Female Counselling in Carlton North, VIC

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Christa Winkels
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I am an accredited art therapist, social worker, and yoga/movement facilitator with 10+ years experience working within the mental health and family violence sectors. I practice in an integrative and relational way, utilising a range of theories and approaches. I work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs, and understand that this can often change from one session to the next. I am drawn to a range of creative, somatic and movement-based practices, and enjoy exploring and co-creating 'safe-enough' spaces to experience curiosity, play, respect, reciprocity, warmth, and connection.
I am an accredited art therapist, social worker, and yoga/movement facilitator with 10+ years experience working within the mental health and family violence sectors. I practice in an integrative and relational way, utilising a range of theories and approaches. I work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs, and understand that this can often change from one session to the next. I am drawn to a range of creative, somatic and movement-based practices, and enjoy exploring and co-creating 'safe-enough' spaces to experience curiosity, play, respect, reciprocity, warmth, and connection.
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Kristi Lynch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I am a psychologist with extensive experience across a range of corporate and educational settings. I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and resolve challenging personal and relationship issues. I have a passion for working with couples, people looking to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anger and grief. I want to help you achieve a better understanding of why you feel the way you do, why you think in a particular way, and to challenge and shift behaviour patterns which are holding you back from experiencing a more connected, fulfilled and meaningful life.
I am a psychologist with extensive experience across a range of corporate and educational settings. I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and resolve challenging personal and relationship issues. I have a passion for working with couples, people looking to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anger and grief. I want to help you achieve a better understanding of why you feel the way you do, why you think in a particular way, and to challenge and shift behaviour patterns which are holding you back from experiencing a more connected, fulfilled and meaningful life.
(03) 6146 1640 View (03) 6146 1640
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Julie Stevens
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Undertaking therapy is a very personal experience. A person may come to therapy to process complex trauma, work through relationship struggles, or simply desire to get to know and understand themselves more deeply. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, the gifts born from the process of building self-awareness benefit not only you but also those around you who you love. It is profoundly humbling to support my clients to move through adversity, unpack challenging questions, grieve, transition, and move towards wellbeing. I am dedicated to the service of helping people to build agency, inner resources, and stability.
Undertaking therapy is a very personal experience. A person may come to therapy to process complex trauma, work through relationship struggles, or simply desire to get to know and understand themselves more deeply. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, the gifts born from the process of building self-awareness benefit not only you but also those around you who you love. It is profoundly humbling to support my clients to move through adversity, unpack challenging questions, grieve, transition, and move towards wellbeing. I am dedicated to the service of helping people to build agency, inner resources, and stability.
(03) 7003 2846 View (03) 7003 2846
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Pushba Thangaraju
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054  (Online Only)
You have tools and skills to manage your symptoms and are pretty good at changing your thoughts about a situation, but your feelings are still “stuck”. You don’t like traditional talk therapy and want to explore some evidence-based experiential techniques instead. If this you, I would be able to assist you. For more information, please visit my website https:/www.innerharmonywellness.com.au. Currently, I am mostly offering Telehealth-based counselling; some in-person sessions for EMDR trauma re-processing sessions.
You have tools and skills to manage your symptoms and are pretty good at changing your thoughts about a situation, but your feelings are still “stuck”. You don’t like traditional talk therapy and want to explore some evidence-based experiential techniques instead. If this you, I would be able to assist you. For more information, please visit my website https:/www.innerharmonywellness.com.au. Currently, I am mostly offering Telehealth-based counselling; some in-person sessions for EMDR trauma re-processing sessions.
(03) 7003 2379 View (03) 7003 2379
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Dr Lisa Milne
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I am a clinical psychologist and educational developmental psychologist. I have extensive experience in public and community mental health, specialist clinics and private practice. I specialise in working with children and women experiencing a range of difficulties including: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (including autism), eating disorders, bipolar disorder, complex trauma and post-natal issues. I have trained in a range of approaches including psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Most people I see have tried short term solutions and are seeking a deeper exploration of recurring problems.
I am a clinical psychologist and educational developmental psychologist. I have extensive experience in public and community mental health, specialist clinics and private practice. I specialise in working with children and women experiencing a range of difficulties including: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (including autism), eating disorders, bipolar disorder, complex trauma and post-natal issues. I have trained in a range of approaches including psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Most people I see have tried short term solutions and are seeking a deeper exploration of recurring problems.
(03) 7003 2821 View (03) 7003 2821
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Luminare Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
My name is Apurva Nargundkar, I am the director and principal psychologist at Luminare Psychology. I am passionate about working with adults presenting with a range of issues, particularly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+/gender diversity, women's mental health, Culturally and Linguistically Diversity (CALD) issues, and intersectional experiences (i.e. those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community while navigating cultural or religious pressure). I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their issues without judgement.
My name is Apurva Nargundkar, I am the director and principal psychologist at Luminare Psychology. I am passionate about working with adults presenting with a range of issues, particularly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+/gender diversity, women's mental health, Culturally and Linguistically Diversity (CALD) issues, and intersectional experiences (i.e. those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community while navigating cultural or religious pressure). I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their issues without judgement.
(03) 7003 2729 View (03) 7003 2729
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Philippa Page
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Waitlist for new clients
I am a registered psychologist who works with adolescents (16 and up) and adults. I pride myself on making all clients feel welcome and comfortable in the therapeutic space. I like to take the time to deeply understand each individual client in order to cater my therapeutic approach to the individual. I see the client as the expert in the room and tap into their knowledge of themselves and their presenting issues to collaboratively work through and understand the issue together. I endeavour to help clients develop long lasting strategies and insight into themselves to be able to use and apply outside of the therapeutic space.
I am a registered psychologist who works with adolescents (16 and up) and adults. I pride myself on making all clients feel welcome and comfortable in the therapeutic space. I like to take the time to deeply understand each individual client in order to cater my therapeutic approach to the individual. I see the client as the expert in the room and tap into their knowledge of themselves and their presenting issues to collaboratively work through and understand the issue together. I endeavour to help clients develop long lasting strategies and insight into themselves to be able to use and apply outside of the therapeutic space.
(03) 9068 5157 View (03) 9068 5157
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Solace Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
We all seek solace from difficult thoughts and emotions which can overwhelm our experience from time to time. Life can be hard, and difficult experiences are not a sign of failure but a sign that support is needed. We believe everyone has the strength to live the life they value and we are here to provide some skills and support along the way.
We all seek solace from difficult thoughts and emotions which can overwhelm our experience from time to time. Life can be hard, and difficult experiences are not a sign of failure but a sign that support is needed. We believe everyone has the strength to live the life they value and we are here to provide some skills and support along the way.
(03) 7003 2998 View (03) 7003 2998
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Meet Ur Therapy | Bilingual Psychological Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist from Taiwan and based in Australia, Prior to settling in Australia, I had been working as a therapist in the United States and Taiwan for 10 years after earning my master’s degree.
I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist from Taiwan and based in Australia, Prior to settling in Australia, I had been working as a therapist in the United States and Taiwan for 10 years after earning my master’s degree.
(07) 3179 6972 View (07) 3179 6972
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Giulia Flammea
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
My therapeutic approach uniquely centres on combining emotion-focused and somatic-based methods, with a commitment to addressing mental health concerns from a holistic mind-body perspective. By encouraging clients to explore internal felt-sense experiences linked to their psychological challenges, I believe clients can gain a deeper understanding of their internal landscape, and process psychological pain on a deep-rooted level.
My therapeutic approach uniquely centres on combining emotion-focused and somatic-based methods, with a commitment to addressing mental health concerns from a holistic mind-body perspective. By encouraging clients to explore internal felt-sense experiences linked to their psychological challenges, I believe clients can gain a deeper understanding of their internal landscape, and process psychological pain on a deep-rooted level.
(03) 7003 2162 View (03) 7003 2162
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Sophie Vapp
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I am a compassionate human who loves to support other humans in figuring out how to live life more bravely and meaningfully. My overall approach is client-centred. I will consider you the expert in your life and will encourage exploration of your creativity, resourcefulness and strengths. The process of finding a new counsellor can take time, energy, money and courage so I offer all new clients an obligation-free 10 minute chat via phone or zoom to see if it's a good fit before we start working together.
I am a compassionate human who loves to support other humans in figuring out how to live life more bravely and meaningfully. My overall approach is client-centred. I will consider you the expert in your life and will encourage exploration of your creativity, resourcefulness and strengths. The process of finding a new counsellor can take time, energy, money and courage so I offer all new clients an obligation-free 10 minute chat via phone or zoom to see if it's a good fit before we start working together.
(03) 7003 2111 View (03) 7003 2111
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Kayla Matisi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I am a warm, compassionate and dedicated provisional psychologist. I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for all my clients that is free from judgement and filled with curiosity. I have experience working with issues with mood, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, stress, relationship issues, and perfectionism. I aim to be the stable mountain that helps you weather whatever storm they are facing and will work collaboratively with you to meet their goals while maintaining trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ friendly and neurodiversity-affirming care.
I am a warm, compassionate and dedicated provisional psychologist. I strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for all my clients that is free from judgement and filled with curiosity. I have experience working with issues with mood, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, stress, relationship issues, and perfectionism. I aim to be the stable mountain that helps you weather whatever storm they are facing and will work collaboratively with you to meet their goals while maintaining trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ friendly and neurodiversity-affirming care.
(03) 7003 2942 View (03) 7003 2942
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Ana Romero
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Ana is a registered psychologist with over 16 years' experience working in various roles in mental health and disability. Ana is a warm and compassionate psychologist who will collaborate with you to identify and harness your strengths to a create a meaningful life. Ana uses the therapeutic space to support her clients to develop self-confidence, assertiveness, emotional regulation and gain greater insight on their life patterns to empower her clients to create meaningful changes. Ana uses an integrative therapeutic approach to tailor her approach to the unique needs of the individual and their treatment goals.
Ana is a registered psychologist with over 16 years' experience working in various roles in mental health and disability. Ana is a warm and compassionate psychologist who will collaborate with you to identify and harness your strengths to a create a meaningful life. Ana uses the therapeutic space to support her clients to develop self-confidence, assertiveness, emotional regulation and gain greater insight on their life patterns to empower her clients to create meaningful changes. Ana uses an integrative therapeutic approach to tailor her approach to the unique needs of the individual and their treatment goals.
(03) 7003 2727 View (03) 7003 2727
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Esther Ogilvie
MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
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Natcha Limpianunchai
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Help is available people experiencing anxiety, sleep difficulty, panic attacks, OCD, and depression. I welcome people from all walks of life, including people from culturally diverse background and neurodivergent individuals. As of March 2024, I do not have a waitlist and have Saturday appointments available.
Help is available people experiencing anxiety, sleep difficulty, panic attacks, OCD, and depression. I welcome people from all walks of life, including people from culturally diverse background and neurodivergent individuals. As of March 2024, I do not have a waitlist and have Saturday appointments available.
(03) 7003 2496 View (03) 7003 2496
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Erin Immel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I offer one-on-one support around a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, major life transitions, grief and loss and parenting difficulties. I am a strong LGBTIQ+ ally, and I have extensive experience in working in schools, with culturally and linguistically diverse clients and supporting those facing family violence. I work with clients aged 14 and up.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I offer one-on-one support around a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, major life transitions, grief and loss and parenting difficulties. I am a strong LGBTIQ+ ally, and I have extensive experience in working in schools, with culturally and linguistically diverse clients and supporting those facing family violence. I work with clients aged 14 and up.
(03) 7003 2365 View (03) 7003 2365
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Amelia Best
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
(03) 8658 3279 View (03) 8658 3279
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TAM Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over twenty five years of experience in mindfulness practice. TAM (Talk And Mindfulness) Therapy, brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over twenty five years of experience in mindfulness practice. TAM (Talk And Mindfulness) Therapy, brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
(03) 7003 2066 View (03) 7003 2066
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Penny McDonald Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years' experience providing therapy to individuals who have experienced a range of issues including sexual assault, family violence, grief and loss, other significant traumas, depression and anxiety, and relational issues. I have a keen interest in trauma recovery and with a focus on complex, attachment and developmental trauma. I work with a client centred approach with flexibility as the client is the expert in their own lives. My work assists those to work with the parts of self that might get in the way of life and relationships, build self-compassion and safety.
I am a registered psychologist with 20 years' experience providing therapy to individuals who have experienced a range of issues including sexual assault, family violence, grief and loss, other significant traumas, depression and anxiety, and relational issues. I have a keen interest in trauma recovery and with a focus on complex, attachment and developmental trauma. I work with a client centred approach with flexibility as the client is the expert in their own lives. My work assists those to work with the parts of self that might get in the way of life and relationships, build self-compassion and safety.
(03) 7003 2022 View (03) 7003 2022
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Jennifer Gerrand Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I'm a counsellor, trauma-informed consellor, social worker, Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and NeurOptimal Dynamical Neurofeedback provider. I've worked with people of all ages with a range of issues in a range of settings. I offer counselling and trauma-informed counselling, plus NeurOptimal Dynamical Neurofeedback either by itself, or with counselling.
I'm a counsellor, trauma-informed consellor, social worker, Sensorimotor Psychotherapist and NeurOptimal Dynamical Neurofeedback provider. I've worked with people of all ages with a range of issues in a range of settings. I offer counselling and trauma-informed counselling, plus NeurOptimal Dynamical Neurofeedback either by itself, or with counselling.
(03) 7003 2702 View (03) 7003 2702
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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.