Transgender Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
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As a clincial psychotherapist and registered psychosexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma. Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing.
As a clincial psychotherapist and registered psychosexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma. Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing.
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In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
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Danielle Melia - Affirming Wellness
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Footscray, VIC 3011 (Online Only)
There are a few areas of focus that I love supporting clients with; 1). The intersection of the following specific areas, or simply one of these more nuanced areas; people coping with trauma, understanding and managing their neurodivergence, the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing sexual health and intimacy issues, and trans-friendly and knowledgeable healthcare. 2). Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. 3). Healthcare professionals grappling with burnout symptoms or demanding standards associated with their careers. 4). Adult ADHD/ Autism assessments.
There are a few areas of focus that I love supporting clients with; 1). The intersection of the following specific areas, or simply one of these more nuanced areas; people coping with trauma, understanding and managing their neurodivergence, the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing sexual health and intimacy issues, and trans-friendly and knowledgeable healthcare. 2). Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. 3). Healthcare professionals grappling with burnout symptoms or demanding standards associated with their careers. 4). Adult ADHD/ Autism assessments.
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Iris Ravelle Lockyer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070 (Online Only)
Iris is a counselling psychologist with a person-centred approach to therapy. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients towards healing, growth, and wholeness. She is a non-judgemental therapist with a warm interpersonal style. Iris is an LGBTQIA+ affirmative and aware clinician.
Iris is a counselling psychologist with a person-centred approach to therapy. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients towards healing, growth, and wholeness. She is a non-judgemental therapist with a warm interpersonal style. Iris is an LGBTQIA+ affirmative and aware clinician.
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Working with The Anna Centre. Business Development Counsellor. EAP Specialist. Specialising in Relationship Counselling. Your relationship with yourself and others. This includes building strong communication, respect and intimacy. I also support Families, Individuals and Teens to explore their feelings, clear old patterns, ignite self-awareness, build resourcefulness and feel more purposeful. I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
Working with The Anna Centre. Business Development Counsellor. EAP Specialist. Specialising in Relationship Counselling. Your relationship with yourself and others. This includes building strong communication, respect and intimacy. I also support Families, Individuals and Teens to explore their feelings, clear old patterns, ignite self-awareness, build resourcefulness and feel more purposeful. I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
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I am a clinical psychologist in full-time private practice, with more than 20 years' experience working with adults and adolescents in public and private sectors. I hold a Bachelor of Science, Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have worked at Orygen Youth Health, delivered post-graduate training at The University of Melbourne, lectured to clinical Masters students at The Cairnmillar Institute, and published papers and books on psychotherapy. I provide psychoanalytic treatment, supervise colleagues and students, and work with people with complex presentations. My fees are on a sliding scale.
I am a clinical psychologist in full-time private practice, with more than 20 years' experience working with adults and adolescents in public and private sectors. I hold a Bachelor of Science, Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have worked at Orygen Youth Health, delivered post-graduate training at The University of Melbourne, lectured to clinical Masters students at The Cairnmillar Institute, and published papers and books on psychotherapy. I provide psychoanalytic treatment, supervise colleagues and students, and work with people with complex presentations. My fees are on a sliding scale.
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I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years' experience in full-time private practice. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute, and a senior psychologist at Mercy Mental Health. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD. I work with adults and adolescents with a range of issues, with particular expertise in: trauma, abuse and post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, complex difficulties, substance use, and gender and sexuality issues. I am experienced in working with people in relation to gender transition.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years' experience in full-time private practice. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute, and a senior psychologist at Mercy Mental Health. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD. I work with adults and adolescents with a range of issues, with particular expertise in: trauma, abuse and post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, complex difficulties, substance use, and gender and sexuality issues. I am experienced in working with people in relation to gender transition.
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Louise Jones - Sustainable Self Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Louise is an EMDR-accredited psychologist, providing trauma-focused and informed counselling and assessment services to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. She is committed to working with clients to move beyond symptom management to address the issues that are underlying their presenting concerns. Louise provides a safe and respectful space in which people can explore the challenges they are facing at a pace that is led by them and tailored to their specific needs.
Louise is an EMDR-accredited psychologist, providing trauma-focused and informed counselling and assessment services to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. She is committed to working with clients to move beyond symptom management to address the issues that are underlying their presenting concerns. Louise provides a safe and respectful space in which people can explore the challenges they are facing at a pace that is led by them and tailored to their specific needs.
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Soorah Albatat - Arabic Speaking Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Coburg, VIC 3058
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Dr Gávi Ansara
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working together to overcome oppression & help you to thrive. I often work with people in D/s relationships, non-binary folks, sex workers, & autistic people. I have 20 years of international experience in Anti-Oppressive Practice. I am a Full Clinical PACFA Registrant, an AAFT-registered Clinical Family Therapist, and an AAFT-accredited Clinical Supervisor. I am recognised by Pink Therapy as an Advanced Accredited Gender, Sex, & Relationship Diversities Therapist (AAGSRDT). I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma & Dissociation (CCTP-II) & Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP).
I enjoy working together to overcome oppression & help you to thrive. I often work with people in D/s relationships, non-binary folks, sex workers, & autistic people. I have 20 years of international experience in Anti-Oppressive Practice. I am a Full Clinical PACFA Registrant, an AAFT-registered Clinical Family Therapist, and an AAFT-accredited Clinical Supervisor. I am recognised by Pink Therapy as an Advanced Accredited Gender, Sex, & Relationship Diversities Therapist (AAGSRDT). I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma & Dissociation (CCTP-II) & Certified Family Trauma Professional (CFTP).
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Chenai is a therapist living and working on Wurundjeri Land. She is Founder and Co-Director of Rainbow Muse Clinic which offers art therapy, psychology, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy and yoga. She is also the Founder of Tandara Pa Rainbow, a community-focused space for creativity, connection, culture and collective care. Chenai has a strong passion for working with minoritised people with an intersectional framework. In her therapeutic work she centres the needs of First Nations people, Black people, and People of Colour, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled communities. She is also doing her PhD in Community Psychology
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Hilary Morgendorffer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Footscray, VIC 3011
Not accepting new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor, and work with adolescents, young adults, & adults (14 - 55). I’ve had the privilege of working as a therapist in a variety of public & private settings, and I love what I do. I know that coming to therapy is a big step, and it’s important that you find a therapist who is the right fit for you. I take time to get to know you and help you feel as comfortable as possible; therapy should be a safe space where you feel heard. I continue to develop my practice and skills in providing Neurodivergent affirming support, and I work from the empowering model of Disability.
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor, and work with adolescents, young adults, & adults (14 - 55). I’ve had the privilege of working as a therapist in a variety of public & private settings, and I love what I do. I know that coming to therapy is a big step, and it’s important that you find a therapist who is the right fit for you. I take time to get to know you and help you feel as comfortable as possible; therapy should be a safe space where you feel heard. I continue to develop my practice and skills in providing Neurodivergent affirming support, and I work from the empowering model of Disability.
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Freya Hanly Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Preston, VIC 3072
Not accepting new clients
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
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Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
Not accepting new clients
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+, may be questioning around their gender. Many of my clients are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence which I am passionate in working alongside kindly, gently and safely. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! For updated info: www.queersomacounselling.com
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+, may be questioning around their gender. Many of my clients are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence which I am passionate in working alongside kindly, gently and safely. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! For updated info: www.queersomacounselling.com
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Darcy Richardson - Authentic Self Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Preston, VIC 3072
Not accepting new clients
Darcy (She/Her) is a Registered Psychologist and works with adults. Darcy utilises a Health at Every Size lens (HAES), Neurodivergent-affirming framework, and prioritises working with our LGBTQIA+ community (as a proud member herself). Darcy is also skilled at working with disabled communities, including Autistic folk and ADHDers in the neurodivergent community, (self-identifying, exploring or diagnosed).
Darcy (She/Her) is a Registered Psychologist and works with adults. Darcy utilises a Health at Every Size lens (HAES), Neurodivergent-affirming framework, and prioritises working with our LGBTQIA+ community (as a proud member herself). Darcy is also skilled at working with disabled communities, including Autistic folk and ADHDers in the neurodivergent community, (self-identifying, exploring or diagnosed).
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Celeste Grant
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Not accepting new clients
Celeste has been a clinical psychologist since 2007 and can support individuals to develop new skills for managing difficult feelings, solving problems and managing relationships. She is passionate about developing authentic working relationships with her clients where they can feel safe and empowered. Celeste has a warm, accepting and nurturing therapeutic style. She values inclusivity and warmly welcomes clients of any cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation and body size/ability.
Celeste has been a clinical psychologist since 2007 and can support individuals to develop new skills for managing difficult feelings, solving problems and managing relationships. She is passionate about developing authentic working relationships with her clients where they can feel safe and empowered. Celeste has a warm, accepting and nurturing therapeutic style. She values inclusivity and warmly welcomes clients of any cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation and body size/ability.
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Brooke Harris
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Patterson Lakes, VIC 3197
Not accepting new clients
Brooke is passionate about providing assessment and therapy that is evidence based, ethical, flexible, informative and personalised to the individual’s needs. She uses a trauma informed and culturally inclusive lens drawing on her training and expertise in Psychological Assessment, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) ,Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Narrative Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Creative Art therapy.
Brooke is passionate about providing assessment and therapy that is evidence based, ethical, flexible, informative and personalised to the individual’s needs. She uses a trauma informed and culturally inclusive lens drawing on her training and expertise in Psychological Assessment, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) ,Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Narrative Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Creative Art therapy.
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Dr Liam Casey
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Not accepting new clients
I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I work with anyone looking to learn skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations. I have particular interest and experience working with anxiety disorders, sexual and gender diversity, university students, grief (especially following a death by suicide), and unhelpful behavioural patterns (e.g., procrastination, perfectionism, people-pleasing).
I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice with a particular focus on LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I work with anyone looking to learn skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations. I have particular interest and experience working with anxiety disorders, sexual and gender diversity, university students, grief (especially following a death by suicide), and unhelpful behavioural patterns (e.g., procrastination, perfectionism, people-pleasing).
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Cath Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056 (Online Only)
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Welcome, I am a gestalt psychotherapist and mental health accredited social worker, offering individual and group therapy from my practice in Melbourne. If you are looking for a warm and nurturing therapeutic environment, you have come to the right place. My approach is relational, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive and informed by a feminist structural lens. I work with a diverse range of people looking for deeper understanding of themselves and have over 15 years of experience and training in this area.
Welcome, I am a gestalt psychotherapist and mental health accredited social worker, offering individual and group therapy from my practice in Melbourne. If you are looking for a warm and nurturing therapeutic environment, you have come to the right place. My approach is relational, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive and informed by a feminist structural lens. I work with a diverse range of people looking for deeper understanding of themselves and have over 15 years of experience and training in this area.