Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Avondale Heights, VIC

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Emma Austin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem.
Emma specialises in using a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness and schema therapy.
Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem.
Emma specialises in using a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness and schema therapy.
(03) 8338 1078 View (03) 8338 1078
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Dr Veronica Coady
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
Park Bench Psychology offers a range of developmentally appropriate and evidence-based intervention and assessment services for children (aged 4 -11), young people (aged 12-25), and Adults (25 and above).
Park Bench Psychology offers a range of developmentally appropriate and evidence-based intervention and assessment services for children (aged 4 -11), young people (aged 12-25), and Adults (25 and above).
(03) 7302 8168 View (03) 7302 8168
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Cerulean Space Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, AThR
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
I work with children and young people who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, or have difficulties maintaining focus.
I am a person-centred and trauma-informed registered art therapist. I like to offer a range of art materials to enable play, experimentation and creative risk taking. I am trained to provide Clay Field Therapy, which is an effective modality for working with children and trauma healing. I am eligible to support NDIS self/plan managed participants.
I work with children and young people who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, or have difficulties maintaining focus.
I am a person-centred and trauma-informed registered art therapist. I like to offer a range of art materials to enable play, experimentation and creative risk taking. I am trained to provide Clay Field Therapy, which is an effective modality for working with children and trauma healing. I am eligible to support NDIS self/plan managed participants.
(03) 7303 3900 View (03) 7303 3900
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Natalie Morris
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders.
My main therapy approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I have a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and trauma-informed therapies, and also draw from attachment-based theories, humanistic theory and psychodynamic-based concepts, depending on the client's needs and preferences.
I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders.
My main therapy approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I have a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and trauma-informed therapies, and also draw from attachment-based theories, humanistic theory and psychodynamic-based concepts, depending on the client's needs and preferences.
(03) 8338 1335 View (03) 8338 1335
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Anne Tiakanas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that successful outcomes in therapy can be achieved when there is trust between the client and the therapist. The counselling relationship is therefore crucial to any progress made. I am also an AHPRA board approved supervisor and offer supervision to Psychologists and psychology students.
I believe that successful outcomes in therapy can be achieved when there is trust between the client and the therapist. The counselling relationship is therefore crucial to any progress made. I am also an AHPRA board approved supervisor and offer supervision to Psychologists and psychology students.
(03) 8338 4203 View (03) 8338 4203
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Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Her approach addresses issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Her approach addresses issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
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NorthWestern Private Clinic- Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Our Psychologists specialise in providing therapy for complex Trauma, Eating disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder and IQ assessments. We also provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Supportive Therapy. We treat adolescents (12+), adults, and couples. Therapies Offered: ADHD assessment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Schema Therapy, DBT, Couple therapy, MANTRA (Maudsley Model for Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults), ACT
Our Psychologists specialise in providing therapy for complex Trauma, Eating disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder and IQ assessments. We also provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Supportive Therapy. We treat adolescents (12+), adults, and couples. Therapies Offered: ADHD assessment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Schema Therapy, DBT, Couple therapy, MANTRA (Maudsley Model for Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults), ACT
(03) 9653 0370 View (03) 9653 0370

More Therapists Nearby

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Rachel O'meara
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Caulfield North, VIC 3161
With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice.
Rachel understands that creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy is essential for positive outcomes. She believes in taking a holistic approach that involves collaborating closely with families and support teams, recognizing the integral role they play in therapeutic success.
With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice.
Rachel understands that creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy is essential for positive outcomes. She believes in taking a holistic approach that involves collaborating closely with families and support teams, recognizing the integral role they play in therapeutic success.
(03) 7003 2714 View (03) 7003 2714
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Ruku Srivastava
Psychologist
Doncaster, VIC 3108
Ruku’s areas of interest: Anxiety and anxiety-related issues, Trauma and PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, Cultural issues, Depression, ADHD support, Stress management and burnout, Self-Esteem/Self-confidence and Family/Domestic Violence.
Ruku is passionate about working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Her practice is empathetic, culturally responsive and trauma informed. She has extensive experience in community and welfare settings and is able to provide psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of issues. Ruku uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-focused therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions to assist individuals to achieve their goals and increase overall wellbeing. Ruku can provide therapy in English and Hindi.
Ruku’s areas of interest: Anxiety and anxiety-related issues, Trauma and PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, Cultural issues, Depression, ADHD support, Stress management and burnout, Self-Esteem/Self-confidence and Family/Domestic Violence.
Ruku is passionate about working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Her practice is empathetic, culturally responsive and trauma informed. She has extensive experience in community and welfare settings and is able to provide psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of issues. Ruku uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-focused therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions to assist individuals to achieve their goals and increase overall wellbeing. Ruku can provide therapy in English and Hindi.
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Michelle Murray Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Elsternwick, VIC 3185
I support women and parents before, during and after pregnancy who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, flat or depressed, or unlike themselves.
I offer a calm, supportive and non judgemental space to explore challenges such as prenatal and postnatal anxiety or depression, perinatal loss, birth trauma, fertility difficulties, relationship changes, and adjustment to parenthood. I work collaboratively to help clients make sense of their experiences and develop practical, compassionate ways of coping.
I support women and parents before, during and after pregnancy who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, flat or depressed, or unlike themselves.
I offer a calm, supportive and non judgemental space to explore challenges such as prenatal and postnatal anxiety or depression, perinatal loss, birth trauma, fertility difficulties, relationship changes, and adjustment to parenthood. I work collaboratively to help clients make sense of their experiences and develop practical, compassionate ways of coping.
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Cheng Wey Tan
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
Often presenting with anxiety, stress, burnout, or life transitions.
I provide a calm, structured space where clients can think clearly, feel heard, and move forward with purpose. My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Expect a collaborative, transparent process grounded in respect and honesty.
Often presenting with anxiety, stress, burnout, or life transitions.
I provide a calm, structured space where clients can think clearly, feel heard, and move forward with purpose. My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Expect a collaborative, transparent process grounded in respect and honesty.
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Zhuoyue Echo Wu
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Parkville, VIC 3052
My ideal client feels stuck—struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions—seeking clarity, relief, and self-understanding.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Using evidence-based techniques like ACT, DBT and mindfulness, with tools to break unhelpful patterns, build resilience, and foster self-awareness. My goal is to support lasting change, help clients create more balanced, fulfilling life.
My ideal client feels stuck—struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions—seeking clarity, relief, and self-understanding.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Using evidence-based techniques like ACT, DBT and mindfulness, with tools to break unhelpful patterns, build resilience, and foster self-awareness. My goal is to support lasting change, help clients create more balanced, fulfilling life.
(03) 4828 9627 View (03) 4828 9627
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Nicole Varigos
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
Nicole is an empathic practitioner who has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, persistent pain and chronic health conditions.
Feel free to reach out via email or phone to arrange a brief intake call to answer queries and ensure the therapist is a good fit for your needs.
Nicole is an empathic practitioner who has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, persistent pain and chronic health conditions.
Feel free to reach out via email or phone to arrange a brief intake call to answer queries and ensure the therapist is a good fit for your needs.
(08) 9930 2085 View (08) 9930 2085
Christina Sougleris
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
She provides therapy (CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, hypnosis) for depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, imposter syndrome, adjustment issues, PTSD & trauma, grief/loss, binge eating
Christina’s special interest is Doctors’ & Medical Students’ mental health. In her career, Christina provided clinical psychology services to adults, uni students, veterans, doctors, healthcare workers. Her passion is doctors' health & she now only accepts doctors & med students as new patients. She understands the unique challenges & struggles doctors face
She provides therapy (CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, hypnosis) for depression, anxiety, stress & burnout, imposter syndrome, adjustment issues, PTSD & trauma, grief/loss, binge eating
Christina’s special interest is Doctors’ & Medical Students’ mental health. In her career, Christina provided clinical psychology services to adults, uni students, veterans, doctors, healthcare workers. Her passion is doctors' health & she now only accepts doctors & med students as new patients. She understands the unique challenges & struggles doctors face
(08) 8646 5616 View (08) 8646 5616
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Anthony Hurst
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Essendon, VIC 3040
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
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Kim Young
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with clients experiencing relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief and loss and communication difficulties.
In individual counselling, the focus is on building insight, developing practical coping strategies, strengthening resilience and creating meaningful change. In couple's counselling, I support partners to improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild emotional connection.
I work with clients experiencing relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief and loss and communication difficulties.
In individual counselling, the focus is on building insight, developing practical coping strategies, strengthening resilience and creating meaningful change. In couple's counselling, I support partners to improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild emotional connection.
(03) 4240 3759 View (03) 4240 3759
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Kayla Cutajar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Essendon North, VIC 3041
She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues.
Her clinic hours vary from Monday-Saturday.
She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues.
Her clinic hours vary from Monday-Saturday.
(03) 8104 9965 View (03) 8104 9965
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Kaz Mitchell
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Online Only
From time-to-time we all have issues going on in our lives that feel overwhelming, confusing and too hard to deal with on our own. At the same time, for various reasons, it often feels as if there is no one there we feel safe enough with whom we can share our burdens. Whether it's a messy divorce, the death of a loved one, a traumatic experience, an existential crisis about the meaning of life, or a difficult decision that has to be made - it can be hard to figure out what to do or who to turn to for guidance.
From time-to-time we all have issues going on in our lives that feel overwhelming, confusing and too hard to deal with on our own. At the same time, for various reasons, it often feels as if there is no one there we feel safe enough with whom we can share our burdens. Whether it's a messy divorce, the death of a loved one, a traumatic experience, an existential crisis about the meaning of life, or a difficult decision that has to be made - it can be hard to figure out what to do or who to turn to for guidance.
(03) 6146 1629 View (03) 6146 1629
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Jayson Rom
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Prahran, VIC 3181
Jayson is a psychologist with 19 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health, sexual health, NDIS, and private practice settings). He has a particular focus on addressing mental health, relationship issues, addiction, trauma and concerns impacting persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jayson is a psychologist with 19 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health, sexual health, NDIS, and private practice settings). He has a particular focus on addressing mental health, relationship issues, addiction, trauma and concerns impacting persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.
(03) 9068 5653 View (03) 9068 5653
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Jayde Smith
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician, experienced working with clients of all ages. I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance, so I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through their adversity and change. I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a genuine, warm, and collaborative clinician, experienced working with clients of all ages. I appreciate and acknowledge the courage it takes for an individual to seek assistance, so I endeavour to support and empower clients to navigate and grow through their adversity and change. I look forward to hearing from you.
(08) 6117 8458 View (08) 6117 8458
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.