Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Ashburton, VIC
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I offer compassionate, confidential counselling, with evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on, feel heard, and work toward meaningful change — whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationships, or life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Schema therapy and trauma-informed practice, and I work in a way that’s respectful, practical and focused on your strengths.
I offer compassionate, confidential counselling, with evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.
I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on, feel heard, and work toward meaningful change — whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationships, or life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Schema therapy and trauma-informed practice, and I work in a way that’s respectful, practical and focused on your strengths.
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.
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? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
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? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
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 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.
Hello, I’m Sue. I am a Counsellor, Art Therapist, and established Bright Black Art Therapy & Counselling in 2018. You might be considering therapy with long experience of feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Although you have tried many things, it’s not working as well as you would like. I offer a person-centred style, towards understanding YOU and your experiences. Together we use a range of therapeutic methods and choose what is most helpful for you. Therapy plans can include development and practicing new ways for you to work with your most challenging experiences, so they feel like less of a barrier to do what matters most to you.
Hello, I’m Sue. I am a Counsellor, Art Therapist, and established Bright Black Art Therapy & Counselling in 2018. You might be considering therapy with long experience of feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Although you have tried many things, it’s not working as well as you would like. I offer a person-centred style, towards understanding YOU and your experiences. Together we use a range of therapeutic methods and choose what is most helpful for you. Therapy plans can include development and practicing new ways for you to work with your most challenging experiences, so they feel like less of a barrier to do what matters most to you.
If your relationship has hit a bad patch, you have ongoing conflict or have grown apart, I can heIp you. If you wish to improve your communication skills or learn how to manage conflict, then seriously consider calling me. I have the skills and experience to work jointly with you and your partner. I specialised in Relationship Counselling at Relationships Australia and have worked with couples and families for more than 20 years. My training also includes Clinical Family Therapy and I can support you with the parenting of your children.
If your relationship has hit a bad patch, you have ongoing conflict or have grown apart, I can heIp you. If you wish to improve your communication skills or learn how to manage conflict, then seriously consider calling me. I have the skills and experience to work jointly with you and your partner. I specialised in Relationship Counselling at Relationships Australia and have worked with couples and families for more than 20 years. My training also includes Clinical Family Therapy and I can support you with the parenting of your children.
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
Hi! I’m a registered psychologist and accredited EMDR Practitioner, with a particular focus on supporting women experiencing trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, and the ongoing impact of difficult life experiences. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and looking for a safe space to make sense of what they’re going through.
My approach is warm, calm, and collaborative. As a woman myself, I understand how easy it can be to put everyone else first while losing sight of your own needs. I aim to help clients feel understood, supported, and more like themselves again.
Hi! I’m a registered psychologist and accredited EMDR Practitioner, with a particular focus on supporting women experiencing trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout, and the ongoing impact of difficult life experiences. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and looking for a safe space to make sense of what they’re going through.
My approach is warm, calm, and collaborative. As a woman myself, I understand how easy it can be to put everyone else first while losing sight of your own needs. I aim to help clients feel understood, supported, and more like themselves again.
My name is Dean Constantineas and I am a registered psychologist with training and experience in both sport and clinical psychology. I am passionate about normalising working to improve community mental health. I love to work with my clients on a process of learning about what is stopping them from living their best life and aim to help them discover ways to flourish.
My name is Dean Constantineas and I am a registered psychologist with training and experience in both sport and clinical psychology. I am passionate about normalising working to improve community mental health. I love to work with my clients on a process of learning about what is stopping them from living their best life and aim to help them discover ways to flourish.
My research work at a leading university and implementation of wellbeing programs for older adults, demonstrates my expertise and knowledge in working across the lifespan, including older adulthood.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked? I can help.
I work with men, women, and couples who are ready for things to change. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
My research work at a leading university and implementation of wellbeing programs for older adults, demonstrates my expertise and knowledge in working across the lifespan, including older adulthood.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked? I can help.
I work with men, women, and couples who are ready for things to change. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I work with women and men, and specialise in being able to connect with men and young people.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I work with women and men, and specialise in being able to connect with men and young people.
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
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I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have more than 10 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their struggles, build resilience, and move toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have more than 10 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their struggles, build resilience, and move toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
Dr Dominic Doyle is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. Dominic has worked across a variety of mental health settings over many years. This has allowed Dominic to develop his expertise in providing talk therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing emotional difficulties.
Dr Dominic Doyle is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. Dominic has worked across a variety of mental health settings over many years. This has allowed Dominic to develop his expertise in providing talk therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing emotional difficulties.
Angela is an Australian registered Psychologist. She has a degree in Psychological Science with honours as well as a degree in Commerce. She has also completed a Master of Clinical Psychology. Angela is a well-rounded psychologist and enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals with disabilities and adults. She takes a holistic and evidence-based approach and can develop strong therapeutic relationships with individuals from all walks of life.
Angela is an Australian registered Psychologist. She has a degree in Psychological Science with honours as well as a degree in Commerce. She has also completed a Master of Clinical Psychology. Angela is a well-rounded psychologist and enjoys working with children, adolescents, individuals with disabilities and adults. She takes a holistic and evidence-based approach and can develop strong therapeutic relationships with individuals from all walks of life.
My ideal counselling client is someone who may be late-diagnosed or curious about being an Autistic or an ADHD person who needs support in figuring out how to deal with life their way. They are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process by becoming aware, curious, and nonjudgemental toward themselves and others. They may have experienced trauma through growing up and want to find a safe person to help them heal and find better ways of living in the present.
My ideal counselling client is someone who may be late-diagnosed or curious about being an Autistic or an ADHD person who needs support in figuring out how to deal with life their way. They are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process by becoming aware, curious, and nonjudgemental toward themselves and others. They may have experienced trauma through growing up and want to find a safe person to help them heal and find better ways of living in the present.
I am a psychologist with 4 years of experience supporting individuals with sleep and mental health. My focus is on helping people overcome sleep difficulties, including trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleep-related anxiety. I also address how these issues connect to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, and PTSD. Using a trauma-informed and inclusive approach, I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT-I, CBT, ACT, relaxation techniques, and motivational interviewing. I am passionate about providing an accepting space for all, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I am a psychologist with 4 years of experience supporting individuals with sleep and mental health. My focus is on helping people overcome sleep difficulties, including trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and sleep-related anxiety. I also address how these issues connect to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, and PTSD. Using a trauma-informed and inclusive approach, I integrate evidence-based therapies such as CBT-I, CBT, ACT, relaxation techniques, and motivational interviewing. I am passionate about providing an accepting space for all, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I specialise in working with individuals, couples, relationships and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves or others, stuck in recurring patterns, or are struggling to cope with the demands of work, relationships or family life. Others are seeking greater self-understanding, emotional resilience and more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people around them.
I specialise in working with individuals, couples, relationships and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves or others, stuck in recurring patterns, or are struggling to cope with the demands of work, relationships or family life. Others are seeking greater self-understanding, emotional resilience and more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people around them.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.