Female Counselling in Ringwood, VIC
I work with clients who are seeking support and guidance to manage and cope with mental health challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief and loss, life transitions, self-esteem, family issues, and relationship issues. Together, we tackle goals such as reducing symptoms of mental illness, improving their ability to function in daily life, building stronger relationships with loved ones, and developing greater self-awareness and self-esteem. My clients come to me with a desire to improve their mental health and overall well-being so that they can live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
I work with clients who are seeking support and guidance to manage and cope with mental health challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief and loss, life transitions, self-esteem, family issues, and relationship issues. Together, we tackle goals such as reducing symptoms of mental illness, improving their ability to function in daily life, building stronger relationships with loved ones, and developing greater self-awareness and self-esteem. My clients come to me with a desire to improve their mental health and overall well-being so that they can live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
I am a strong advocate for breaking down social taboos surrounding mental health. The personal mental health journey can be isolating, and the individual can often feel alone, unaccepted and excluded. My aim is to understand their issues and legitimise their experiences, creating an environment where they feel safe, can express their needs and identify their goals. My focus is creating a strong therapeutic alliance, resulting in a tailored treatment plan.
I am a strong advocate for breaking down social taboos surrounding mental health. The personal mental health journey can be isolating, and the individual can often feel alone, unaccepted and excluded. My aim is to understand their issues and legitimise their experiences, creating an environment where they feel safe, can express their needs and identify their goals. My focus is creating a strong therapeutic alliance, resulting in a tailored treatment plan.
Are you wondering if you or a loved one might be an autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD adult? Well, quite possibly, you've never felt like an adult, but the rest rings some bells. As a dedicated psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, I am here to guide you through the assessment process. I have recently updated my website and hope it contains all the information you need, including wait times and costs. Please check it out. Thanks, Kirsten Chalmers (myturn2talk Psychology)
Are you wondering if you or a loved one might be an autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD adult? Well, quite possibly, you've never felt like an adult, but the rest rings some bells. As a dedicated psychologist specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders, I am here to guide you through the assessment process. I have recently updated my website and hope it contains all the information you need, including wait times and costs. Please check it out. Thanks, Kirsten Chalmers (myturn2talk Psychology)
Dr Sarah Morris
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Ringwood, VIC 3134
Waitlist for new clients
As a Clinical Psychologist, I enjoy working with lots of different types of clients. I have a special interest in ADHD, emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, Christian Ministry, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I enjoy working with individuals to help them move forwards and towards what matters to them with more confidence and flexibility. With a background in education and chaplaincy, I am passionate about helping men and women to flourish, bringing evidence-based wisdom, insight, and a down-to-earth, empathic style.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I enjoy working with lots of different types of clients. I have a special interest in ADHD, emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, Christian Ministry, anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I enjoy working with individuals to help them move forwards and towards what matters to them with more confidence and flexibility. With a background in education and chaplaincy, I am passionate about helping men and women to flourish, bringing evidence-based wisdom, insight, and a down-to-earth, empathic style.
Ivana Milic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ringwood, VIC 3134
Waitlist for new clients
As a Clinical Psychologist I enjoy working with lots of different types of clients. I have a special interest in anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment, perfectionism, OCD, autism and ADHD. I enjoy creating a cosy and friendly space for my clients where we can work together on your passions and interests.
As a Clinical Psychologist I enjoy working with lots of different types of clients. I have a special interest in anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment, perfectionism, OCD, autism and ADHD. I enjoy creating a cosy and friendly space for my clients where we can work together on your passions and interests.
Felix & Sage Psychology is a private practice with two clinics located in Ringwood and Forest Hill, Victoria. Our compassionate team of 20 clinicians provide tailored and accessible mental health care solutions to our clientele, by incorporating various evidence based therapeutic approaches to address their emotional and behavioural needs. Our team works with a vast range of issues including (but not limited to) Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Identity, Trauma and Relationships. Our Ringwood clinic is open until 8pm Monday-Thursday, and both clinics are open Saturdays to ensure we remain accessible to those working 9-5 jobs.
Felix & Sage Psychology is a private practice with two clinics located in Ringwood and Forest Hill, Victoria. Our compassionate team of 20 clinicians provide tailored and accessible mental health care solutions to our clientele, by incorporating various evidence based therapeutic approaches to address their emotional and behavioural needs. Our team works with a vast range of issues including (but not limited to) Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Identity, Trauma and Relationships. Our Ringwood clinic is open until 8pm Monday-Thursday, and both clinics are open Saturdays to ensure we remain accessible to those working 9-5 jobs.
Do you feel stuck in life and need someone to support you without judgment? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do? It can be daunting to take that first step and reach out for support. Jana is a warm and genuine counsellor who helps her clients find what they need. She empathically attunes to people's distress and helps them to connect. When you work with Jana, there's no pretending. She will meet you at where you are in your life and be real. She will be curious about your journey and interested in you. Whether you come by yourself or with your partner.
Do you feel stuck in life and need someone to support you without judgment? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do? It can be daunting to take that first step and reach out for support. Jana is a warm and genuine counsellor who helps her clients find what they need. She empathically attunes to people's distress and helps them to connect. When you work with Jana, there's no pretending. She will meet you at where you are in your life and be real. She will be curious about your journey and interested in you. Whether you come by yourself or with your partner.
Elysia Thomas
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Ringwood, VIC 3134
Waitlist for new clients
Elysia operates from a neuroaffirming, weight neutral and anti-oppressive lens. She is available for counselling for 12+ in the areas of eating disorders, neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism etc), gender and queer identity exploration, and trauma. She also conducts assessments (ADHD/Autism/Cognitive) for children 6+ to adults and is an EMDR Therapist.
Elysia operates from a neuroaffirming, weight neutral and anti-oppressive lens. She is available for counselling for 12+ in the areas of eating disorders, neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism etc), gender and queer identity exploration, and trauma. She also conducts assessments (ADHD/Autism/Cognitive) for children 6+ to adults and is an EMDR Therapist.
As a therapist with lived experience of chronic health conditions, I bring a warm and neuro-affirming approach to our sessions. Providing EMDR, ACT, CBT for trauma, chronic health conditions, anxiety and depression. Our work will include a gentle exploration of your inner world. Together, we'll delve into understanding your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, fostering a deeper connection with yourself and building core emotional regulation skills. When addressing trauma, I advocate for a slow, contained approach. We'll navigate this at a pace that feels manageable for you, always prioritising your comfort.
As a therapist with lived experience of chronic health conditions, I bring a warm and neuro-affirming approach to our sessions. Providing EMDR, ACT, CBT for trauma, chronic health conditions, anxiety and depression. Our work will include a gentle exploration of your inner world. Together, we'll delve into understanding your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, fostering a deeper connection with yourself and building core emotional regulation skills. When addressing trauma, I advocate for a slow, contained approach. We'll navigate this at a pace that feels manageable for you, always prioritising your comfort.
As a mum of four, and Social Worker who has additional training in Motherhood Studies, Matrescence , Mindful Early Parenting and Womens Circle facilitation, I understand the changes and challenges of motherhood.
Counselling and mental health support for women who are wanting support around conception, pregnancy, difficult or traumatic birth experience, transition to motherhood, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, stress, loss of identity, not feeling like yourself, relationship changes, pregnancy or infant loss, and parenting. I also support many parents who are neurodivergent, or have neurodivergent children.
As a mum of four, and Social Worker who has additional training in Motherhood Studies, Matrescence , Mindful Early Parenting and Womens Circle facilitation, I understand the changes and challenges of motherhood.
Counselling and mental health support for women who are wanting support around conception, pregnancy, difficult or traumatic birth experience, transition to motherhood, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, stress, loss of identity, not feeling like yourself, relationship changes, pregnancy or infant loss, and parenting. I also support many parents who are neurodivergent, or have neurodivergent children.
I enjoy working with young people (12-17 years old) and adults (18+). I believe in the healing benefits of the therapeutic relationship and the mind’s ability to recover. I am interested in establishing and maintaining a therapeutic alliance with my clients, while utilising compassion focused interpersonal (IPT), cognitive behaviour (CBT), and dialectical behaviour (DBT) therapy techniques.
I enjoy working with young people (12-17 years old) and adults (18+). I believe in the healing benefits of the therapeutic relationship and the mind’s ability to recover. I am interested in establishing and maintaining a therapeutic alliance with my clients, while utilising compassion focused interpersonal (IPT), cognitive behaviour (CBT), and dialectical behaviour (DBT) therapy techniques.
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With a particular interest in trauma recovery, Kate prioritises a safe, confidential and empathic therapy space. It is in such an environment that a collaborative therapeutic relationship may be developed to facilitate client goals. These goals may consist of developing emotional regulation, recovering from childhood trauma, establishing communication skills, enhancing self-care practices or any other number of goals. Individuals may engage with short-term counselling or longer therapeutic work to address issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship conflict and personal development.
With a particular interest in trauma recovery, Kate prioritises a safe, confidential and empathic therapy space. It is in such an environment that a collaborative therapeutic relationship may be developed to facilitate client goals. These goals may consist of developing emotional regulation, recovering from childhood trauma, establishing communication skills, enhancing self-care practices or any other number of goals. Individuals may engage with short-term counselling or longer therapeutic work to address issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem issues, relationship conflict and personal development.
You may be experiencing some challenges in your professional and personal life. They may be dealing with work stress, conflict with colleagues, leadership issues or preparing for the next promotion. You may be struggling with personal relationships, purpose in life, or navigating multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds to establish a solid identity. You want to feel confident and empowered in your professional life, whether that means excelling in your current role or preparing for advancement. You also want to feel fulfilled in your personal life, with strong, supportive relationships and a clear sense of identity and belonging.
You may be experiencing some challenges in your professional and personal life. They may be dealing with work stress, conflict with colleagues, leadership issues or preparing for the next promotion. You may be struggling with personal relationships, purpose in life, or navigating multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds to establish a solid identity. You want to feel confident and empowered in your professional life, whether that means excelling in your current role or preparing for advancement. You also want to feel fulfilled in your personal life, with strong, supportive relationships and a clear sense of identity and belonging.
Hi! I'm Chloe and I'm so glad you're here! Congratulations on taking the first step in a journey towards healing and wellness. It is a courageous and important step and you are on the right path. I am a psychotherapist/counsellor and my goal is to provide a space where you feel comfortable, safe, valued and understood. I work with every client in a way that tailors treatment to your specific needs. I have a passion for understanding and connecting with people, helping them navigate their unique challenges and discover their inner strengths and resilience.
Hi! I'm Chloe and I'm so glad you're here! Congratulations on taking the first step in a journey towards healing and wellness. It is a courageous and important step and you are on the right path. I am a psychotherapist/counsellor and my goal is to provide a space where you feel comfortable, safe, valued and understood. I work with every client in a way that tailors treatment to your specific needs. I have a passion for understanding and connecting with people, helping them navigate their unique challenges and discover their inner strengths and resilience.
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.
Danielle offers individual therapy and is passionate about working with young adults and adults with ASD and/or ADHD. Danielle’s approach is trauma-informed and neuroaffirming. She has a special interest in working with neurodiverse adults diagnosed later in life. Danielle lives in a neuodiverse household and understands the challenges that exist at both an individual and family level. Consequently, she also has a passion for supporting parents and carers. Danielle is completing Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) training with her best pal, Shelby the Golden, joining her soon in the counselling room!
Danielle offers individual therapy and is passionate about working with young adults and adults with ASD and/or ADHD. Danielle’s approach is trauma-informed and neuroaffirming. She has a special interest in working with neurodiverse adults diagnosed later in life. Danielle lives in a neuodiverse household and understands the challenges that exist at both an individual and family level. Consequently, she also has a passion for supporting parents and carers. Danielle is completing Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) training with her best pal, Shelby the Golden, joining her soon in the counselling room!
Lisa is a Counselling Psychologist who is warm, approachable and has worked with people facing all kinds of difficulties. Lisa enjoys assisting people to close the gap between where they are now and the life they really want. This may involve fostering self-compassion, dismantling a sneaky inner critic or exploring long-held family patterns contributing to people-pleasing and self sacrifice. Lisa assists people who are feeling 'blah' and 'meh' to move towards fulfilled and thriving. This occurs through reconnection to self, sometimes after years of conditioning and "shoulds" from others and society.
Lisa is a Counselling Psychologist who is warm, approachable and has worked with people facing all kinds of difficulties. Lisa enjoys assisting people to close the gap between where they are now and the life they really want. This may involve fostering self-compassion, dismantling a sneaky inner critic or exploring long-held family patterns contributing to people-pleasing and self sacrifice. Lisa assists people who are feeling 'blah' and 'meh' to move towards fulfilled and thriving. This occurs through reconnection to self, sometimes after years of conditioning and "shoulds" from others and society.
Brooke specializes in holistic trauma therapy and used a relational approach in order to help people feel comfortable, safe and understood. She acknowledges that people have their own internal resources to heal and that counselling is a tool used to support people to build upon these resources and identify their strengths and values. Brooke recognises that everyone is unique and the therapeutic modalities will differ for different needs. Brooke uses a neurobiological approach to treating trauma, understanding that often trauma is held in the body and often people need more than only words to be able to move through challenges.
Brooke specializes in holistic trauma therapy and used a relational approach in order to help people feel comfortable, safe and understood. She acknowledges that people have their own internal resources to heal and that counselling is a tool used to support people to build upon these resources and identify their strengths and values. Brooke recognises that everyone is unique and the therapeutic modalities will differ for different needs. Brooke uses a neurobiological approach to treating trauma, understanding that often trauma is held in the body and often people need more than only words to be able to move through challenges.
Jeanine L Busch
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ringwood, VIC 3134
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can allow us to get to know ourselves, not who the world wants us to be, nor what the world has turned us into; but the self that guides all we want to be and the self that guides our intuition. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
Therapy can allow us to get to know ourselves, not who the world wants us to be, nor what the world has turned us into; but the self that guides all we want to be and the self that guides our intuition. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
My name is Karen, I decided to pursue a career in psychology due to a strong interest in human behaviour and helping individuals improve their mental health and wellbeing. I have always been fascinated with the connection between mind and body, and how our emotional state effects our physical wellbeing.
My name is Karen, I decided to pursue a career in psychology due to a strong interest in human behaviour and helping individuals improve their mental health and wellbeing. I have always been fascinated with the connection between mind and body, and how our emotional state effects our physical wellbeing.
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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.