Female Counselling in Fitzroy, VIC

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Dr Emanuala Araia
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Emanuala is a health psychologist who has extensive training across the public and private sectors, including community public health, inpatient services, and specialist diabetes clinics and outpatient eating disorder services. Emanuala’s key interests include working with youth and adults who are experiencing chronic health issues, such as diabetes or persistent pain, adjusting to a new injury, illness or changes in function. Emanuala is also passionate about working with individuals who have difficulties with eating and body image concerns.
Emanuala is a health psychologist who has extensive training across the public and private sectors, including community public health, inpatient services, and specialist diabetes clinics and outpatient eating disorder services. Emanuala’s key interests include working with youth and adults who are experiencing chronic health issues, such as diabetes or persistent pain, adjusting to a new injury, illness or changes in function. Emanuala is also passionate about working with individuals who have difficulties with eating and body image concerns.
(03) 7003 2433 View (03) 7003 2433
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Joanne Oliver Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
I have a post graduate qualification in counselling and Psychotherapy and specialise in Focusing-Oriented Therapy. This therapeutic approach enables us to work with your unique body's response to issues you may be facing. It will support you to manage complex situations, thoughts and feelings that can be overwhelming and unsettling, help bring clarity and relief, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I have a post graduate qualification in counselling and Psychotherapy and specialise in Focusing-Oriented Therapy. This therapeutic approach enables us to work with your unique body's response to issues you may be facing. It will support you to manage complex situations, thoughts and feelings that can be overwhelming and unsettling, help bring clarity and relief, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
(03) 7003 2258 View (03) 7003 2258
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Gracie Johnstone
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Gracie is a Clinical Psychologist. She has a warm and empathetic approach and creates a non-judgmental and safe space that allows her and her clients to be straightforward, transparent and collaborative. She aims to help her clients reduce distress, and build their confidence and self-compassion to be able to thrive and achieve their goals.
Gracie is a Clinical Psychologist. She has a warm and empathetic approach and creates a non-judgmental and safe space that allows her and her clients to be straightforward, transparent and collaborative. She aims to help her clients reduce distress, and build their confidence and self-compassion to be able to thrive and achieve their goals.
(03) 7003 2229 View (03) 7003 2229
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Kate Wallace-Boyd
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Kate (she/her) brings a collaborative, authentic, and compassionate approach, driven by her passion to equip clients with the tools and support necessary for achieving their goals and leading fulfilling lives. Working across all age groups, from children to older adults, Kate offers both brief and long-term interventions. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with other modalities, ensuring flexibility and tailoring her approach to each individual's needs.
Kate (she/her) brings a collaborative, authentic, and compassionate approach, driven by her passion to equip clients with the tools and support necessary for achieving their goals and leading fulfilling lives. Working across all age groups, from children to older adults, Kate offers both brief and long-term interventions. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with other modalities, ensuring flexibility and tailoring her approach to each individual's needs.
(03) 7003 2215 View (03) 7003 2215
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Ann Marie Crotty
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) and can support on a wide range of issues. Firstly, I can help clarify what it is you want out of therapy. I encourage a curious and compassionate approach to gain insight into what you are experiencing. Together we can develop a new perspective on your experiences and create a path forward that is hopeful, achievable and in line with what is important to you. I interweave a variety of therapeutic modalities, with a focus on methods that are best fitted to who you are as a person.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) and can support on a wide range of issues. Firstly, I can help clarify what it is you want out of therapy. I encourage a curious and compassionate approach to gain insight into what you are experiencing. Together we can develop a new perspective on your experiences and create a path forward that is hopeful, achievable and in line with what is important to you. I interweave a variety of therapeutic modalities, with a focus on methods that are best fitted to who you are as a person.
(03) 7003 2340 View (03) 7003 2340
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Mira Chazan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
With trauma or ongoing stress, survival energy becomes stuck in our nervous system. We might make adjustments, like seeking or avoiding certain types of situations, or clenching certain muscles to dodge tricky feelings or sensations. We believe this keeps us safe from what we fear, but we can also feel trapped in patterns that take a huge toll on our lives, health and relationships. My clients and I work together with sensitivity and compassion to discover ways to gently restore a sense of inner security, peace and passion for life.
With trauma or ongoing stress, survival energy becomes stuck in our nervous system. We might make adjustments, like seeking or avoiding certain types of situations, or clenching certain muscles to dodge tricky feelings or sensations. We believe this keeps us safe from what we fear, but we can also feel trapped in patterns that take a huge toll on our lives, health and relationships. My clients and I work together with sensitivity and compassion to discover ways to gently restore a sense of inner security, peace and passion for life.
(03) 9070 5249 View (03) 9070 5249
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Savleen Wellington (Life Growth Psychology)
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
(03) 9068 5037 View (03) 9068 5037
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Louise O'Dwyer
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
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.
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.
(03) 9118 9082 View (03) 9118 9082
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Dr Alicia Tanner
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Hi! I'm Ali, the founder of Tanner Psychology Clinic. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16+).
Hi! I'm Ali, the founder of Tanner Psychology Clinic. I provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults (ages 16+).
(03) 9118 9059 View (03) 9118 9059
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Stephanie Louise
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
(03) 7037 6949 View (03) 7037 6949
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Lauren Hamilton
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Lauren is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental environment, tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of the individual. Lauren has expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, finding purpose, self-esteem and confidence-building. Lauren ensures that you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the counselling process. Lauren identifies as queer and understands the unique challenges faced by the queer community.
Lauren is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental environment, tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of the individual. Lauren has expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, finding purpose, self-esteem and confidence-building. Lauren ensures that you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the counselling process. Lauren identifies as queer and understands the unique challenges faced by the queer community.
(03) 7003 2621 View (03) 7003 2621
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Laura Kemppainen
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
I am a psychologist and supervisor with a warm, collaborative approach and experience working with a range of concerns. I have special interests in working with anxiety & depression, eating disorders & body-image, trauma and family issues, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as supporting women with health issues (e.g. PMDD/Endometriosis) and alcohol use. I work with each person to identify meaningful goals and have a holistic, trauma-informed approach. With children & adolescents I work from a developmental framework incorporating play and collaboration with work with parents. I also provide supervision for other therapists.
I am a psychologist and supervisor with a warm, collaborative approach and experience working with a range of concerns. I have special interests in working with anxiety & depression, eating disorders & body-image, trauma and family issues, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as supporting women with health issues (e.g. PMDD/Endometriosis) and alcohol use. I work with each person to identify meaningful goals and have a holistic, trauma-informed approach. With children & adolescents I work from a developmental framework incorporating play and collaboration with work with parents. I also provide supervision for other therapists.
(03) 9020 4507 View (03) 9020 4507
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Lou Cooper
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Our emotions tell a story, they direct our actions. But unless we are aware of how they influence what we do, they can often get in the way. Lou invites you to listen not only to the story that comes from your head, but also to what your body has to say. Developing greater awareness of your emotional experience and the skills to manage it can be the springboard to creating healthier relationships with self and others, and lead to a more productive life.
Our emotions tell a story, they direct our actions. But unless we are aware of how they influence what we do, they can often get in the way. Lou invites you to listen not only to the story that comes from your head, but also to what your body has to say. Developing greater awareness of your emotional experience and the skills to manage it can be the springboard to creating healthier relationships with self and others, and lead to a more productive life.
(03) 9069 9581 View (03) 9069 9581
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Jasmine Smith
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Jasmine (she/her) is a registered Counsellor and member of the Australian Counselling Association, with a BBSc (Psych) and M.Couns. She partners with clients holistically to tackle anxiety and overwhelm, improve relationship with self and others, navigate life transitions, work with self doubt and impostor syndrome, and discover what we value in order to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Alternatively, you may be experiencing work challenges or just wanting more out of your career - Jasmine bring lots of real-world experience. She works with career planning and transitions, profile building, and leadership coaching.
Jasmine (she/her) is a registered Counsellor and member of the Australian Counselling Association, with a BBSc (Psych) and M.Couns. She partners with clients holistically to tackle anxiety and overwhelm, improve relationship with self and others, navigate life transitions, work with self doubt and impostor syndrome, and discover what we value in order to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Alternatively, you may be experiencing work challenges or just wanting more out of your career - Jasmine bring lots of real-world experience. She works with career planning and transitions, profile building, and leadership coaching.
(03) 9988 6111 View (03) 9988 6111
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Jess Mackenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. Jess is welcoming and friendly. She recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. Jess is welcoming and friendly. She recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
(03) 8372 0590 View (03) 8372 0590
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Katrina Lindblom
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
I am a compassionate and caring Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues and difficulties managing in everyday life.
I am a compassionate and caring Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues and difficulties managing in everyday life.
(03) 7003 2257 View (03) 7003 2257
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Emily Hohnke
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Emily is a warm and thoughtful Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. She is committed to a collaborative partnership with her clients and aims to help them enhance their wellbeing through a compassionate approach. She has training and experience in a range of areas, including anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
Emily is a warm and thoughtful Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. She is committed to a collaborative partnership with her clients and aims to help them enhance their wellbeing through a compassionate approach. She has training and experience in a range of areas, including anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
(03) 9111 5355 View (03) 9111 5355
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Dr Sarah Herniman
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Dr Sarah Herniman is an AHPRA-registered clinical psychologist with a PhD and Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Melbourne. Sarah has extensive experience working with a range of difficulties including severe mental illness.
Dr Sarah Herniman is an AHPRA-registered clinical psychologist with a PhD and Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Melbourne. Sarah has extensive experience working with a range of difficulties including severe mental illness.
(03) 7003 2907 View (03) 7003 2907
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Lisa Winther
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Hello there! I'm an experienced counselling psychologist and registered supervisor, dedicated to helping individuals find their path and unlock new possibilities through therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed techniques. I'm really passionate about emotionally focused therapies. Why? Because I've seen how exploring emotional patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and others, paving the way for tackling life's hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.
Hello there! I'm an experienced counselling psychologist and registered supervisor, dedicated to helping individuals find their path and unlock new possibilities through therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed techniques. I'm really passionate about emotionally focused therapies. Why? Because I've seen how exploring emotional patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and others, paving the way for tackling life's hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.
(03) 7003 2135 View (03) 7003 2135
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Dr Cassie Roberts - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(03) 9118 9015 View (03) 9118 9015
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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.