Marriage Counselling in Carlton, VIC

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Dr Jonathan Kettle
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years' experience in full-time private practice. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute, and a senior psychologist at Mercy Mental Health. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD. I work with adults and adolescents with a range of issues, with particular expertise in: trauma, abuse and post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, complex difficulties, substance use, and gender and sexuality issues. I am experienced in working with people in relation to gender transition.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years' experience in full-time private practice. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute, and a senior psychologist at Mercy Mental Health. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD. I work with adults and adolescents with a range of issues, with particular expertise in: trauma, abuse and post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, complex difficulties, substance use, and gender and sexuality issues. I am experienced in working with people in relation to gender transition.
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Kaitlyn Farrell
Psychotherapist, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Therapy is a journey you and I take together. In times of pain and discomfort, we have the potential to grow into a stronger version of ourselves. My goal as your therapist will be to create a safe space where we can explore ways to decrease distress, so that you can live life feeling lighter and unburdened.
Therapy is a journey you and I take together. In times of pain and discomfort, we have the potential to grow into a stronger version of ourselves. My goal as your therapist will be to create a safe space where we can explore ways to decrease distress, so that you can live life feeling lighter and unburdened.
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Karolina Krysinska
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist with a background in psychology and 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. My work is based on respectful exploration of client’s experience in the here and now, including our ongoing psychotherapy relationship. We look together at patterns of emotional reactions and behaviours, new (yet) unfamiliar ways of being oneself and being with others, and possibilities for change and growth. My interest in Gestalt psychotherapy reflects my passion for a deeper understanding of psychological and emotional well-being and satisfactory human relationships.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist with a background in psychology and 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. My work is based on respectful exploration of client’s experience in the here and now, including our ongoing psychotherapy relationship. We look together at patterns of emotional reactions and behaviours, new (yet) unfamiliar ways of being oneself and being with others, and possibilities for change and growth. My interest in Gestalt psychotherapy reflects my passion for a deeper understanding of psychological and emotional well-being and satisfactory human relationships.
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Michael Street
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Michael came to study psychology as a mature age student, completing his studies part time at Swinburne and Victoria University during the 80’s and 90’s. He believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to develop skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Growing up in a Victorian country town in the middle of last century he experienced both the State and Catholic school systems before serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam era.
Michael came to study psychology as a mature age student, completing his studies part time at Swinburne and Victoria University during the 80’s and 90’s. He believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to develop skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Growing up in a Victorian country town in the middle of last century he experienced both the State and Catholic school systems before serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam era.
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Core Life Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I work with clients who might experience anxiety, depression, ocd, and relationship difficulties. People often come for a range of reasons and challenges including trauma and more complex patterns. If you want to understand your emotional world and work towards healing and well-being then I am here to help. In any session we set achievable goals to work towards and that are meaningful to you.
I work with clients who might experience anxiety, depression, ocd, and relationship difficulties. People often come for a range of reasons and challenges including trauma and more complex patterns. If you want to understand your emotional world and work towards healing and well-being then I am here to help. In any session we set achievable goals to work towards and that are meaningful to you.
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Paco Romeu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
My practice is collaborative and reflective. It focuses on working together to develop a deepening understanding of life-long patterns of thinking, feeling and experiencing.It assists people to grapple with very challenging emotional difficulties and with complex personal relationships. I specialize in supporting people who deal with childhood problems, trauma and related complications, emotional dysregulation, and sexual behaviours.These issues are often intertwined within the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of problems, including depression, panic attacks, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and substance misuse.
My practice is collaborative and reflective. It focuses on working together to develop a deepening understanding of life-long patterns of thinking, feeling and experiencing.It assists people to grapple with very challenging emotional difficulties and with complex personal relationships. I specialize in supporting people who deal with childhood problems, trauma and related complications, emotional dysregulation, and sexual behaviours.These issues are often intertwined within the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of problems, including depression, panic attacks, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and substance misuse.
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The Spring Clinic
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
At The Spring Clinic, we support individuals and couples from all walks of life. Each individual who walks through our door is respected and celebrated in their uniqueness, through tailored treatment approaches to suit each individual. We are committed and caring allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as other individuals experiencing racial, economic or religious oppression.
At The Spring Clinic, we support individuals and couples from all walks of life. Each individual who walks through our door is respected and celebrated in their uniqueness, through tailored treatment approaches to suit each individual. We are committed and caring allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as other individuals experiencing racial, economic or religious oppression.
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Rjurik Davidson
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
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Guy Howick
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
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Alexandra Scoleri
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Psychotherapy is supportive in helping clients move through acute or long-term psychological distress. Rather than symptom-based relief, psychotherapy explores the historical roots of current distress and therefore aims to uproot the foundations of mental suffering for transformative change.
Psychotherapy is supportive in helping clients move through acute or long-term psychological distress. Rather than symptom-based relief, psychotherapy explores the historical roots of current distress and therefore aims to uproot the foundations of mental suffering for transformative change.
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Todd Mills
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
My name is Todd, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with individuals and couples in Melbourne, Australia. I believe that psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can be used as a tool to enrich your life and relationships through increasing self-compassion, self-understanding and insight, or to work through specific life challenges. My work draws heavily on attachment theory, psychodynamic and developmental theory, mindfulness, systems thinking & existentialism. I take a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach and always work collaboratively with my clients to identify their unique needs and goals.
My name is Todd, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with individuals and couples in Melbourne, Australia. I believe that psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can be used as a tool to enrich your life and relationships through increasing self-compassion, self-understanding and insight, or to work through specific life challenges. My work draws heavily on attachment theory, psychodynamic and developmental theory, mindfulness, systems thinking & existentialism. I take a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach and always work collaboratively with my clients to identify their unique needs and goals.
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Jamie Lopes
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I am an emotion-based therapist, passionate in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of life's challenges. I bring over a decade of experience working with a diverse range of clients across various ages and backgrounds. I am trained and skilled in integrating various evidence-based approaches, including Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating existential concerns, I can walk alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth.
I am an emotion-based therapist, passionate in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of life's challenges. I bring over a decade of experience working with a diverse range of clients across various ages and backgrounds. I am trained and skilled in integrating various evidence-based approaches, including Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating existential concerns, I can walk alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth.
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Delphine Marina
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
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Brown Eden Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Waitlist for new clients
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, International and Community Development Projects and Indigenous Non-Government Organisations.
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, International and Community Development Projects and Indigenous Non-Government Organisations.
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Leah Wilson - Stabilise Coaching Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
We all encounter moments of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in life. Whether navigating relationship complexities or seeking clarity in our personal and professional lives, these challenges are a universal part of our human experience. That's where my coaching and counselling services come in – offering guidance and support and a suite of tools designed to help you overcome life's hurdles and unlock your inherent potential.
We all encounter moments of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in life. Whether navigating relationship complexities or seeking clarity in our personal and professional lives, these challenges are a universal part of our human experience. That's where my coaching and counselling services come in – offering guidance and support and a suite of tools designed to help you overcome life's hurdles and unlock your inherent potential.
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Leigh Davis Elliott
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma. As a queer man, I have a passion for working with the LGBTIQA+ community. I work to create a shared understanding of their current patterns of behaviour and experiences from an attachment, trauma-informed, and developmental lens to heal the parts of themselves that get in the way of them living a meaningful life. I work with people to build up the healthy parts of themselves, learn to ask for their needs to be met and to cope with the difficulties that inevitably arise as part of life and relationships.
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma. As a queer man, I have a passion for working with the LGBTIQA+ community. I work to create a shared understanding of their current patterns of behaviour and experiences from an attachment, trauma-informed, and developmental lens to heal the parts of themselves that get in the way of them living a meaningful life. I work with people to build up the healthy parts of themselves, learn to ask for their needs to be met and to cope with the difficulties that inevitably arise as part of life and relationships.
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Casey Anderson
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
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Nelly Uhlenkott
Psychotherapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
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Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, MACPA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Whether your concern is great or small, Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology will be there by your side to help you understand your situation. Our team of 5 highly experienced psychologists take a compassionate approach using evidence-based therapies.
Whether your concern is great or small, Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology will be there by your side to help you understand your situation. Our team of 5 highly experienced psychologists take a compassionate approach using evidence-based therapies.
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Mai Linh Ngo-Nguyen
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053  (Online Only)
With a Master of Professional Psychology Practice, I confidently support clients in navigating a wide spectrum of mental health issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to complex trauma, relationship and attachment concerns. My interest in psychology was born out of a natural curiosity of human behaviour and has evolved into a deep passion for helping people cultivate a sense of aliveness & vitality. I am voraciously curious about the human condition, and this translates to the therapy room where I am always eager to seek understanding of the human being sitting across from me: their stories, their urges, and their "why?".
With a Master of Professional Psychology Practice, I confidently support clients in navigating a wide spectrum of mental health issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to complex trauma, relationship and attachment concerns. My interest in psychology was born out of a natural curiosity of human behaviour and has evolved into a deep passion for helping people cultivate a sense of aliveness & vitality. I am voraciously curious about the human condition, and this translates to the therapy room where I am always eager to seek understanding of the human being sitting across from me: their stories, their urges, and their "why?".
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.