Female Counselling in East Melbourne, VIC

I have completed a Master of Clinical Psychology. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have worked with a variety of clients who needed support in various areas of functioning, both in the early intervention space and with populations presenting with prolonged difficulties. I have experience working with a range of psychological and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

Sophia is a psychotherapist in private practice who works with individuals and couples. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, Sophia works collaboratively with a relational focus to accommodate the individual needs of her clients. She hopes to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to engage in meaningful personal exploration. Working with an awareness of both mind and body, Sophia believes strongly in our innate capacity to create lasting personal change.

I have a strong interest in cultivating culturally responsive and accessible practices in my work and in the wider mental health industry. I focus on cultivating strong therapeutic relationships with clients from different age groups, cultural and neurodivergent backgrounds through using collaborative intersectional frameworks and maintaining authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in the counselling space with a focus on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and more, using multiple modalities as and when needed by my clients. If this holistic approach aligns with you, please reach out and we can address any hesitations or questions you may have.

I work in Melbourne and am passionate about helping adults heal from trauma. I have a special interest in working with people who have PTSD, or who are experiencing grief and loss. I specialise in EMDR and am a full member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).

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.

Individuals who find my approach particularly beneficial often experience mood-related challenges, such as depression and anxiety, or seek to embark on a therapeutic journey aimed at personal growth and development. In either case, every person brings their unique set of aspirations, and I can assist you in identifying and defining your specific goals. Therapy objectives often encompass relieving symptoms and acquiring effective mood management techniques. On a broader scale, these objectives often involve cultivating positive changes in one's lifestyle to enhance overall quality of life.

Life often presents us with hurdles and challenges, and sometimes we require a supporting therapeutic relationship to help us regain strength. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, high levels of stress, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, self-esteem and identity issues, concerns about body image, relationship troubles, issues at work, heightened emotions, or existential concerns. These concerns may be new, or long-standing; mild, or severe. These are all normal experiences, but that doesn't mean you should face them alone.

I am particularly interested in emotion dysregulation, BPD, ADHD, cPTSD and experiences of rejection-based trauma. My aim is to provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals, couples, and families struggling with mental health issues. I am committed to providing a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and other communities experiencing marginalisation.

Cristina is an ACA-accredited Holistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist who brings an authentic and compassionate approach to her work. Focusing on the body and mind, she strives to create a profound sense of safety and trust in her clients. Cristina's warmth, empathy, and presence are foundational to every encounter, fostering reciprocal collaboration with her clients to facilitate positive change. Fluent in Spanish, Cristina maintains a culturally diverse practice and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community.

I am a fully registered counselling psychologist with over 24 years experience working with individuals, couples, families, and elderly clients. My aim is to help clients develop therapeutic goals and work with them to achieve lasting change. Drawing on my own experience of life transitions, I bring a personal perspective to counselling, helping people from different cultural backgrounds. My approach is friendly and practical in order to create a safe and comfortable environment in which to explore difficulties and realise positive change.

Catherine offers counselling for any person experiencing challenges in their life. Her goal is for you to feel understood, appreciated and respected for who you are, for what has happened and what is happening in your life. She ise dedicated to helping people to overcome and learn to live well with a wide range of mental health issues. Catherine’s diverse experience includes providing intervention for trauma, depression, anxiety and major mental health disorders as well as providing risk assessments. Catherine has also been involved in providing urgent psychological services, clinical counselling and critical incident defusing.

I'm Edenn, a passionate and approachable Psychologist. My approach is collaborative, flexible and guided by taking the time to understand your individuality and experiences. This allows therapy to be a space where you are able to build a deeper understanding of yourself and work towards goals that are important to you and your wellbeing. I work with adults across many areas of mental health and wellbeing and have a passion for helping others understand their attachment styles and regulate emotions to improve the quality and understanding around relationship patterns.

Life can be challenging - professionally and personally. Having worked in corporate, private and forensic environments, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to address current situations and work towards a better life. I love learning about my clients - and tailoring my knowledge/skill based to assist to achieve positive outcomes reduced anxiety, improved sleep, mood, self-esteem/sef-efficacy, phobias, eating disorder and interpersonal effectiveness. Combining counselling, biofeedback/neurofeedback, EMDR & VR to help provide you greater understanding of yourself and others, increased skills and coping strategies.

Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship with your family or you are dealing with challenges at work or in your life, a therapeutic relationship can help you. I have extensive training in the integrative approach to psychotherapy and more than a decade of expertise in the practice of yoga and bodywork. For this reason, I work with both mind and body awareness. I draw upon different evidence-based models and theories to create a treatment that addresses your unique experiences and concerns.

I am a ANZAED credentialed Eating Disorder clinician and EMDR Therapist who works with adolescents and adults to help empower them to be the best version of themselves.

My areas of focus are Relationship & Family Issues, Work Related Stress, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), neurodiversity and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I accept NDIS, Workcover and TAC patients. I offer couples therapy and have participated in Certification Consultation Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, using Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my therapy work.

As a culturally responsive therapist, I understand the complexities of navigating different cultural identities, having grown up as a New Zealand-born Fijian Indian in Australia. I've experienced first-hand the frustration of seeking therapy that didn't address my cultural nuances. My goal is to offer a safe, representative, and empathetic space for all clients, regardless of their cultural backgrounds.

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Accredited E.M.D.R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma. I have experience working with adults who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as those who have been affected by a recent traumatic event. I have a particular interest in trauma and how it impacts on a person's ability to have a harmonious relationships with themselves and others. https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/

I am passionate about helping individuals heal from incidents they have experienced as traumatic. I have a particular interest in working with first responders and veterans, as well as those who have encountered distressing interpersonal difficulties, often within their family of origin.