Female Counselling in Mount Evelyn, VIC

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Chrissy Ortner
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted or stuck? I specialise in short term clinical hypnotherapy that targets emotional distress, chronic pain, addictions, trauma and phobias to re establish a state of feeling safe, comfortable and empowered. I take pride in creating a safe and supportive space for you to learn tools to release the past and create wellbeing. I work with both adults and children online and in Mt Evelyn and the Yarra Ranges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted or stuck? I specialise in short term clinical hypnotherapy that targets emotional distress, chronic pain, addictions, trauma and phobias to re establish a state of feeling safe, comfortable and empowered. I take pride in creating a safe and supportive space for you to learn tools to release the past and create wellbeing. I work with both adults and children online and in Mt Evelyn and the Yarra Ranges.
(03) 8203 5008 View (03) 8203 5008
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Julia India Costello
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
Hi there, I provide evidence based Medicare approved therapies in a comfortable and private setting where you can feel safe and supported. We work at your pace. I have been working in private and government settings since 2006. I utilise a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Any approach used is in consultation with the client based on their needs. Please call or email me to schedule an appointment.
Hi there, I provide evidence based Medicare approved therapies in a comfortable and private setting where you can feel safe and supported. We work at your pace. I have been working in private and government settings since 2006. I utilise a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Any approach used is in consultation with the client based on their needs. Please call or email me to schedule an appointment.
(03) 5909 9848 View (03) 5909 9848
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Victoria Procyk
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
As your counsellor, I am here to support you through any challenges that might be affecting your daily life - these could be (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, or managing your emotions. Maybe you are ready to talk about an event that occurred in your childhood, something that happened yesterday, difficulties in your relationships or perhaps you just want to talk to someone - whatever the challenge is, we will endeavour to identify, understand, and process it while developing healthy coping strategies.
As your counsellor, I am here to support you through any challenges that might be affecting your daily life - these could be (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, or managing your emotions. Maybe you are ready to talk about an event that occurred in your childhood, something that happened yesterday, difficulties in your relationships or perhaps you just want to talk to someone - whatever the challenge is, we will endeavour to identify, understand, and process it while developing healthy coping strategies.
(03) 8203 5199 View (03) 8203 5199
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Sara Moshenrose
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
Not accepting new clients
I am an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner with over 12 years of experience. I have a passion for offering experiences of transformative healing and change. I believe that all human beings have the innate ability to heal and move toward deeper fulfillment and meaning. I take a person-centered, holistic approach and have a focus on the delivery and application of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness-Centred Somatic Psychotherapy (Hakomi). If you are a clinician seeking to enhance your EMDR skills or expand your ways of working, feel free to contact me for supervision.
I am an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and Accredited EMDR Practitioner with over 12 years of experience. I have a passion for offering experiences of transformative healing and change. I believe that all human beings have the innate ability to heal and move toward deeper fulfillment and meaning. I take a person-centered, holistic approach and have a focus on the delivery and application of Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness-Centred Somatic Psychotherapy (Hakomi). If you are a clinician seeking to enhance your EMDR skills or expand your ways of working, feel free to contact me for supervision.
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Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
As a person with lived experience of the effects of psychological abuse on mental health, I bring this understanding to my Counselling, NDIS psychosocial support work and mental health Advocacy roles. I primarily support people to live well, while building skills and understanding of symptoms related to stress, anxiety, panic, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD. I support survivor's of Narcissistic and Psychopathic relationship abuse to recover and aid people living with complex mental health, such as, Dissociative and Depressive Disorders, Anxiety, Bipolar and Schizophrenia, to achieve their wellbeing goals.
As a person with lived experience of the effects of psychological abuse on mental health, I bring this understanding to my Counselling, NDIS psychosocial support work and mental health Advocacy roles. I primarily support people to live well, while building skills and understanding of symptoms related to stress, anxiety, panic, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD. I support survivor's of Narcissistic and Psychopathic relationship abuse to recover and aid people living with complex mental health, such as, Dissociative and Depressive Disorders, Anxiety, Bipolar and Schizophrenia, to achieve their wellbeing goals.
(03) 8771 5669 View (03) 8771 5669
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Viviane Golan
Psychotherapist, PhD, AASW
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a wide range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a wide range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
(08) 9126 9057 View (08) 9126 9057
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Brielle Thomson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
Counselling and support for women who are wanting support or counselling around conception, pregnancy, difficult or traumatic birth experience, transition to motherhood, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, loss of identity, relationship changes, pregnancy or infant loss, and parenting.
Counselling and support for women who are wanting support or counselling around conception, pregnancy, difficult or traumatic birth experience, transition to motherhood, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, loss of identity, relationship changes, pregnancy or infant loss, and parenting.
0493 670 485 View 0493 670 485
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Janeeta Ray
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
I recognize that seeking help can be a difficult step. You may have lived with emotional and personal difficulties for a long time. Alternatively, you may be navigating an important transition in work or personal relationships or change in your mental or physical health. My work focusses on assisting clients to understand the source of their distress or uncertainty and move toward a life that is more fulfilling. Using trauma informed practices, together we navigate challenging transitions, acknowledge grief and anxieties and make sense of patterns and choices. Together, we work toward making practical changes.
I recognize that seeking help can be a difficult step. You may have lived with emotional and personal difficulties for a long time. Alternatively, you may be navigating an important transition in work or personal relationships or change in your mental or physical health. My work focusses on assisting clients to understand the source of their distress or uncertainty and move toward a life that is more fulfilling. Using trauma informed practices, together we navigate challenging transitions, acknowledge grief and anxieties and make sense of patterns and choices. Together, we work toward making practical changes.
(03) 8797 2584 View (03) 8797 2584
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Patricia Griffin
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
I want to help people be and achieve their very best by learning to overcome or manage the challenges that life inevitably throws at us. By understanding themselves and others, tapping into their strengths and adopting the right tools, I believe everyone has the potential to reach their goals and have meaningful relationships.
I want to help people be and achieve their very best by learning to overcome or manage the challenges that life inevitably throws at us. By understanding themselves and others, tapping into their strengths and adopting the right tools, I believe everyone has the potential to reach their goals and have meaningful relationships.
(03) 5905 9906 View (03) 5905 9906
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Dorianne Oliver
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
“The good life is a process, not a state of being, it is a direction not a destination” Carl Rogers. I offer individual and couples counselling and have a warm and engaging style. I use a person-centered approach and work collaboratively with you to explore your emotional and psychological difficulties. I bring my skills, compassion, empathy, and presence so we can explore your challenges. I’ll help you develop understanding and skills to better navigate them and to build strength and resilience. Along with my straightforward nature and insightfulness I provide a safe, psychological space for you to connect, express and grow.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being, it is a direction not a destination” Carl Rogers. I offer individual and couples counselling and have a warm and engaging style. I use a person-centered approach and work collaboratively with you to explore your emotional and psychological difficulties. I bring my skills, compassion, empathy, and presence so we can explore your challenges. I’ll help you develop understanding and skills to better navigate them and to build strength and resilience. Along with my straightforward nature and insightfulness I provide a safe, psychological space for you to connect, express and grow.
(03) 8771 5919 View (03) 8771 5919
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Evolving Door Counselling Miranda Rose
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you? You are not alone. We all have times in our lives when we are called to change, to break out of deeply-rooted habits that have held us back. Counselling can help you to navigate transitions and the emotional storms these shifts often bring - to make sense of your experiences, gain clarity about your choices, and to feel heard and understood.
Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself repeating patterns that no longer serve you? You are not alone. We all have times in our lives when we are called to change, to break out of deeply-rooted habits that have held us back. Counselling can help you to navigate transitions and the emotional storms these shifts often bring - to make sense of your experiences, gain clarity about your choices, and to feel heard and understood.
(03) 5910 7208 View (03) 5910 7208

More Therapists Nearby

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Bahareh Khalili
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
As a compassionate therapist fluent in English, Farsi, and Dari, I specialise in guiding individuals through challenges towards healing and self-discovery. With a steadfast commitment to your well-being, I offer tailored support and evidence-based interventions to empower you on your journey. Your trust is my highest priority, and I'm committed to supporting you every step of the way.
As a compassionate therapist fluent in English, Farsi, and Dari, I specialise in guiding individuals through challenges towards healing and self-discovery. With a steadfast commitment to your well-being, I offer tailored support and evidence-based interventions to empower you on your journey. Your trust is my highest priority, and I'm committed to supporting you every step of the way.
(03) 8203 5561 View (03) 8203 5561
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Michele McCallum
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
I provide support for children, young people, adults, couples, and families for issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, eating disorders, ASD, school refusal, Substance use, grief and loss and carer support. I will work with you to identify challenges and strengths, to consider options and implement strategies suited to your needs.
I provide support for children, young people, adults, couples, and families for issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, eating disorders, ASD, school refusal, Substance use, grief and loss and carer support. I will work with you to identify challenges and strengths, to consider options and implement strategies suited to your needs.
(03) 8797 2431 View (03) 8797 2431
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Ellie Craig
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
I like to see people as whole beings, linking their emotional and physical symptoms to gain a better understanding of the underlying issues. I believe in holding a space where you have an opportunity to learn to sit with vulnerability. And in that vulnerability you heal, you process, you connect to yourself, you dive deeper into an understanding of yourself, you do the work to expand into a version of yourself that you are proud of.
I like to see people as whole beings, linking their emotional and physical symptoms to gain a better understanding of the underlying issues. I believe in holding a space where you have an opportunity to learn to sit with vulnerability. And in that vulnerability you heal, you process, you connect to yourself, you dive deeper into an understanding of yourself, you do the work to expand into a version of yourself that you are proud of.
(03) 8203 5370 View (03) 8203 5370
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Shashi Prakash
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. I am passionate about supporting and empowering clients during challenging and difficult times in their lives. My aim is to help them reach their full potential with guidance and problem solving skills tailored to suit each individual. I take an integrative approach to treatment and aim to foster a genuine therapeutic relationship where we can work collaboratively together. There is no issue that is too small and every client's concern is given unconditional positive regard and respect.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. I am passionate about supporting and empowering clients during challenging and difficult times in their lives. My aim is to help them reach their full potential with guidance and problem solving skills tailored to suit each individual. I take an integrative approach to treatment and aim to foster a genuine therapeutic relationship where we can work collaboratively together. There is no issue that is too small and every client's concern is given unconditional positive regard and respect.
(03) 8771 5966 View (03) 8771 5966
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Mayfield Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
Mayfield Counselling specialises in helping individuals with mental health issues manage thier wellbeing through counselling and focused psychological therapies. Working holistically, we use a strength based & person centered approach to empower people to make positive changes in thier lives. Through EMDR therapy we can also provide a safe and supportive environment to help you process traumatic memories, manage triggers and symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Mayfield Counselling specialises in helping individuals with mental health issues manage thier wellbeing through counselling and focused psychological therapies. Working holistically, we use a strength based & person centered approach to empower people to make positive changes in thier lives. Through EMDR therapy we can also provide a safe and supportive environment to help you process traumatic memories, manage triggers and symptoms of PTSD, anxiety and depression.
(03) 5906 7318 View (03) 5906 7318
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Wholehearted Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
We can focus on a specific problem area you bring to therapy, and delve to a deeper level of understanding of the issue/s so as to resolve it, or we can work in a more fluid, open-ended manner, with self-discovery in mind. While I am not resistant to diagnosis and working within a pathological lens, I like to see people outside of narrow diagnostic labels. In the first instance, my first approach is to understand a client’s suffering by learning about them as unique individuals with complex histories and adaptive coping strategies. As I engage wholeheartedly with clients, my ask is that clients attempt to engage wholeheartedly too.
We can focus on a specific problem area you bring to therapy, and delve to a deeper level of understanding of the issue/s so as to resolve it, or we can work in a more fluid, open-ended manner, with self-discovery in mind. While I am not resistant to diagnosis and working within a pathological lens, I like to see people outside of narrow diagnostic labels. In the first instance, my first approach is to understand a client’s suffering by learning about them as unique individuals with complex histories and adaptive coping strategies. As I engage wholeheartedly with clients, my ask is that clients attempt to engage wholeheartedly too.
(03) 8338 1979 View (03) 8338 1979
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Rebekah Jones
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
I am a qualified counsellor with a passion for working with couples, relationships, families, adolescents and individuals. My expertise areas are couples therapy, dugs and alcohol, trauma, ADHD and general depression and anxiety disorders. I worked in the social services for over 7 years as case manager, counsellor and group facilitator and now work in private practice full time. Over 4 years was spent specifically in drug and alcohol and have completed the 4 core competencies required by the Victorian Government to work in this field.
I am a qualified counsellor with a passion for working with couples, relationships, families, adolescents and individuals. My expertise areas are couples therapy, dugs and alcohol, trauma, ADHD and general depression and anxiety disorders. I worked in the social services for over 7 years as case manager, counsellor and group facilitator and now work in private practice full time. Over 4 years was spent specifically in drug and alcohol and have completed the 4 core competencies required by the Victorian Government to work in this field.
(03) 8771 4472 View (03) 8771 4472
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Irene Landouris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
My care is client-centred while sharing my experiential insights and pathways in helping you navigate your journey moving forward. I believe establishing trust, safety and consistency in the therapeutic relationship is key to supporting individual growth and change. I work towards developing a shared understanding about your difficulties and life story, and together we will decide on a treatment approach and create a plan that works best for you. The disciplines I have specialised in, assist me to use various treatment approaches that align with your core needs and care.
My care is client-centred while sharing my experiential insights and pathways in helping you navigate your journey moving forward. I believe establishing trust, safety and consistency in the therapeutic relationship is key to supporting individual growth and change. I work towards developing a shared understanding about your difficulties and life story, and together we will decide on a treatment approach and create a plan that works best for you. The disciplines I have specialised in, assist me to use various treatment approaches that align with your core needs and care.
(03) 8203 5847 View (03) 8203 5847
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Kathleen Cunningham
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Lilydale, VIC 3140
We are a psychologist and therapy dog team working to provide a welcoming, warm, safe and accepting environment to meet therapeutic goals. I am a registered psychologist with a Master's in Educational and Developmental Psychology and a Board Approved Supervisor. Luna (fondly known as Luna the Doona) & I enjoy working closely with our clients. Luna is known for her beautiful smile, hypoallergenic white fluffy coat, and high fives. We are a neuroaffirming, warm and accepting team, and have lived exierence of neurodiversity.
We are a psychologist and therapy dog team working to provide a welcoming, warm, safe and accepting environment to meet therapeutic goals. I am a registered psychologist with a Master's in Educational and Developmental Psychology and a Board Approved Supervisor. Luna (fondly known as Luna the Doona) & I enjoy working closely with our clients. Luna is known for her beautiful smile, hypoallergenic white fluffy coat, and high fives. We are a neuroaffirming, warm and accepting team, and have lived exierence of neurodiversity.
(03) 8203 5273 View (03) 8203 5273
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.