Psychoanalytic Psychologists and Therapists in Armadale, VIC

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Melissa Jane Freedman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Armadale, VIC 3143
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
(03) 9070 3508 View (03) 9070 3508
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ADHD Melbourne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
ADHD Melbourne is a practice dedicated to supporting adults, adolescents, and children navigating ADHD, ASD and related challenges. We understand that ADHD is not simply about attention or organisation, it affects emotions, relationships, work, study, self-esteem, and daily life in deeply personal ways. Our approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and evidence-informed. We recognise that every ADHD brain is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. ADHD Melbourne conducted formal assessment for both ADHD and ASD for ages 6 and above.
ADHD Melbourne is a practice dedicated to supporting adults, adolescents, and children navigating ADHD, ASD and related challenges. We understand that ADHD is not simply about attention or organisation, it affects emotions, relationships, work, study, self-esteem, and daily life in deeply personal ways. Our approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and evidence-informed. We recognise that every ADHD brain is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. ADHD Melbourne conducted formal assessment for both ADHD and ASD for ages 6 and above.
(03) 7003 2140 View (03) 7003 2140
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David Denoux
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
I help men get on top of anger, stress, and habits that have taken over the same way you'd fix anything properly: work out what's wrong, then fix it right, not patch it over. Think less therapist, more personal trainer: you do the work, I guide and keep you accountable. My approach draws on CAT and CBT, working a bit like detective work, mapping the pattern, tracing where it comes from, working out what's driving it. I'm a former tradie who had to get off the tools due to a disabillity. I am Online, Australia-wide, evenings and weekends. Mainly men, but anyone who's a good fit, including LGBTQIA+ clients, is welcome
I help men get on top of anger, stress, and habits that have taken over the same way you'd fix anything properly: work out what's wrong, then fix it right, not patch it over. Think less therapist, more personal trainer: you do the work, I guide and keep you accountable. My approach draws on CAT and CBT, working a bit like detective work, mapping the pattern, tracing where it comes from, working out what's driving it. I'm a former tradie who had to get off the tools due to a disabillity. I am Online, Australia-wide, evenings and weekends. Mainly men, but anyone who's a good fit, including LGBTQIA+ clients, is welcome
0428 652 872 View 0428 652 872
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Contemporary Psychology
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Serves Area
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
(03) 7003 2981 View (03) 7003 2981
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Astrid Southey
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
As a counsellor, I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak freely about what is happening in your life. Together, we can explore the thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships that may be keeping you stuck. Through careful listening and thoughtful reflection, I help clients gain clarity, reconnect with their values, and develop practical ways to move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
As a counsellor, I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can speak freely about what is happening in your life. Together, we can explore the thoughts, emotions, patterns, and relationships that may be keeping you stuck. Through careful listening and thoughtful reflection, I help clients gain clarity, reconnect with their values, and develop practical ways to move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
(03) 4416 2322 View (03) 4416 2322
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Nous Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, and sometimes we all need a little support to navigate the challenges affecting our mental and physical well-being, At Nous Counselling, I am committed to providing services with genuine care and understanding, recognizing that every client presents unique concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working together to create a personalized plan that fosters holistic health and personal growth. Specializing in therapy for individuals coping with medical or health conditions and pain management, as well as offering general counselling for anyone seeking support.
Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, and sometimes we all need a little support to navigate the challenges affecting our mental and physical well-being, At Nous Counselling, I am committed to providing services with genuine care and understanding, recognizing that every client presents unique concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working together to create a personalized plan that fosters holistic health and personal growth. Specializing in therapy for individuals coping with medical or health conditions and pain management, as well as offering general counselling for anyone seeking support.
(03) 8771 4626 View (03) 8771 4626

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Dudley Benson
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Life can be tough, and there are times when we all need some help. Many people find therapy to be a powerful experience in rebuilding, and bringing about meaningful change. I'm a psychodynamic psychotherapist - this means that together, we work to understand how you move through the world, with emphasis on patterns and behaviours outside of your control or awareness. We look at the life you’ve lived, the person you are, and imagine the life you want for yourself.
Life can be tough, and there are times when we all need some help. Many people find therapy to be a powerful experience in rebuilding, and bringing about meaningful change. I'm a psychodynamic psychotherapist - this means that together, we work to understand how you move through the world, with emphasis on patterns and behaviours outside of your control or awareness. We look at the life you’ve lived, the person you are, and imagine the life you want for yourself.
0420 762 965 View 0420 762 965
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Tania Huynh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Footscray, VIC 3011
Tania is a bilingual clinical psychologist who enjoys working with people from culturally diverse communities and offers therapy in English and Vietnamese. With over 10 years experience working in the private sector and public mental health as a senior clinical psychologist in outpatient settings. She offers telehealth and in person psychological services for individuals and clinical supervision for supervisees.
Tania is a bilingual clinical psychologist who enjoys working with people from culturally diverse communities and offers therapy in English and Vietnamese. With over 10 years experience working in the private sector and public mental health as a senior clinical psychologist in outpatient settings. She offers telehealth and in person psychological services for individuals and clinical supervision for supervisees.
(03) 8338 4221 View (03) 8338 4221
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Maddison Guazzelli
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maddison helps clients navigate trauma, anxious/avoidant relationship dynamics, narcissistic abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues. Maddison's passion is helping clients move through difficult times with more ease, as well as helping clients navigate challenging life circumstances and relationship issues. Maddison helps her clients improve their relationships and grow in areas holding many clients back from living their full potential.
Maddison helps clients navigate trauma, anxious/avoidant relationship dynamics, narcissistic abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues. Maddison's passion is helping clients move through difficult times with more ease, as well as helping clients navigate challenging life circumstances and relationship issues. Maddison helps her clients improve their relationships and grow in areas holding many clients back from living their full potential.
(08) 7639 3682 View (08) 7639 3682
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Aspect Clinic
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Olinda, VIC 3788
Dr Andrew Telley is a Clinical Psychologist with a background in human resources management, who works with a small team of female and male psychologists. Aspect Clinic was established to provide affordable, evidence based psychological intervention, and neurodivergent & educational assessments and now provides services to the communities in Olinda and afar. Aspect Clinic prides itself on being a small service where patients are a human being, not just a referral. We take a holistic approach, and understand that many factors, including financial stress, interpersonal conflict, and substance use can all impact on your mental health.
Dr Andrew Telley is a Clinical Psychologist with a background in human resources management, who works with a small team of female and male psychologists. Aspect Clinic was established to provide affordable, evidence based psychological intervention, and neurodivergent & educational assessments and now provides services to the communities in Olinda and afar. Aspect Clinic prides itself on being a small service where patients are a human being, not just a referral. We take a holistic approach, and understand that many factors, including financial stress, interpersonal conflict, and substance use can all impact on your mental health.
(03) 8203 5803 View (03) 8203 5803
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Ilana Laps
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Elwood, VIC 3184
I am an experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and educator, with additional niche interests in non-duality and working therapeutically with dreams. I have 20 years of professional experience working with life's grief, bereavement and existential concerns, such as finding meaning after loss, being with and growing through traumatic events, and facing our own mortality.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and educator, with additional niche interests in non-duality and working therapeutically with dreams. I have 20 years of professional experience working with life's grief, bereavement and existential concerns, such as finding meaning after loss, being with and growing through traumatic events, and facing our own mortality.
(03) 7003 2636 View (03) 7003 2636
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Matthew William Cicchini
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Matthew strives to help anyone aiming to enshrine a meaningful future. He is an experienced couples counsellor, and has a strong passion in wellbeing, burnout and implementing better self-care. As the world turns with more difficult challenges, Matthew provides a space for individuals to build their capacities and window of tolerance in safe and collaborative environment. His analytic work with clients ensures essential strategies for building resilience, or modalities in behavioural modification align with all clients. Finally, Matt also works as an Associate Lecturer at the Cairnmillar Institute tutoring in higher education.
Matthew strives to help anyone aiming to enshrine a meaningful future. He is an experienced couples counsellor, and has a strong passion in wellbeing, burnout and implementing better self-care. As the world turns with more difficult challenges, Matthew provides a space for individuals to build their capacities and window of tolerance in safe and collaborative environment. His analytic work with clients ensures essential strategies for building resilience, or modalities in behavioural modification align with all clients. Finally, Matt also works as an Associate Lecturer at the Cairnmillar Institute tutoring in higher education.
0423 257 977 View 0423 257 977
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Renee Melges
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Ashburton, VIC 3147
Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. Renee Melges provides Online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children across Australia. Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.
Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. Renee Melges provides Online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children across Australia. Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.
(03) 8203 5831 View (03) 8203 5831
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Chris Carter
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Carlton, VIC 3053
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
(03) 9111 5364 View (03) 9111 5364
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Bita Riazati Anxiety Depression Relationships
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I offer psychoanalytic treatment in Melbourne.
Bita Riazati is a registered psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and Lacanian psychoanalyst in Melbourne. Her work is oriented by the teachings of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan. Psychoanalysis is a clinical approach that seeks to understand and treat psychological suffering through the person's speech, life history, and unconscious processes, rather than by applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
I offer psychoanalytic treatment in Melbourne.
Bita Riazati is a registered psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and Lacanian psychoanalyst in Melbourne. Her work is oriented by the teachings of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan. Psychoanalysis is a clinical approach that seeks to understand and treat psychological suffering through the person's speech, life history, and unconscious processes, rather than by applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
0433 781 919 View 0433 781 919
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Nature plus Nurture
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Nature plus Nurture specialise in counselling for children, adolescents and families. The founder and Director 'Jen Rushani' is a qualified Child Play Therapist (Master of Child Play Therapy) with a background in Psychology and extensive career in Early Childhood Education and early intervention. Nature plus Nurture provide the following services, Child Play Therapy, Filial Therapy (educational model of family therapy), Adolescent Counselling, and a Learn to Play Program with a focus on building pretend play skills in young children.
Nature plus Nurture specialise in counselling for children, adolescents and families. The founder and Director 'Jen Rushani' is a qualified Child Play Therapist (Master of Child Play Therapy) with a background in Psychology and extensive career in Early Childhood Education and early intervention. Nature plus Nurture provide the following services, Child Play Therapy, Filial Therapy (educational model of family therapy), Adolescent Counselling, and a Learn to Play Program with a focus on building pretend play skills in young children.
(03) 5608 9727 View (03) 5608 9727
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Solace Mind (Psychology) - Dania Ahmad
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hello and welcome. I'm Dania, a fully registered General Psychologist and founder of Solace Mind Psychology. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Aston University (UK), a Master of Counselling from Monash University, and I'm currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. I work with clients aged 5 to 89, offer Australia-wide telehealth, ADHD assessments, and compassionate, evidence-based care in a warm, culturally inclusive environment.
Hello and welcome. I'm Dania, a fully registered General Psychologist and founder of Solace Mind Psychology. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Aston University (UK), a Master of Counselling from Monash University, and I'm currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. I work with clients aged 5 to 89, offer Australia-wide telehealth, ADHD assessments, and compassionate, evidence-based care in a warm, culturally inclusive environment.
(03) 8771 4986 View (03) 8771 4986
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Alicia Shevlin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
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.
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.
0466 707 588 View 0466 707 588
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Dilek Yucel
Psychologist, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Sandhurst, VIC 3977
If you are feeling lost in your life or your relationship, I can support and guide you through a difficult time. In a safe and supportive manner with over 30 years of experience, together, we can co-create the type of life and relationship you deserve and aspire to have. I have opened my books and have a lot of availability currently. Check out my relationship podcast The DnA of Mindful Relationships.
If you are feeling lost in your life or your relationship, I can support and guide you through a difficult time. In a safe and supportive manner with over 30 years of experience, together, we can co-create the type of life and relationship you deserve and aspire to have. I have opened my books and have a lot of availability currently. Check out my relationship podcast The DnA of Mindful Relationships.
(03) 5907 1442 View (03) 5907 1442
Dr Alexander Strachan
Psychiatrist, FRANZCP
Serves Area
I work with adolescents and adults to help them resolve difficulties or problematic patterns they are struggling with. These may include issues with mood, anxiety, relationships, or work. You may not be able to put your finger on it, yet know there is a problem that is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. You may have tried everything you can think of to improve your situation, and be experiencing a range of painful feelings, including frustration, hopelessness, or feeling stuck. There may be mixed feelings about seeking help.
I work with adolescents and adults to help them resolve difficulties or problematic patterns they are struggling with. These may include issues with mood, anxiety, relationships, or work. You may not be able to put your finger on it, yet know there is a problem that is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. You may have tried everything you can think of to improve your situation, and be experiencing a range of painful feelings, including frustration, hopelessness, or feeling stuck. There may be mixed feelings about seeking help.
(08) 7008 9309 View (08) 7008 9309

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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.