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Lilyan Oey

PSYCHOLOGIST

BSc (Psych), Grad Dip Psych (Adv), MClin Psych

Lily is a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar. She completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney, with further foundational training from the University of Sydney and Deakin University.

Lily has a warm and collaborative style, aiming to make therapy an accessible and approachable experience. She believes that the foundation of meaningful change lies in a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship.

Lily enjoys working closely with clients to understand their experience, explore underlying patterns in emotions, thoughts and behaviours, and help them build a life that truly reflects their values. She aims to balance deep curiosity and understanding with the gentle challenge and accountability needed for growth, helping clients develop insight and feel empowered to make positive change.

Lily’s approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also integrates elements of a range of evidence-based modalities, tailored to each individual’s needs and goals, including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy (ST), and mindfulness based and compassion-focused approaches.

Lily’s diverse background spans various clinical settings. During her training, she gained specialised experience at the Macquarie Centre for Emotional Health (anxiety and related disorders) and Gamble Aware. She has worked across university clinics, private practice and as a research assistant at The University of Sydney and Deakin University.

Lily is also a published researcher with peer-reviewed work focusing on anxiety and related disorders and body image.

Lily is available for Telehealth appointments at the Menzies Anxiety Centre on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

  • Anxiety and related disorders including social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive-disorder (OCD), death anxiety

  • Mood including depression and low mood

  • Interpersonal difficulties and relationship concerns

  • Self-esteem and identity exploration

  • Existential Concerns

  • Stress management and adjustment to life changes

Treatment Areas

Publications

  • Oey, L. T., McDonald, S., McGrath, L., Dear, B. F., & Wootton, B. M. (2023). Guided versus self-guided internet delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for diagnosed anxiety and related disorders: a preliminary meta-analysis. Cognitive behaviour therapy, 52(6), 654-671. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2023.2250073

  • McGrath, L. R., Oey, L., McDonald, S., Berle, D., & Wootton, B. M. (2023). Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Body Image, 46, 202-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.06.008