Female Counselling in Carlton North, VIC

I'm a counsellor offering face to face sessions in Carlton North, Melbourne to individuals and couples. Telehealth sessions also available. Please contact me for availability via www.ruthvencounselling.com

Undertaking therapy is a very personal experience. A person may come to therapy to process complex trauma, work through relationship struggles, or simply desire to get to know and understand themselves more deeply. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, the gifts born from the process of building self-awareness benefit not only you but also those around you who you love. It is profoundly humbling to support my clients to move through adversity, unpack challenging questions, grieve, transition, and move towards wellbeing. I am dedicated to the service of helping people to build agency, inner resources, and stability.

I am an accredited art therapist, social worker, and yoga/movement facilitator with 10+ years experience working within the mental health and family violence sectors. I practice in an integrative and relational way, utilising a range of theories and approaches. I work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs, and understand that this can often change from one session to the next. I am drawn to a range of creative, somatic and movement-based practices, and enjoy exploring and co-creating 'safe-enough' spaces to experience curiosity, play, respect, reciprocity, warmth, and connection.

If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over twenty five years of experience in mindfulness practice. TAM (Talk And Mindfulness) Therapy, brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.

I work within a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive framework offering support for those who are struggling with the effects of anxiety, depression, trauma, difficult family dynamics, grief and loss. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for people of all lifestyles, cultures, bodies, and gender identities.

I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.

My work is about being curious; diving deeper into exploring the self, all the mysterious, hidden, buried and forgotten aspects. It's a rediscovery... helping to find your magic, raw, beautifully wild, unconditioned YOU. It's about getting in touch with your child-like curiosity and coming home to your innermost self. I am particularly passionate about working with adults to navigate; grief and loss, relationships, fear, shame, anger, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, developing self-love, self-worth and self-compassion.

Tammie is a certified practising counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She works with adult individuals and couples. Tammie brings a warm, empathic, holistic, and client-centred approach to her work. She combines talk therapy with evidence-based modalities. Working from a non-pathologising perspective, she draws upon models such as a Strengths-Based Approach, Attachment Theory, Trauma-Informed Practice, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Louise is a dedicated Gestalt therapist committed to providing a compassionate and nurturing space for individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. With a profound passion for offering her clients the support they need, Louise employs attuned listening and genuine connection to facilitate increased awareness, well-being, and personal growth, empowering them to lead more fulfilling lives.

Hello, my name is Cassie and I'm a clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults. The main areas I work with are; Anxiety, Perfectionism, OCD, Low Self-Esteem and Trauma. Perhaps you are looking to better understand yourself and your relationships, to connect with your thoughts and feelings, to reduce stress and worry, improve your self-esteem, overcome trauma or work on something from the past that is holding you back? Therapy can provide an opportunity for change. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including: CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, Narrative, Exposure Therapy and Trauma-informed approaches.

Dr Louise Du Chesne is an experienced clinical psychologist. She has worked extensively with people recovering from traumatic and painful events including family violence, sexual assault and childhood abuse and neglect. She works with couples and individuals around their intimate personal relationships as well as with individuals who experience addiction, anxiety and depression. She also had experience in supporting people with health challenges such as cancer. Louise has a long history of working with members of LGBTIQ++ community. She welcomes referrals for assistance regarding LGBTIQ++ adults, couples and adolescents.

With a Master's in Counselling Psychology, my therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based methodologies such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy. Yet, beyond the technical aspects, what truly defines my practice is a deep-seated respect and appreciation for my clients. I feel immensely honoured to be invited into their stories, if only for a brief chapter. My role, as I see it, is to serve as a compassionate guide, helping them navigate, reflect, and find their own paths to healing and self-discovery. Committed to inclusivity, I welcome all backgrounds, creating a space of understanding and growth.

Awombda is a Gestalt relational psychotherapist who is passionate about change, choice and allowing space to grow. She has worked in the community sector for over 20 years in mental health, homelessness and drug and alcohol. Awombda has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties and substance use issues. Awombda has specialist expertise working with the LGBTIQ community. In addition to her practice Awombda has taught in the Graduate Art therapy program at Miecat and is currently on faculty at Gestalt Therapy Australia.

We believe that change comes from within yourself and thats why we help to overcome negative beliefs and deal with emotions that can keep us stuck in unwanted behaviour. To build a stronger foundation for yourself and develop effective coping behaviour call 0449 861 147

I work as a clinical psychologist and practice upon a foundation of empathy and authenticity. To embrace vulnerability is terrifying, so I prioritise creating a supportive safe space with my clients to move towards recovery goals. I am passionate about shifting the ‘hush-hush’ discourse around vulnerabilities with mental health, and empowering individuals to embrace the human nature to experience difficulties.

I'm an accredited Medicare registered therapist (AMHSW) with rebates available. I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss. I am highly experienced in the area of complex trauma and have a deep understanding of the ways this impacts everyday life and connections. Around trauma, I work both somatically and with talk therapy. I offer a safe and accepting space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, providing support and understanding around issues such as coming out, gender identity, dysphoria and exploring sexual orientation. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to work in a person-centred holistic way.

Hello, I offer inclusive counselling for young people, adults, couples and families who are dealing with complex transitions, relationship challenges and identity changes, or struggling with loss, grief and unresolved trauma. With professional and lived experience among a range of diverse communities, I understand that adjusting to these events can be complicated, and even more distressing without the right kind of emotional support. It can lead us to question our journey and undermine our ability to move forward in our lives. Together we can explore whatever is happening for you in a culturally safe and trauma-informed way.

I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in public and private mental health settings since 2008. I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect. I have worked extensively with victims of sexual abuse and assault. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and mood disorders, panic and anxiety, OCD, anger issues, emotion regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship problems, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders.

Typically, my clients have been to therapy many times before, but don't quite get to the bottom of their problems. They have tried the traditional methods of therapy that promote coping, but feel disheartened when they inevitably fall back into their old habits. Often they appear fine on the outside, but every day is a struggle. There is a big feeling of stuckness, or that 'something isn't right'. It's often hard to say exactly what is wrong. The words 'anxiety' and 'depression' don't seem to properly explain things. There may be a history of bad relationships, or struggling to accept love. Despite all this, they haven't given up.