Female Counselling in Canterbury, VIC

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Better Way Psychology - Wendy Doyle
Psychologist, MA, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Heal, strengthen, and reconnect with your own energy to design the authentic and purposeful life you want. Many environments and life experiences steer us off track and leave us reliant on survival modes, unhelpful patterns, relationships or routines. I will use all my skills and knowledge to support and empower you to learn different ways to accept yourself, thrive and build healthy relationships with others. Every step you take to invest in yourself results in an equally powerful investment in those around you. "If not now, when?"
Heal, strengthen, and reconnect with your own energy to design the authentic and purposeful life you want. Many environments and life experiences steer us off track and leave us reliant on survival modes, unhelpful patterns, relationships or routines. I will use all my skills and knowledge to support and empower you to learn different ways to accept yourself, thrive and build healthy relationships with others. Every step you take to invest in yourself results in an equally powerful investment in those around you. "If not now, when?"
(03) 9069 9785 View (03) 9069 9785
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Belinda Greig
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
I am specialist relationship therapist working with intimate relationships, to create change. I have a Masters Degree in Couples Counselling and have additional training in Gottman levels 1 and 2, and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT). I work in Canterbury Vic, in person and via telehealth.
I am specialist relationship therapist working with intimate relationships, to create change. I have a Masters Degree in Couples Counselling and have additional training in Gottman levels 1 and 2, and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT). I work in Canterbury Vic, in person and via telehealth.
(03) 7003 2403 View (03) 7003 2403
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Play & Flourish
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Hi, my name is Sophie and I’m a neurodivergent Counsellor, Play Therapist and mum based in Canterbury and the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. I provide Child Centred Play Therapy services for children between the ages of 2 and 10, presenting with a variety of social, emotional and behavioural challenges and needs. I am passionate about empowering children to discover their own strengths, resources, resilience and self-confidence. Equally, I love helping equip parents with the resources to support their child in this journey. In my practice I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and neuroaffirming. Get in touch for a 10 minute obligation-free call.
Hi, my name is Sophie and I’m a neurodivergent Counsellor, Play Therapist and mum based in Canterbury and the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. I provide Child Centred Play Therapy services for children between the ages of 2 and 10, presenting with a variety of social, emotional and behavioural challenges and needs. I am passionate about empowering children to discover their own strengths, resources, resilience and self-confidence. Equally, I love helping equip parents with the resources to support their child in this journey. In my practice I am LGBTQIA+ friendly and neuroaffirming. Get in touch for a 10 minute obligation-free call.
(03) 7003 2111 View (03) 7003 2111
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Prue Lewis - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Currently accepting new clients. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, health issues, or diagnosed or suspected ADHD, we are here to help. Living with mental health concerns is difficult, but we want you to know you’re not alone. At our practice, we provide an accepting, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges, and help you develop practical skills and strategies to improve your wellbeing.
Currently accepting new clients. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, health issues, or diagnosed or suspected ADHD, we are here to help. Living with mental health concerns is difficult, but we want you to know you’re not alone. At our practice, we provide an accepting, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges, and help you develop practical skills and strategies to improve your wellbeing.
(03) 8594 4040 View (03) 8594 4040
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Charlotte Chapman- Restoring Minds Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m a registered psychologist (clinical registrar). My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, and engaging. I enjoy connecting with my clients and getting to know them as individuals so that I can tailor treatment to meet their individual needs.
Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m a registered psychologist (clinical registrar). My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, and engaging. I enjoy connecting with my clients and getting to know them as individuals so that I can tailor treatment to meet their individual needs.
(03) 7003 2983 View (03) 7003 2983
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Tanja Ben-Meir
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
I enjoy working with adults of all walks of life, and have gathered experience from young adults in high school settings, across the lifespan, even to the end-of-life stage. I work in a trauma-informed, client centered way integrating approaches from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, while also utilising experiential and mindful methods.
I enjoy working with adults of all walks of life, and have gathered experience from young adults in high school settings, across the lifespan, even to the end-of-life stage. I work in a trauma-informed, client centered way integrating approaches from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, while also utilising experiential and mindful methods.
(03) 9118 9020 View (03) 9118 9020
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Helen Su
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126  (Online Only)
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
0451 271 869 View 0451 271 869
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Rosemary Kamel
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Hello, I’m Rosemary and I’m a registered psychologist. During my time in private practice I have worked with a wide variety of clients primarily from young adults (18 years) to older adults (65+). Providing you with a non-judgmental, safe and engaging environment is my priority, to help you deal effectively with the challenges you are facing and developing skills and strategies to achieve your therapeutic goals.
Hello, I’m Rosemary and I’m a registered psychologist. During my time in private practice I have worked with a wide variety of clients primarily from young adults (18 years) to older adults (65+). Providing you with a non-judgmental, safe and engaging environment is my priority, to help you deal effectively with the challenges you are facing and developing skills and strategies to achieve your therapeutic goals.
(03) 7003 2911 View (03) 7003 2911
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Gemma Louise Morley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
(03) 7003 2182 View (03) 7003 2182
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Sandra Pucci
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
(03) 8797 5353 View (03) 8797 5353
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Stefanie Hagger
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Stress Therapy Australia currently provides counselling services for children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Boroondara and Yarra Ranges. I help you to set goals for therapy, safely explore, navigate and transition through overwhelming thoughts, feelings and behaviours, provide self regulation strategies and help with identifying and building healthier habits so you can begin to move towards the life you want to live.
Stress Therapy Australia currently provides counselling services for children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Boroondara and Yarra Ranges. I help you to set goals for therapy, safely explore, navigate and transition through overwhelming thoughts, feelings and behaviours, provide self regulation strategies and help with identifying and building healthier habits so you can begin to move towards the life you want to live.
(03) 7003 2921 View (03) 7003 2921
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Dr Josie Sinni - Restoring Minds Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
(03) 7003 2407 View (03) 7003 2407
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Lillian Underhill
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
I have experience and am passionate about working with children, young people, and parents- in particular, I am interested in working with neurodiverse children and families and prioritise to adopt a neuro-affirming approach to my practice. Further areas of interest include working with clients experiencing depression, low mood and self-esteem issues, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, and behavioural issues. I have experience with client’s who have experienced trauma (including family violence and other forms of interpersonal trauma)- as such, I ensure my practice is trauma informed and build a safe space for the clients.
I have experience and am passionate about working with children, young people, and parents- in particular, I am interested in working with neurodiverse children and families and prioritise to adopt a neuro-affirming approach to my practice. Further areas of interest include working with clients experiencing depression, low mood and self-esteem issues, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, and behavioural issues. I have experience with client’s who have experienced trauma (including family violence and other forms of interpersonal trauma)- as such, I ensure my practice is trauma informed and build a safe space for the clients.
(03) 7003 2212 View (03) 7003 2212
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Rena Kouppa
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
(03) 7003 2936 View (03) 7003 2936
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Danielle Dabley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Hello! My name is Dani and I am a friendly Clinical Psychologist and Certified Schema Therapist, who values the importance of building a trusted therapeutic partnership. I take an attentive approach in understanding your lived experience and work collaboratively with you to create a meaningful change in your life. I have extensive experience across multiple public hospitals in community mental health teams and crisis assessment teams, and have also worked in private hospital outpatient group programs.
Hello! My name is Dani and I am a friendly Clinical Psychologist and Certified Schema Therapist, who values the importance of building a trusted therapeutic partnership. I take an attentive approach in understanding your lived experience and work collaboratively with you to create a meaningful change in your life. I have extensive experience across multiple public hospitals in community mental health teams and crisis assessment teams, and have also worked in private hospital outpatient group programs.
(03) 7500 5807 View (03) 7500 5807
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Dr Claire Fowler
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canterbury, VIC 3126
I have a strong passion for psychology, mental health and well-being. With a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach, I work with clients to help them identify and address their well-being goals and to help them to build a life that feels worth living. I can help with discovering and shifting thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are creating difficulties across different areas of their lives.
I have a strong passion for psychology, mental health and well-being. With a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach, I work with clients to help them identify and address their well-being goals and to help them to build a life that feels worth living. I can help with discovering and shifting thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are creating difficulties across different areas of their lives.
(03) 9131 8787 View (03) 9131 8787
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Catherine Frater Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+ for a variety of concerns. Some of her niche areas include the treatment of anxiety and relational dynamics with the self and others. She also commonly works with workplace stress, low self esteem, depression, excessive self criticism, reduced confidence, childhood impacts. She also provides therapy for personal growth and greater life fulfilment. She commonly provides therapy to other helping professionals, particularly therapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+ for a variety of concerns. Some of her niche areas include the treatment of anxiety and relational dynamics with the self and others. She also commonly works with workplace stress, low self esteem, depression, excessive self criticism, reduced confidence, childhood impacts. She also provides therapy for personal growth and greater life fulfilment. She commonly provides therapy to other helping professionals, particularly therapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
(03) 7003 2131 View (03) 7003 2131
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Charlotte Workman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-60yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I really enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I experience a lot of joy in completing Autism and ADHD assessments and supporting people to live the life they want and deserve to live.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-60yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I really enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I experience a lot of joy in completing Autism and ADHD assessments and supporting people to live the life they want and deserve to live.
(03) 8771 5305 View (03) 8771 5305

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Shelley Hanson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kew East, VIC 3102
Your wellbeing is my first priority. I see see individuals aged 16 years and older and focus on developing a safe and trustworthy therapeutic relationship with you. From there, we can work together on reducing your distress and improving your functioning and satisfaction with life. I also see couples wanting to repair, reinvigorate, or strengthen their relationship.
Your wellbeing is my first priority. I see see individuals aged 16 years and older and focus on developing a safe and trustworthy therapeutic relationship with you. From there, we can work together on reducing your distress and improving your functioning and satisfaction with life. I also see couples wanting to repair, reinvigorate, or strengthen their relationship.
(03) 9975 7275 View (03) 9975 7275
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Kelsey Bennett
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Box Hill, VIC 3128
I am a level 3 ACA registered Counsellor and I work closely with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, traumatic stress, self-esteem issues and other life transitions.
I am a level 3 ACA registered Counsellor and I work closely with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, traumatic stress, self-esteem issues and other life transitions.
(03) 8203 5140 View (03) 8203 5140

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.