Female Counselling in Albert Park, VIC

As an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and registered counsellor/trauma therapist, I use therapeutic modalities that move beyond symptom management to address underlying root causes. I work with clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders and shame/low self worth. I have a special interest in the impact and treatment of trauma, including working with PTSD, attachment/relationship issues and sexual assault/abuse. I am committed to a safe and non-judgemental approach where we work collaboratively to identify what you are wanting to change and how to go about it, in the least distressing and most effective way possible.

Have you tried talk therapy and not found any lasting relief from your distress? We are so much more than our mind and thoughts. Most conventional mental health services can only take us so far on our healing journey. Our suffering is the product of what happened to us in our life and labels or a diagnosis is only part of our story. Your distress, whether it is overwhelming emotions, anxiety, sadness or relationship issues need your attention and working deeper with your self and your body can have a longer lasting effect.

Sex and Porn Addiction - does your partner prioritise pixels and prostitutes over deep genuine intimacy with you? Madonna is a professional counsellor with lived experience of painful intimate deception and betrayal and can help you work through the impact with empathy and understanding. With a person-centred approach, she will bring your attention to anything you may have overlooked and support you in your decision to stay or leave your relationship. Perhaps you need to learn how to set boundaries, or about sex and porn addiction and betrayal trauma? Or how trauma affects your body? Or how to cope with your complex, deep anger?

You might seek help from me because you want to perform more effectively and be the best you can be. You might want to learn to manage your anxiety more effectively. You may want to learn to regulate your mood so your low moods have less impact on your day-to-day life. You might want to learn to relate better to others. You might want to learn more about yourself and your values and how this could impact on behaviour and on others. You might be struggling with changes and want to learn how to struggle less or to integrate these changes into your life in an easier way. You want to live your most enhanced life.

Feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Are you struggling to work through some more challenging emotions and thoughts that may be re-occurring for you? Or are you stuck, lacking direction or finding it hard to find the motivation required to achieve your goals? My approach is to build a trusting and supportive partnership with you and to help you to identify the actions you require to best manage your stress levels and to achieve the things in life that are most important to you.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience across public and private mental health settings, with extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I have a particular interest in attachment and impacts across the lifespan, perinatal psychology and the parent-infant relationship. I further enjoy working with attachment-based concerns, supporting clients through periods of major life transitions, trauma and significant life events, along with relationship and interpersonal issues.

Mind Body Sports Psychology supports individuals of all ages in connecting, building confidence, and leading meaningful lives warmly, empathetically, and in a relaxed manner. We believe that the therapeutic interaction itself is what makes therapy successful. We promote an atmosphere where people feel safe and secure, heard, respected, and cared for. Mind Body Sports Psychology has specialised expertise in working with athletes of all ages across a spectrum of mental health, wellness, and performance.

With a passion for guiding her clients towards personal growth and achieving their untapped potential, Vanessa is dedicated to enhancing their overall well-being, quality of life, & relationships. Drawing upon her expertise in psychology, she positively impacts her clients & empower them to lead fulfilling & meaningful lives. Having worked with individuals of various ages, including children & adolescents, & a diverse range of challenges, Vanessa has the clinical training to assist individuals, couples, & families on overcoming challenges to thriving.

We are a team of Psychologists who are clinically endorsed, registered and provisionally registered professionals. We offer psychological counselling over a full range of mental health disorders and a variety of special focuses. We know that Psychology Practices are booked out for the next 6 months -1 year and waitlisted although we have expanded our professional team to meet the demand. We now have both Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists available for an immediate start.

Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health is a proud Australian feminist mental health service that offers a growing number of clinical and educational programs for women and girls of Victoria. Established in 2018, we stand for anti-oppressive practices in mental health care and offer a variety of therapeutic programs and professional programs designed to empower our clients. We also conduct our own research, publish regular articles and promote lived experience voices.

The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and Consultancy provides a peaceful environment where you are nurtured & respected. MCPC Psychologists & Psychotherapists work with adults, children & couples to provide therapeutic care for a broad range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Alongside our director Dr Sara Taylor we have 7 practitioners with different areas of expertise. We apply and integrate psychological therapies that best suit your needs, your preferences, and your specific mental health issues.

I work with adults and young adults to provide support through difficult periods, including anxiety and mood issues, transitions in life, relationship issues, identity and mental health problems. I can provide ADHD assessments to adults. I see my role and strength as a therapist as understanding the unique felt experience of each person I see. This forms the basis of our work together and the place from which we make sense of the difficulties that bring you to therapy.

I work with midlife women to help them overcome people-pleasing, anxiety, depression and burnout so they can bring more meaning, purpose and joy to the next chapter of their life. Are you...Questioning life choices? Experiencing high levels of anxiety? Feeling stuck in a rut and believing nothing will change? Dissatisfied with your work or career? Struggling with your relationship? Getting back on your feet after divorce or adjusting to separation? Concerned about your health? Regretful about goals not yet achieved? Fearful of ageing?

I am a registered psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology. Some of the things I help people with include depression and low mood, worry and anxiety, stress, grief and loss, parenting issues, problems with anger, and difficulty adjusting to change and new circumstances. I particularly enjoy working with people experiencing difficulties in their relationships (not just with intimate partners), and people that are struggling with perfectionism and self-criticism.

Are you facing personal or professional challenges impacting wellbeing? Struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, burnout, workplace stress, self-esteem, or confidence? Navigating major life transitions or relationship difficulties? Seeking support to overcome obstacles and improve circumstances? Are you someone who wants to achieve greater emotional stability, clarity, and resilience? Develop effective coping strategies and self-management skills? Cultivate a more positive and fulfilling mindset? Feel better mentally and physically, reclaim a sense of control? Then let me help you!

Arriving at a point in your life where you identify the need for help is the first step to gaining control and re-directing your future. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding and encourage new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Whether you suffer from a mental health diagnosis or experience general feelings of sadness, fear, or pain, we can work together to bring life-changing results.

As a Psychologist, I believe that building strong positive therapeutic relationships with clients is essential in helping individuals overcome challenges and reach personal and professional goals in order to thrive. I understand that making the decision to seek Psychological support can be challenging for many, I therefore endeavour to make clients feel validated, heard, understood and hopeful.

The Mind Clan is a Melbourne-based clinic offering psychology and counselling services for young adults aged between 18 and 35 years. Our psychologists and counsellors have specific experience and training in working with young people. We understand how difficult it can be for young people to express and share their thoughts and feelings with others, therefore our team work especially hard to tailor our treatment approaches to ensure young adults feel comfortable, supported, and safe to explore their deepest fears and concerns.

You may have come to this site because you feel stuck – because you are not moving in the direction you most want to. You may feel aspects of your life could be better, or you may be dealing with problems that feel overwhelming. These feelings may be related to your work, relationships or health, or they may be about your attitudes and feelings toward yourself. You may not know what is wrong or why you feel the way you do. Whatever the issue, I hope I am able to help.