Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Kensington, SA
Dual qualified as a psychologist and accredited mental health social worker. I'm here to collaboratively support you through developmental, identity, behavioural, mental health, trauma and life challenges. My passion for understanding and improving mental health is demonstrated in the way I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals facing a wide range of intersectionality and psychological challenges. My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, attachment and strengths-based perspectives to personalise treatment plans which meet your unique needs and strengths.
Dual qualified as a psychologist and accredited mental health social worker. I'm here to collaboratively support you through developmental, identity, behavioural, mental health, trauma and life challenges. My passion for understanding and improving mental health is demonstrated in the way I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals facing a wide range of intersectionality and psychological challenges. My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, attachment and strengths-based perspectives to personalise treatment plans which meet your unique needs and strengths.
Relationships shape how safe we feel in the world. When conflict, separation, burnout, or parenting stress arise, the impact can ripple through identity, work, and family life. I focus on women’s wellbeing, couples therapy, and support during separation and co-parenting transitions. I work with couples seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, navigate parenting stress, or gain clarity about the future of their relationship. I also support couples who are separating and want to do so with integrity mutual respect that honours their shared history and values.
Relationships shape how safe we feel in the world. When conflict, separation, burnout, or parenting stress arise, the impact can ripple through identity, work, and family life. I focus on women’s wellbeing, couples therapy, and support during separation and co-parenting transitions. I work with couples seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, navigate parenting stress, or gain clarity about the future of their relationship. I also support couples who are separating and want to do so with integrity mutual respect that honours their shared history and values.
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. You may feel stuck, exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected from the life you want to be living.
My aim is to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we can explore the challenges you're facing, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.
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. You may feel stuck, exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected from the life you want to be living.
My aim is to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we can explore the challenges you're facing, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.
MensPsych is a Mens Psychology clinic dedicated to helping adolescent and adult men with their mental health concerns. We provide psychological treatment and assessments for a broad range of clinical problems in males. These often include: Anxiety, worry and fear; Depressed, low mood, and suicidal thinking; Problems with adjusting to major events, stress or trauma; Coping with medical conditions (e.g., a cancer diagnosis); Obsessional thinking; Feeling on edge or jumpy
MensPsych is a Mens Psychology clinic dedicated to helping adolescent and adult men with their mental health concerns. We provide psychological treatment and assessments for a broad range of clinical problems in males. These often include: Anxiety, worry and fear; Depressed, low mood, and suicidal thinking; Problems with adjusting to major events, stress or trauma; Coping with medical conditions (e.g., a cancer diagnosis); Obsessional thinking; Feeling on edge or jumpy
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
Are you ready to work on changing your life? You have taken the brave first step by looking for a counsellor. I would love to listen to your story and help you make the changes you need to make to reach your goals. You set the pace and I will provide the safety for you to explore what it is you need to restore yourself. You may be recovering from childhood, adult or workplace trauma or grieving a loss, or you may be experiencing a difficult transition or relationship. Whatever your pain or confusion, I would be honoured to work with you as you heal and find a new direction.
Are you ready to work on changing your life? You have taken the brave first step by looking for a counsellor. I would love to listen to your story and help you make the changes you need to make to reach your goals. You set the pace and I will provide the safety for you to explore what it is you need to restore yourself. You may be recovering from childhood, adult or workplace trauma or grieving a loss, or you may be experiencing a difficult transition or relationship. Whatever your pain or confusion, I would be honoured to work with you as you heal and find a new direction.
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"What kind of memories of you do you want your partner and family to have [of you] in their mind? - Create those memories." - Harville Hendrix - My goal is to help people improve their lives and have positive relationships with others through healthy relationships and interactions, communication, understanding, and accepting their vulnerabilities. Building healthy and connecting relationships, so you can choose with whom to connect socially, personally, and intimately. Turning your negative relationship attachment into a positive attachment. I provide professional help in comfortable surroundings and online with Zoom.
"What kind of memories of you do you want your partner and family to have [of you] in their mind? - Create those memories." - Harville Hendrix - My goal is to help people improve their lives and have positive relationships with others through healthy relationships and interactions, communication, understanding, and accepting their vulnerabilities. Building healthy and connecting relationships, so you can choose with whom to connect socially, personally, and intimately. Turning your negative relationship attachment into a positive attachment. I provide professional help in comfortable surroundings and online with Zoom.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you're navigating grief, anxiety, identity concerns, or the pressure to keep everything together while struggling inside. You want clarity, relief, and to feel more like yourself again. You’re seeking space to talk openly, be heard without judgement, and explore what matters to you with someone who will walk alongside you, not direct you. You're not broken you just need a place to be understood.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you're navigating grief, anxiety, identity concerns, or the pressure to keep everything together while struggling inside. You want clarity, relief, and to feel more like yourself again. You’re seeking space to talk openly, be heard without judgement, and explore what matters to you with someone who will walk alongside you, not direct you. You're not broken you just need a place to be understood.
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
You may have tried to change — or tried therapy before — and found that talking hasn't been enough. Something in you knows what you're carrying goes deeper than stress or bad habits. Perhaps addiction, trauma, or painful patterns keep pulling you back and you don't fully understand why. Maybe life feels heavy, relationships are strained, or you've lost your sense of self. You might feel ashamed, exhausted, or simply stuck. You don't need to have it figured out to reach out. You just need to be ready to look a little deeper. That readiness is enough.
You may have tried to change — or tried therapy before — and found that talking hasn't been enough. Something in you knows what you're carrying goes deeper than stress or bad habits. Perhaps addiction, trauma, or painful patterns keep pulling you back and you don't fully understand why. Maybe life feels heavy, relationships are strained, or you've lost your sense of self. You might feel ashamed, exhausted, or simply stuck. You don't need to have it figured out to reach out. You just need to be ready to look a little deeper. That readiness is enough.
Hello I'm Michelle. In my practice, I work alongside young people & adults to support them in navigating life’s challenges, achieving desired improvements in their mental health, wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances. I have a gentle, compassionate nature and provide a comfortable, discreet space where my clients feel safe and supported to share, grow and connect with inner wisdom. My approach is intuitive, flexible and strengths-based, often solution-focused and always person centered around an individual’s unique interests, values and hopes for the future.
Hello I'm Michelle. In my practice, I work alongside young people & adults to support them in navigating life’s challenges, achieving desired improvements in their mental health, wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances. I have a gentle, compassionate nature and provide a comfortable, discreet space where my clients feel safe and supported to share, grow and connect with inner wisdom. My approach is intuitive, flexible and strengths-based, often solution-focused and always person centered around an individual’s unique interests, values and hopes for the future.
I have worked in a variety of settings as a sexologist, including private consultancy, not-for-profit, higher education, and media. I've spent the last eight years assisting people as they explore diverse aspects of gender, sexual expression, communication and relationships. My approach is a tailored, collaborative one where clients can authentically discuss deeply personal experiences in a supportive environment. I offer a warm and non-pathologizing space for all genders, orientations and identities covering a vast array of topics. Focuses: BDSM/Kink, LGBTQIA+, Pain/Chronic Illness, Peri/Menopause, Neurodiversity.
I have worked in a variety of settings as a sexologist, including private consultancy, not-for-profit, higher education, and media. I've spent the last eight years assisting people as they explore diverse aspects of gender, sexual expression, communication and relationships. My approach is a tailored, collaborative one where clients can authentically discuss deeply personal experiences in a supportive environment. I offer a warm and non-pathologizing space for all genders, orientations and identities covering a vast array of topics. Focuses: BDSM/Kink, LGBTQIA+, Pain/Chronic Illness, Peri/Menopause, Neurodiversity.
Any client is an ideal client. Someone who is in need of finding themselves. I have no boundaries when it comes to clients.
Any client is an ideal client. Someone who is in need of finding themselves. I have no boundaries when it comes to clients.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a registered psychologist offering warm, accessible, and affirming support for young people and adults across Australia. I have an interest in inner child healing, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based modalities to help clients make sense of their past and reconnect with their authentic selves. I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a registered psychologist offering warm, accessible, and affirming support for young people and adults across Australia. I have an interest in inner child healing, attachment trauma, and complex PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, drawing on evidence-based modalities to help clients make sense of their past and reconnect with their authentic selves. I also support clients in exploring their neurotype (including autism and ADHD), and offer perinatal support for those navigating pregnancy, parenthood, birth trauma, and perinatal anxiety or OCD.
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples, family relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic, and each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work closely with my clients, providing support and guidance to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve their life goals and dreams. You can book directly online through my website.
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples, family relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic, and each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work closely with my clients, providing support and guidance to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve their life goals and dreams. You can book directly online through my website.
My understanding of a wide scope of issues is informed by many years in social work, in counselling and through lived experience. Most of my clients come via word of mouth from former or current clients. Clients can always expect to be shown respect, never judged & never be told what to do. All people have individual needs, problems and therefore ways in which they are worked through. When clients feel no hope, I hold the hope for them. Life can be more than difficult sometimes and it is important to realise that seeking help is a sign of strength.
My understanding of a wide scope of issues is informed by many years in social work, in counselling and through lived experience. Most of my clients come via word of mouth from former or current clients. Clients can always expect to be shown respect, never judged & never be told what to do. All people have individual needs, problems and therefore ways in which they are worked through. When clients feel no hope, I hold the hope for them. Life can be more than difficult sometimes and it is important to realise that seeking help is a sign of strength.
Centred Stage provides speciality counselling and coaching for those facing the unique challenges of the performing arts industry. Created for both performers and non-performers alike, Centred Stage can assist with performance anxiety, the challenges of touring, rejection and unemployment, and navigating the interpersonal relationships that come with working in intense and creative environments. Centred Stage also offers personal coaching to help those in the arts set personal and professional goals to unlock greater potential and achieve more in their creative pursuits.
Centred Stage provides speciality counselling and coaching for those facing the unique challenges of the performing arts industry. Created for both performers and non-performers alike, Centred Stage can assist with performance anxiety, the challenges of touring, rejection and unemployment, and navigating the interpersonal relationships that come with working in intense and creative environments. Centred Stage also offers personal coaching to help those in the arts set personal and professional goals to unlock greater potential and achieve more in their creative pursuits.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
Cassandra is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Medicare provider. Cassandra provides a collaborative and safe space for her clients to reflect and grow. She is empathetic, warm and an intuitive person with a passion for supporting people to move forward from traumatic times in their life.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or not quite yourself? I’m Michelle, a psychologist and Founder of Outlook Psychology Practice. I offer warm, practical telehealth support across Australia, with a focus on regional, remote, and FIFO communities. With 15+ years’ experience in very remote NT settings, I provide a calm space to talk things through and find a way forward. I support anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD, and life stress. Appointments are often available within 24–48 hours. If you’re ready to get started, you’re welcome to reach out.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or not quite yourself? I’m Michelle, a psychologist and Founder of Outlook Psychology Practice. I offer warm, practical telehealth support across Australia, with a focus on regional, remote, and FIFO communities. With 15+ years’ experience in very remote NT settings, I provide a calm space to talk things through and find a way forward. I support anxiety, trauma, burnout, ADHD, and life stress. Appointments are often available within 24–48 hours. If you’re ready to get started, you’re welcome to reach out.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Kensington
- Glenside
- Glynde
- Kensington Park
- Norwood
- Payneham
- Payneham South
- Rose Park
- Rostrevor
- Saint Peters
- Tranmere
- Trinity Gardens
- Walkerville
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.