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Wise Institute houses over 125 years of experience in compassion-driven psychology practice offering purposeful, effective therapies and treatments for clients throughout our community.

24/03/2026

Register now, places are still available for our DBT Distress Tolerance Group starting Tuesday, 28 April 2026.

This group focuses on building practical skills to help you better manage and or accept difficult situations that life presents.

Our nine week program combines an online DBT course with a weekly workshop led by highly trained DBT facilitators, where you will apply your learning and practice the skills in a supportive environment.

Visit our website or check the link in our bio to register or learn more.

13/10/2025

We are thrilled to share that Bhiravi Thambi has been promoted to Senior Clinical Psychologist ✨ and is also a Board Approved Supervisor 🙌.

These milestones highlight Bhiravi’s dedication to clinical excellence, her passion for professional growth, and the thoughtfulness and leadership she brings to our team. Her expertise will continue to benefit her clients, colleagues, and the Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists she now supervises.

Please join us in congratulating Bhiravi on these well-deserved achievements! 💐👏

Wise Institute
Understanding People. Empowering Growth.

30/09/2025

Registrations are now open for the next DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Group for adults at Wise Institute, Crows Nest.

Our Director Natasha Davis will facilitate this 9 week group program which has been adapted to include both online learning and face-to-face skills practice and application.

What is DBT?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a very effective program for individuals who struggle to regulate their emotions and/or manage relationships effectively. The Interpersonal Effectiveness group helps you develop skills to express yourself clearly, maintain good relationships and improve your self-respect.

At Wise Institute, we have created a 9 week DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness group for adults which provides the skills learning online and the practice in person. We are keen to help adults put these skills into practice and make meaningful changes in their life.

For more information see: https://wise-institute.teachable.com/p/dbt-interpersonal-effectiveness-group

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Understanding People, Empowering Growth.

20/08/2025

✨ Inspiring the next generation of Women in STEM ✨

We are proud of Dr Deborah Finney who was invited to speak on a Women in STEM panel alongside inspiring health professionals including an obstetrician/gynaecologist and an oncologist. 👩‍⚕️🧠💡

In the photo you can see Dr Finney with the panelists, the Science Captains and the daughters of the speakers.

Dr Finney shared her passion for psychology and spoke about the important role it plays in STEM. Her words encouraged students to dream big and reminded them of the many opportunities that science and health can open. 🌟

Thank you Deborah for continuing to champion psychology in schools and in the wider community. Your warmth and dedication continue to inspire future leaders, scientists and changemakers. 🌿✨

At Wise, we believe in supporting people to grow, thrive and reach their potential. If you or someone you know is looking for compassionate, evidence-based care, we are here to help. 💙 💛 💚 🩵

Wise Institute.

Understanding People, Empowering Growth.

14/08/2025

Ever catch yourself trying to push away difficult feelings? You're not alone. 💙

This week in our DBT Emotion Regulation program, we explored something that might surprise you: emotion regulation doesn't mean controlling or suppressing feelings.

It actually starts with simply noticing them—without judgment.

When we practice mindfulness of current emotions, we learn to:

✨ Notice feelings as they arise

✨ Observe the sensations and thoughts that come with them

✨ See the difference between feeling and action

✨ Choose our response instead of reacting automatically

Think of emotions as messengers. When we listen without judgment, they give us valuable information about our needs and values.

This skill is so foundational that we weave it through all our DBT programs. Because once you can observe your emotions with curiosity instead of criticism, everything else becomes possible.

🤔 What's one emotion you've noticed today? How did it show up in your body?

Learn more about our DBT programs: http://wise-institute.teachable.com/p/home

06/08/2025

🌿 DBT Emotion Regulation Group – Week 2: Core Mindfulness 🌿

This week, our group turned their attention to one of the most foundational and transformative DBT skills — Mindfulness.

Mindfulness isn’t just a skill we “tick off” — it’s the anchor for everything else we teach. Whether we’re managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, or improving relationships, mindfulness helps us pause, notice, and respond with intention.

💬 This week’s focus:
🔹 “What” skills — Observe, Describe, Participate
🔹 “How” skills — One-mindfully, Non-judgementally, Effectively
🔹 Understanding three states of mind and finding our Wise Mind

🧠 Participants reflected on how mindfulness can:
• Build emotional awareness
• Interrupt reactive patterns
• Create space for thoughtful, values-aligned choices

🌀 Our DBT Skills Flowchart shows why we begin with Core Mindfulness — it’s the skill we return to again and again, no matter the challenge.

✨ What makes our program unique?
✔️ Weekly in-person sessions at our Crows Nest clinic (1 hour)
✔️ Self-paced online modules (1–1.5 hours)
✔️ Fortnightly individual therapy (1 hour)

This hybrid approach offers both flexibility and structure — supporting participants to practise skills in real time and apply them to daily life.

💡 If you're curious about mindfulness or DBT, our online programs are available for independent learning, anytime:
👉 wise-institute.teachable.com/p/home

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Understanding People, Empowering Growth.

30/07/2025

🌱 Our newest DBT Emotion Regulation group kicked off last night — continuing Wise Institute’s commitment to helping people build meaningful lives and stronger emotional skills.

Natasha Davis, Mikaela and Georgina welcomed participants and introduced some of the key foundations of DBT:

✔️ Biosocial Theory & Validation
Understanding how emotional sensitivity develops — and the power of feeling acknowledged and understood

✔️ Dialectics & Walking the Middle Path
Learning to find balance and flexibility, instead of feeling stuck in all-or-nothing thinking

✔️ Building a Life Worth Living
Focusing on values, meaning, and making sustainable change over time

This structured, skills-based group supports people who feel emotions intensely — and want to improve resilience, relationships, and wellbeing.

💬 Interested in joining our DBT program or learning more about these skills? [Visit the link in our bio] or reach out through our website.

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Understanding People, Empowering Growth.

23/07/2025

We're excited to introduce Dr. Anu Kataria to our Wise Institute family! 🌿

Anu is our Consultant Psychiatrist who brings something truly special to our team - a genuine commitment to understanding you as an individual and empowering your unique growth journey.

What we love about Anu's approach:
- She puts YOU at the centre of every decision about your care
- Her gentle, thoughtful prescribing philosophy means "start low and go slow" - your comfort comes first
- She believes in working WITH you, ensuring you understand all your options and feel confident in your choices
- She speaks both English and Hindi, bringing cultural sensitivity and understanding to every session
- She collaborates beautifully with your psychologist, GP, and family (with your permission) so your care is truly coordinated

Dr. Kataria specialises in supporting adults with anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, trauma and PTSD, and personality-related difficulties. She holds advanced training in psychotherapies and continues expanding her skills in ACT and CBT - giving you access to both medical expertise and therapeutic support.

She's also a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney, combining her passion for clinical care with medical education.

Whether you're considering psychiatric consultation for the first time or looking for a psychiatrist who truly listens and collaborates, Dr. Kataria is now accepting appointments at our Crows Nest practice.

Ready to learn more? See the links below, visit our website or call (02) 9906 5199 to book a consultation.

Wise Institute.
Understanding People, Empowering Growth.

21/07/2025

✨ We are thrilled to celebrate Hilary Choi on achieving her Registration as a Psychologist! ✨

After 6 years of university study and 6 of those months with our team at Wise Institute, Hilary has reached this incredible milestone. 🎉

During her placement, Hilary brought exceptional energy, curiosity, and compassion to everything she did - from co-facilitating our DBT groups to supporting clients with genuine care. Her dedication to learning and growth has been inspiring to watch.

What made Hilary's journey special:

📌Her enthusiasm for joining our DBT Consultation Team
📌The thoughtful way she connected with clients
📌Her commitment to evidence-based practice
📌The warmth and positivity she brought to our team culture

We couldn't be more excited to welcome Hilary back as our newest Registered Psychologist and soon-to-be Clinical Psychology Registrar. Her journey from student to professional has been marked by integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.

Congratulations Hilary! We're so proud of your achievement and can't wait to see the positive impact you'll continue to make. 🌟

Wise Institute.
Understanding People, Empowering Growth.

17/07/2025

𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞

We’re pleased to share that psychiatry appointments are available from next week at our Crows Nest clinic with Psychiatrist 𝐃𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐮 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚.

❓ What is Psychiatry? ❓
Psychiatry is a medical field focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who provide comprehensive assessments and can offer both therapy and medication to support mental wellbeing.

Dr Anu Kataria works with adults experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, trauma and PTSD, and personality-related difficulties. She uses a person-centred, respectful approach to care, combining medical knowledge with empathy and collaboration.

⚠️ What Are Common Reasons to See a Psychiatrist? ⚠️
People may seek psychiatry support when experiencing:
- Persistent low mood or anxiety
- Ongoing emotional dysregulation or distress
- Difficulties with concentration, sleep, or motivation
- Hallucinations, delusional thoughts, or unusual perceptual experiences
- Reactions to trauma or stress that affect daily functioning

Dr Kataria adopts a conservative approach to prescribing — preferring to “start low and go slow” — and integrates supportive psychotherapy within a biopsychosocial model of care. She believes in shared decision-making and is committed to helping clients feel heard, respected, and supported.

❗ Why Choose Dr Anu Kataria? ❗
With over 30 years of experience in both public and private mental health settings, Dr Kataria brings clinical depth, warmth, and cultural sensitivity to her work. She speaks both English and Hindi and is known for her calm, steady presence.

She values open communication with psychologists, GPs, families, and carers (always with consent), recognising that coordinated care leads to better outcomes. Dr Kataria also teaches medical students as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney and has a longstanding commitment to professional education.

📝 A GP referral is required to access psychiatry services.

📞 To get started, book a call with our intake manager (link in the comments).

📧 Referral information from psychologists and allied health professionals is welcome — please email: [email protected]

More information about our services and referral is available on our website 👉 (see links in comments)

Wise Institute.
Understanding People, Empowering Growth.

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Level 1, 59 Willoughby Road
Crows Nest, NSW
2065

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	10pm - 4pm

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