Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Alphington, VIC
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.
Undertaking therapy is a very personal and meaningful journey—whether you're looking to heal trauma, face relationship struggles, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. The growth that can come from this inner work often not only nurtures your own wellbeing but positively impacts those around you. It’s a genuine honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, build more self understanding and unlock deeper inner resilience. My work aims to support gentle reconnection—with self and others—especially where early attachment experiences have shaped current ways of relating.
Undertaking therapy is a very personal and meaningful journey—whether you're looking to heal trauma, face relationship struggles, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. The growth that can come from this inner work often not only nurtures your own wellbeing but positively impacts those around you. It’s a genuine honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, build more self understanding and unlock deeper inner resilience. My work aims to support gentle reconnection—with self and others—especially where early attachment experiences have shaped current ways of relating.
A wish to get better, and a willingness to look inside oneself. These are the only essentials for success in therapy. I enjoy helping people with OCD and rumination to regain a sense of agency over their mind, people with depression to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering and free themselves from it, people with PTSD to feel safe again and gain self-compassion and heal their nervous system, people with difficulty in relationships to understand what is happening and operate more smoothly, and helping people with many other difficulties to heal and move forward.
A wish to get better, and a willingness to look inside oneself. These are the only essentials for success in therapy. I enjoy helping people with OCD and rumination to regain a sense of agency over their mind, people with depression to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering and free themselves from it, people with PTSD to feel safe again and gain self-compassion and heal their nervous system, people with difficulty in relationships to understand what is happening and operate more smoothly, and helping people with many other difficulties to heal and move forward.
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.
Many people seek therapy to reduce distress and find relief from ‘symptoms’. Therapy can also provide opportunities to examine and understand ourselves, notice 'stuck' or unhelpful patterns, and develop new, more satisfying ways to manage emotions and navigate relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist who sees people seeking therapy for any number of reasons. I work with people experiencing difficulties in relationships, grief and loss, trauma (including complex and relational trauma), depression and mood disturbance, anxiety, chronic health issues, and stress.
Many people seek therapy to reduce distress and find relief from ‘symptoms’. Therapy can also provide opportunities to examine and understand ourselves, notice 'stuck' or unhelpful patterns, and develop new, more satisfying ways to manage emotions and navigate relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist who sees people seeking therapy for any number of reasons. I work with people experiencing difficulties in relationships, grief and loss, trauma (including complex and relational trauma), depression and mood disturbance, anxiety, chronic health issues, and stress.
I offer trauma-informed, Person-Centered, attachment-based, and psychodynamic therapy informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
I offer trauma-informed, Person-Centered, attachment-based, and psychodynamic therapy informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I have a particular passion for working with C-PTSD and sexual trauma. I am dedicated to helping 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 have a particular passion for working with C-PTSD and sexual trauma. I am dedicated to helping 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.
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My therapeutic style is strengths and evidence-based and guided by psychodynamic principles to foster meaningful insight and self-awareness.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children seeking support for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality diagnoses, relationship or family challenges.
My experience also includes the assessment and support of neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum and ADHD), as well as people navigating complex systems like the NDIS or child protection.
My work with clients aims to support emotional awareness, self-compassion, and gaining access to their inner resources for positive change.
My therapeutic style is strengths and evidence-based and guided by psychodynamic principles to foster meaningful insight and self-awareness.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children seeking support for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality diagnoses, relationship or family challenges.
My experience also includes the assessment and support of neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum and ADHD), as well as people navigating complex systems like the NDIS or child protection.
My work with clients aims to support emotional awareness, self-compassion, and gaining access to their inner resources for positive change.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Drawing from schema-informed, IFS, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches, Johanna works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and trauma.
At Back On Track Psychology, our team brings together a diverse range of expertise to provide compassionate, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming support for children, young people, and adults. We share a commitment to creating safe, collaborative spaces where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our occupational therapist, Kaitlyn has a strong passion for supporting children with developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. She uses a wide range of assessment tools (FCA, Beery, WHODAS) and evidence-based interventions to help children build motor skills, sensory integration, and emotional regulation.
Drawing from schema-informed, IFS, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches, Johanna works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and trauma.
At Back On Track Psychology, our team brings together a diverse range of expertise to provide compassionate, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming support for children, young people, and adults. We share a commitment to creating safe, collaborative spaces where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our occupational therapist, Kaitlyn has a strong passion for supporting children with developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. She uses a wide range of assessment tools (FCA, Beery, WHODAS) and evidence-based interventions to help children build motor skills, sensory integration, and emotional regulation.
Hi, I’m an Accredited Social Worker and Counsellor with a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journey. I hold dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Counselling, and I am an approved counsellor with Victim Services.
I have extensive experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus on domestic violence and sexual assault. I also bring many years of clinical experience working with individuals impacted by mental healt h concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress and complex PTSD etc.
Hi, I’m an Accredited Social Worker and Counsellor with a strong commitment to supporting individuals on their healing journey. I hold dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Counselling, and I am an approved counsellor with Victim Services.
I have extensive experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus on domestic violence and sexual assault. I also bring many years of clinical experience working with individuals impacted by mental healt h concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress and complex PTSD etc.
I am warm, conversational and collaborative. I’ll work with you to understand your story, your current challenges and what you’re seeking to change. I enjoy providing the space and tools for individuals who want to better their lives. We will work together and identify barriers, recurring patterns and limitations in the way of finding purpose and building a quality of life. The aim is to help you do more of what matters to take you towards living the life you want.
I am warm, conversational and collaborative. I’ll work with you to understand your story, your current challenges and what you’re seeking to change. I enjoy providing the space and tools for individuals who want to better their lives. We will work together and identify barriers, recurring patterns and limitations in the way of finding purpose and building a quality of life. The aim is to help you do more of what matters to take you towards living the life you want.
I have been a psychologist for over 15 years and have experience in working with a diverse range of clients. I have worked within disability services, child and adolescent mental health services and the education department. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, families and adults on a range of emotional, behavioural, psycho-social and developmental concerns.
I have been a psychologist for over 15 years and have experience in working with a diverse range of clients. I have worked within disability services, child and adolescent mental health services and the education department. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, families and adults on a range of emotional, behavioural, psycho-social and developmental concerns.
At Mindspace Psychology we provide a range of therapies and assessments depending on your individual needs for children, adolescents, couples and adults. These sessions are usually 50mins in length. At your first appointment, a thorough assessment is conducted with your treating Psychologist, to allow the development of the best treatment plan. Treatment options will be discussed during the initial appointment and these will form the basis for future sessions. Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy to clients experiencing a number of difficulties using a warm and empathetic approach to help them reach their full potential.
At Mindspace Psychology we provide a range of therapies and assessments depending on your individual needs for children, adolescents, couples and adults. These sessions are usually 50mins in length. At your first appointment, a thorough assessment is conducted with your treating Psychologist, to allow the development of the best treatment plan. Treatment options will be discussed during the initial appointment and these will form the basis for future sessions. Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy to clients experiencing a number of difficulties using a warm and empathetic approach to help them reach their full potential.
I am passionate in helping people of all genders and standing in life, with a focus on men in need of direction in life, recover from traumatic events and adjustment to life challenges and changes, struggling with high prevalence disorders and AOD / changes related to addictions. Being a Veteran myself, I strongly align practices for people in active or former services.
I am passionate in helping people of all genders and standing in life, with a focus on men in need of direction in life, recover from traumatic events and adjustment to life challenges and changes, struggling with high prevalence disorders and AOD / changes related to addictions. Being a Veteran myself, I strongly align practices for people in active or former services.
I use EMDR, CBT, ACT or psychodynamic therapeutic approaches as part of the best practice delivery.
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare.
If you are reading this, you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or simply sensing that life has become heavy and out of balance. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
I use EMDR, CBT, ACT or psychodynamic therapeutic approaches as part of the best practice delivery.
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare.
If you are reading this, you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or simply sensing that life has become heavy and out of balance. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Resource Therapy, DBR, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma. I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery. In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR, DBR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey. I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life. I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Resource Therapy, DBR, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma. I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery. In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR, DBR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey. I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life. I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
I offer ongoing, weekly therapy for people who are looking for a place to speak about what is really going on in their lives.
You may have tried therapy before and found that it helped in some ways, but did not reach something more true about you. You may be looking for a different kind of work, one that allows you to speak freely and to stay with what does not easily resolve.
I offer ongoing, weekly therapy for people who are looking for a place to speak about what is really going on in their lives.
You may have tried therapy before and found that it helped in some ways, but did not reach something more true about you. You may be looking for a different kind of work, one that allows you to speak freely and to stay with what does not easily resolve.
I provide psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on unconscious processes, relational patterns, & how early experiences shape present difficulties.
Many people feel stuck in repeating difficult emotional or relational patterns. In therapy, I offer a reflective space to understand these patterns, including how past experiences & unconscious processes shape current ways of relating, feeling, & coping. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief & loss, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, identity concerns, body image issues, eating disorders, addiction or substance use concerns, & challenges related to sexuality or sexual behaviour. I also support people navigating the psychological impact of chronic illness, disease, or disability.
I provide psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on unconscious processes, relational patterns, & how early experiences shape present difficulties.
Many people feel stuck in repeating difficult emotional or relational patterns. In therapy, I offer a reflective space to understand these patterns, including how past experiences & unconscious processes shape current ways of relating, feeling, & coping. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, grief & loss, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, identity concerns, body image issues, eating disorders, addiction or substance use concerns, & challenges related to sexuality or sexual behaviour. I also support people navigating the psychological impact of chronic illness, disease, or disability.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.