Depression Psychologists and Therapists in Goodwood, SA

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Quiet Minds Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Whether you are struggling with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues or want to improve your wellbeing, I can help you learn new approaches that will develop confidence, help you identify your values and clarify which direction you want to take to lead a more fulfilling life
I know reaching out for help can be tough. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and accredited EFT and TRTP practitioner I am passionate about helping others to overcome their challenges- their traumas, limiting beliefs, self-sabotage or emotional eating. I’ll assist you in changing negative beliefs and clearing emotional blockages, enabling you to live the life you choose, and thrive. I genuinely believe that people have the capacity to change. I will help you with this process by encouraging, facilitating and guiding you along the way. You do not have to struggle alone anymore.
Whether you are struggling with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues or want to improve your wellbeing, I can help you learn new approaches that will develop confidence, help you identify your values and clarify which direction you want to take to lead a more fulfilling life
I know reaching out for help can be tough. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and accredited EFT and TRTP practitioner I am passionate about helping others to overcome their challenges- their traumas, limiting beliefs, self-sabotage or emotional eating. I’ll assist you in changing negative beliefs and clearing emotional blockages, enabling you to live the life you choose, and thrive. I genuinely believe that people have the capacity to change. I will help you with this process by encouraging, facilitating and guiding you along the way. You do not have to struggle alone anymore.
(08) 7079 4697 View (08) 7079 4697
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Cathleen | the kind space: Therapy & Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work with adolescents and adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, and low self-worth.
In our work together, we may explore the patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, coping, self-beliefs or emotional responses. This might include understanding past experiences, strengthening emotional regulation, building self-compassion, processing trauma, or developing a stronger sense of self.
I work with adolescents and adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, and low self-worth.
In our work together, we may explore the patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, coping, self-beliefs or emotional responses. This might include understanding past experiences, strengthening emotional regulation, building self-compassion, processing trauma, or developing a stronger sense of self.
(08) 7079 5647 View (08) 7079 5647
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Michelle Dean Woods
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I work with a range of client experiences, including grief & loss, depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, parenting, relationships, ADHD & Autism (diagnoses).
Welcome! I offer counselling that is tailored to your situation with a focus on achieving change that is meaningful to you. Life is undoubtedly tricky sometimes. Taking time out to gain new perspectives and make sense of your experience can help. I have a warm, genuine, empathic and often humorous approach, based on over 20 years of experience. I enjoy connecting with adults and teens. I invite you to call and discuss your situation and how I may be of help, today.
I work with a range of client experiences, including grief & loss, depression, anxiety, adjustment to change, parenting, relationships, ADHD & Autism (diagnoses).
Welcome! I offer counselling that is tailored to your situation with a focus on achieving change that is meaningful to you. Life is undoubtedly tricky sometimes. Taking time out to gain new perspectives and make sense of your experience can help. I have a warm, genuine, empathic and often humorous approach, based on over 20 years of experience. I enjoy connecting with adults and teens. I invite you to call and discuss your situation and how I may be of help, today.
(08) 7008 9840 View (08) 7008 9840
Christina Sougleris
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
She provides therapy (CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, hypnosis) for depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, imposter syndrome, adjustment issues, PTSD & trauma, grief/loss, binge eating
Christina’s special interest is Doctors’ & Medical Students’ mental health. In her career, Christina provided clinical psychology services to adults, uni students, veterans, doctors, healthcare workers. Her passion is doctors' health & she now only accepts doctors & med students as new patients. She understands the unique challenges & struggles doctors face
She provides therapy (CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, hypnosis) for depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, imposter syndrome, adjustment issues, PTSD & trauma, grief/loss, binge eating
Christina’s special interest is Doctors’ & Medical Students’ mental health. In her career, Christina provided clinical psychology services to adults, uni students, veterans, doctors, healthcare workers. Her passion is doctors' health & she now only accepts doctors & med students as new patients. She understands the unique challenges & struggles doctors face
(08) 8646 5616 View (08) 8646 5616
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Polysoma
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Goodwood, SA 5034
My clients seek specialised support for sexual concerns that are hard to discuss. You may face painful sex, low desire, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, experiencing problematic sexual behaviours, or are healing from sexual trauma. You need proper sexology training—not generic therapy. You want to reclaim confidence, heal shame, and rebuild intimacy. I'm a psychotherapist and sex therapist with formal sexology qualifications (MCouns, GradCertSexol), Registered Australian Counselling Association, member of the Society of Australian Sexologists. Trauma-informed, compassionate, judgment-free.
My clients seek specialised support for sexual concerns that are hard to discuss. You may face painful sex, low desire, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, experiencing problematic sexual behaviours, or are healing from sexual trauma. You need proper sexology training—not generic therapy. You want to reclaim confidence, heal shame, and rebuild intimacy. I'm a psychotherapist and sex therapist with formal sexology qualifications (MCouns, GradCertSexol), Registered Australian Counselling Association, member of the Society of Australian Sexologists. Trauma-informed, compassionate, judgment-free.
(08) 7008 9770 View (08) 7008 9770
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Dr Ben Stewart
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Goodwood, SA 5034
Waitlist for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with a range of mental health concerns, but with a particular interest in trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and personality disorders, and addiction. I draw on a range of evidence-based treatments and tailor these to my clients' individual needs.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with a range of mental health concerns, but with a particular interest in trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and personality disorders, and addiction. I draw on a range of evidence-based treatments and tailor these to my clients' individual needs.
(08) 7008 9274 View (08) 7008 9274
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Dr Stacey McCallum
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Goodwood, SA 5034
I have special interests in the treatment of Personality Disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder. Other areas of interest include Interpersonal Relationships & Conflicts, Anxiety, Women's Health and Substance Use Disorders. I enjoy working with a range of clients including Adults, Adolescents and Couples.
I have special interests in the treatment of Personality Disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder. Other areas of interest include Interpersonal Relationships & Conflicts, Anxiety, Women's Health and Substance Use Disorders. I enjoy working with a range of clients including Adults, Adolescents and Couples.
(08) 7008 7073 View (08) 7008 7073
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Luke Williams
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Goodwood, SA 5034
I have a particular passion for treating trauma, however also enjoy assisting people in overcoming a range of issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, work and life stress and personality disorders.
I draw on my experience in treating mental health issues in a variety of settings to assist people in coping with whatever is causing them distress, ranging from problems in their current life to events from their childhood. I am experienced in a range of therapies and work collaboratively with clients to identify the approach that is best for them.
I have a particular passion for treating trauma, however also enjoy assisting people in overcoming a range of issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, work and life stress and personality disorders.
I draw on my experience in treating mental health issues in a variety of settings to assist people in coping with whatever is causing them distress, ranging from problems in their current life to events from their childhood. I am experienced in a range of therapies and work collaboratively with clients to identify the approach that is best for them.
(08) 7008 9085 View (08) 7008 9085
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Helen Billows
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Goodwood, SA 5034
If you've tried therapy before and still feel stuck, that's likely not on you. It usually means the work hasn't reached the root of the problem yet. I'm Helen Billows, a registered psychologist in Adelaide with a special interest in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and EMDR. I work with people who are exhausted by the ongoing impact of their history - the triggers, the shutdown, the patterns in relationships that keep repeating no matter how much they understand them logically.
If you've tried therapy before and still feel stuck, that's likely not on you. It usually means the work hasn't reached the root of the problem yet. I'm Helen Billows, a registered psychologist in Adelaide with a special interest in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, and EMDR. I work with people who are exhausted by the ongoing impact of their history - the triggers, the shutdown, the patterns in relationships that keep repeating no matter how much they understand them logically.
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Mariya Zubaryeva
Social Worker, AMHSW
Goodwood, SA 5034
I specialise in working with neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment and personality disorders.
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling. At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door.
I specialise in working with neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment and personality disorders.
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling. At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door.
(08) 7008 7903 View (08) 7008 7903
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Genevieve Roberts
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Goodwood, SA 5034
Other experiences I commonly see include anxiety, depression, OCD, and challenges related to stress and life adjustments.
My approach style includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness. I am trained in using a neurodiversity affirming style of practice, and approach all individual presentations with warmth and respect. Although therapy can be challenging, I do believe it can also be a positive journey!
Other experiences I commonly see include anxiety, depression, OCD, and challenges related to stress and life adjustments.
My approach style includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness. I am trained in using a neurodiversity affirming style of practice, and approach all individual presentations with warmth and respect. Although therapy can be challenging, I do believe it can also be a positive journey!
(08) 7008 7214 View (08) 7008 7214
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Dr Carol Snellgrove
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, work stress, burnout, or a major life change.
Whether you are adjusting to ongoing health challenges, healing from trauma, managing loss and grief, experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties, or seeking support during a difficult period of life, I will work alongside you to help you move forward with greater confidence, wellbeing, resilience and hope.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, work stress, burnout, or a major life change.
Whether you are adjusting to ongoing health challenges, healing from trauma, managing loss and grief, experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties, or seeking support during a difficult period of life, I will work alongside you to help you move forward with greater confidence, wellbeing, resilience and hope.
(08) 7008 7721 View (08) 7008 7721
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Diana Elizabeth Hutchison
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Are you struggling with the pain of losing a loved one or facing a major life change? Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting—especially when life’s demands don’t stop. Juggling work, family, and everyday responsibilities while carrying deep emotional pain can be exhausting. But you don’t have to do this alone. Healing is possible, and there are pathways to help you move from pain to peace. With the right support, you can find strength, clarity, and a way forward. Let's take that step together.
Are you struggling with the pain of losing a loved one or facing a major life change? Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting—especially when life’s demands don’t stop. Juggling work, family, and everyday responsibilities while carrying deep emotional pain can be exhausting. But you don’t have to do this alone. Healing is possible, and there are pathways to help you move from pain to peace. With the right support, you can find strength, clarity, and a way forward. Let's take that step together.
(08) 7228 0461 View (08) 7228 0461
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Richard Browne
Counsellor, MPsych, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with men on a variety of issues that affect their day to day lives. In person in Adelaide or online to fit your needs. Life is complicated. Let's talk.
I work with men on a variety of issues that affect their day to day lives. In person in Adelaide or online to fit your needs. Life is complicated. Let's talk.
0421 759 651 View 0421 759 651
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Rebekah Ireland
Psychotherapist, MA, ANZAP Graduate
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, I’ve supported people through a wide range of challenges, including complex trauma, difficulties in relationships, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and suicidal thoughts.
I specialise as a trauma-informed psychotherapist, holding a Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) and a Bachelor of Social Work, both from the University of Sydney. My professional interests and areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, and complex trauma.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, I’ve supported people through a wide range of challenges, including complex trauma, difficulties in relationships, anxiety, depression, identity struggles, and suicidal thoughts.
I specialise as a trauma-informed psychotherapist, holding a Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) and a Bachelor of Social Work, both from the University of Sydney. My professional interests and areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, and complex trauma.
(08) 7008 9170 View (08) 7008 9170
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Sam Thomson | SJT Counselling
Social Worker
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with motivation, trying to make sense of a recent loss, or putting on a brave face while feeling far from okay inside? Maybe you're going through a tough life transition, and you're not sure how to think, feel, or if your experience is "normal"? You don’t need the right words, a clear goal, or a crisis to be here. Therapy can start exactly where you are. Working with me feels more like a grounded conversation than a clinical process. Sessions are collaborative, unhurried, and focused on helping you understand what’s weighing on you, without pressure to fix yourself or move on before you’re ready.
Are you struggling with motivation, trying to make sense of a recent loss, or putting on a brave face while feeling far from okay inside? Maybe you're going through a tough life transition, and you're not sure how to think, feel, or if your experience is "normal"? You don’t need the right words, a clear goal, or a crisis to be here. Therapy can start exactly where you are. Working with me feels more like a grounded conversation than a clinical process. Sessions are collaborative, unhurried, and focused on helping you understand what’s weighing on you, without pressure to fix yourself or move on before you’re ready.
(08) 7008 9154 View (08) 7008 9154
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Elizabeth Williamson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Successful relationships are the basis of our well-being and good mental health. When relationships are stressed and conflicts start to escalate, the pain can be overwhelming. You are so busy every day helping others that you may feel like you haven’t enough to give to anyone at the day’s end. When your focus at work is helping others, it can feel even more lonely and distressing to feel disconnected at home with your partner. If you're finding that the same problems, the same arguments, aches and disappointments are on repeat mode, it's time to reach out for help.
Successful relationships are the basis of our well-being and good mental health. When relationships are stressed and conflicts start to escalate, the pain can be overwhelming. You are so busy every day helping others that you may feel like you haven’t enough to give to anyone at the day’s end. When your focus at work is helping others, it can feel even more lonely and distressing to feel disconnected at home with your partner. If you're finding that the same problems, the same arguments, aches and disappointments are on repeat mode, it's time to reach out for help.
(08) 7079 4572 View (08) 7079 4572
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Karie Rohrlach (Zanti)
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be someone who feels things deeply and notices more than most people around you. On the outside you may appear capable and coping, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or drained from carrying more than you let on. You might find yourself overthinking interactions, absorbing other people’s emotions, or struggling to set clear boundaries in relationships. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, empathic, and often intuitive individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel calmer in their own nervous system, and develop a stronger sense of where they end and others begin.
You may be someone who feels things deeply and notices more than most people around you. On the outside you may appear capable and coping, yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or drained from carrying more than you let on. You might find yourself overthinking interactions, absorbing other people’s emotions, or struggling to set clear boundaries in relationships. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, empathic, and often intuitive individuals who want to better understand themselves, feel calmer in their own nervous system, and develop a stronger sense of where they end and others begin.
(08) 7666 4209 View (08) 7666 4209
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Dr Tick Zweck
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
If you're considering therapy you're likely entertaining the possibility of change! Many clients have a sense of feeling 'stuck' - that what they've been doing isn't sustainable - old coping/survival strategies aren't workable and use up valuable energy, e.g.. avoidance of/distracting from/suppressing/whiteknuckling/ruminating on: thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, urges, images, memories. These maintain negative cycles, keep our emotional brain vigilant to 'threat' and our nervous system mobilised in a stress response. What if we could imagine a future we'd like to participate in, regardless of what's showing up in the present?
If you're considering therapy you're likely entertaining the possibility of change! Many clients have a sense of feeling 'stuck' - that what they've been doing isn't sustainable - old coping/survival strategies aren't workable and use up valuable energy, e.g.. avoidance of/distracting from/suppressing/whiteknuckling/ruminating on: thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, urges, images, memories. These maintain negative cycles, keep our emotional brain vigilant to 'threat' and our nervous system mobilised in a stress response. What if we could imagine a future we'd like to participate in, regardless of what's showing up in the present?
(08) 7008 9270 View (08) 7008 9270
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Michael Tartaglia
Psychiatrist, FRANZCP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with people who have a range of problems, such as existential anxieties, general unhappiness in life, dissociation, recurrent disturbing memories from the past, as well as people who have clinical diagnoses such as PTSD, C-PTSD, personality disorder, anxiety disorder and depression.
I offer psychotherapy from a relational, psychodynamic perspective. This means I am interested in how past and present relationships, emotional experiences, and unconscious patterns shape the ways we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. I am a psychiatrist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Adult Psychotherapy and training in EMDR.
I work with people who have a range of problems, such as existential anxieties, general unhappiness in life, dissociation, recurrent disturbing memories from the past, as well as people who have clinical diagnoses such as PTSD, C-PTSD, personality disorder, anxiety disorder and depression.
I offer psychotherapy from a relational, psychodynamic perspective. This means I am interested in how past and present relationships, emotional experiences, and unconscious patterns shape the ways we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. I am a psychiatrist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Adult Psychotherapy and training in EMDR.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.