Female Counselling in Maribyrnong, VIC

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Harshani Algiriya
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Welcome to a sanctuary of healing and growth, where transformation begins and resilience thrives. Our team is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapy services that are tailored to your unique journey towards a healthier and happier life. Our commitment extends to those who bear the weight of complex trauma, wrestle with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, navigate the complexities of family and relationship issues, combat addiction, struggle with sleep disturbances, and burnout of daily life. We are here to support individuals of all generations. We provide culturally sensitive inclusive environment for our clients.
Welcome to a sanctuary of healing and growth, where transformation begins and resilience thrives. Our team is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapy services that are tailored to your unique journey towards a healthier and happier life. Our commitment extends to those who bear the weight of complex trauma, wrestle with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, navigate the complexities of family and relationship issues, combat addiction, struggle with sleep disturbances, and burnout of daily life. We are here to support individuals of all generations. We provide culturally sensitive inclusive environment for our clients.
(03) 8595 5442 View (03) 8595 5442
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Clarissa Wijaya
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
As someone who had a lived experience of severe anxiety, I understand that little things can easily overwhelm you. Simple things can be difficult to do without expending so much nervous energy that by the end you feel so drained and exhausted. Sometimes to feel better and in control, or even to overcome, you might simply need a listening ear or someone to guide and empower you to make decisions or simply someone to encourage you on and push through, I may be able to help you with that.
As someone who had a lived experience of severe anxiety, I understand that little things can easily overwhelm you. Simple things can be difficult to do without expending so much nervous energy that by the end you feel so drained and exhausted. Sometimes to feel better and in control, or even to overcome, you might simply need a listening ear or someone to guide and empower you to make decisions or simply someone to encourage you on and push through, I may be able to help you with that.
(03) 8592 7055 View (03) 8592 7055
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Waitlist for accepting new clients
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032  (Online Only)
If you are experiencing overwhelming feelings, anxiety or challenges in forming secure relationships with others, then I am here to assist you. Together, we can delve into the root causes of these issues, explore your options, develop effective strategies and increase your self-awareness and self-worth. I will support you in comprehending your attachments, stresses, frustrations and emotions so that you can identify your needs and regulate your emotions. My primary aim is to provide you with the necessary education, tools, and resources to heal, feel confident, connect with others, and improve your self-worth so that you can thrive.
If you are experiencing overwhelming feelings, anxiety or challenges in forming secure relationships with others, then I am here to assist you. Together, we can delve into the root causes of these issues, explore your options, develop effective strategies and increase your self-awareness and self-worth. I will support you in comprehending your attachments, stresses, frustrations and emotions so that you can identify your needs and regulate your emotions. My primary aim is to provide you with the necessary education, tools, and resources to heal, feel confident, connect with others, and improve your self-worth so that you can thrive.
(03) 8338 1069 View (03) 8338 1069
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Balanced Mind Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
(03) 7003 2928 View (03) 7003 2928
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Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
(03) 7003 2935 View (03) 7003 2935
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Dr Zahra Noori
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
(03) 9068 6205 View (03) 9068 6205
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Rosnani Lubis
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
I offer a support for an individual in navigating through their life challenges. Build the skills they need to understand oneself and promote a self-growth to get to where they want to be.
I offer a support for an individual in navigating through their life challenges. Build the skills they need to understand oneself and promote a self-growth to get to where they want to be.
(03) 8338 4473 View (03) 8338 4473
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Jenny Zhang
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Hi, my name is Jenny, I am a bilingual (English and 国语) counsellor specialising in Domestic Abuse and Addiction with a court-approved qualification. I have extensive experience in supporting both women and men in family violence situations, and my passion particularly lies in working with people from Asian cultural backgrounds. With my knowledge and a good understanding of Asian culture, I offer valuable service to my clients and empower both women and men in need to improve the quality of their lives and fulfil their potential.
Hi, my name is Jenny, I am a bilingual (English and 国语) counsellor specialising in Domestic Abuse and Addiction with a court-approved qualification. I have extensive experience in supporting both women and men in family violence situations, and my passion particularly lies in working with people from Asian cultural backgrounds. With my knowledge and a good understanding of Asian culture, I offer valuable service to my clients and empower both women and men in need to improve the quality of their lives and fulfil their potential.
(03) 7003 2491 View (03) 7003 2491
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Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, MACPA
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Whether your concern is great or small, Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology will be there by your side to help you understand your situation. Our team of 5 highly experienced psychologists take a compassionate approach using evidence-based therapies.
Whether your concern is great or small, Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology will be there by your side to help you understand your situation. Our team of 5 highly experienced psychologists take a compassionate approach using evidence-based therapies.
(03) 9070 5217 View (03) 9070 5217
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Joanne Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with experience working in public and private mental health settings. I primarily work with children and adolescents using a systemic approach of involving parents where appropriate. My work with children incorporates play and considers their developmental age. I also offer therapeutic interventions to individual adults and families. I enjoy the dynamic nature of family and parent-child therapy, to help mobilise your individual and collective strengths that will promote deeper connectivity and improve family relationships.
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with experience working in public and private mental health settings. I primarily work with children and adolescents using a systemic approach of involving parents where appropriate. My work with children incorporates play and considers their developmental age. I also offer therapeutic interventions to individual adults and families. I enjoy the dynamic nature of family and parent-child therapy, to help mobilise your individual and collective strengths that will promote deeper connectivity and improve family relationships.
(08) 9126 9091 View (08) 9126 9091
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Sanctuary Space Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
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 .
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 .
(03) 7303 3702 View (03) 7303 3702
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VI Tran
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
I am a Clinical Psychologist and board approved supervisor, with extensive experience working in public mental health community hospitals, private NGOs, schools and private practice. In my work, I value curiosity, open-mindedness and perseverance, and hope to continue to learn from the strength, resilience and growth people may have when faced with the adversity and unpredictability that life may present. I take a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental approach, and work to provide a holistic eclectic approach to accommodate every client's needs and preference.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and board approved supervisor, with extensive experience working in public mental health community hospitals, private NGOs, schools and private practice. In my work, I value curiosity, open-mindedness and perseverance, and hope to continue to learn from the strength, resilience and growth people may have when faced with the adversity and unpredictability that life may present. I take a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental approach, and work to provide a holistic eclectic approach to accommodate every client's needs and preference.
(03) 8566 7794 View (03) 8566 7794
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Jess Bernardi
Psychologist, PsychD, MACPA
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
(03) 9034 8481 View (03) 9034 8481
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Elise Robinson
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032  (Online Only)
Please note I have opened a new clinic day (Thursdays) so I have immediate availability. Hi! I am Elise and I have been practicing as a psychologist for over 13 years. I understand that feeling connected with a mental health professional is so important to help make changes and I love creating an environment that supports this. I will go with you at your pace, and help guide you to change patterns or areas you feel stuck. I like to use EMDR so we can understand and challenge patterns much quicker than through talking alone. I will be right there with you every step of the way!
Please note I have opened a new clinic day (Thursdays) so I have immediate availability. Hi! I am Elise and I have been practicing as a psychologist for over 13 years. I understand that feeling connected with a mental health professional is so important to help make changes and I love creating an environment that supports this. I will go with you at your pace, and help guide you to change patterns or areas you feel stuck. I like to use EMDR so we can understand and challenge patterns much quicker than through talking alone. I will be right there with you every step of the way!
(03) 8658 1497 View (03) 8658 1497
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Dr Clare Bellhouse
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Clare is a clinical psychologist with special interests in perinatal and infant mental health, parenting difficulties and complex trauma. She also works with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues and reproductive loss. Clare completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne which involved developing, facilitating and evaluating a group psychotherapy program for pregnant women experiencing difficulties in the transition to parenthood.
Clare is a clinical psychologist with special interests in perinatal and infant mental health, parenting difficulties and complex trauma. She also works with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues and reproductive loss. Clare completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne which involved developing, facilitating and evaluating a group psychotherapy program for pregnant women experiencing difficulties in the transition to parenthood.
(03) 7003 2861 View (03) 7003 2861
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Bright Psych
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
(03) 9068 6415 View (03) 9068 6415
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Monique Toohey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for over 2 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values oriented and strategy focussed because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working with people from an array of cultural backgrounds navigating personal, familial and workplace relationships.
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for over 2 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values oriented and strategy focussed because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working with people from an array of cultural backgrounds navigating personal, familial and workplace relationships.
(03) 9034 6163 View (03) 9034 6163
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Laura Popescu
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
When we become disconnected from ourselves and the people in our lives, it can lead us to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and isolated. With many of our lasting emotions deriving from the people we relate to, it can be easy to lose oneself in patterns that perpetuate states of discomfort. However, when we invite curiosity to our experience, we can begin to find simple ways to reconnect to what truly matters. Through this process we access a new lens through which we can view ourselves and the relationships we keep, fostering greater awareness, increased resilience, and moments of joy.
When we become disconnected from ourselves and the people in our lives, it can lead us to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and isolated. With many of our lasting emotions deriving from the people we relate to, it can be easy to lose oneself in patterns that perpetuate states of discomfort. However, when we invite curiosity to our experience, we can begin to find simple ways to reconnect to what truly matters. Through this process we access a new lens through which we can view ourselves and the relationships we keep, fostering greater awareness, increased resilience, and moments of joy.
(03) 8592 7483 View (03) 8592 7483
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Talia Vescio
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
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.
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.
(03) 8104 9965 View (03) 8104 9965
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Melanie McInneny
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Hi! My name is Mel and I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience. Our clinic is made up of four experienced psychologists with different areas of interest and experience. We enjoy working with individuals 16+ years presenting with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood difficulties, emotional difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment and life stressors, OCD, Phobias, burnout, work stress, trauma, PTSD and body image. We believe that we all have strengths that we draw upon and help us function in the world and it's our job to help you identify what these are and how to utilise them. We also have couples counselling
Hi! My name is Mel and I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience. Our clinic is made up of four experienced psychologists with different areas of interest and experience. We enjoy working with individuals 16+ years presenting with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood difficulties, emotional difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment and life stressors, OCD, Phobias, burnout, work stress, trauma, PTSD and body image. We believe that we all have strengths that we draw upon and help us function in the world and it's our job to help you identify what these are and how to utilise them. We also have couples counselling
(03) 8104 9955 View (03) 8104 9955
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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.