Psychoanalytic Counselling in Doreen, VIC

Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.

I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of settings, including AOD rehab, refuges, women’s organisations (focused on family violence), NDIS realm, and private practice. I work with a broad range of presentations across the lifespan, including personality disorders, complex trauma, bipolar affective disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illnesses, addictions, autism spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia. I mainly practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, so the way clients relate to themselves, others and the world is often central in the therapy room. Having said this, I also tailor my approach to suit an individual's needs.

Do you wonder whether your goals and aspirations have been influenced by society? Perhaps if you were truly living for YOU, your goals would look quite different. Anxiety can dominate our lives until we start uncovering what we truly want out of life. Radically accepting yourself - and understanding your true desires and values - can set you on a more meaningful and fulfilling path. Looking at our issues in a Holistic way allows us to understand ourselves better, which fosters self-compassion.

Judy Howard-Bath is a warm, relational trauma therapist specialising in EMDR and Attachment healing. She is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each of her clients and supporting them on their healing journey. Judy no longer provides weekly sessions but is now offering highly personalised 3 day Intensives within a beautiful and relaxing equine setting. Judy's clients are women and men who are often 'time poor' but know they carry within themselves deep emotional and psychological distress and often trauma due to having survived ‘less than good enough’ childhood environments. A distress that needs to be healed.

I am a Holistic Counsellor with specialisation in Art Therapy (Master of Art Therapy, La Trobe Uni) and Clinical Counselling & Supervision (ACA). My areas of expertise include: DBT-informed Art Therapy and Jungian psychodynamic client-centred methods. My holistic approach supports the whole person, not just mental health needs. I consider physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of my clients. I strive to create a space in which my clients can rediscover their own innate healing power, in order to bring about a feeling of wholeness and integrity.

Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.

Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim plans to add EMDR training to her skillset this year. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.

People often come to psychotherapy because they are burdened by thoughts, behaviours, feelings, or patterns of relating that make their lives difficult and cause them to suffer. In my psychoanalytic practice it is through speaking freely, and being listened to with careful attention, that people can find new possibilities with the difficulties and impasses that have characterised their lives so far. My approach does not impose norms of relating, functioning or being but meets each person, one by one, in their unique experience of living and in the context of their history and circumstances.

I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.

I am a psychologist working at my clinic located in Melbourne, Australia. I also work with clients across Australia via telehealth. I can offer you a safe and welcoming environment in which to talk about your thoughts and feelings. I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety/panic, loneliness, low self-esteem, relationship issues, PTSD/trauma, OCD, self-harm and suicidal behaviours. I also work with clients with Autism and ADHD.

I am a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, and Counsellor with more than 40 years’ experience. I now work exclusively in private practice as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, and as a registered Mental Health Provider through the Better Access to Mental Health Programme. Previously, I spent many years working in a wide variety of psychiatric settings including Adult Inpatient Services, Mental Health Outpatient Clinics and, more recently, Primary Mental Health contexts.I have a strong interest in literary and artistic modes of expressing and working through emotional conflicts.

I’m a GP who has been working with individuals and families in private practice for over 15 years. I am now focussing my practice on longer term psychotherapeutic work with adult clients. I work collaboratively with you to explore all aspects of what might be troubling you. We try to understand symptoms and their possible causes, and consider the impacts of past and present experiences and difficulties. My hope is that by creating a regular space for deeper reflection, you may develop greater insight, experience a reduction in troubling symptoms and find a greater sense of self-understanding and personal fulfilment.

I am a clinical psychologist in full-time practice, with experience working since 2004 with adults and families in both public and private sectors. Previously, I worked at Orygen Youth Health, delivered post-graduate clinical training at The University of Melbourne, lectured to clinical Masters students at The Cairnmillar Institute, and have published papers and books on psychotherapy. I provide psychoanalytic therapy, supervise colleagues and students, and work with people with complex presentations. My fees are on a sliding scale.

Tiffany Brest is a clinical psychologist with experience working with young people and adults with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Tiffany employs a holistic approach when working with clients, tailoring therapy to the client’s needs, unique personal history, personality and goals for treatment. She draws on the following therapeutic approaches; psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Psychotherapy (SFBP), CBT, and supportive psychotherapy. Tiffany is also trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level 2).

The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and Consultancy provides a peaceful environment where you are nurtured & respected. MCPC Psychologists & Psychotherapists work with adults, children & couples to provide therapeutic care for a broad range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Alongside our director Dr Sara Taylor we have 7 practitioners with different areas of expertise. We apply and integrate psychological therapies that best suit your needs, your preferences, and your specific mental health issues.

We believe that change comes from within yourself and thats why we help to overcome negative beliefs and deal with emotions that can keep us stuck in unwanted behaviour. To build a stronger foundation for yourself and develop effective coping behaviour call 0449 861 147

I am a psychologist and psychotherapist offering psychoanalytic psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals across the lifespan seeking to think together about and make sense of their experience and how this has come to shape who they are, their relationships and their way of being in the world. This approach may be helpful for people experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety; difficulties in relationships; issues relating to past trauma, grief & loss; difficulties arising from childhood experiences; or difficulties with adjustment/transition to life events.

As the world turns with more difficult challenges impacting our thoughts and feelings, how can the individual know themselves and their capacity to transcend external pressures? I hold the welfare of others close to my heart and strive to help anyone aiming to reduce their symptoms or issues, in order to enshrine a meaningful future. I help others gain self-care, to become empowered to live and maintain a flourishing life .