Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Aspendale, VIC
Whole‑Person Counselling for Real, Lasting Change.
WildFlowers Holistic Counselling offers support that goes beyond symptom management, focusing on the balance of mind, body and spirit. As a trauma‑informed therapist, I work with adults and young people (16+) experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and long‑standing patterns. I also offer a structured anger management program to help clients understand their reactions and develop calmer, more confident responses. My approach is warm, person‑centred and deeply attuned, combining CBT, ACT, polyvagal‑informed, somatic practices and psychoeducation.
Whole‑Person Counselling for Real, Lasting Change.
WildFlowers Holistic Counselling offers support that goes beyond symptom management, focusing on the balance of mind, body and spirit. As a trauma‑informed therapist, I work with adults and young people (16+) experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and long‑standing patterns. I also offer a structured anger management program to help clients understand their reactions and develop calmer, more confident responses. My approach is warm, person‑centred and deeply attuned, combining CBT, ACT, polyvagal‑informed, somatic practices and psychoeducation.
I'm Ashley - a Scottish-born integrative psychotherapist and arts therapist based in Edithvale, Bayside. I specialise in neurodivergent adults, teens, and families - particularly those who've spent years feeling misunderstood, exhausted by masking, or let down by traditional approaches.
If you've tried therapy before and it didn't quite fit - or you've just received an ADHD or AuDHD
diagnosis and don't know what to do with it - you're in the right place.
I work differently. Sessions can happen in the therapy room, walking along the beach, or through the arts
- whatever helps you feel safe enough to actually show up.
I'm Ashley - a Scottish-born integrative psychotherapist and arts therapist based in Edithvale, Bayside. I specialise in neurodivergent adults, teens, and families - particularly those who've spent years feeling misunderstood, exhausted by masking, or let down by traditional approaches.
If you've tried therapy before and it didn't quite fit - or you've just received an ADHD or AuDHD
diagnosis and don't know what to do with it - you're in the right place.
I work differently. Sessions can happen in the therapy room, walking along the beach, or through the arts
- whatever helps you feel safe enough to actually show up.
It's empowering to understand the stories that our minds hold about our sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. These stories were created in the past, when your mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. Your mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting you from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can begin to uncover these stories, process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
It's empowering to understand the stories that our minds hold about our sense of safety, security, worth, control and belonging. These stories were created in the past, when your mind tried to make meaning from experiences that felt scary, unsafe or out of our control. Your mind holds on to these stories as a way of protecting you from being hurt in the future, and replays them when it predicts future danger or suffering. But that's not the whole story. Using evidence-based, neuroscientific psychological approaches, we can begin to uncover these stories, process traumatic memory, distress and disturbance, and heal psychic wounds.
I have over 15 years experience working with individuals affected by loss, grief and trauma following sudden life events. This has included adult and paediatric palliative care, fertility and IVF, and supporting individuals experiencing the loss of a missing person. I have extensive practical experience sitting with individuals during very difficult situations and understand the need to build a trusting relationship in session. I have been one of only a handful of counsellors to work in the missing persons sector and understand the trauma and loss experienced by families.
I have over 15 years experience working with individuals affected by loss, grief and trauma following sudden life events. This has included adult and paediatric palliative care, fertility and IVF, and supporting individuals experiencing the loss of a missing person. I have extensive practical experience sitting with individuals during very difficult situations and understand the need to build a trusting relationship in session. I have been one of only a handful of counsellors to work in the missing persons sector and understand the trauma and loss experienced by families.
I created Discern Psychology to provide a safe and respectful space for women to pause, reflect and explore new ways of how they want to be present in the world. I believe that to ‘discern’ in the therapeutic context means to recognise what matters to you, what no longer serves you and what direction feels right for you. I would love to support you to gain clarity, practical tools and a stronger sense of the person you want to be. My special interest areas include parenting and perinatal mental health, relationships, self worth, culture, identity, life transitions, work/career, stress and burnout.
I created Discern Psychology to provide a safe and respectful space for women to pause, reflect and explore new ways of how they want to be present in the world. I believe that to ‘discern’ in the therapeutic context means to recognise what matters to you, what no longer serves you and what direction feels right for you. I would love to support you to gain clarity, practical tools and a stronger sense of the person you want to be. My special interest areas include parenting and perinatal mental health, relationships, self worth, culture, identity, life transitions, work/career, stress and burnout.
I offer services to both children and adults- counselling and adult Autism assessment. I have a background working in private practice, and educational and forensic settings. I provide support for a broad range of issues such as reduced self-esteem, stress, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, divorce/separation, coercive control, grief, parenting, relationships, and healing from childhood relational wounds. I often work with neurodivergent clients (ie. Autism/Aspergers and ADHD). I provide support to clients under NDIS, Workcover, AFL, TAC, and Victims Assistance Program.
I offer services to both children and adults- counselling and adult Autism assessment. I have a background working in private practice, and educational and forensic settings. I provide support for a broad range of issues such as reduced self-esteem, stress, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, divorce/separation, coercive control, grief, parenting, relationships, and healing from childhood relational wounds. I often work with neurodivergent clients (ie. Autism/Aspergers and ADHD). I provide support to clients under NDIS, Workcover, AFL, TAC, and Victims Assistance Program.
Are you seeking professional support to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, or navigate the complexities of caregiving? I am ready to accompany you on your journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment. As a client working with me, you can expect a range of valuable services and support to address your specific needs and goals. I will work closely with you to understand your unique challenges, concerns, and aspirations. Tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, whether it's through clinical hypnotherapy, counselling, psychotherapy, or a combination of modalities.
Are you seeking professional support to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, or navigate the complexities of caregiving? I am ready to accompany you on your journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment. As a client working with me, you can expect a range of valuable services and support to address your specific needs and goals. I will work closely with you to understand your unique challenges, concerns, and aspirations. Tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, whether it's through clinical hypnotherapy, counselling, psychotherapy, or a combination of modalities.
Are you living with anxiety, stress, emotional or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them? You are not alone, and you don't have to stay stuck. I'm Lauren, a Masters-qualified Registered Counsellor based in Braeside, VIC, offering online therapy Australia-wide and in-person sessions for clients local to Mordialloc, Parkdale, Mentone, Cheltenham, and Dingley Village. I specialise in anxiety, chronic stress, ADHD-related overwhelm, and recurring relationship patterns.
Are you living with anxiety, stress, emotional or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them? You are not alone, and you don't have to stay stuck. I'm Lauren, a Masters-qualified Registered Counsellor based in Braeside, VIC, offering online therapy Australia-wide and in-person sessions for clients local to Mordialloc, Parkdale, Mentone, Cheltenham, and Dingley Village. I specialise in anxiety, chronic stress, ADHD-related overwhelm, and recurring relationship patterns.
All people of all ages can experience difficult times in their life. These may have been caused by an event that has caused distress, issues with family, friendships, relationships, the work place, health issues and countless other situations. Sometimes events have happened long ago and continue to trouble us and impact our life, or the situation may be more recent. It can be difficult to share what is happening. Often we don't want to burden or worry those who care for us; or we may feel uncomfortable talking to people we know. Counselling provides support toward finding resolutions and living life in the best way possible.
All people of all ages can experience difficult times in their life. These may have been caused by an event that has caused distress, issues with family, friendships, relationships, the work place, health issues and countless other situations. Sometimes events have happened long ago and continue to trouble us and impact our life, or the situation may be more recent. It can be difficult to share what is happening. Often we don't want to burden or worry those who care for us; or we may feel uncomfortable talking to people we know. Counselling provides support toward finding resolutions and living life in the best way possible.
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I support Women who are Childless not by Choice, or by Childless by Circumstance. If you've been searching for a counsellor who has professional counselling skills AND understands what it's like to be a woman without children, you're in the right place! Whether you're having trouble with decisions, experiencing grief and loss, social exclusion, anger, frustration, exhaustion, feeling stuck or lacking purpose or meaning, I'm here to provide safe, caring and professional counselling. I understand what it's like, so you can share the hurt and I can support you to heal, gain strategies to cope and learn to thrive.
I support Women who are Childless not by Choice, or by Childless by Circumstance. If you've been searching for a counsellor who has professional counselling skills AND understands what it's like to be a woman without children, you're in the right place! Whether you're having trouble with decisions, experiencing grief and loss, social exclusion, anger, frustration, exhaustion, feeling stuck or lacking purpose or meaning, I'm here to provide safe, caring and professional counselling. I understand what it's like, so you can share the hurt and I can support you to heal, gain strategies to cope and learn to thrive.
Hello, I'm Diane. I've been helping people with their mental health issues for over 20 years, focussing on ADHD, peri-menopause & menopause, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationships, as well as stress, life transitions, and trauma. I use a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. I have used CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational interviewing, STSFT, art therapy, and more. I have lived experience as an army veteran and humanitarian aid worker in Iraq. I welcome adults, couples, young people, LGBTQIA+, veterans, students, and seniors.
Hello, I'm Diane. I've been helping people with their mental health issues for over 20 years, focussing on ADHD, peri-menopause & menopause, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationships, as well as stress, life transitions, and trauma. I use a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. I have used CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational interviewing, STSFT, art therapy, and more. I have lived experience as an army veteran and humanitarian aid worker in Iraq. I welcome adults, couples, young people, LGBTQIA+, veterans, students, and seniors.
As an experienced counsellor and death doula I support people to navigate complex and challenging life transitions. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, mostly because something in their lives is shifting. You’re in-between and you’re not sure how to move forward. You’re aware that there are patterns that keep you feeling anxious, frustrated and stuck. It can help to tell your story to a compassionate witness, to hear a different perspective or try a new strategy. I sit with you in the space between chapters and help you craft a way forward with more insight, clarity and hope.
As an experienced counsellor and death doula I support people to navigate complex and challenging life transitions. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, mostly because something in their lives is shifting. You’re in-between and you’re not sure how to move forward. You’re aware that there are patterns that keep you feeling anxious, frustrated and stuck. It can help to tell your story to a compassionate witness, to hear a different perspective or try a new strategy. I sit with you in the space between chapters and help you craft a way forward with more insight, clarity and hope.
I am here to help & care for you. My Values: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Authenticity, Trust & Empowerment. My Philosophy: You are important, unique & valuable, & you deserve to live your best life. There may be aspects of your life where you feel held back somehow, that this feels like it is a struggle. My role is to guide & to assist you to get connected with all the missing pieces that will not only help you to get unstuck - these skills will also help you with long lasting, skilful strategies to live your best life. Your session is a judgement free zone, your safe space, where your outcomes are my sole focus.
I am here to help & care for you. My Values: Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Authenticity, Trust & Empowerment. My Philosophy: You are important, unique & valuable, & you deserve to live your best life. There may be aspects of your life where you feel held back somehow, that this feels like it is a struggle. My role is to guide & to assist you to get connected with all the missing pieces that will not only help you to get unstuck - these skills will also help you with long lasting, skilful strategies to live your best life. Your session is a judgement free zone, your safe space, where your outcomes are my sole focus.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we all need support to navigate challenges, gain clarity, and find a way forward. As a psychologist with over 19 years experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based counselling to help individuals manage stress, low mood, anxiety, menopause, life transitions, burnout, low self-esteem, and emotional and mental well-being.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we all need support to navigate challenges, gain clarity, and find a way forward. As a psychologist with over 19 years experience, I provide compassionate, evidence-based counselling to help individuals manage stress, low mood, anxiety, menopause, life transitions, burnout, low self-esteem, and emotional and mental well-being.
I am an ACA Level 3 registered dedicated women’s health counsellor, trauma-informed mental health clinician, childbirth educator, and somatic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in supporting women and gender-diverse individuals through life's tender transitions.
Evidence based person-centred counselling grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a compassion-oriented approach supporting individuals to build psychological flexibility and live a meaningful life in alignment with their values:
Trauma Focussed ACT;
ACT for Grief & Loss;
ACT for ADHD & Neurodiversity.
I am an ACA Level 3 registered dedicated women’s health counsellor, trauma-informed mental health clinician, childbirth educator, and somatic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in supporting women and gender-diverse individuals through life's tender transitions.
Evidence based person-centred counselling grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a compassion-oriented approach supporting individuals to build psychological flexibility and live a meaningful life in alignment with their values:
Trauma Focussed ACT;
ACT for Grief & Loss;
ACT for ADHD & Neurodiversity.
My name is Apurva Nargundkar, I am the director and principal psychologist at Luminare Psychology. I am passionate about working with adults presenting with a range of issues, particularly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+/gender diversity, women's mental health, Culturally and Linguistically Diversity (CALD) issues, and intersectional experiences (i.e. those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community while navigating cultural or religious pressure). I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their issues without judgement.
My name is Apurva Nargundkar, I am the director and principal psychologist at Luminare Psychology. I am passionate about working with adults presenting with a range of issues, particularly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+/gender diversity, women's mental health, Culturally and Linguistically Diversity (CALD) issues, and intersectional experiences (i.e. those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community while navigating cultural or religious pressure). I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their issues without judgement.
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert.
When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response.
My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert.
When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response.
My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
Compassionate and specific counselling for women navigating Infertility, Childlessness, Miscarriage and other Pregnancy Loss. I'm a Lived Experience Counsellor who understands unexplained infertility and being Childless Not By Choice. I bring a unique and caring experience. The losses around fertility are heartbreaking and I can help you navigate this rocky terrain. Have you experienced Secondary Infertility? Have you suffered through unsuccessful IVF cycles? Are you experiencing grief since having an abortion? Exhausted, overwhelmed and grieving; come into a space that's safe for your grief.
Compassionate and specific counselling for women navigating Infertility, Childlessness, Miscarriage and other Pregnancy Loss. I'm a Lived Experience Counsellor who understands unexplained infertility and being Childless Not By Choice. I bring a unique and caring experience. The losses around fertility are heartbreaking and I can help you navigate this rocky terrain. Have you experienced Secondary Infertility? Have you suffered through unsuccessful IVF cycles? Are you experiencing grief since having an abortion? Exhausted, overwhelmed and grieving; come into a space that's safe for your grief.
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of gentle mind-body awareness to encourage somatic grounding and address any embodied stress, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations, including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender identity journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be struggling with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their sense of self, with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be affecting their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to feel more fully seen, heard and understood. Together, we navigate challenges in a strengths-based way to process internal conflicts, reframe limiting thoughts, and tune into deeper insights and beliefs about new possibilties for moving forward.
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of gentle mind-body awareness to encourage somatic grounding and address any embodied stress, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations, including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender identity journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be struggling with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their sense of self, with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be affecting their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to feel more fully seen, heard and understood. Together, we navigate challenges in a strengths-based way to process internal conflicts, reframe limiting thoughts, and tune into deeper insights and beliefs about new possibilties for moving forward.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma. I help people reconnect with their inner strengths and resources, and build a steadier, more grounded relationship with themselves and others.
I also support adults through identity shifts and life transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, becoming a parent, midlife and other periods of change. This also includes working with adults exploring a late-identified or late-diagnosed neurodivergent identity, including ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.
As a holistic counsellor and psychotherapist, I support adults experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, navigating major life transitions and living with the legacies of trauma. I help people reconnect with their inner strengths and resources, and build a steadier, more grounded relationship with themselves and others.
I also support adults through identity shifts and life transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, becoming a parent, midlife and other periods of change. This also includes working with adults exploring a late-identified or late-diagnosed neurodivergent identity, including ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.
Nearby Women's Issues Therapists Searches for Aspendale
- Bonbeach
- Carrum
- Chelsea
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- Dandenong
- Edithvale
- Keysborough
- Mentone
- Mordialloc
- Parkdale
- Patterson Lakes
- Springvale
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.