Domestic Abuse Counselling in Essendon, VIC

Ashtyn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and counsellor. Ashtyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Diploma in counselling majoring in Abuse counselling, child development and effective parenting. Ashtyn’s current roles include Counselling Team Leader and Family Violence Lead, Co-facilitator Men’s Behaviour Change program and counsellor/advocate for CASA House. Ashtyn has been working with individuals across the lifespan for 10 years.

Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy. She specificalised in working with adults with particular interest in culturally responsive clinical practice. Tigist has experience working forensic, non-profit and health sector. She has a history with working with racial trauma, sexual assault, family violence and refugee trauma.

Pam is a qualified counsellor with wealth of experience in the areas of addictions,trauma,mental health ,domestic family violence and sexual assault and supervision. Pam also provides coaching,mentoring, debriefing support to navigate challenging situations and enhance the emotional,mental and general psychological wellbeing of individuals and their loved ones.With over 13 years of experience under her belt working through a trauma informed lens with clients,Pam is passionate about bringing hope through acceptance,value and belonging .

My work is informed by principles of gender, sexual and racial equity. My practice is grounded in principles of inclusion, actively serving BIPOC, CALD, and LGBTQIA+ communities, applying Anti-Oppression framework and a trauma-informed lens. Her work is helped by the fact that she is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and English. I offer individual and relationship counselling for people from 21 years upward, for issues, including anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, sexual wellbeing and relationships. My work is guided by principles of gender, sexual, and racial equity. I am committed to inclusion and actively support BIPOC, CALD, and LGBTQIA+

Liz has a broad range of clinical interests including working with clients who experience mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma related emotional difficulties, self-esteem issues, loss and grief and anger issues.

Mariana graduated in Psychology, which qualified her for clinical practice, where she dedicated much of her professional experience providing individualised psychological care. She then received specific training in Forensic Psychology, which prepared her to understand the constructs of criminal behaviour and common psychological disorders associated with it. Mariana has been invited to lead many lectures, workshops and presentations throughout her career and, in 2019 she spoke at 6th Asia Pacific Rim Confederation of Counsellors Conference.

If you are looking for support for life's challenges due to change, transition or trauma, I welcome your enquiry and contact. I am an experienced Counsellor who loves working with individuals to support changes in their lives. Whether you are coping with bereavement, grief and loss, anxiety or depression, relationship issues or simply feel stuck in life, we will work together to find new insights and identify your strengths and coping skills.

My passion lies in helping individuals identify their innate strengths as they strive to develop the resilience and skills that will support them in shaping their lives and making meaningful changes. My treatment approach strongly aligns with the ethos of Open Minds Studio, where I collaborate with clients to establish goals, uncover their strengths, and understand their care needs and values. I specialise in supporting a wide range of presentations including mood disorders, women’s health difficulties, adjustment challenges, and neurodivergence in both adults and children.

Hi, I'm Julie, a Clinical Psychologist, and if you're struggling at the moment and in need of support, please do not hesitate to make an enquiry via email (I will reply within 24 hours). Appointments available within 2 - 3 weeks. Adults 18+ only and I do not work with Workcover, TAC, DVA or NDIS.

Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.

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.

Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.

I am experienced in providing effective treatment for a range of mental health conditions including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties, life transitions and personal coaching. I strongly believe in a person-centred and evidence based approach.

The team at Functional Minds Psychology is led by principal psychologist, Isaac Lee. Isaac is a generally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). He has also previously been a committee member for the Melbourne branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Isaac’s passion for the field of psychology comes from wanting to help people, to have a positive impact on those he interacts with, and to always be learning more about people, the brain, and the world.

As a person centred humanistic psychologist who aims to meet where my clients are at, I will work towards hearing your story and therapeutic goals. I will also use a modality that will best help you heal. I have experience working with people who have been trauma, challenges with work and life direction, financial challenges, grief and loss, and neurodiversity. I am an experienced NDIS provider and have helped clients reach their therapeutic goals as well as write up NDIS reports to assist with funding. I look forward to working with you to improve your life situation, heal and be the best version of yourself.

I am a warm, empathic and open-minded Psychologist who has worked with clients from a variety of cultures, particularly in European and Middle Eastern cultures. My strength is my ability to engage with people in a non-judgemental manner, and to create a safe environment that will foster a collaborative and integrative relationship with my clients. I assists clients in identifying and exploring issues that are contributing to their presenting symptomatology.

Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 16 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples

Safe, compassionate and non-pathologising therapy for women 16+. As a woman, you may have experienced trauma caused by discrimination, sexual assault, abuse, bullying, domestic violence, social exclusion or hormonal life transitions. Understandably, these traumatic life experiences can have a significant impact on your social, emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing, particularly within relationships. I believe, given the right environment and opportunities, you can heal from trauma and live a rich and meaningful life.