Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Avondale Heights, VIC
I integrate these approaches with mindfulness practices and somatic techniques to help clients explore their inner world, develop coping strategies, and cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional resilience.
If you're an adolescent or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unresolved past experiences, you're not alone. You might be exhausted by the internal chaos, constantly battling big emotions, or struggling to silence that critical inner voice. You want to feel grounded, confident, and free from the pasts' grip. You yearn to understand your emotions better, to stop feeling like 'too much', or 'not enough', and to genuinely feel at peace within yourself, finally embracing all the parts that you, you.
I integrate these approaches with mindfulness practices and somatic techniques to help clients explore their inner world, develop coping strategies, and cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional resilience.
If you're an adolescent or woman feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unresolved past experiences, you're not alone. You might be exhausted by the internal chaos, constantly battling big emotions, or struggling to silence that critical inner voice. You want to feel grounded, confident, and free from the pasts' grip. You yearn to understand your emotions better, to stop feeling like 'too much', or 'not enough', and to genuinely feel at peace within yourself, finally embracing all the parts that you, you.
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.
Emma specialises in using a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness and schema therapy.
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with 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, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. Emma has completed extra training in schema therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
Emma specialises in using a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness and schema therapy.
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with 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, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. Emma has completed extra training in schema therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
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.
I am an AHPRA Registered Mental Health Professional, with over 20 years of clinical experience across mental and physical health. I bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to my work. I create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches but have a special interest in using somatic / sensory-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapies to support the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
I am an AHPRA Registered Mental Health Professional, with over 20 years of clinical experience across mental and physical health. I bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to my work. I create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches but have a special interest in using somatic / sensory-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapies to support the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
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I have over 15 years experience as a multi-cultural counsellor. I offer therapy in English, Arabic and French. I support at-risk youth, displaced families, and those facing relationship problems. I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, created by bullying and domestic violence. I offer a client-centred and multicultural approach in therapy. I emphasise accepting the uniqueness of each individual while also working with the intricate impact of culture on self- awareness, development and overall well-being.
I have over 15 years experience as a multi-cultural counsellor. I offer therapy in English, Arabic and French. I support at-risk youth, displaced families, and those facing relationship problems. I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, created by bullying and domestic violence. I offer a client-centred and multicultural approach in therapy. I emphasise accepting the uniqueness of each individual while also working with the intricate impact of culture on self- awareness, development and overall well-being.
Hi, I’m Ashana, a culturally sensitive counsellor passionate about supporting women, especially women of colour. Whatever brought you here today, know that it’s a powerful step toward your healing and growth.
As a woman of colour myself, I understand how rare it is to find spaces that truly see, celebrate, and hold our unique experiences. That’s why I created this space - a space for you, a place where you truly belong.
No two journeys are the same, and neither are my approaches. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space designed around you - your story, at your pace, on your path to wholeness.
Hi, I’m Ashana, a culturally sensitive counsellor passionate about supporting women, especially women of colour. Whatever brought you here today, know that it’s a powerful step toward your healing and growth.
As a woman of colour myself, I understand how rare it is to find spaces that truly see, celebrate, and hold our unique experiences. That’s why I created this space - a space for you, a place where you truly belong.
No two journeys are the same, and neither are my approaches. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space designed around you - your story, at your pace, on your path to wholeness.
Anxiety, low mood, finding it hard to cope – Life can feel stressful! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
Anxiety, low mood, finding it hard to cope – Life can feel stressful! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
Felicity is a registered psychologist with 22 years’ clinical experience. Over this time, Felicity has worked across public mental health and in private practice.
Felicity has a keen interest in parental mental health, with a particular passion for working with parents in the perinatal period, and with adults who have experienced childhood relational trauma. Felicity have a well-developed understanding of attachment theory, and is a trained Circle of Security parent educator.
Felicity is a registered psychologist with 22 years’ clinical experience. Over this time, Felicity has worked across public mental health and in private practice.
Felicity has a keen interest in parental mental health, with a particular passion for working with parents in the perinatal period, and with adults who have experienced childhood relational trauma. Felicity have a well-developed understanding of attachment theory, and is a trained Circle of Security parent educator.
My approach is about self-discovery. With curiosity and compassion, I aim to help clients explore, move through, and integrate challenging experiences, to ultimately discover what they truly value and what is vital for attaining and maintaining psychological well-being.
My approach is about self-discovery. With curiosity and compassion, I aim to help clients explore, move through, and integrate challenging experiences, to ultimately discover what they truly value and what is vital for attaining and maintaining psychological well-being.
ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based & Positive Psychology.
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based & Positive Psychology.
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
Hello! I am located in the beachside suburbs of Bayside Melbourne in a lovely small psychology practice ‘The Tic Hub’ in Mentone. I primarily work with children and young people under 25, with a focus on tics/Tourette’s/repetitive behaviours, however I do also provide assessment & intervention for adults who want support around Body Focussed Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB’s) and/or Tourette’s/tics. I offer a warm and inviting style of therapy, and ensure we are working together on your goals. Please visit www.naominewton com for further information.
Hello! I am located in the beachside suburbs of Bayside Melbourne in a lovely small psychology practice ‘The Tic Hub’ in Mentone. I primarily work with children and young people under 25, with a focus on tics/Tourette’s/repetitive behaviours, however I do also provide assessment & intervention for adults who want support around Body Focussed Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB’s) and/or Tourette’s/tics. I offer a warm and inviting style of therapy, and ensure we are working together on your goals. Please visit www.naominewton com for further information.
Welcome! My name is Silvia and I use she/her pronouns. I'm a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in private practice in Melbourne's inner north-west. I am able to provide sessions in English and Spanish.
I have a strong interest in providing a reflective and safe space where people can learn to manage difficult thoughts and feelings through sustainable skills and wellbeing practices. I enjoy working in a way that you have some direction and practical strategies that also allows you to go at your own pace.
Welcome! My name is Silvia and I use she/her pronouns. I'm a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist in private practice in Melbourne's inner north-west. I am able to provide sessions in English and Spanish.
I have a strong interest in providing a reflective and safe space where people can learn to manage difficult thoughts and feelings through sustainable skills and wellbeing practices. I enjoy working in a way that you have some direction and practical strategies that also allows you to go at your own pace.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, overwhelm or past trauma? Do you want to deepen your self-awareness, explore challenges or behaviours that are holding you back from achieving your goals? Maybe you are transitioning to another life stage and feel lost.
I offer a respectful, safe, supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your concerns; I bring 15 years experience, and personal character strengths of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Creativity and Humour.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, overwhelm or past trauma? Do you want to deepen your self-awareness, explore challenges or behaviours that are holding you back from achieving your goals? Maybe you are transitioning to another life stage and feel lost.
I offer a respectful, safe, supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your concerns; I bring 15 years experience, and personal character strengths of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Creativity and Humour.
Relationships are tough! Add in each other's trauma and you are bouncing off everyone like you're in a jumping castle. The old adage of 'individual stuff' and 'couple/s stuff' is true. Conversations can feel like they are going around in circles or rehashing old stuff. You feel stuck. Your partner/s feels stuck. No one is moving forward. This wasn't the life you imagined when you got together. It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility. It does not have to be that way!
Relationships are tough! Add in each other's trauma and you are bouncing off everyone like you're in a jumping castle. The old adage of 'individual stuff' and 'couple/s stuff' is true. Conversations can feel like they are going around in circles or rehashing old stuff. You feel stuck. Your partner/s feels stuck. No one is moving forward. This wasn't the life you imagined when you got together. It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility. It does not have to be that way!
I combine different techniques drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, EMDR and Relapse Prevention.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) and can support on a wide range of issues. Firstly, I can help clarify what it is you want out of therapy. I encourage a curious and compassionate approach to gain insight into what you are experiencing. Together we can develop a new perspective on your experiences and create a path forward that is hopeful, achievable and in line with what is important to you. I interweave a variety of therapeutic modalities, with a focus on methods that are best fitted to who you are as a person.
I combine different techniques drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy, EMDR and Relapse Prevention.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults (18+) and can support on a wide range of issues. Firstly, I can help clarify what it is you want out of therapy. I encourage a curious and compassionate approach to gain insight into what you are experiencing. Together we can develop a new perspective on your experiences and create a path forward that is hopeful, achievable and in line with what is important to you. I interweave a variety of therapeutic modalities, with a focus on methods that are best fitted to who you are as a person.
Andrew holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. He takes an evidence-based approach to therapy, grounded in warmth, safety, and a deep respect for the unique experiences of each client. His work focuses on empowering individuals to heal, grow, and navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.
Telehealth appointments are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, in the afternoons and evenings.
To make a new booking, please contact Andrew via email or through the contact form on his website.
Andrew holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. He takes an evidence-based approach to therapy, grounded in warmth, safety, and a deep respect for the unique experiences of each client. His work focuses on empowering individuals to heal, grow, and navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.
Telehealth appointments are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, in the afternoons and evenings.
To make a new booking, please contact Andrew via email or through the contact form on his website.
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese) Mandarin speaking psychologist specialised in conducting psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents with Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Aside from conducting assessments, I also has extensive experience providing therapy to both children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to my return to Melbourne, I was the lead psychologist for a child rehabilitation clinic in Shanghai and has worked as a psychologist in various schools across Australia. WECHAT: newmindspsychology
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese) Mandarin speaking psychologist specialised in conducting psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents with Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Aside from conducting assessments, I also has extensive experience providing therapy to both children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to my return to Melbourne, I was the lead psychologist for a child rehabilitation clinic in Shanghai and has worked as a psychologist in various schools across Australia. WECHAT: newmindspsychology
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.