Female Counselling in Avondale Heights, VIC

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Cerulean Space Art Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
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 also work with adults who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress and burnout, or going through situational crisis. Art therapy enables individuals to unpack and express their feelings through creativity and interaction with art materials. Benefits of art therapy include improving mood, reducing stress, enabling self-expression, facilitating identity exploration, increasing self-esteem and developing self-awareness and insights.
I work with children and young people who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, or have difficulties maintaining focus. I also work with adults who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress and burnout, or going through situational crisis. Art therapy enables individuals to unpack and express their feelings through creativity and interaction with art materials. Benefits of art therapy include improving mood, reducing stress, enabling self-expression, facilitating identity exploration, increasing self-esteem and developing self-awareness and insights.
(03) 7303 3900 View (03) 7303 3900
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Personal Growth Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
I am a passionate Counsellor and Counselling Supervisor with many years of experience working with clients from a range of backgrounds. I am bilingual (English/Arabic) and can provide tailored counselling to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD and trauma among other conditions. Please reach out if you would like to kickstart your journey towards greater well-being together.
I am a passionate Counsellor and Counselling Supervisor with many years of experience working with clients from a range of backgrounds. I am bilingual (English/Arabic) and can provide tailored counselling to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD and trauma among other conditions. Please reach out if you would like to kickstart your journey towards greater well-being together.
(03) 7302 2537 View (03) 7302 2537
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Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
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.
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.
(03) 7003 2935 View (03) 7003 2935
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Emma Austin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with children, adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with children, adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
(03) 8338 1078 View (03) 8338 1078
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Natalie Morris
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, particularly adults and adolescents, to improve clients' wellbeing and help them achieve their goals. I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders. I also enjoy conducting all types of assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neurodevelopmental condition assessments, and strive to provide both assessments and therapy from a neurodiversity affirming perspective.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, particularly adults and adolescents, to improve clients' wellbeing and help them achieve their goals. I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders. I also enjoy conducting all types of assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neurodevelopmental condition assessments, and strive to provide both assessments and therapy from a neurodiversity affirming perspective.
(03) 7303 3206 View (03) 7303 3206
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Hart&Seek
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
Whether you’re a teen facing academic and personal pressures, or a woman seeking to reconnect with your inner strength, together we'll create a roadmap that honours your pace and needs.
My work is dedicated to adolescent girls and adult woman who are looking to redefine their relationship to themselves. I am dedicated to emotional safety and the mind-body-soul connection. I honour the philosophy of 'no bad parts' and truly hope to inspire women to accept themselves wholly, because every part of us has a story to tell. I help women navigate the complexities of modern life, relationship issues, anxiety, identity development, academic pressure, balancing multiple roles (such as 'mother'), burnout, defensive responses and transitional moments. I aim to help women to connect more deeply to their body, mind and spirit.
Whether you’re a teen facing academic and personal pressures, or a woman seeking to reconnect with your inner strength, together we'll create a roadmap that honours your pace and needs.
My work is dedicated to adolescent girls and adult woman who are looking to redefine their relationship to themselves. I am dedicated to emotional safety and the mind-body-soul connection. I honour the philosophy of 'no bad parts' and truly hope to inspire women to accept themselves wholly, because every part of us has a story to tell. I help women navigate the complexities of modern life, relationship issues, anxiety, identity development, academic pressure, balancing multiple roles (such as 'mother'), burnout, defensive responses and transitional moments. I aim to help women to connect more deeply to their body, mind and spirit.
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Anne Tiakanas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
(03) 8338 4203 View (03) 8338 4203

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Balanced Mind Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
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Lena Risteski
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Essendon, VIC 3040
Do you wonder whether your goals and aspirations have been influenced by society? Perhaps if you were truly living for YOU, your goals would look quite different. Anxiety can dominate our lives until we start uncovering what we truly want out of life. Radically accepting yourself - and understanding your true desires and values - can set you on a more meaningful and fulfilling path. Looking at our issues in a Holistic way allows us to understand ourselves better, which fosters self-compassion.
Do you wonder whether your goals and aspirations have been influenced by society? Perhaps if you were truly living for YOU, your goals would look quite different. Anxiety can dominate our lives until we start uncovering what we truly want out of life. Radically accepting yourself - and understanding your true desires and values - can set you on a more meaningful and fulfilling path. Looking at our issues in a Holistic way allows us to understand ourselves better, which fosters self-compassion.
(03) 9070 5479 View (03) 9070 5479
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Rad Parents | Claire Dicarlo
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011  (Online Only)
As parents, we're pressured to have perfect families and bombarded with advice on how to raise our kids. But so many of us are struggling with little support - we usually don't have the 'village' people speak of. It’s no wonder we end up feeling overwhelmed and stressed instead of enjoying family life. If you feel exhausted, anxious or angry, or you feel guilty that you're not the parent you want to be - you are not alone. So many parents tell me they wish they'd enjoyed the early years more. I don't want you to have those regrets.
As parents, we're pressured to have perfect families and bombarded with advice on how to raise our kids. But so many of us are struggling with little support - we usually don't have the 'village' people speak of. It’s no wonder we end up feeling overwhelmed and stressed instead of enjoying family life. If you feel exhausted, anxious or angry, or you feel guilty that you're not the parent you want to be - you are not alone. So many parents tell me they wish they'd enjoyed the early years more. I don't want you to have those regrets.
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Jigisha Sanghvi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Essendon, VIC 3040
I am a psychotherapist, Medicare approved Clinical Social Worker, a trauma trained EMDR and Eating Disorder therapist. Off late, you may have noticed emotions and thoughts continue to rule your life, and no matter how hard you try, it never feels 'good enough'. You find yourself stuck in the cycle of 'wanting to please others' while feeling unseen and unheard. You now know that your anxiety and need for control is no longer serving you. You want to start honouring yourself and your needs, even when if it feels hard.
I am a psychotherapist, Medicare approved Clinical Social Worker, a trauma trained EMDR and Eating Disorder therapist. Off late, you may have noticed emotions and thoughts continue to rule your life, and no matter how hard you try, it never feels 'good enough'. You find yourself stuck in the cycle of 'wanting to please others' while feeling unseen and unheard. You now know that your anxiety and need for control is no longer serving you. You want to start honouring yourself and your needs, even when if it feels hard.
(03) 8338 1847 View (03) 8338 1847
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Ozlem Mehmet-Radji
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Essendon, VIC 3040
I am a curious counsellor who can hold space for clients. I love working with clients who are ready to explore their current circumstances from a curious perspective. When working with my clients I use an empathic and calm approach, collaboratively and eclectically using different modalities that suit the client best. It is important to me to create a safe and comfortable space for clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. I am passionate about promoting my client’s well-being by supporting them in discovering tools to navigate their challenges. I do this through variety of mediums that empower my client at each session.
I am a curious counsellor who can hold space for clients. I love working with clients who are ready to explore their current circumstances from a curious perspective. When working with my clients I use an empathic and calm approach, collaboratively and eclectically using different modalities that suit the client best. It is important to me to create a safe and comfortable space for clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. I am passionate about promoting my client’s well-being by supporting them in discovering tools to navigate their challenges. I do this through variety of mediums that empower my client at each session.
(03) 8338 4568 View (03) 8338 4568
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Vanessa Staub Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Essendon, VIC 3040
I am a Psychologist with over 20 Years experience treating a wide range of mental health issues. I help my clients develop a holistic mind-body approach to improve their mental heath & develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. I take the time to listen & get to know you, to hear your story & what has lead you to access counselling. I work collaboratively with you to help you understand your symptoms, their causes & maintaining factors, & develop a treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I also continue to support you with a recovery and relapse prevention plan once you are feeling well.
I am a Psychologist with over 20 Years experience treating a wide range of mental health issues. I help my clients develop a holistic mind-body approach to improve their mental heath & develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. I take the time to listen & get to know you, to hear your story & what has lead you to access counselling. I work collaboratively with you to help you understand your symptoms, their causes & maintaining factors, & develop a treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I also continue to support you with a recovery and relapse prevention plan once you are feeling well.
(03) 8338 1083 View (03) 8338 1083
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KD Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children). She believes that every client is unique in their needs, goals, and life experiences and takes an individualised client-focused approach in her practice of psychology.
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children). She believes that every client is unique in their needs, goals, and life experiences and takes an individualised client-focused approach in her practice of psychology.
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Sophie Manente
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
I work with my clients in a human, down to earth way. I see us as two people working together to find what will make things better for you. We'll look at more than just your symptoms; we'll look at your life experiences, your family & ancestral history, societal & environmental systems around you, and how your body is responding to all of this. I tend to work deeply and do more than just teach you strategies. I am interested in getting to the root cause of things, because I believe that is where we find liberation and self-compassion.
I work with my clients in a human, down to earth way. I see us as two people working together to find what will make things better for you. We'll look at more than just your symptoms; we'll look at your life experiences, your family & ancestral history, societal & environmental systems around you, and how your body is responding to all of this. I tend to work deeply and do more than just teach you strategies. I am interested in getting to the root cause of things, because I believe that is where we find liberation and self-compassion.
(03) 4505 2412 View (03) 4505 2412
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TaylorMade Counselling
Counsellor, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
West Footscray, VIC 3012
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
(03) 9069 9437 View (03) 9069 9437
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Linda Troselj
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Essendon, VIC 3040
Linda is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience. Appointments are available now at $49.00 out of pocket with a Mental Health Care Plan or referral. She is committed to helping her clients achieve their personal and mental health goals. As a clinical psychologist, she partners with her clients to establish treatment goals and closely tracks their progress. Linda focuses on trauma/PTSD, relationships and career guidance. In addition, Linda also works with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harming and many more.
Linda is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience. Appointments are available now at $49.00 out of pocket with a Mental Health Care Plan or referral. She is committed to helping her clients achieve their personal and mental health goals. As a clinical psychologist, she partners with her clients to establish treatment goals and closely tracks their progress. Linda focuses on trauma/PTSD, relationships and career guidance. In addition, Linda also works with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harming and many more.
(03) 8338 4001 View (03) 8338 4001
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Monique Toohey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Essendon North, VIC 3041
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for over 2 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values oriented and strategy focussed because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working with people from an array of cultural backgrounds navigating personal, familial and workplace relationships.
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for over 2 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values oriented and strategy focussed because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working with people from an array of cultural backgrounds navigating personal, familial and workplace relationships.
(03) 9034 6163 View (03) 9034 6163
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Felicity Staedler
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Essendon North, VIC 3041
Felicity has a particular interest in working with adults and adolescents with eating disorders and body image issues, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Felicity aims to help her clients live meaningful and authentic lives by helping them connect with their personal values and free themselves from unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour.
Felicity has a particular interest in working with adults and adolescents with eating disorders and body image issues, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Felicity aims to help her clients live meaningful and authentic lives by helping them connect with their personal values and free themselves from unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour.
(03) 8104 9615 View (03) 8104 9615
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RightPath Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Braybrook, VIC 3019
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
(03) 7302 2996 View (03) 7302 2996

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.