Melbourne Family and Parenting

Kim Bailey

Psychotherapist, Family Therapist

Malvern VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Hi there. I feel privileged to have walked with many clients on their therapeutic journey. In that way, I can attest, it is within relationships we are hurt and within relationships we heal. This is not a sentiment. Neuroscience has since proven sitting with an attuned therapist activates the brain's mirror neurons and as we sit together,

Helen Barrett

Social Worker AMHSW, Counsellor

Preston VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am an accredited mental health social worker and registered play therapist specialising in helping young children aged 2-10 years resolve emotional, social, developmental & behavioural issues. With a special interest in young children with trauma exposures, anxiety, grief and attachment issues, I also work closely with the whole family.

Claire Baxter

Psychologist

North Melbourne VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Claire practices from a psychodynamic framework, which means that she acknowledges the importance of human relationships, both past and present, in the life of an individual. She draws upon psychoanalytic theory, which acknowledges the influence of the unconscious on thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Tracy Bentin

Psychologist

Kew VIC

In Person + Telehealth

“It is a wonderful thing working with children and teenagers. They teach us everyday what matters in life. They listen when they feel listened to.”

Natalie Browne

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Fitzroy VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I work with young adults, primarily with LGBTQIA+ Community. I work with people in exploring their gender, sexuality and identity. I also specialise in working with people around grief and loss, anxiety, depression, psychosocial impacts of cancer and illness, family systems and interpersonal relationships. I work closely with young adults to

Rosie Burgess

Relationship Therapist, Counsellor

Murrumbeena VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Hi, I'm Rosie. My focus is on relationships and helping people navigate the challenges and complexities of connection. I've worked for many years with families, couples, and individuals from many walks of life and welcome you to make contact with me.

Shivonne Cammell

Social Worker AMHSW, Counsellor

Notting Hill VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, specialising in Child and Family Welfare and Play Therapy. I provide holistic counselling for children and adolescents to resolve emotional and behavioural issues, and to support the whole family to move forward. I also provide support to parents and carers.

Yael Clark

Developmental Psychologist

Caulfield VIC

In Person Consultations

I have been in sole practice for 16 years working with parents and children (toddlers to teens). I have 30+ years' experience working with children and families as a teacher, parent educator, and then as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist.

Joshua Comyn

Psychotherapist

Melbourne VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

I help people suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma, experience safety and calm in a supportive and caring therapeutic relationship. I support you to develop your capacity to tolerate and overcome what you experience as unpleasant, or even intolerable. We start where you are and as you are.

Simon Crisp

Clinical Psychologist

Camberwell VIC

In Person + Telehealth

With decades of experience, my highly qualified team and I are able to offer a range of effective approaches to support you with a wide range of issues and needs.

Kate Culy

Counsellor, Coach

Eltham VIC

In Person + Online Therapy

Hi, I'm Kate. I want to acknowledge that I'm not sitting in a lofty tower. I've been in tricky spaces, and counselling has been essential to my healing. I welcome people of any culture, religion, ability, sexuality and gender. I am here to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore what is troubling you.

John Devling

Psychotherapist, Psychodramatist

Richmond VIC, Christmas Hills VIC

In Person Consultations

I live in peaceful bushland, love the outdoors, the arts, music. I bicycle for exercise weekly. I really enjoy working with people, even after 40 years or so. I am vital, aware, healthy, a supportive and challenging therapist. Since 2002, I have made more than fifteen trips to China, taking my specialty approach, Psychodrama, into their world.

Karin Du Plessis

Relationship Therapist

Ascot Vale VIC

In Person + Telehealth

We all struggle from time to time, particularly in our relationships for which there is no manual. You may have tried many times to make changes and nothing has stuck, leaving you frustrated, numb, overwhelmed and feeling hopeless. If you are reading this, and there's a part of you that wants to save your relationship, please call for a chat.

Jeannene Eastaway

Relationship Therapist, Clinical Supervisor

Greensborough VIC

In Person + Telehealth

My journey as a counsellor started at the age of 19, and now over 30 years later I have thousands of hours of counselling and many varied qualifications to suit. I like working with people; I like people, and thought I could help and still do. What began was a journey of self and other' discovery, learning and teaching emotional intelligence and

Maurice Eisenbruch

Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist

South Yarra VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Psychotherapy can help each person to reach a fuller mental health potential through a insight into their personal history. The goal is relief of mental suffering, discovery of new and more adaptive ways to deal with stress, and enhanced empowerment to change one's life circumstances.

Carla Giardina

Psychologist

Pascoe Vale South VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

Carla, is dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive and collaborative environment. In her psychology practice, Carla is guided by evidence-based principles to support clients in overcoming their challenges and live a more fulfilling life. Carla is fascinated by the way we connect with each other and how we can build better relationships.

Natalie Greggor

Art Therapist, Psychotherapist

Eltham VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

I am here to help empower you to start on your therapeutic journey. My role is to collaboratively cultivate a welcoming, genuine, non-judgmental, secure, and safe environment for you. I believe that with the right relationship and sense of safety, anyone can work to create a better relationship with themselves and those around them, increasing

Lucianne Grixti

Psychologist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

Caulfield North VIC, Williamstown VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am committed to working collaboratively with patients towards establishing a greater connection, insight and understanding into one's internal emotional world, with the aim of emotional growth and development. Working through emotional barriers allows for new ways of relating to oneself and others and opens the doors to new life possibilities.

Stefanie Hagger

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Kew East VIC, Monbulk VIC

In Person + Telehealth

The way one views potential stress can have a significant effect on how we experience it, either making it easier or a lot harder to get through. With this in mind, I believe that people have an internal strength and capacity for self-awareness, choice, and potential for meaningful change.

Harshani Algiriyage

Family Therapist, Counsellor

Footscray VIC, Melbourne VIC

In Person + Telehealth

When things are not going well and our relationships are breaking, it could negatively affect our wellbeing. Dealing with fear, anxiety, helplessness, and loneliness could be challenging when we are going through a crisis. Reaching out for help is the first step of changing your life. It needs lots of courage and determination to say I'm not okay.

M.Rose Hoey

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Doncaster East VIC

In Person + Telehealth

My background is in Nursing, Midwifery and Mental Health. Now in private practice, I work collaboratively with patients so they can get to the cause of their suffering, as quickly as possible so they can experience deeper, closer relationships with their loved ones.

Donna Cameron

Psychologist

Hawthorn East VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Donna has experience in private practice and has been working as a psychologist for more than 10 years with clients ranging in age from 2 to 90. Donna has spent years working for the Department of Child Safety protecting children from abuse and in the prison system facilitating programs to offenders. She continues to work with the legal system

Natalie Incledon

Clinical Psychologist

Armadale VIC, Hawthorn VIC

In Person + Telehealth

A warm and professional Clinical Psychologist based in inner Melbourne. Passionate about providing care to her clients and delivering best evidence-based practise. Experience across the lifespan, with a special interest in working with relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem and poor body image.

Christina Kioulafas

Psychotherapist, Relationship Therapist

South Melbourne VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Feeling stressed and burnt out carrying all the emotional burden for your family? As a mother and partner I know it can feel like we carry all the responsibility of the family. How can we help our loved ones when we are so burnt out? I love working with women, children, teenagers and partners, to re-connect and address serious issues in the family.

Tulin Kocacik

Counsellor, Play Therapist

Point Cook Town Centre VIC

In Person Consultations

Tulin holds expertise in working therapeutically with children and families who present with complex and challenging needs, trauma, attachment and mental health concerns. As a trained and certified play therapist and counsellor with over 5 years' experience, Tulin provides Counselling and Child Centred Play Therapy.

Alisa Lhaochareonwong

Counsellor, Psychotherapist

Fitzroy VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Alisa's passion is to provide innovative treatments that can make positive changes in the health and well-being of young people and their families. As a person-centered counselor, she tailors each session to the unique needs and goals of her clients, focusing on empowering them to become their own therapist and build their confidence.

Penelope Lovegrove

Psychologist, Counsellor

Melbourne VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I provide psychological therapy both in-person and via telehealth to individuals aged 17+. I create a safe, compassionate space where healing, change and growth can take place. I take a very collaborative approach with my clients trusting that together we can develop the strategies and tools that work best for you.

Tamara Lovett

Clinical Psychologist

Canterbury VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Tamara is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society with Associate Membership of the Clinical College. She is recognised with Beyond Blue and has Membership with a number of Professional Associations including the Anxiety Disorders Association & Eating Disorders Victoria. Tamara is a registered Psychologist, eligible Medicare provider and

Emma Lund

Psychologist, Counsellor

Hawthorn East VIC, Kew East VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I'm Emma Lund and have been working as a Psychologist for the past 12 years. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and have qualifications in the areas of Health Psychology, Child and Family Psychology and Developmental Psychology including Perinatal Psychology. I provide pregnancy counselling and therapy for postnatal depression and anxiety. I

Michelle Morris

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Ivanhoe VIC

In Person + Telehealth

At different times in our lives we may need support. This may be to overcome unhelpful patterns or to develop a different relationship with our inner life and resolve painful emotions. Through a collaborative approach I assist people to reconnect with their strengths and inner healing capacity, and to develop more fulfilling relationships.

Julian O'Sullivan

Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Werribee VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am an adult psychotherapist helping people overcome emotional difficulties, including those arising in relationships, work/career concerns, life transitions, parenting and so on. I like to incorporate cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic methods. In person and telehealth offered.

Pauline Pearson

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Carlton VIC

In Person Consultations

I specialize in therapy for people in their early 30s to their mid 50's. People may experience significant changes in family, work, health and relationships during this time. Often the way we have been no longer seems as satisfying as it once did. As we age, we are able to explore our lives with a new capacity for greater depth.

Clare Randall

Relationship Therapist, Counsellor

Point Cook VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I'm an experienced counsellor working with adult individuals and couples. Most clients come to me when they are struggling emotionally or have a problem they are stuck with. My aim is to provide a safe, kind, non-judgmental environment for you to explain whatever's troubling you, and to support you in working out what you want and how to get

Bita Riazati

Psychologist, Psychoanalyst

Hawthorn VIC

In Person Consultations

I'm a practicing psychoanalyst and registered psychologist. I offer psychoanalysis in Melbourne. My work is informed by the work of Sigmund Freud and French Psychoanalyst Jacque Lacan and the latest research in psychoanalysis. Let's make a time to talk in the first instance.

Lyn Shand

Family Therapist, Psychologist

Balwyn East VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

The values that guide my work include an orientation to fostering personal growth, compassionate understanding and respect. Rather than treating you I work with you to achieve your goals. As a qualified psychologist for over 40 years and family therapist for 30 years, I am committed to the highest standards of psychological practice.

Gabby Skelsey

Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor

Caulfield VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I work together with people to explore aspects of their life and their feelings, and learn new ways of overcoming personal difficulties. I have 30 years experience supporting people with mental health and emotional wellbeing issues. I am an EMDR trained therapist for work with trauma and PTSD.

Sophie Swart

Counsellor

Elsternwick VIC

In Person Consultations

My top priority is to establish respectful relationships with my clients. I work with adolescents and adults who are looking to resolve problem behaviours, habits, beliefs, feelings and relationships. I also provide professional support for people experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and adapting to change, trauma, and attachment issues.

Karen Thomas

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

South Yarra VIC

In Person + Telehealth

As a counsellor and psychotherapist, my deepest wish is for you to feel supported as you work through your individual psychological and emotional issues. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, or struggling with relationship difficulties. Maybe you feel pressured, and unable to be yourself. Please contact me to see how I can help.

Melis Topsahin

Family Therapist, Counsellor

Newport VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am a practicing therapist and adopt ideas around individualism. Being a firm believer in incorporating both empathy and compassion across all forms of therapy, I predominantly work in the areas of anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, addiction(s) and couples counselling.

Denise Tsirtsakis

Social Worker, Counsellor

Melbourne VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

Denise is guided by the latest neurobiological research exploring the mind-body connection, attachment theory, as well as relational models that offer the potential for awareness, healing, authentic living and self-empowerment. Through using a range of techniques, she works creatively to meet your unique needs. Denise's sessions allow you to heal

Robin Wilkinson

Psychotherapist, Relationship Therapist

Fitzroy North VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am a couples and relationship therapist who specialises in how we are 'wired' for relationships - through attachment and nervous system regulation, as well as working to improve boundaries, communication and intimacy. I work with couples to resolve conflict and grievances, repair trust, and rediscover mutual connection when the spark is gone.

Marvel Adeyemi

Social Worker, Counsellor

South Morang VIC

In Person + Telehealth

For 15 years I have supported clients to explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviours in a culturally-safe and caring manner. My goal is to empower you to heal, grow, make positive changes and manage complex relationships successfully.

Hagai Avisar

Psychologist, Relationship Therapist

Brighton East VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Relationship counselling and workshops for personal growth and healthy relationships. I came from Israel in 1997 and ever since have worked here in private practice. With more than 25 years of experience I am happy to share my wisdom and tools for a happier life.