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

Awombda is a Gestalt relational psychotherapist who is passionate about change, choice and allowing space to grow. She has worked in the community sector for over 20 years in mental health, homelessness and drug and alcohol. Awombda has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties and substance use issues. Awombda has specialist expertise working with the LGBTIQ community. In addition to her practice Awombda has taught in the Graduate Art therapy program at Miecat and is currently on faculty at Gestalt Therapy Australia.

I am a proudly queer psychologist working in Naarm (Melbourne) and providing telehealth psychological services to people around Australia. I am passionate about working in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, inclusive way to support people to understand and express themselves. I use a collaborative approach combining my knowledge of evidence-based psychological concepts and strategies, and honouring the inner wisdom, resources and experiences of the people I support.

I am a social worker and family therapist with over eight years post-qualifying experience, and over five years experience providing supervision and consultation to frontline practitioners and leaders in mental health, AoD, family violence and housing and homelessness sectors. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental services to people in Melbourne who have been impacted by the war on people who use drugs, the criminalisation of sex work, incarceration, and other forms of marginalisation.

Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+ for a variety of concerns. Some of her niche areas include the treatment of anxiety and relational dynamics with the self and others. She also commonly works with workplace stress, low self esteem, depression, excessive self criticism, reduced confidence, childhood impacts. She also provides therapy for personal growth and greater life fulfilment. She commonly provides therapy to other helping professionals, particularly therapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.

Hi I'm Belinda. I would love to get to know you and see how we can work together to make things better and move towards the life you want. I enjoy working with adults, children, teens, couples and parents and providing supervision to colleagues. Over more than 25 years as a registered psychologist I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of wonderful people in private practice, community settings and not for profit organizations, in South Africa, New Zealand and now Melbourne. I look forward to getting to know you and working together, bringing what I have learnt to your unique circumstances and challenges.

Sarah is a Somatic Psychotherapist and Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma. She has worked in this field for over 15 years. She has professional training in mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Art Therapy. Sarah has a passion for engagement with nature as a resource and inspiration, as well as using creativity, humour and compassionate curiosity. Her approach is strongly influenced by attachment and trauma theories, and therefore relationship is seen as key in the therapeutic process.

I am a clinical psychologist who seeks to understand exactly what's going on for you and why, and how we can work together to achieve the life you want to live. I believe in treating the whole person - not just symptoms or a diagnosis in isolation. I have an interest in how the brain and body operate together during emotional states. This means my approach includes 'not just talking', and will include education and skill-building for true understanding and meaningful change.

Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.

Are you struggling with overwhelming anxiety, sadness, anger, grief or emotional pain? You may be feeling lost, detached from others, not getting any joy or meaning from life or be feeling hopeless or overwhelmed. If so, you don–t have to continue suffering, I can help. Beyond treating symptoms, my aim is to help you get to the root cause of the problem and for you to better understand you through identifying the internal difficulties and roadblocks that may be causing these feelings. In so doing, you will feel more confident, have more energy, feel better connected to others and feel a sense of hope. I have a Doctorate degree in

Life is often unpredictable and challenging; and you shouldn’t be expected to hold it all on your own. My approach as an Integrative Psychotherapist is rooted in the belief that we are fundamentally relational beings, we need others to help us understand our own experience. I strive to create a safe and judgement free space for clients to be curious about their own minds and bodies in order to better understand their emotions, patterns and conflicts. Our work is not just focused on solving problems; it’s an invitation to a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you.

I take a collaborative to therapy, in which we work together to define a project to address the core concerns. I see a range of clinical issues: mood disturbance (depression, dysthymia) anxiety (generalised anxiety, excessive worry, panic) and entrenched problems arising from trauma (PTSD, grief, attachment issues), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As a clinical psychologist I am trained in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). My past roles are as senior clinician in private & public mental health, and I provide supervision to psychologists.

Belle has a passion for understanding the human mind and behaviour. Belle is skilled in working with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, autism, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship issues and a range of day to day difficulties. She enjoys working with clients of all ages to help them achieve their specific goals. She also has a specific interest in performance in all domains and loves to help clients work towards their goals and maximise their potential.

Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? A good counsellor will allow you space to talk, guide you gently along your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.

I approach my work with people in a trauma informed, supportive, empathic and non judgmental way. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to enable you to have a sanctuary for self discovery and connection as we work through life's complexities together. I work with adults of all ages and have extensive experience in grief, loss and trauma, including infertility and perinatal and suicide bereavement. My practice approach is grounded in social work theory and evidence based psychological strategies. I work collaboratively with you to build sustainable skills and approaches to support your mental health into the future.

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.

Catherine works with people of all ages and backgrounds; individuals as well as groups. She is able to provide counselling services in English as well as Cantonese. Whether you are seeking a confidential individual consultation or organisational consultation, she can help you work through these challenges and provide you the best avenue to move forward.

I am a clinical psychologist with 19 years of experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, adhd, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder..

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.

Xuan (pronounced Shen) provides evidence-based and person-centred treatment with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Xuan has multilingual skills and can deliver services in English or in Mandarin 说中文 She aims to provide a warm space where clients could form an in-depth understanding of themselves, to reflect on existing or past experiences, and to learn and grow at a pace that suits them.