Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Ashburton
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
I help navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, or self-doubt. With warmth and evidence-based modalities like CBT (Cognitive Behavioural), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment) and Gottman Therapy, I support clients to understand themselves better, build stronger connections and see lasting change.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
I help navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, or self-doubt. With warmth and evidence-based modalities like CBT (Cognitive Behavioural), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment) and Gottman Therapy, I support clients to understand themselves better, build stronger connections and see lasting change.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 27 years experience providing therapy to adults, young people, couples and families.
I have extensive training and experience utilising a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches in mental health, community health and government settings. I am particularly experienced working with adults, young people, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress and relationship problems.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 27 years experience providing therapy to adults, young people, couples and families.
I have extensive training and experience utilising a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches in mental health, community health and government settings. I am particularly experienced working with adults, young people, couples and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress and relationship problems.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked?
I'm trained in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy and Gottman. I bring both warmth and honesty and my experience into to every session - you'll always know what we're working on and why. This is focused, purposeful work with a real framework, not open-ended exploration and repetition. In-person in South Yarra and Toorak. Telehealth across Australia.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked?
I'm trained in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy and Gottman. I bring both warmth and honesty and my experience into to every session - you'll always know what we're working on and why. This is focused, purposeful work with a real framework, not open-ended exploration and repetition. In-person in South Yarra and Toorak. Telehealth across Australia.
I believe that real change begins in the therapeutic relationship itself, in the safety to be honest and the support to move forward.
I work from a strength and values-based approach, providing a supportive environment to explore and challenge thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
My practice is person-centred and humanistic, drawing on a variety of psychological modalities. I believe the most effective therapy is flexible, shaped by what you're facing.
I believe that real change begins in the therapeutic relationship itself, in the safety to be honest and the support to move forward.
I work from a strength and values-based approach, providing a supportive environment to explore and challenge thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
My practice is person-centred and humanistic, drawing on a variety of psychological modalities. I believe the most effective therapy is flexible, shaped by what you're facing.
The relationship we build with you will reflect this, and so will the therapeutic space you enter into.
I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who trained in the UK and has worked in England, New Zealand and now Australia. My main interest is understanding the meaning behind an individual's suffering. My philosophy is that diagnoses act as a potential obstacle to truly understanding the reality of an individual's experience. Therefore, in practice, I try to refrain from medicalising someone's misery and instead be open to perceiving people's expressions of distress as often logical, rational, predictable and understandable reactions to some form of neglect, abuse, loss and/or trauma.
The relationship we build with you will reflect this, and so will the therapeutic space you enter into.
I am a Doctor of Clinical Psychology who trained in the UK and has worked in England, New Zealand and now Australia. My main interest is understanding the meaning behind an individual's suffering. My philosophy is that diagnoses act as a potential obstacle to truly understanding the reality of an individual's experience. Therefore, in practice, I try to refrain from medicalising someone's misery and instead be open to perceiving people's expressions of distress as often logical, rational, predictable and understandable reactions to some form of neglect, abuse, loss and/or trauma.
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life?
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Career Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I have helped people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, parenting, self esteem, plus a variety of work related issues including career counselling and development.
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life?
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Career Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I have helped people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, parenting, self esteem, plus a variety of work related issues including career counselling and development.
Have you been on a diet forever? Is your weight yo-yoing or have you been stuck in a place that you are not happy with? Do you feel like you’re eating and weight are out of control? If that is you, give us a call and we will work together to help you find the answers you’re looking for.
We specialize in issues such as Binge Eating; Restricting; Low self esteem; Food noise; Body Image and the feeling of being stuck on an endless, soul destroying treadmill of battling with food and your weight.
We also offer support to help get through other challenges that life throws at us such as depression; anxiety; grief and loss,adjustment
Have you been on a diet forever? Is your weight yo-yoing or have you been stuck in a place that you are not happy with? Do you feel like you’re eating and weight are out of control? If that is you, give us a call and we will work together to help you find the answers you’re looking for.
We specialize in issues such as Binge Eating; Restricting; Low self esteem; Food noise; Body Image and the feeling of being stuck on an endless, soul destroying treadmill of battling with food and your weight.
We also offer support to help get through other challenges that life throws at us such as depression; anxiety; grief and loss,adjustment
In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances.
I work with neurodivergence, complex trauma, mood and anxiety, eating difficulties, chronic illness, and relational and family distress. Drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, schema, narrative, and family systems therapy, I tailor care to you, integrating mind, body, and spirit. I also offer clinical supervision and Mindful Martial Arts, a movement-based therapy.
In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances.
I work with neurodivergence, complex trauma, mood and anxiety, eating difficulties, chronic illness, and relational and family distress. Drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, schema, narrative, and family systems therapy, I tailor care to you, integrating mind, body, and spirit. I also offer clinical supervision and Mindful Martial Arts, a movement-based therapy.
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Hello there! I'm an experienced counselling psychologist and registered supervisor, dedicated to helping individuals find their path and unlock new possibilities through therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed techniques. I'm really passionate about emotionally focused therapies. Why? Because I've seen how exploring emotional patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and others, paving the way for tackling life's hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.
Hello there! I'm an experienced counselling psychologist and registered supervisor, dedicated to helping individuals find their path and unlock new possibilities through therapeutic engagement and evidence-informed techniques. I'm really passionate about emotionally focused therapies. Why? Because I've seen how exploring emotional patterns can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and others, paving the way for tackling life's hurdles with greater clarity and resilience.
You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding.
I help couples transform conflict into connection. By addressing deep emotional needs, I guide partners in understanding and expressing their true feelings. My approach fosters secure, loving bonds, helping couples heal, communicate effectively, and build lasting, fulfilling relationships.
You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding.
I help couples transform conflict into connection. By addressing deep emotional needs, I guide partners in understanding and expressing their true feelings. My approach fosters secure, loving bonds, helping couples heal, communicate effectively, and build lasting, fulfilling relationships.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor working with adult individuals and couples.
I have over 15 years working with clients who have compulsive behaviours, and have specialist training underpinning clinic work. I also work with partners and family members who are often impacted negatively.
I use EMDR and Schema Therapy to support clients with trauma.
I have completed Gottman Method training (L2) which informs couples counselling,
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor working with adult individuals and couples.
I have over 15 years working with clients who have compulsive behaviours, and have specialist training underpinning clinic work. I also work with partners and family members who are often impacted negatively.
I use EMDR and Schema Therapy to support clients with trauma.
I have completed Gottman Method training (L2) which informs couples counselling,
I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name.
I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work, and it shapes everything about how I show up in the room.
My approach is relational, neuroaffirming drawing upon Schema Therapy and trauma-informed practice — adapted to you specifically, not applied as a one-size-fits-all protocol.
I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name.
I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work, and it shapes everything about how I show up in the room.
My approach is relational, neuroaffirming drawing upon Schema Therapy and trauma-informed practice — adapted to you specifically, not applied as a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Life throws curveballs—parenting, work stress, relationships—you name it.
I support people through the ups and downs of life—stress, relationships, parenting, or just feeling stuck. My approach is down-to-earth and practical, giving you tools that actually fit your life so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more confident.
Life throws curveballs—parenting, work stress, relationships—you name it.
I support people through the ups and downs of life—stress, relationships, parenting, or just feeling stuck. My approach is down-to-earth and practical, giving you tools that actually fit your life so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more confident.
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology offers warm, compassionate therapy for individuals and couples.
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology is for people seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their mental health and life challenges. Clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and want to better understand themselves, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and person-centred, meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their needs, goals, and circumstances, while fostering safety, trust, and genuine connection.
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology offers warm, compassionate therapy for individuals and couples.
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology is for people seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their mental health and life challenges. Clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and want to better understand themselves, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and person-centred, meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their needs, goals, and circumstances, while fostering safety, trust, and genuine connection.
I work with individuals and couples.
Which version of you shows up in relationships? Do you sometimes wonder what hijacked the interactions you have with the person you love most? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or having trouble defining what you are feeling? Or is there a sense of being stuck? Both individual and couples therapy focuses on empowering you to move forward with confidence.
I work with individuals and couples.
Which version of you shows up in relationships? Do you sometimes wonder what hijacked the interactions you have with the person you love most? Are you feeling anxious, depressed or having trouble defining what you are feeling? Or is there a sense of being stuck? Both individual and couples therapy focuses on empowering you to move forward with confidence.
Dr Candice Mace
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
7 Endorsed
Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
Waitlist for new clients
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes EMDR and elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes EMDR and elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
I am a psychologist and couples counsellor who supports people with discovering their identity and finding a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.
I’ve worked in clinical settings, public and private hospitals, universities and corporate organisations to help people understand the complexities between our physical health, mental health, work, education, culture, relationships and finding our purpose.
I am a psychologist and couples counsellor who supports people with discovering their identity and finding a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.
I’ve worked in clinical settings, public and private hospitals, universities and corporate organisations to help people understand the complexities between our physical health, mental health, work, education, culture, relationships and finding our purpose.
Johanna is a trauma-informed, LGBTQI-friendly psychologist who offers individual therapy for adults and couples.
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.
Johanna is a trauma-informed, LGBTQI-friendly psychologist who offers individual therapy for adults and couples.
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.
I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
I help adults and couples navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we find practical tools and strategies that fit your unique story, helping you move forward with confidence and balance.
I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
I help adults and couples navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we find practical tools and strategies that fit your unique story, helping you move forward with confidence and balance.
Helping people to understand themselves, navigate relationships, perceive the world more clearly, and discover meaning in life brings me great joy.
It can be challenging to start therapy. People can feel wary or sceptical, or see it as a sign that they’ve failed. I know, because I’ve been there. Trust is earned, and I expect to have to earn yours. I’ll start by treating you as a unique individual. No cookie-cutter therapy approaches.
Helping people to understand themselves, navigate relationships, perceive the world more clearly, and discover meaning in life brings me great joy.
It can be challenging to start therapy. People can feel wary or sceptical, or see it as a sign that they’ve failed. I know, because I’ve been there. Trust is earned, and I expect to have to earn yours. I’ll start by treating you as a unique individual. No cookie-cutter therapy approaches.
Nearby Couples Therapy Searches for Ashburton
- Box Hill
- Burwood
- Camberwell
- Carnegie
- Chadstone
- Glen Iris
- Malvern East
- Mont Albert
- Mount Waverley
- Murrumbeena
- Oakleigh
- Surrey Hills
FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.