over twenty years of sustained study in psychoanalysis, alongside many years of personal analysis and ongoing professional formation. I am a PACFA Registered Certified Practising and ACA Level 2 member.
I have spent over twenty years studying psychoanalysis because I remain interested in how each person’s suffering takes shape in a unique way. My work is not based on giving advice or techniques, but on creating a space where something new can emerge through speech.
Begin with a First Meeting
If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to begin with a first meeting.
This offers an opportunity to experience the therapeutic space, ask questions, and consider whether this way of working feels right for you.
The first meeting (50 minutes) is offered without fee.