Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Ashburton, VIC
Dimity is a warm and collaborative psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She has worked across community organisations, public mental health, and schools, and brings a gentle, neuro-affirming approach to all her therapeutic work. Dimity is experienced in supporting young people with trauma histories, low mood, anxiety, school refusal, eating and feeding challenges, and a wide range of behavioural and emotional differences.
Dimity is a warm and collaborative psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She has worked across community organisations, public mental health, and schools, and brings a gentle, neuro-affirming approach to all her therapeutic work. Dimity is experienced in supporting young people with trauma histories, low mood, anxiety, school refusal, eating and feeding challenges, and a wide range of behavioural and emotional differences.
I use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
I use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
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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.
Blanca provides compassionate and nurturing support grounded in a deep belief in our innate capacity for healing. As a clinical psychotherapist, she skilfully blends psychology with trauma-informed practices, Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness to create a holistic approach to therapy. Her methods foster a harmonious alignment of mind, body, and spirit, empowering clients to embark on their journey of therapeutic healing and personal growth. With Blanca, you’ll find a safe space to explore and transform, supported by evidence-based practices and a genuine understanding of your unique experience.
Blanca provides compassionate and nurturing support grounded in a deep belief in our innate capacity for healing. As a clinical psychotherapist, she skilfully blends psychology with trauma-informed practices, Somatic Experiencing, and mindfulness to create a holistic approach to therapy. Her methods foster a harmonious alignment of mind, body, and spirit, empowering clients to embark on their journey of therapeutic healing and personal growth. With Blanca, you’ll find a safe space to explore and transform, supported by evidence-based practices and a genuine understanding of your unique experience.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, EFT and Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, EFT and Depth Enquiry (EMDR), Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
I work in a way that draws upon psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, mindfulness, emotion-focused and existential theories in a very experiential way to allow the client to explore their world in more detail.
With over two decades of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach involves a combination of the modalities outlined below. The underpinning nature of my work comes from an existential perspective where the nature of one’s experience and meaning are examined. Essentially we try to make sense of our surroundings, trying to understand ourselves, other people, and their place in the world. This view of ourselves is created by the influences of time, place, culture, society and family. These influences and experiences help in shaping the character and personalities of ourselves as individuals but also our place in this world.
I work in a way that draws upon psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, mindfulness, emotion-focused and existential theories in a very experiential way to allow the client to explore their world in more detail.
With over two decades of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach involves a combination of the modalities outlined below. The underpinning nature of my work comes from an existential perspective where the nature of one’s experience and meaning are examined. Essentially we try to make sense of our surroundings, trying to understand ourselves, other people, and their place in the world. This view of ourselves is created by the influences of time, place, culture, society and family. These influences and experiences help in shaping the character and personalities of ourselves as individuals but also our place in this world.
My practice is informed by interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and psychodynamic theory, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care.
I am a relational psychotherapist offering individual and couples therapy in Brunswick, Melbourne. My practice is particularly well suited to people navigating relational or developmental trauma, emotional distress, or a sense of feeling stuck in longstanding patterns.
I believe psychotherapy has the potential to be truly transformative, not only in managing symptoms, but in cultivating greater self awareness, agency, emotional freedom, and more connected relationships. This belief is continually reinforced through my clinical work and ongoing training, as well as through my own experience of therapy.
My practice is informed by interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and psychodynamic theory, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care.
I am a relational psychotherapist offering individual and couples therapy in Brunswick, Melbourne. My practice is particularly well suited to people navigating relational or developmental trauma, emotional distress, or a sense of feeling stuck in longstanding patterns.
I believe psychotherapy has the potential to be truly transformative, not only in managing symptoms, but in cultivating greater self awareness, agency, emotional freedom, and more connected relationships. This belief is continually reinforced through my clinical work and ongoing training, as well as through my own experience of therapy.
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions. I provide a gentle, non-judgemental space for you to talk, explore your emotions and feelings, learn new coping skills, and come to some clarity on the issues you've brought to counselling.
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions. I provide a gentle, non-judgemental space for you to talk, explore your emotions and feelings, learn new coping skills, and come to some clarity on the issues you've brought to counselling.
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
I am a Zurich-trained Jungian Analyst and I enjoy working with a very wide range of clients. Over my decades in practice, this has included medical and aviation professionals (who sometimes have a hard time finding a safe space to talk), gay and lesbian clients, those facing death - their own or that of someone close, and those men and women, sometimes quite young, trying to find themselves and stay true whilst making their way in a confusing and demanding world. Artists and writers are also very welcome.
I am a Zurich-trained Jungian Analyst and I enjoy working with a very wide range of clients. Over my decades in practice, this has included medical and aviation professionals (who sometimes have a hard time finding a safe space to talk), gay and lesbian clients, those facing death - their own or that of someone close, and those men and women, sometimes quite young, trying to find themselves and stay true whilst making their way in a confusing and demanding world. Artists and writers are also very welcome.
Finding a therapist and starting the process of therapy can seem big and perhaps even overwhelming. I provide a supportive and collaborative therapeutic space to explore and unpack what it is you're facing. I am non-judgemental, warm and compassionate. I am experienced in supporting individuals around a range of issues, including life stress and transition, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. No problem too big or too small, as therapy can also provide a space simply to understand yourself more.
Finding a therapist and starting the process of therapy can seem big and perhaps even overwhelming. I provide a supportive and collaborative therapeutic space to explore and unpack what it is you're facing. I am non-judgemental, warm and compassionate. I am experienced in supporting individuals around a range of issues, including life stress and transition, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. No problem too big or too small, as therapy can also provide a space simply to understand yourself more.
As a therapist who has undergone a significant amount of personal therapeutic work , I understand the need for warmth, acceptance and a therapists strong capacity to sit with discomfort. This is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship where people can show up with aspects of themselves that are problematic and unhelpful without judgement or pressure to be anything other than themselves. I can relate to very human, uncomfortable and undesirable behaviors, feelings and beliefs about ourselves. Through consistent support, compassion and curiosity, awareness and choice emerge, and change becomes possible.
As a therapist who has undergone a significant amount of personal therapeutic work , I understand the need for warmth, acceptance and a therapists strong capacity to sit with discomfort. This is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship where people can show up with aspects of themselves that are problematic and unhelpful without judgement or pressure to be anything other than themselves. I can relate to very human, uncomfortable and undesirable behaviors, feelings and beliefs about ourselves. Through consistent support, compassion and curiosity, awareness and choice emerge, and change becomes possible.
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
Are you broken-hearted? Find hope and healing as you learn to love yourself again. Has trauma visited your life? Reclaim your life from the effects of hurt and pain and rediscover your hopes and dreams for a hope-filled future.
I work as a Somatic Body/Subconscious based Psychotherapist. With a deep and strong expertise in helping clients release and heal complex trauma. In private practice since 1991. (Full-time since 1997.) Sessions are 90 mins long to allow deeper, more connected and focused work. There is less talking and more time focused on your internal body with very deep somatic mindfulness work. Help embody more of your spirit into your body. Help free the blocks to your aliveness, feelings, vitality, confidence, joy, love and peace of mind. Release chronic pain and anxiety. Move and feel your body into greater health and wellbeing.
I work as a Somatic Body/Subconscious based Psychotherapist. With a deep and strong expertise in helping clients release and heal complex trauma. In private practice since 1991. (Full-time since 1997.) Sessions are 90 mins long to allow deeper, more connected and focused work. There is less talking and more time focused on your internal body with very deep somatic mindfulness work. Help embody more of your spirit into your body. Help free the blocks to your aliveness, feelings, vitality, confidence, joy, love and peace of mind. Release chronic pain and anxiety. Move and feel your body into greater health and wellbeing.
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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.