Toya Ricci
Counsellor, ACA-L1 (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (03) 8595 5264
Whether you’re seeking insight, healing, or simply a space to be fully seen, I offer expansive, compassionate, and individually tailored support that welcomes the full range of human experience.
This may include working through identity and belonging, cultural dynamics, personal growth, communication and boundaries, emotional resilience, grief and trauma, chronic illness, creativity and career direction, or exploring sexual desire, pleasure, and intimacy.
My warm, relational approach blends clinical depth with human attunement. Grounded in trauma-informed, pleasure-centred, and culturally responsive care, I support clients to navigate emotional, relational, and sexual complexity with compassion and clarity.
The therapeutic experience incorporates individual goals, rhythms, histories, and ways of knowing.
In our therapeutic work, your complexity will be met, seen, and held — not fixed. If you’re navigating uncertainty, seeking change, or longing to feel more deeply connected to yourself or others, I welcome you into a space shaped by care, curiosity, and deep respect for your story and lived experience.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Toya Ricci now - (03) 8595 5264
Let's Connect (03) 8595 5264
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $220
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaQualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Toya Ricci
- In Practice for 16 years
- Psychology, Counselling, MIECAT, Bachelor of Social Science/ PostGrad Diploma, Graduated 2009
- Degree/Diploma from Swinburne University of Technology in Psychology (BSoSc) Bachelor of Social Science / 2008
- Diploma from Melbourne Institute of Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy 2008
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Intimacy
- Coping Skills
- Sex Therapy
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Illness
- Dating & Relationships
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused