Female Counselling in Alphington, VIC

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Ly-Huong Tran
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alphington, VIC 3078  (Online Only)
B.Arts (Communication & Media Management); Master of Counselling (Clinical Practice). Ly-Huong is a registered Clinical Counsellor. Ly-huong has done extensive work within the mental health community services and private practices – working with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences. With an Arts background, she prides herself to have a warm, enthusiastic, and a creative approach. She has a huge interest in personal development & self-growth, and specializes in stress, anxiety/depression, relationships, sleep/insomnia, vocational/career, and workplace psychological injury issues.
B.Arts (Communication & Media Management); Master of Counselling (Clinical Practice). Ly-Huong is a registered Clinical Counsellor. Ly-huong has done extensive work within the mental health community services and private practices – working with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences. With an Arts background, she prides herself to have a warm, enthusiastic, and a creative approach. She has a huge interest in personal development & self-growth, and specializes in stress, anxiety/depression, relationships, sleep/insomnia, vocational/career, and workplace psychological injury issues.
(03) 7003 2498 View (03) 7003 2498
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Be Kind to Your Mind Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078
Working with adults, Jacquie has a background in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment concerns across several client populations (Defence, First Responders, persons affected by natural disasters, sexual assault victim/ survivors) and localities around Australia.
Working with adults, Jacquie has a background in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment concerns across several client populations (Defence, First Responders, persons affected by natural disasters, sexual assault victim/ survivors) and localities around Australia.
(03) 8338 1774 View (03) 8338 1774
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Ann Cox The Practical Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alphington, VIC 3078
Lighten your stresses and have someone support you independently. The value I bring is the open and honest conversations entirely to support you and your growth. Let us collaborate together, working on a balance of highlighting your strengths and working on challenges. Slight discount for online/phone sessions.
Lighten your stresses and have someone support you independently. The value I bring is the open and honest conversations entirely to support you and your growth. Let us collaborate together, working on a balance of highlighting your strengths and working on challenges. Slight discount for online/phone sessions.
(03) 7003 2564 View (03) 7003 2564
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Virginia Golding
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alphington, VIC 3078
I have over 20 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, and in corporate and organisational coaching and psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create desired and positive changes, in order to live a life that aligns with dreams and values, and to better deal with individual, relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Strengths based and Positive Psychology.
I have over 20 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, and in corporate and organisational coaching and psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create desired and positive changes, in order to live a life that aligns with dreams and values, and to better deal with individual, relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Strengths based and Positive Psychology.
(03) 7003 2568 View (03) 7003 2568
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Auður Zoëga
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078
Are you considering having children, but concerned that you may pass your past hurts onto them? A new parent, unsure about how best to care for yourself and your baby? Are you finding yourself behaving towards your children in ways you later regret, and struggling to connect with them? Would you like to elicit your children’s cooperation, and interact with them in more loving ways, while also holding firm boundaries? Would you like to support your children to become their best selves? Parenthood offers an immense opportunity for personal healing and growth. I would be honoured to be your guide.
Are you considering having children, but concerned that you may pass your past hurts onto them? A new parent, unsure about how best to care for yourself and your baby? Are you finding yourself behaving towards your children in ways you later regret, and struggling to connect with them? Would you like to elicit your children’s cooperation, and interact with them in more loving ways, while also holding firm boundaries? Would you like to support your children to become their best selves? Parenthood offers an immense opportunity for personal healing and growth. I would be honoured to be your guide.
(03) 7003 2790 View (03) 7003 2790
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Curam Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078
My approach to working with clients is collaborative and caring. I believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to successful therapy and building a strong, trusting foundation is key. I really enjoy supporting people to work through the emotional blocks which are preventing them from living their fullest life. The focus of my work is usually around developing an understanding a client's story and their unmet needs, supporting them to meet those needs, develop compassion for themselves, and cope with challenges.
My approach to working with clients is collaborative and caring. I believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to successful therapy and building a strong, trusting foundation is key. I really enjoy supporting people to work through the emotional blocks which are preventing them from living their fullest life. The focus of my work is usually around developing an understanding a client's story and their unmet needs, supporting them to meet those needs, develop compassion for themselves, and cope with challenges.
(03) 8400 0893 View (03) 8400 0893
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Empowered Children Play Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alphington, VIC 3078
I am a registered child-centered play therapist (PTPA) and registered Early Childhood Teacher (VIT). I work from a trauma-informed, neuro affirming approach and I work closely with families offering them support and parenting strategies. I offer weekly play therapy sessions to children aged between 3 and 10 years old at a clinic located in Ivanhoe.
I am a registered child-centered play therapist (PTPA) and registered Early Childhood Teacher (VIT). I work from a trauma-informed, neuro affirming approach and I work closely with families offering them support and parenting strategies. I offer weekly play therapy sessions to children aged between 3 and 10 years old at a clinic located in Ivanhoe.
(03) 7003 2620 View (03) 7003 2620
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Seventh Wave Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078  (Online Only)
With a focus on helping people achieve their best, Seventh Wave Psychology provides mental health care and psychology skills training to a diverse variety of groups and individuals, including athletes, adults, and adolescents (aged 16+).
With a focus on helping people achieve their best, Seventh Wave Psychology provides mental health care and psychology skills training to a diverse variety of groups and individuals, including athletes, adults, and adolescents (aged 16+).
(03) 8400 0205 View (03) 8400 0205
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Laura Petrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078
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.
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.
(03) 8797 5226 View (03) 8797 5226
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Julie Stevens
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078
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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Annelisa Kalaiziovski
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alphington, VIC 3078
Think Lemonade Counselling & Creative Studio is a place where I work from the heart. I have up to 10 years of extensive experience working within the disability and mental health sector. I am a qualified Counsellor and Art Therapist and can offer you flexibility with what approach meets your needs and how you would like to work with me. I embrace values of inclusion, acceptance, diversity, respect and compassion. I aim to create a space where you feel empowered to take the lead with your mental health journey. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred and holistic approach with all my clients.
Think Lemonade Counselling & Creative Studio is a place where I work from the heart. I have up to 10 years of extensive experience working within the disability and mental health sector. I am a qualified Counsellor and Art Therapist and can offer you flexibility with what approach meets your needs and how you would like to work with me. I embrace values of inclusion, acceptance, diversity, respect and compassion. I aim to create a space where you feel empowered to take the lead with your mental health journey. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred and holistic approach with all my clients.
(03) 8400 0504 View (03) 8400 0504
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Alexandra Heynatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alphington, VIC 3078
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
(03) 8338 4265 View (03) 8338 4265
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Freya Hanly Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078
Not accepting new clients
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
(02) 4504 0152 View (02) 4504 0152

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A Meaningful Chat
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Preston, VIC 3072  (Online Only)
You are here because you feel like you (or someone you know) may need therapy and are reading through profiles of strangers, scrolling through their videos and photos. It's a pretty common part of being on the internet nowadays, along with scrolling through memes and videos of food and cats. You may be looking for connection. Someone who speaks to you and may get you and your life story. I know what’s like, because I’ve been on that side of the screen going through that same process. Today may not be the day you choose to call or email, but you are scoping what’s there and most of it may sound pretty similar profile to profile.
You are here because you feel like you (or someone you know) may need therapy and are reading through profiles of strangers, scrolling through their videos and photos. It's a pretty common part of being on the internet nowadays, along with scrolling through memes and videos of food and cats. You may be looking for connection. Someone who speaks to you and may get you and your life story. I know what’s like, because I’ve been on that side of the screen going through that same process. Today may not be the day you choose to call or email, but you are scoping what’s there and most of it may sound pretty similar profile to profile.
(02) 4504 0175 View (02) 4504 0175
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Donna Reilly
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Welcome. I am a registered psychologist offering a bespoke, warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to therapy with a friendly nature to help clients feel at ease. With over a decade’s experience working in the mental health field, I am just as curious as ever about the human condition. I work with adolescents and adults to manage some of life’s challenges. I do so through my passion for helping people to see themselves as they truly are, understand what makes them unique, uncover unconscious conditioned patterns and explore new ways of being.
Welcome. I am a registered psychologist offering a bespoke, warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed approach to therapy with a friendly nature to help clients feel at ease. With over a decade’s experience working in the mental health field, I am just as curious as ever about the human condition. I work with adolescents and adults to manage some of life’s challenges. I do so through my passion for helping people to see themselves as they truly are, understand what makes them unique, uncover unconscious conditioned patterns and explore new ways of being.
(03) 9917 5793 x61 View (03) 9917 5793 x61
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Nerolie Ross
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kew, VIC 3101
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
(03) 7003 2031 View (03) 7003 2031
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Natalie Anderson
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Somatic techniques can help to address embodied trauma and provide coping skills for emotional regulation, particularly in adolescence, for women's issues in the perinatal and menopausal period, and during other phases of both physical and psychological change.
Hello, I offer inclusive counselling for young people, adults, couples and families who are dealing with complex transitions, relationship challenges and identity changes, or struggling with loss, grief and unresolved trauma. With professional and lived experience among a range of diverse communities, I understand that adjusting to these events can be complicated, and even more distressing without the right kind of emotional support. It can lead us to question our journey and undermine our ability to move forward in our lives. Together we can explore whatever is happening for you in a culturally safe and trauma-informed way.
Somatic techniques can help to address embodied trauma and provide coping skills for emotional regulation, particularly in adolescence, for women's issues in the perinatal and menopausal period, and during other phases of both physical and psychological change.
Hello, I offer inclusive counselling for young people, adults, couples and families who are dealing with complex transitions, relationship challenges and identity changes, or struggling with loss, grief and unresolved trauma. With professional and lived experience among a range of diverse communities, I understand that adjusting to these events can be complicated, and even more distressing without the right kind of emotional support. It can lead us to question our journey and undermine our ability to move forward in our lives. Together we can explore whatever is happening for you in a culturally safe and trauma-informed way.
(03) 5910 1103 View (03) 5910 1103
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Sarah Jones
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
Sarah Jones is an effective therapist with over 20 years’ experience counselling adults, couples, and older adolescents (over 15 years). She is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, and a senior clinician who has contributed to the field through training and professional development facilitation and supervision of other counsellors. Sarah approaches each client in an individual in collaborative manner. She encourage clients to work through their pain and limitations and find ways to live their lives more fully.
Sarah Jones is an effective therapist with over 20 years’ experience counselling adults, couples, and older adolescents (over 15 years). She is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, and a senior clinician who has contributed to the field through training and professional development facilitation and supervision of other counsellors. Sarah approaches each client in an individual in collaborative manner. She encourage clients to work through their pain and limitations and find ways to live their lives more fully.
(03) 8338 1006 View (03) 8338 1006
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Therapy together
Psychotherapist, AAFT
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Providing therapy sessions for children, adults and families, Gaynor has been working in mental health and trauma for 25 years. Passionate about supporting people through life’s stressors and the tough stuff that happens in families.
Providing therapy sessions for children, adults and families, Gaynor has been working in mental health and trauma for 25 years. Passionate about supporting people through life’s stressors and the tough stuff that happens in families.
0491 634 845 View 0491 634 845
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Satya Debenham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
House of Grace Therapy is a Christian private practice based in Melbourne and Online, supporting individuals, couples and families to heal, grow, and improve relationships. My therapy style balances warmth and nurturing with straightforwardness. This creates a safe space where uncomfortable emotions and truths are gently held, and grounded in a strong knowing of our potential for transformation. I integrate cognitive, emotional, somatic (body), and relational strategies to address different needs. Coaching is also used to work towards your goals, while making the most of your strengths.
House of Grace Therapy is a Christian private practice based in Melbourne and Online, supporting individuals, couples and families to heal, grow, and improve relationships. My therapy style balances warmth and nurturing with straightforwardness. This creates a safe space where uncomfortable emotions and truths are gently held, and grounded in a strong knowing of our potential for transformation. I integrate cognitive, emotional, somatic (body), and relational strategies to address different needs. Coaching is also used to work towards your goals, while making the most of your strengths.
(03) 7003 2337 View (03) 7003 2337

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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.