Attachment-based Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Ingrid works with individuals experiencing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship issues and adjustment to life changes. She is particularly interested in supporting activists and people experiencing eco-distress. She works collaboratively with people on a short term or long term bases. Ingrid assists people to recognise and build on their strengths, process emotions and identify and relate to thoughts and patterns in helpful and compassionate ways. This therapeutic process offers the opportunity to heal, grow and transform in ways that people value and that promote overall wellbeing.

Hi, my name is Josh. I specialise in working with clients with trauma (C/PTSD), anxiety, depression and chronic conditions by facilitating Body-Mind Processing practices. I use Buddhist Psychotherapy as my therapeutic framework. Buddhist Psychotherapy is a non-religious, brain science-focused and compassion-oriented framework, which can combine evidence-based counselling methods with body-mind integrative practices for a restored sense of wellbeing. My practice focuses on the body’s innate wisdom to work out solutions to the presented issues, as well as working with emotions as the vehicles to connect body-and-mind.

I specialiase in sexual assault, pregnancy counselling and reproductive health support, however I also work with people across a range of issues. You might want support to process a past experience, to deal with a present difficulty or to have more fulfilling relationships and feel a greater sense of joy and wellbeing. I have 20+ years' experience working in social work and counselling settings.

I am experienced in working with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, ages and walks of life. I assist clients to identify sources of distress and then work collaboratively with the client to develop tools and strategies that are tailored to the individual or the couple and that facilitate growth and wellbeing.

Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 17 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.

My therapeutic style is compassionate, empathetic, warm, and down to earth. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship, to ensure that we work together throughout the process towards your therapeutic goals. My aim is to provide a safe, holistic and non-judgmental experience for each individual.

I am a registered psychologist specialising in individual therapy for women facing various mental health challenges. With a particular interest in relational trauma, attachment issues, anxiety and addiction, I tap into clients' inner strengths to facilitate healing. My clients often present with goals to reconnect with themselves, develop skills in attunement, process and heal traumatic experiences, and dismantle unhelpful thoughts, habits and beliefs about themselves and the world. Addressing these processes are targeted to create meaning, enhance self-esteem, and ultimately improve quality of life.

Julia is a highly skilled couples therapist with many years of experience. She has worked with a diverse range of issues such as complex mental health, grief and loss, suicide prevention, addictions, and family violence. She has worked in a variety of different settings including telephone and online services, not for profit agencies and Employee Assistance Program. Julia is a client centred counsellor who offers presence, genuine engagement, and a deep understanding of core issues and childhood trauma that can lead to problems in your relationship.

Everyone experiences personal challenge at some point in their life. As a psychotherapist and registered counsellor my goal is to support you get back on track, and address the roots of any symptoms you may be experiencing for lasting change.

I support clients across the age range (from as young as 4 and above) to address a comprehensive range of presentations, including neurodivergent presentations (ASD, ADHD), anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, separation anxiety), school refusal, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, trauma and psychosis. I also offer assessments including ADHD and cognitive assessments for both adults and children. I focus on building a safe and positive therapeutic relationship with my clients. I am particularly attuned to the cultural diversity of the city, and have a special interest in cross cultural challenges.

I provide therapy to individuals throughout the lifespan with neurodivergence (developmental delay, autism, ADHD, and low intellectual ability), generalised anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism, trauma, stress, self-esteem difficulties, and depression.

Do you worry that romantic partners won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you when you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never quite manage to find this, then you probably have an anxious attachment style holding you back. I specialise in working with this attachment style, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.

Sandy is a Trauma Recovery Specialist. She has extensive experience as a therapist, working with adults and adolescents struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and loss, identity issues and relationships difficulties. She has over 27 years of clinical experience in the mental health space. Sandy has worked alongside many individuals grappling with mental health. Recognised for her integrative and holistic approaches to practice, Sandy believes with time and commitment, counselling can bring about change and transformation.

My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.

Sexual or relationship concerns can be difficult to talk about and may negatively impact our emotional well-being and mental health. Often people tell me they have not felt comfortable discussing sexuality with other therapists and seek me out to explore issues of concern without judgement. As an accredited psychosexual therapist and mental health social worker I have worked for nearly 30 years supporting people to improve their sexual and interpersonal relationships, manage depression, anxiety, low self esteem, body image issues, sexual pleasure post trauma, grief, loss, communication difficulties and other concerns.

As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist based in Melbourne's inner-city. My professional background encompasses 15 years of experience in different and diversified mental health roles including: clinical and leadership roles in a growing and expanding public health system and running my own counselling practise where I work with individuals, couples and families experiencing different life challenges incl. adjustments to challenging life situations, mental health and trauma experience. My approach to my clinical work is holistic and client centred aiming to empower individuals' to achieve their life goal

I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is accessible and affordable to people who need it.

Feeling worried, overwhelmed, sad, stressed or anxious? Maybe you’re having relationship issues or struggling to get through the day, like you just don't have your regular oomph or energy. Sometimes just getting through the day can seem tough. It’s enough to make anyone feel like curling up on the couch with the dog, Netflix and avoiding facing the day. I recognise how difficult this can be and I am here to help. I am a neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed, LGBTIAQ+ affirmative therapist and inclusive of diverse relationship structures.

I am a registered psychologist with years of experience working with all ages. I believe that therapy is essential for individuals from all ages and walks of life to enhance their quality of life. I specialise in a variety of presentations including mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder with both children and adults. I am skilled in working with developmental presentations including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. I work closely with Kayla Cutajar, Lead Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studio.