Fabian Friedrich

Clinical Psychologist @ Lebensfreude Psychology Clinic | neuroscience nerd 🧠

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

My passion for mental health care converges with a commitment to the queer and gender-diverse community. I leverage evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, schema therapy, IFS and ACT to navigate complex emotional landscapes, foster resilience and improve overall wellbeing — ultimately leaning into the feeling of Lebensfreude (the joy of life). With extensive knowledge in LGBTQ health and a comprehensive grasp of psychological assessment tools, my practice is anchored in the latest clinical research and a client-centred, tailored therapeutic approaches. My mission is to create a safe, empathetic space that fosters resilience and supports clients in leading fulfilled lives.

Experience

  • Lebensfreude Psychology Clinic (1 yr 8 mos)
    • Clinical Psychologist & Director
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) & Director
      Dec 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr

  • King Street Psychology Clinic (1 yr 11 mos)
    • Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar)
      Dec 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      As a psychologist working at King Street Psychology Clinic, I provide individualised and evidence-based interventions to queer and gender-diverse clients who combat general mental health problems, gender dysphoria and other challenges related to their identity. Completing my registrar at King Street Psychology Clinic allows me to gain specialist expertise in gender dysphoria/gender identity, sexual orientation-related mental health struggles, and sexual dysfunction and disorders besides learning about general mental health interventions.

    • Provisional Psychologist
      Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 · 11 mos

  • Provisional Psychologist at NSW Health
    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 · 7 mos

    The Mary Aikenhead Clinic provides high-quality psychological and counselling services to the community at a low cost. The clinic forms part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and is staffed by postgraduate students who are undertaking a postgraduate qualification in psychology or counselling. Throughout my placement,I acquired the ability to administer the following assessments: - Autism Assessment (ADOS-2, ADI-R, ABAS-3/Vineland-3) - ADHD Assessment (CAARS, Conners-3, ASRS-v1.1) - Cognitive Assessment (WISC-5, WAIS-4) - Personality Assessment (PAI) - Academic Skills Assessment (WIAT-3)

  • NSW Department of Communities and Justice (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • HR Advisor, Organisational Development and Learning (Culture & Recognition)
      Jul 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Assistant Project Officer, Organisational Development and Learning (Digital)
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2021 · 4 mos

    • Assistant Advisor, Talent Acquisition (Strategy & Branding)
      Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 · 9 mos

      Joining DCJ's Talent Acquisition Team will combine many of my skills and past experiences gained while working in recruitment, HR and DnI. My team's priority will be to enhance diversity-led recruitment by focussing on the following three dimensions: - Women in leadership - Aboriginal employment - People with a disability

  • Provisional Psychologist at The Gender Centre
    Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 · 6 mos