Counselling in Ascot Vale, VIC
Joanne Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
If you, your child or your family need some extra support during a challenging time or due to long-standing mental health difficulties, I am happy to hear from you.
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.
If you, your child or your family need some extra support during a challenging time or due to long-standing mental health difficulties, I am happy to hear from you.
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.
Germaine Gergis
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Dr Germaine Gergis, is a board-endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Lecturer with many years' experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatment to infants, children, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Dr Germaine Gergis, is a board-endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Lecturer with many years' experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatment to infants, children, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Isaac Lee
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
The team at Functional Minds Psychology is led by principal psychologist, Isaac Lee. Isaac is a generally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). He has also previously been a committee member for the Melbourne branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Isaac’s passion for the field of psychology comes from wanting to help people, to have a positive impact on those he interacts with, and to always be learning more about people, the brain, and the world.
The team at Functional Minds Psychology is led by principal psychologist, Isaac Lee. Isaac is a generally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). He has also previously been a committee member for the Melbourne branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Isaac’s passion for the field of psychology comes from wanting to help people, to have a positive impact on those he interacts with, and to always be learning more about people, the brain, and the world.
Portia Kambasha
MSc
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
I have 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I have 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
Su Mei Tan
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Individuals and families may be grappling with personal challenges, yearning for a deeper understanding of themselves and seeking empowerment through creative expression. They appreciate the importance of cultural sensitivity in their therapeutic process, desiring a safe and inclusive space that respects their diverse background. This client values navigating between multiple cultural identities and desires a therapist who comprehends their unique complexities. Their ideal experience involves tailored interventions that integrate creative expression, cultural sensitivity, and third culture therapy.
Individuals and families may be grappling with personal challenges, yearning for a deeper understanding of themselves and seeking empowerment through creative expression. They appreciate the importance of cultural sensitivity in their therapeutic process, desiring a safe and inclusive space that respects their diverse background. This client values navigating between multiple cultural identities and desires a therapist who comprehends their unique complexities. Their ideal experience involves tailored interventions that integrate creative expression, cultural sensitivity, and third culture therapy.
Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
My name is Dr Jacqueline Baulch. I am a Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience working with clients. I am the Director of Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology. With a team of 25 psychologists, couples therapists and accredited mental health social workers, we are fortunate to be able to support individuals and couples with all kinds of mental health issues and life challenges.
My name is Dr Jacqueline Baulch. I am a Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience working with clients. I am the Director of Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology. With a team of 25 psychologists, couples therapists and accredited mental health social workers, we are fortunate to be able to support individuals and couples with all kinds of mental health issues and life challenges.
Bright Psych
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Walter Carter
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
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Christina Stefanou
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Essendon West, VIC 3040
We have experienced psychologists which can support you with your mental health across the lifespan (children, adolescents and adults).
Since completing the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, I have been passionate about helping people achieve positive mental health outcomes. I extend my time across various roles including private practice, sessional lecturing, and supervision. I have an open-minded and flexible therapeutic approach. I have a special interest in working with trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.
We have experienced psychologists which can support you with your mental health across the lifespan (children, adolescents and adults).
Since completing the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, I have been passionate about helping people achieve positive mental health outcomes. I extend my time across various roles including private practice, sessional lecturing, and supervision. I have an open-minded and flexible therapeutic approach. I have a special interest in working with trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Danni Exadactylos
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Hi, I'm Danni (she/her). I am a Melbourne / Naarm based psychologist & registered play therapist. I specialise in child therapy, using play to nurture a child’s sense of self. My practice is client-led and trauma-informed, with a focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. This allows me to focus on the child as a whole, rather than just their struggles. This gentle and strengths-based approach facilitates healing and growth. I have worked in schools and private and public care settings, with extensive experience in a large paediatric working with children who have experienced significant trauma.
Hi, I'm Danni (she/her). I am a Melbourne / Naarm based psychologist & registered play therapist. I specialise in child therapy, using play to nurture a child’s sense of self. My practice is client-led and trauma-informed, with a focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. This allows me to focus on the child as a whole, rather than just their struggles. This gentle and strengths-based approach facilitates healing and growth. I have worked in schools and private and public care settings, with extensive experience in a large paediatric working with children who have experienced significant trauma.
Carmen Rossitto
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Essendon, VIC 3040
Carmen has worked extensively with children and adolescents as well as adults and older adults in public mental health, out of home care, and private settings. She is experienced in working with clients of all ages with various difficulties with mood and anxieties, PTSD and trauma, attachment/relationship issues, identity, personality, LGBITQ+/cultural, health and perinatal mental health. Carmen employs a blended range of modalities including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Carmen has worked extensively with children and adolescents as well as adults and older adults in public mental health, out of home care, and private settings. She is experienced in working with clients of all ages with various difficulties with mood and anxieties, PTSD and trauma, attachment/relationship issues, identity, personality, LGBITQ+/cultural, health and perinatal mental health. Carmen employs a blended range of modalities including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Maria Light
Psychologist, MPsych, MACPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkville, VIC 3052
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
BlueSkies Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
We’re here to help you and your family overcome difficult experiences through children’s counselling and dyadic (parent and child) counselling in Melbourne. We offer Child-Centred Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Interplay Family Therapy, Filial Therapy and Kids Groups to help address children’s anxious behaviours, acting out behaviours, social difficulties, past traumas and more. We also offer Parent Counselling to support the important people in children’s lives - you!
We’re here to help you and your family overcome difficult experiences through children’s counselling and dyadic (parent and child) counselling in Melbourne. We offer Child-Centred Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Interplay Family Therapy, Filial Therapy and Kids Groups to help address children’s anxious behaviours, acting out behaviours, social difficulties, past traumas and more. We also offer Parent Counselling to support the important people in children’s lives - you!
Claire Baxter North Melbourne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Flemington, VIC 3031
Claire Baxter is a registered General Psychologist with AHPRA. Claire works with adults, teenagers and children. Claire works with people experiencing changed circumstance, anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation and personality disorders and mood disorders. She also works with parents experiencing postnatal depression and prenatal anxiety, as well as people experiencing gender dysphoria. Claire works with veterans and family members of veterans.
Claire Baxter is a registered General Psychologist with AHPRA. Claire works with adults, teenagers and children. Claire works with people experiencing changed circumstance, anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation and personality disorders and mood disorders. She also works with parents experiencing postnatal depression and prenatal anxiety, as well as people experiencing gender dysphoria. Claire works with veterans and family members of veterans.
Laura Kemppainen
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children on a range of mental health, life-related and existential concerns and am also an ANZAED accredited eating disorder mental health practitioner.
I am a psychologist and supervisor with a warm, collaborative approach and 8 years of experience working with a range of concerns. I have special interests in working with anxiety & depression, eating & body-image, trauma and family issues, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as working with women on alcohol use. I work with each person individually to identify meaningful and relevant goals and have a holistic and trauma-informed approach. With children & adolescents I work from a developmental framework incorporating play and collaboration with work with parents. I also provide supervision for other therapists.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children on a range of mental health, life-related and existential concerns and am also an ANZAED accredited eating disorder mental health practitioner.
I am a psychologist and supervisor with a warm, collaborative approach and 8 years of experience working with a range of concerns. I have special interests in working with anxiety & depression, eating & body-image, trauma and family issues, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as working with women on alcohol use. I work with each person individually to identify meaningful and relevant goals and have a holistic and trauma-informed approach. With children & adolescents I work from a developmental framework incorporating play and collaboration with work with parents. I also provide supervision for other therapists.
George Phlorides
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
George has experience working with children, adolescents and adults across a wide range of areas.
George has a warm, relaxed and positive demeanour that supports clients to feel welcomed into a safe, non-judgemental environment. George enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds with an interest in helping people with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, work and university stress and men’s issues.
George has experience working with children, adolescents and adults across a wide range of areas.
George has a warm, relaxed and positive demeanour that supports clients to feel welcomed into a safe, non-judgemental environment. George enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds with an interest in helping people with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, work and university stress and men’s issues.
Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
I use CBT, EMDR and ACT to support people to improve their mental health, connection with their partners, children, family and friends.
Feeling worried, overwhelmed, sad, stressed or anxious? Maybe you’re having relationship issues or struggling to get through the day, like you just don't have your regular oomph or energy. Sometimes just getting through the day can seem tough. It’s enough to make anyone feel like curling up on the couch with the dog, Netflix and avoiding facing the day. I recognise how difficult this can be and I am here to help. I am a neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed, LGBTIAQ+ affirmative therapist and inclusive of diverse relationship structures.
I use CBT, EMDR and ACT to support people to improve their mental health, connection with their partners, children, family and friends.
Feeling worried, overwhelmed, sad, stressed or anxious? Maybe you’re having relationship issues or struggling to get through the day, like you just don't have your regular oomph or energy. Sometimes just getting through the day can seem tough. It’s enough to make anyone feel like curling up on the couch with the dog, Netflix and avoiding facing the day. I recognise how difficult this can be and I am here to help. I am a neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed, LGBTIAQ+ affirmative therapist and inclusive of diverse relationship structures.
Insession Counselling
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I've spent a lot of time reflecting on my own experiences as a child of immigrants raised with both South-Asian and Australian values.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
I've spent a lot of time reflecting on my own experiences as a child of immigrants raised with both South-Asian and Australian values.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
Isabella Simantov
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Isabella is skilled in working with children, adolescents and adults to empower them with the support and tools required to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Isabella has a particular interest working with clients experiencing life transitional issues and childhood trauma. Isabella is experienced in working with clients under the NDIS and Employee Assistance Program. Isabella has experience working with a wide range of adults facing unique challenges.
Isabella is skilled in working with children, adolescents and adults to empower them with the support and tools required to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Isabella has a particular interest working with clients experiencing life transitional issues and childhood trauma. Isabella is experienced in working with clients under the NDIS and Employee Assistance Program. Isabella has experience working with a wide range of adults facing unique challenges.
Naomi Ralph
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Naomi (she/her) brings a bright, curious and compassionate approach to her work with children (8 years +) and adults. She will listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions to help clients make sense of their experience and find ways forward. Naomi operates from a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed approach. Naomi is an advocate of people from all genders and sexualities. She has a strong research background (trauma and PTSD) and brings that same curiosity and knowledge of the evidence base to her work with clients.
Naomi (she/her) brings a bright, curious and compassionate approach to her work with children (8 years +) and adults. She will listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions to help clients make sense of their experience and find ways forward. Naomi operates from a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed approach. Naomi is an advocate of people from all genders and sexualities. She has a strong research background (trauma and PTSD) and brings that same curiosity and knowledge of the evidence base to her work with clients.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Ascot Vale, VIC provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Ascot Vale build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Ascot Vale build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.